Using Social Media Safely
Your guide to initiating policies and procedures that will keep your staff and church members safe online.posted 11/09/2010
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Overview

Though they might seem like harmless fun, social media sites can cause serious liabilities and hardships for the church. This download aims to help your church enjoy these sites for the valuable social connections they provide by helping you understand how they should be used, and what policies to create to keep your church staff and members safe.
Simple Guide to Safe Social Media UseOverview | Basic safety guidelines for the most popular types of social media.
By Tyler Charles
Is Our Church's Use of Social Media Safe?
Assessment | How well do you understand the risks that exist on social media sites?
By Tyler Charles
Can Social Networking Get Us Sued?
How To | How to safeguard your church staff's use of popular communication tools.
By Frank Sommerville
Staying Secure on Facebook
How To | Understanding the risks and the solutions for the most popular social media site.
By Tyler Charles
Posting Videos of Children Online
How To | Are we violating child privacy laws?
By Frank Sommerville
Sample Social Networking Form
For Church Leaders | Social networking terms and conditions form for staff.
By Frank Sommerville
Potential Legal Risks for Churches Online
The Legal Side | How to avoid liability with your church website, blogs, or social networking sites.
By Richard R. Hammar
Avoid Copyright Infringement Online
The Legal Side | The legalities of linking and posting from other websites.
by Richard R. Hammar
Resource Center
Leader's Guide | Quick tips and recommended resources


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Lauren Hunter
Thanks for all the great resources! I just blogged about social media policy for churches and will post a link to this page at my blog: http://churchtechtoday.com/2011/05/27/church-social-media-policy/ Best, Lauren
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