We are thrilled to announce the social media launch team for Karen Kingsbury’s The Friends of Jesus! This study, releasing July 1, is a follow up to her first Bible study—The Family of Jesus. In this Bible study, Karen explores six people in the life of Jesus and the depth of friendship that is found with each one.
We’d love your help in getting the word out about this Bible study through your social media channels (like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, etc.). Does this sound like something that interests you? If so, continue reading (very important!) and then fill out the form at the bottom.
Q: What is a social media launch team?
A social media launch team is a group of people who will commit to getting the word out about Friends of Jesus through the social media channels that they currently use (like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, etc.) from mid-June through the release of the Bible study in July.
Q: Is this for the trade book or the Bible study? What’s the difference?
The Friends of Jesus trade book (what we usually refer to as the “book”) is a book published by Howard Books. It’s a fictional view of six of the friends of Jesus, all anchored by Scriptural truth, creating a life-changing and unprecedented emotional connection to the Bible.
The Friends of Jesus Bible Study book (you may have seen it referred to as the Bible Study Member Book or the workbook) is a workbook that’s a companion to The Friends of Jesus trade book. It is a way to look at some friends of Jesus through the lens of Scripture in six sessions. It includes a group discussion section, a DVD watching guide, and a homework section. It is made to go with our DVDs and The Friends of Jesus trade book.
This launch team is for The Friends of Jesus Bible Study.
Q: Is this an online Bible study?
This is NOT an online Bible study. While we would certainly encourage you to do the Bible study with a group of women once it releases, that will not be the purpose of this team. The main purpose will be to get the word out about The Friends of Jesus.
Q: Why are you doing this?
We believe so strongly in Karen’s message. We know so many of women love her fiction and we want to help them know Jesus more through this Bible study. We’ve created this launch team to make as many women aware of this Bible study as possible!
Q: How does a social media launch team work?
Once accepted, you will be invited to join a private Facebook group. The Lifeway team will then post “share squares,” video clips, and other items from the Bible study to the Facebook group. Your responsibility will be to then post those share squares, video clips, and additional items to your own social media channels. This will happen about two to three times a week. It’s that simple!
Q: Will I need to create anything to share with my friends and family on social media for Friends of Jesus?
No. We will supply you with everything you’ll need through the private Facebook group!
Q: Will I get anything for being a member of the social media launch team?
Yes. All members of the social media launch team will receive a special thank you gift for participating.
Q: Can anyone join the social media launch team?
Unfortunately, we can only accommodate a certain number of applicants. Thus, the launch team will be limited to women who already have an active social media presence.
Q: When and how will we find out if we were chosen to be a part of the launch team?
We will look through each application to determine who will make up the team by June 15. We will then send an email to the selected women that week.
Q: How long will this last?
The launch team will get started June 17 and continue through the Bible study release on July 1 (and a little after).
Do you have any further questions about the social media launch team? Feel free to send us an email at womensministry@lifeway.com!
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