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Twitter – Religious Leaders & Religious Content (#0515)

2011/10/13 By Greg

Claire Diaz Ortiz - leader of social innovation, philanthropy, and causes for Twitter - attended Catalyst's recent Be Present conference to network with the speakers and many of the 13,000 attendees. This appeal is a part of a larger effort by Twitter to reach out to religious leaders. So What? In her article on this story, Sarah Pulliam Bailey quoted Diaz Ortiz: It's about relationships and social media is about relationships. A lot of companies don't understand that. They Read More …

What Makes A Good Follower and Why Does it Matter? (#0259)

2011/01/31 By Greg

Brad Lomenick describes himself as "a passionate follower of Christ, and have the privilege of directing a movement of young leaders called Catalyst."  To learn more about Lomenick, read his blog, friend him on Facebook, or follow him on Twitter. Recently he shared a list of attributes of good followers: Good followers are great finishers Good followers anticipate Good followers criticize in private, and praise in public Good followers are Read More …

Review of The Next Christians (#0200)

2010/12/02 By Greg

Gabe Lyons.  The Next Christians: How a New Generation is Restoring the Faith.  Doubleday: 2010. ISBN: 9780385529846. Meet the Author Gabe Lyons is the founder of Q, which serves to educate Christians on their historic responsibility to renew culture. Q, an outgrowth of the now defunct Fermi Project he co-founded with his wife, began offering national gatherings in 2007 and launched Qideads.org in 2009.   Previously, Lyons served on the team that co-founded Catalyst,  which Read More …

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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