First Friday Discussion Notes: EPIC Storytelling

“Secret Websites, Coded Messages” – EPIC Storytelling / Experiential Engagement / Participatory Engagement

In fundraising (or volunteering or movement advocacy)...

Must be FUN and PARTICIPATORY --> people in a Relational Thing
raising $ and Awareness
Enjoyment is key

“Lost” TV Show
frame by frame viewings online & discussions thereof
friend / networks / lunch discussions
ultimately, it’s a Relational Thing

Street Teams
spreading Word via all channels: street, Facebook…
Teams formed / grown via Facebook

Big National Things versus Local, Virally-Created Things

“Hey, who wants to go into prison?” --> Facebook Event?

“Let’s enjoy ourselves and see what God does” --> DING DING DING … THIS IS HUGE! MORE OF THIS.
PEACE
JOY
*because* we are relying upon God
less Striving for Excellence and more Working As Unto The Lord
My Addition: Remember to build “God Space” into everything we do.

Pressure (incl budget slashing) kills fun & creativity

Joy is key to active faith, creativity, effectiveness for God
…and we are *commanded* to be joyful. Not an option or a wish.