6 Places to Hasten the Work Online
Elder David A. Bednar has given us this challenge: “Brothers and sisters, what has been accomplished thus far in this dispensation communicating gospel messages through social media channels is a good beginning—but only a small trickle. I now extend to you the...
New Church Facebook Group: Inspiration and News
The Church has created a new Facebook group, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Inspiration and News, that you can follow to learn about and comment on Church news and updates.
5 Ways to Make Your Facebook Account Safer (Without Deleting It)
Some people are scared by the recent news about some Facebook data that was used by a political consulting firm inappropriately. A few celebrities even started a #DeleteFacebook hashtag. But short of deleting your Facebook account, there are things you can do to...
I Just Can’t Count on Facebook or Twitter Anymore
I used to be able to write an article on LDS365.com and post a teaser about it on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ and it would reach my 6,800 followers on Facebook and my 46,000 followers on Twitter and my 2,500 followers on Google+. But those social networks are now...
Are You Seeing LDS365 on Facebook?
If you follow LDS365 on Facebook, with the recent changes Facebook made in what it shows to users, you may not be seeing all of our articles. Here’s what you can do about it. What has changed on Facebook? In January, Facebook changed its algorithms to show posts...
Importing Pictures from Facebook & Instagram to FamilySearch.org
A new feature on FamilySearch.org lets you share your Instagram and Facebook photos directly to FamilySearch. This new integration makes it is easy to choose which photos from your social networks you’d like to link to people in Family Tree and preserve for...
Who Handles Your Facebook Account When You Die?
Facebook now lets you choose who will manage your Facebook account after you die. The Legacy Contact setting lets you designate a family member or friend who will be able to access your account after you die. Up until now, Facebook only offered a Memorialization...
Keeping Kids Safe on Facebook
The Facebook page Help Your Teens Play it Safe offers a few tips parents can use to keep their kids safe on Facebook. Facebook lets you control the audience of your posts. Therefore, encourage your kids to review their privacy settings and to make sure they consider...
LDSface2face with Lindsey Stirling Nov. 25
Lindsey Stirling will be the next featured guest in the LDS Face-to-Face series on November 25, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. MST. You can watch the event on Facebook, the Youth Activities page, and on the Mormon Channel. The first #LDSface2face event was with David Archuleta in...
Summary of Elder Bednar’s Talk: The Gospel and Social Media
Below is a condensed version of Elder David A. Bednar’s talk at BYU Education Week inviting us to participate in sweeping the earth like a flood using social media. It is a powerful talk and a good reminder of how the Lord is hastening his work. This short...
Elder Bednar: The Gospel and Social Media
Today at Education Week, Elder David A. Bednar delivered an address “To Sweep the Earth As With A Flood.” He explained that technology and social media are gifts from God that will allow us—as we use them properly—to further His work in remarkable ways. We...
Live Event with David Archuleta Successful with LDS Youth
Over 50,000 LDS youth participated in a Face to Face Live Facebook chat with David Archuleta, professional singer and recently returned LDS missionary. Youth around the world asked questions and heard about David decision to postpone a successful music career to serve...
Live Facebook Event for LDS Youth with David Archuleta
LDS youth are invited to participate in a Face to Face Live Facebook event with David Archuleta, professional singer and recently returned LDS missionary. This interactive discussion will be moderated by Young Women general president Bonnie L. Oscarson and Young Men...
Huffington Post Article About LDS Online Missionary Efforts
The Huffington Post has published an impressive article about the Church’s online missionary efforts. Read “Hook Of Mormon: Inside The Church’s Online-Only Missionary Army.” It’s not perfect, but it is very insightful. Here are two quotes...Follow on social media