Over the past two weeks, I have been inactive on seventy8production’s Facebook and Twitter account. While there was not silence through the social media outlets thanks to a WordPress plugin and scheduled Hootsuite updates, the inaction was a planned Sabbath from social media. Some people have tried this for several hours or a day and realized they could not last without it. Here are some statistics from Retrevo.com that led me to this decision:
- 56%: Social media users check Facebook at least once a day.
- 12%: Social media users check Facebook every couple of hours.
- 40%: Respondents who said they didn’t mind being interrupted for a message.
- 32%: Respondents who said using the sites was not off limits while eating a meal.
- 48%: Check Facebook after going to bed.
Letting God Be Present In Ministry
Having taken into account the stats and with ministry becoming intense with camp and personal support fundraising, I needed to let go of networking and seventy8productions for a short season and focus on the students and ministry. The distractions of social media was removed, I was fully present with students, and God moved in powerful ways with the students and my donors.
Time To Star Back Up
Now that I am back, networking will continue on. We will be coming up with some great motion background loops, a few big project reveals, free curriculum, and more technology and ministry articles. We are excited for the new school year and the rest of 2011!
kolby milton says
Jeremy great post! I was able to spend 21 days in Maui this past spring, and I don’t think I was on facebook or anything for over 14 days. It felt so refreshing. I think that it is crucial that we unplug. Great site! I am a subscriber.
Anonymous says
Kolby,
That is awesome and I agree that unplugging is so necessary, even more so when we have family vying for our attention! Thanks for the subscription.