024: 5 Seminaries killing it digitally in 2019

Your Digital Pastor - Dr. Marcus Cylar

One very important aspect of church communications that is never discussed is the communications efforts of the institutions responsible for equipping the leaders of the church. I am uniquely qualified to provide value on this subject. In this 4th quarter of 2019 (and beyond, prayerfully), I’m taking a chance on myself (more on this later) and doubling down on what I’m called to do and what I’m passionate about. I’m going to create much more content on #churchcomm this quarter with a heavy emphasis on (1) how seminaries are (and could/should be) using digital media and (2) building a case for church communications education in seminaries everywhere. On this episode of the podcast, I present my top five seminaries killing it digitally in 2019. Here they are: 1: Princeton Theological Seminary - IG: @princetonseminary; Twitter: @ptseminary 2: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - IG: @southernseminary; Twitter: @SBTS 3: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - IG: @midwesternseminary, Twitter: @MBTS 4: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - IG, Twitter @SEBTS 5: Fuller Theological Seminary - IG, Twitter: @fullerseminary Honorable mention: Harvard Divinity School - IG, Twitter: @harvarddivinity Dallas Theological Seminary - IG, Twitter: @dallasseminary Two key takeaways: (1) These institutions have been standouts for me online either (a) because of the quality and volume of content they create, (b) the way they make use of their scholarship, (c) how they engage their followers, or (d) the way they emphasize their students and alumni more than themselves. Every theological institution ought to be emulating these qualities online and offline for the growth their school and, more importantly, for the glory of God. (2) Every seminary needs the following to increase its digital footprint and grow its enrollment and impact: (a) a content publishing hub, above and beyond its website and online/on-campus curriculum; (b) a weekly live or audio/video broadcasted chapel service; (c) a framework for sharing the stories of its students, faculty, alumni, and community. Scripture of the week: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Tool of the week: Linq - digital business cards http://app.mylinq.co Need communications help? Holler at me: http://yourdigitalpastor.co/hire #YourDigitalPastor