ALTERNATIVE PATHS, CONT’D

• If traditional media isn’t interested, or they are but you want to double your firepower, consider blogs and podcasts. In addition to Anglican Watch, there are many players in this space. And many bloggers work collaboratively, so landing in one may get you coverage in multiple fora.

• Social media works wonders. If there’s one thing about Christians, they hate controversy. Ramp up your visibility on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and SnapChat, and you’ll quickly get attention.

• Speaking of controversy, there’s always picketing. Not everyone is open to this approach, and you’d be surprised how many Episcopalians will leave church and give you the one -gun salute as they blast out of the parking lot. Not to mention pretending there’s no such thing as the First Amendment and calling the police, or heaving bottles at you, swerving their vehicles at you (assault and battery, anyone?), or lying to police and claiming that you threatened them. But if you have a titanium spine, nothing cuts into church dynamics like protestors outside, especially on Christmas and Easter.