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$\"Screen$ <\/a> Recently I have been spending time using the new mobile app Periscope.\u00a0 Periscope.TV <\/a>is a relatively new mobile app that has exploded on social media.\u00a0 Since I am usually an early adopter to new social media, I had to check it out and try it to see if it\u2019s something that ministries can use to benefit what they do and I can tell you the answer is YES!<\/p>\n

The Periscope mobile app can be easily downloaded in Android or IOS and instantly connects to your Twitter account.\u00a0 In fact, Periscope is now part of Twitter and has been compared to another video app called Meerkat<\/a>. Since I haven\u2019t used Meerkat I can\u2019t give a comparison, but many in social media business circles are saying Periscope has better features.<\/p>\n

Once you download the Periscope app you can instantly go live and broadcast your message to the world.\u00a0 What makes this mobile app different than using a Google hangout or You Tube is that your viewers can interact with you live on the screen of your phone.\u00a0 They can both comment and leave you hearts by tapping the screen.\u00a0 The hearts are the equivalent of a \u201clike\u201d on Facebook or a RT on Twitter.\u00a0 The hearts are the sign of how\u00a0 much your viewers are engaging with what you are saying during your live broadcast.\u00a0 Users can also leave hearts during the replay of your broadcast.\u00a0 Rebroadcasts are available for only 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Many ministries, including radio shows and Christian bloggers, pastors, churches and TV shows are already using Periscope for ministry.\u00a0 Here are 10 ways I\u2019ve already seen Christians using Periscope.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Bible News Radio is using Periscope to give morning devotional thoughts, news updates and live streaming of our daily radio show and giveaways.\u00a0 You can follow Bible News Radio on Periscope at @BibleNewsRadio and @StacyHarp<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Jay Sekulow from The American Center for Law and Justice uses Periscope to live stream his radio show and answer viewer questions.\u00a0 Follow Jay Sekulow at @jaysekulow<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Perry Stone is using Periscope to show behind the scenes tours of his ministry campus and is giving personal updates.\u00a0 Follow Perry Stone at @perrystonevoe<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 Many pastors are showing elders meetings and offering prayer for viewers and also bible studies.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Some individual Christians are using Periscope to answer bible questions and offer encouragement to fellow believers.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 Christian authors like Tricia Goyer are already using Periscope to share about their latest books and give \u201cmommy\u201d tips.\u00a0 Follow Tricia Goyer at @triciagoyer<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Periscope is being used as a platform to give away prizes to viewers.\u00a0 Bible News Radio has offered books from Christian publishers.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breaking news and live prayer for those who are in crisis.\u00a0 Christians are already using the platform to bring urgent requests to God.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Many Christians are using Periscope to show tours of their facilities or places of interest like Israel.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Christians are also using Periscope for business.<\/p>\n

Whatever way you may choose to use this exciting new medium, one thing is sure, Christians are generally two years behind most of the world when it comes to adopting new technology.\u00a0 I want to encourage you to jump in and join the Periscope world and begin to engage your circle of influence for Christ.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve already seen our radio show engagement go up and met some exciting people using Periscope.\u00a0 Please follow Bible News Radio and Stacy Harp on Periscope by connecting with us at @biblenewsradio and @stacyharp\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019m happy to connect.<\/p>\n

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