Church fully joins the Digital Age with new digital director position

The Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa.

In West Des Moines, Iowa, the Lutheran Church of Hope is taking on the Digital Age head on, as it launches into social media strategies geared to capturing the attention of online users.

In addition, according to Digital Director Justin Wise, who is also spearheading the church's social media training and education program, as well as the church's online campus. Justin holds a Master's of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary and also operates the top-rated website BeDeviant.com.

According to Justin, social media is the next wave of communication. He believes social media is going to have not only a lasting impact but also an ever more popular one with people.

New York Theological Seminary launched its blog earlier this year, in an effort to advance meaningful discussions regarding faith, religion and social ministry. As part of its mission, NYTS seeks to prepare men and women for ministry in the 21st century and the world as it is today.