LinkedIn

[Ryan Parsons]

LinkedIn is a social networking site for the business community. It boasts more than 45 million users worldwide. If you are a business professional, you have probably had some experience with LinkedIn already. If not, it would be beneficial for you to learn more about it. I liken it to Monster.com meets social media. It is encouraging to note that the Christian community is growing on LinkedIn and ministers are slowly beginning to use it as a tool to connect and share ministry opportunities with one another.

However, I would like to mention a very subtle but powerful way to share your faith on LinkedIn. There is a tool that allows the user to import and display their blog on their LinkedIn profile. For a Christian producing a faith-based blog, this is a great opportunity to deliver thought provoking spiritual material to colleagues.

Steps:

1. Sign in to LinkedIn

2. Click "Edit Profile"

3. Choose "Add Application"

4. Click "Blog Link"




5. Follow Blog Link Directions

For more information about LinkedIn, read this and watch this YouTube video.

[James Nored]

Ryan, thank you for these tips. I have not used LinkedIn much because few ministers or churches are on it. It would be good if more churches were on it, as very few job openings are posted. Your point about putting a blog on your profile is a good idea.