He’s called the #1 follow in the Christian world on Instagram.
@AussieDave, Dave Adamson, is my guest as he talks about how his Instagram account grew from 600 to over 22K followers as he created a daily devotional.
Dave shares his philosophy, strategy and approach in a way that can help you develop and grow your own platform.
Welcome to Episode 116 of the podcast.
Guest Links: Dave Adamson
Chasing the Light: 90 Devotions & Photos to Grow Your Faith by Dave Adamson
AussieDave on Instagram
AussieDave on Twitter
Dave Adamson on Episode 70
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The Canadian Church Leaders Podcast
3 Insights from This Episode
1. Use the technology of today to reach people where they are. When Dave started posting devotionals on Instagram, he didn’t try to revolutionize the platform. He used Instagram the way it was intended—for sharing photos. With compelling imagery, a clear message and a hashtag, Dave grew his account to over 20,000 followers. Instagram has become his ministry. The church has the same opportunity: Leverage technology to reach people where they already are.
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2. We find the most success when we operate in our strengths. Dave’s love for his kids and photography propelled him to start his Instagram account. He didn’t try to imitate the other successful people on Instagram. He chose photos he loved and paired them with Bible verses he loved. It’s Dave’s authenticity that made his account a success. We’re not all gifted photographers the way Dave is, but each of us has a unique strength from God. Use yours wisely.
3. Be consistent with both content and excellence. When you’re sharing content on your medium, don’t underestimate how much people rely on it. Commit to consistency by choosing a time of day you post, like @AussieDave who posts on Instagram at 6:15 every morning. Or commit to a frequency, like my blog that publishes three times per week. Whatever you decide your schedule will be, execute on it with excellence. When you’re using media for your ministry, it’s your duty to steward your audience.
Quotes from Dave
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