Social media is finding its way into the basic building blocks of our culture. Education, commerce, government and, yes, even faith institutions are folding in the practices and principles of social media into their respective communities. As the Church, we have an opportunity like never before to "rub elbows" with people of all types and enter into their lives; conversely allow them to... [read more]

Social media is finding its way into the basic building blocks of our culture. Education, commerce, government and, yes, even faith institutions are folding in the practices and principles of social media into their respective communities. As the Church, we have an opportunity like never before to "rub elbows" with people of all types and enter into their lives; conversely allow them to enter ours. What are the implications for the 21st century Church when looking at this new relational reality?

Justin Wise is a blogger, communicator and thinker. With nearly a decade of parish ministry experience, he specializes in digital ministry and social strategy. Justin is a daily blogger at JustinWise.net, producer of the Social Media Summit and co-director of the Center for Church Communication. Justin received his Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary (St. Paul) and lives in West Des Moines, Iowa, with is wife, Kerry, and son, Finnegan.