Today, 2.65 billion people actively use social media, and the number is expected to reach 3 billion before 2024. With such a huge audience present on social media, who can deny that his or her business or ministry does not need social media? Christians must know the importance of collaborating with other Christians. After all, we are part of Christ’s body. My wife has given me the idea of organizing a social media conference in 2020 in Lahore, Pakistan. We visited a seminar last month where someone was preaching. However, he argued that because he isn’t looking for fame, he doesn’t need social media. We believe social media usage is not about garnering fame but spreading God’s Word faster than ever. Our Lord Jesus issued the command that we go and make disciples around the world. We must baptize and educate them about Christ Jesus.
No Longer Door to Door
If we look into Church history, disciples used to move around the world in groups or individually to spread God’s message. They went door to door in the city after the city or preached on mountains. However, the days of spreading the Gospel today are different. Now, you can reach billions of people in a single day through social media and an application for cell phones. This is the beauty of the fast-paced world of social media.
Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and developed lifestyle (USA life) are inventions of the 21st century. We are so blessed to be born in this era of such a fast and scientific period of human history. However, when I see Christian leaders not using social media, I begin to think that the Devil and his minions are spreading negative propaganda.Some even use social media that church leaders are rejecting. I had the vision to use and train Christian leaders and communities to use social media in the best possible way. My wife and I plan to open a digital training center soon. Where we will let Christian pastors, ministers and leaders discover social media and how it can grow their knowledge of Jesus and his followers.
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Vision Behind this Social Media Conference
Our vision is to train Christian leaders, pastors, and businessmen with social media coaches so they can better serve our Lord and savior. This is not training but a ministry. So we are going to use this for the Glory of Jesus. I request all Christians leaders to participate. The fee for such a great learning experience is not expensive, only Rs.500 (almost US$3). The fee for the conference will be donated toward building a new church in Green Town Lahore, Pakistan. The rest will pay for administrative costs. We are inviting people from any denomination to join this conference and discover things from Professor Usman Raza (Co-founder of Christian Marketing Experts LLC).
