Social media is more than communication – it’s ministry! Find out social media trends for ministries and churches as Phil Cooke interviews social media strategy expert, Nils Smith. Find out how to use videos to tell your story, common mistakes churches make (and how to correct them), plus how to use social media to launch your career.  Includes post ideas for an easy Facebook strategy and more.   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Watch the YouTube edition here: https://youtu.be/b6PtMJ0Xyos   Get my new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on filmmaking, digital media, publishing, strategy, communication, leadership, culture and faith – to help you get from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Social Media Trends for Ministries and Churches: Interview with Nils Smith, Social Media Strategist Nils Smith is the Chief Strategist Social Media + Innovation at Dunham+Company helping Christian ministries around the world accomplish their goals through cutting edge technologies. Prior to joining Dunham+Company, Nils served as the Innovation Pastor at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas launching the ministry of OnlineChurch.com which reached more than 15,000 online worship attendees weekly and grew and online Facebook community to more than 800,000. Nils is the author of the “Social Media Guide for Ministry,” “The Social Media Guide” and “Crypto for Good.” He lives in New York City with his wife Katie and two daughters, Shelby and Emery. Website: https://www.nilssmith.com/   Follow Nils Smith: https://facebook.com/nilssmith https://instagram.com/nilssmith https://twitter.com/nilssmith