Episode 788: Are You Marketing Revival? The Problem with Mixed Motives and Social Media in Church Leaders
In this episode, Carey asks the question of whether we’re selling church growth and marketing revival on social media. As leaders, our motives are always mixed, and Carey offers a framework for checking our motives before posting on social media. Momentum doesn’t need marketing. Don’t sell it. Steward it.
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