Episcopalians turn to social media for growth

(RNS) The Episcopal Church is urging congregations to embrace social
media websites like Facebook and Twitter in a push to highlight the
Internet as a tool for church growth.

The church released a 12-page white paper, or instruction guide,
last week, (July 20) listing "best practices" for how congregations can
make use of social media. The release comes after church leaders grew
concerned that some congregations were still mystified by the Internet.

"Episcopal congregations already know they need to be online and
active in creating local excitement about their mission and ministries.