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title: 496 – Social Media Superstars
description: On WELSTech this season we’ve been exploring the use of social media in ministry. Today’s episode wraps up that series with a look at great examples of church and school accounts on each of the major social media platforms. We also talk with Pastor James Aderman regarding the WELS Intersections Facebook group, and Martin gives […]
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# [496 – Social Media Superstars](https://welstech.wels.org/2017/05/09/496-social-media-superstars)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | May 9, 2017 10:03:11 PM

On WELSTech this season we’ve been exploring the use of social media in ministry. Today’s episode wraps up that series with a look at great examples of church and school accounts on each of the major social media platforms. We also talk with Pastor James Aderman regarding the WELS Intersections Facebook group, and Martin gives us a tour of the new WELS Locator tool which is integrated into the WELS Online Yearbook.

[https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_496.mp3](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_496.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_496.mp3) (Duration: 59:41 — 54.6MB)

### The discussion:

Watch and learn – Capping off a season-long focus on [Social Media for Ministry](https://welstech.wels.net/category/social-media-for-ministry/), Martin and Sallie identify standout churches and schools who are making excellent use of social media channels. View the [Social Media Superstars](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/superstars800x1400.png) infographic.

- Instagram – [Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School](https://www.instagram.com/holytrinityokauchee/) in Okauchee, WI
- Pinterest – [St. Paul’s First Lutheran School](https://www.pinterest.com/stpaulsfirst/) in North Hollywood, CA
- Twitter – [Victory of the Lamb Lutheran Church](https://twitter.com/victoryfranklin) in Franklin, WI
- YouTube – [Lakeside Lutheran High School](https://www.youtube.com/user/llhstechclub) in Lake Mills, WI
- Facebook – [Gethsemane Lutheran Church](https://www.facebook.com/GatherToTheGarden/) in Raleigh, NC
- SmugMug – [Martin Luther College](https://mlcphotogallery.smugmug.com/) in New Ulm, MN

### The interview:

<https://welstech.wels.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/496.jpg>Up close with a social media superstar – Meet Retired Pastor James Aderman, the man behind [WELS Intersections](https://www.facebook.com/groups/WELS.Intersections/), a Facebook group which had its start at WELSTech Conference 2015. Almost 2 years later, the group is a great resource for topics at the intersection of technology and ministry.

### Countdown to episode 500:

Revisit [year 6 (2013)](https://welstech.wels.net/2013/) of WELSTech, episodes 269 to 322. This was the year of the “unconference,” and 100+ attended WELSTech Camp, our very own unconference event. Relive the great moments of 2013 with our [Best of 2013 episode](https://welstech.wels.net/2013/12/31/322-the-best-of-2013/).

### News in tech:

- [Windows 10 S](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-s)
- [What to do if you opened the Google Doc phishing email](http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/04/what-to-do-if-you-opened-the-google-doc-phishing-email.html)

### Picks of the week:

- [Tips for Eye Catching Images](https://www.facebook.com/business/a/photo-boosted-post-creative-tips) from Facebook for Business
- [join.me](http://join.me)

### Ministry resource:

[New WELS Locator Joins Yearbook](https://welstech.wels.net/2017/05/09/wels-locator-joins-yearbook/)

### Featured video:

MLC Day 2017 is history, but the fun and excitement lives on in this MLC Day Lipdub 2017 video, the newest addition to the [WELSTech Likes List on Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/welstech/likes).

### Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 497 – We shine the spotlight on WELSTech listeners as we share the latest community feedback! Release date: Wednesday, May 17.

### Get involved:

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