Learning Objectives

Thanks to technology and social media, you can have a huge influence on students and faculty wherever you are.

  • Recognize the unique opportunity online outreach offers to many students and faculty

  • Understand the basic process of online outreach

  • Launch your own outreach on Instagram

Play Your Way

Engage with the material in your context!

  • ~20 minutes (self-paced)

    All your progress will be saved so you can resume where you left off.

  • Course Quicksheet (pdf)

    This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you’ve taken it.

  • Resource Toolbox

    See a list of the resources referenced in this course, all collected in one spot for your convenience.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Social Media for the Kingdom

    • [connecting . . . online!]

    • Introduction

    • Before we begin . . .
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Reaching Out Online

    • Lesson 1: All Things to All People

    • Lesson 2: It Really Does Work

    • Lesson 3: General Guidelines
  • 3

    Chapter 3: All Things Instagram (Whether You're an Instagram Pro or Not)

    • Lesson 1: Instagram 101 (Setting Up Your Account)

    • Lesson 2: Instagram 201 (The Basic Process)

    • Lesson 3: Instagram FAQs

    • Check for Understanding (Quiz)

    • Lesson 4: Insta Proxe Example

    • Lesson 5: Insta Proxes for You
  • 4

    Conclusion

    • Closing Remarks

    • Before you go . . .

Resource Toolbox

All resources referenced from this course will be linked below for your convenience to view and download. Please use/adapt these resources to what works for you in your ministry context.


Worksheets

Leading Online Outreach Quicksheet

(3-page pdf) 

.DOCX Version

Summary of the course in a quick, 3-page format, perfect for a quick review on the go!


Guides

Flourishing Communities Large Group Series

(Ministry Library page) 

This 7-week series features 15-minute large group talks that explore values and practices in the Bible that are necessary for a community to truly flourish.
Social Media Best Practices for Campus Ministry

(Ministry Library page)

 We’ve collected some best practices that will guide the social media part of  connecting students with your chapter.


Instagram

InterVarsity Instagram Starter Pack

(Ministry Library page) 

We've compiled over 80 images that you can use to share more about InterVarsity.
How to Leverage an Instagram Profile

(Ministry Library page) 


 Learn how to create and maximize your Instagram profile to build credibility and connection.
Great Instagram Content for Your Campus Account (2021 Version)

(Ministry Library page) 

150 unique pieces of content (enough that you could post 3x / week for the next year!), formatted in both Post and Story sizes, incorporating the most Instagram-friendly elements of our InterVarsity’s national brand.
What if I Hate Instagram? (and Other Instagram Outreach FAQ)

(Ministry Library page) 


 As much as the platform has been used in self-glorifying and promotional ways, there is a real opportunity to be a voice of authenticity, hope, and truth.