How to: Write an Uplifting Facebook Post
Straight from the mouth of a missionary trained in these sort of things. Let's discuss how to write an uplifting, effective, loving, and reachy-outy sort of Facebook post.
Before we even begin, we'll establish the goal of such a post. Seeing as every member is a missionary, I think our purpose is the same as every missionary's purpose: to invite others to come unto Christ through Faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. How great is your calling! Haha, that's what it says in Preach My Gospel anyways.
So, how are we going to do this? Let's list off a few criteria for a good post:
(1) Keep your posts short
We're talking like, under 240 characters. This is a figure drawn from research on how long we as humans effectively focus and gain information when looking at something online. In more simple terms, people don't like being sent a wall of text. They don't read it. Make your testimony, or scripture, or whatever you're posting short and sweet. Get to the point and testify.
(2) Don't be a robot
Let's go over again why we share the Gospel. We share it because of our personal experiences with applying it in our lives. You have been given something truly wonderful and joyful, and you have the knowledge that it is personal for everyone. So why not post about it personally? Be yourself when you post, not someone else, and definitely not a robot. Show the world what a Mormon really is.
(3) Avoid "churchy" words
Restoration? Apostasy? Dispensation? Transfiguration? Kolob? Man, you have to memorize a dictionary before you can understand those Mormons! The thing is, those who haven't grown up in the Church haven't been immersed in it's language. Do as Nephi did and speak simply (2 Nephi 25:4).
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In summary, testify in a short, simple, personal way.
Tell them you love the Gospel. Tell them what it's done for you. Tell them it can do the same for them.
Now go out and spread the word!
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So, how are we going to do this? Let's list off a few criteria for a good post:
(1) Keep your posts short
We're talking like, under 240 characters. This is a figure drawn from research on how long we as humans effectively focus and gain information when looking at something online. In more simple terms, people don't like being sent a wall of text. They don't read it. Make your testimony, or scripture, or whatever you're posting short and sweet. Get to the point and testify.
Let's go over again why we share the Gospel. We share it because of our personal experiences with applying it in our lives. You have been given something truly wonderful and joyful, and you have the knowledge that it is personal for everyone. So why not post about it personally? Be yourself when you post, not someone else, and definitely not a robot. Show the world what a Mormon really is.
(3) Avoid "churchy" words
Restoration? Apostasy? Dispensation? Transfiguration? Kolob? Man, you have to memorize a dictionary before you can understand those Mormons! The thing is, those who haven't grown up in the Church haven't been immersed in it's language. Do as Nephi did and speak simply (2 Nephi 25:4).
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In summary, testify in a short, simple, personal way.
Tell them you love the Gospel. Tell them what it's done for you. Tell them it can do the same for them.
Now go out and spread the word!
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