Sharing Faith Online: A Guide to Digital Evangelization

by Sean Salai

Overview

What does it mean for Christians to enter into the unfolding story of digital evangelization as participants rather than passive consumers?

This handbook narrates the ongoing media efforts of Christians--from the 1960s to the twenty-first century--to communicate the gospel in the modern age and draws powerfully from the story of how one group of seventy-four people sought spiritual growth via an interactive digital Ignatian retreat on Facebook. Written by a Jesuit priest with years of experience in journalism as well as spiritual formation, the book draws lessons from these stories to present a "how-to" guide for individuals and groups seeking more effective ways to share faith on social media.

"Salai offers concrete directions for outreach over social media for believers today."
—Frank DeSiano, CSP, President, Paulist Evangelization Ministries

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160798684
Publisher:	New City Press NY
Publication date:	03/01/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Sean Salai, S.J., holds a Doctor of Ministry in evangelization and digital media from The Catholic University of America, an M.Div. from Santa Clara University, an M.A. in Applied Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, and a B.A. in history from Wabash College. A longtime journalist, he has authored several books on Ignatian spirituality and has published several academic articles on philosophy and theology.

Editorial Reviews

In Sharing the Faith Online, Sean Salai has provided an invaluable resource to those seeking to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. The digital revolution caught the Church off-guard. The pandemic further heightened the unexpected need for the Church to have a digital presence. Now, in this easy-to-read volume, we have a field manual on how the Church can get ahead of the curve and have a robust - rather than merely reactionary - digital presence and plan for evangelization online."

Crux senior contributor - Fr. Jeff Kirby

As a lawyer and as an educator, I know that the means of communication often is vitally important to the successful conveyance of ideas. In 'Sharing the Faith Online,' Sean Salai, SJ, shows how to use new messaging to present eternal truths effectively. It is an important book.

The University of Mississippi - Ronald J. Rychlak

Sean Salai, SJ, has taken on two looming tasks for the Church: the generational issues in religious practice and the potential of social media to accomplish part of what the Church needs to accomplish today. He led a large group of people through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius; he did so with a particular focus on contemporary needs.

Paulist Evangelization Ministries - Frank DeSiano