Check In

We have a friend that has encouraged people to think about using social media as a tool to reach those who do not know Christ.

Some people shy away from social media. Some say it is a waste of time and isn't that helpful. While I would agree that it can be a major time sink. I would encourage people to think about the positive influence and the possible witness it can be.

Take last Sunday for instance. I forgot my phone at home and wasn't able to check us in at church through Facebook. So I asked Brandon for his phone and checked us in through his Facebook account.

Because I used his account the 'Check In' at McKinnon Reformed Presbyterian Church was visible to some of his work buddies that I am not friends with, on Facebook that is not in real life :-)

One guy in particular saw it. The following day at work he told Brandon that he saw we had checked into church. He then said that he only lives two blocks from the church. Brandon invited him to join us, even if it was just for morning tea. He said he would think about it. The guy didn't come this week but you never know. He now knows there is a church, with friends attending, that it is only two blocks away from his house.

It has been encouraging to see a friend notice. You never know who is reading your status. And who might be just around the corner when you check in.

Just another opportunity to gently introduce our Christian worldview to others.