While companies like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram get a lot of the social media love, Twitter is still a social media platform that is perfect for Digital Missionaries. Because of all the opportunities there are to minister on Twitter, Digital Missionaries need to know how to fully utilize the platform to get the best engagement and interaction.

So what do Digital Missionaries need to know to be effective on Twitter? Watch this video, listen to the audio or check out the 6 Twitter tips and tools below to find out.

1. Utilize Search Twitter. 


2. Follow People and Comment. 


3. Schedule Tweets on Desktop. 


4. Be Positive, Don't Stir Up Controversy. 


5. Share Jesus. 


6. Ignore the Trolls.

These are 6 Twitter tips and tools for digital missionaries, but there are definitely more. For example, here are some best practices for believers on Twitter that you can check out. It is a conversation Rey De Armas and I had. Twitter can be an amazing opportunity for you to connect with others while you shine the light of Christ in a world that can be very toxic. Ask God to guide you each day and see what can impact you can have on Twitter for the kingdom of Heaven.

ACTION STEPS:

• What do you think? What are other Twitter tips and tools Digital missionaries can use? Share below or on social media.


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