In the last post I expounded on “10 Reasons Why Your Church Needs to be Multi-Author.” Perhaps you already agree and are now looking for “those” bloggers.
Here are some thoughts about the characteristics that I would suggest identifying in them potential candidate:
1. Already a Blogger – Biggest mistake for a ministry or church to make is to somehow “force” someone who isn’t passionate about blogging to blog for them. Sometimes (not all the times) the person most interested isn’t the best person either, especially if they’ve never done it.
2. Reliable – Can be relied on to do a good job, meet the requirements set forth by the ministry, and blog on schedule (if there is one).
3. Knowledgeable – About not only blogging but has a firm grasp on the ministry at large and what’s going on.
4. Relational – Someone who is likes relationships and knows how to build and maintain them.
5. Honest – Someone who is “authentic” through their blogging and isn’t a glorified marketing-microphone for your ministry.
6. Good Writer – Someone who can write. Period. And be good at it.
7. Communicator – Should be a good communicator. This isn’t the same thing as writing, mind you.
8. Ego Check – They are interested in the mission and ministry of the church, and much less about themselves.
9. Technically Savvy – Or getting there. Doesn’t need to be a developer but needs a bit more than just word publishing skills.
10. Spiritual – Is a person of the Word and a good representation of Christ and the ministry.
Any that you’d add to my somewhat “fluid” list?