Ten Social Networking Sites Every Christian Should Know About
The Internet is a useful portal for information, education, and entertainment. Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace are the largest social networking sites. However, where online can Christians go to socialize with believers, share their faith, discuss life topics, and have fun in a clean, safe environment?
Check out these 10 sites:
Tangle
This social media community for Christians is aimed at providing a wholesome place to meet others and enjoy all the Internet has to offer. Tangle lets Christians share photos and videos, as well as connect with each other. Churches and ministries can get in on the action as well.
MyPraize.com
MySpace for Christian musicians. This is a place to share your music and videos with other Christians and network the Christian music scene.
MyFaith.com
This Christian social media site is devoted to the production of videos. Video parables, such as that of the Good Samaritan, are popular. Additionally, this site also provides a platform for political messages related to morality. Sections for Christian music videos, churches clips, and personal videos.
ShoutLife.com
This approach to social media touts itself as “fresh.” It is Christian-friendly, focusing on clean content. You can find comedy, authors, music and different organizations on this site. Additionally, this social media site is feature-rich, allowing for messaging, video and audio upload, and unlimited photos.
FaithFreaks.com
Sign up under personal, musician, ministry, church and college designations, the college designation is for Christian colleges, a nice touch for youth trying to figure out how they can get a faith-based higher education.
MyChurch
This is a social networking site aimed at helping Christians find members from the same church. It is aimed at keeping people from around the world connected to their church communities — especially missionaries. MyChurch also has prayer request capability, photos and video sermons.
JesusCrowd
A support community for those who are looking to increase their faith, and for those who want to do missionary work. Videos, prayer request, forums and groups are all available.
MEETfish
Derived from the ichthus, MEETfish offers you “an ocean of friends.” Connect with other Christians and find wholesome media and events.
KindleJoy.com
This is a social media site aimed mainly at prayer requests. If you have a need, or if you want to help others through prayer, this is the social networking site for you. Groups and community members can ask for prayer help, as well as post encouraging messages and connect with other Christians.
MyFlock.com
This site is aimed at helping churches connect with their congregations. The site offers personal profiles as well, and blogs and even a chat room.