{"id":7749,"date":"2012-07-01T22:27:45","date_gmt":"2012-07-02T00:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=7749"},"modified":"2012-11-10T19:37:20","modified_gmt":"2012-11-10T21:37:20","slug":"the-top-25-christian-leaders-you-need-to-follow-on-twitter-in-2012-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2012\/07\/01\/the-top-25-christian-leaders-you-need-to-follow-on-twitter-in-2012-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 25 Christian Leaders You Need To Follow On Twitter In 2012 Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this year, I posted The Top 20 Christian Blogs\u00a0Leaders Need To\u00a0Be Reading In 2012<\/a> and\u00a0The Top 25 Christian Leaders You Should Follow On Twitter In 2012<\/a>.\u00a0 These posts\u00a0became\u00a0incredible resources for readers.<\/p>\n

When\u00a0speaking with Scott Williams<\/a> earlier this year, he advised me to do another list mid-year with new names.\u00a0 Because of his work with www.BigIsTheNewSmall.com<\/a> and www.ChurchLeaders.com<\/a>, he is one of the leading experts on\u00a0social media in Christian circles and I have great respect for his opinion.<\/p>\n

Therefore, taking Scott’s advice, the following\u00a0is a second list of\u00a0The Top 25 Christian\u00a0Leaders\u00a0You Need To Follow On Twitter\u00a0In 2012:<\/p>\n

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  1. Paul Alexander<\/a>\u00a0– Paul is the Executive Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church<\/a> in Arizona.\u00a0 Along with www.TonyMorganLive.com<\/a>, he is\u00a0forming a Leadership Coaching Network\u00a0that every Christian leader should be a part of.\u00a0You can read more about it by clicking here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Kara Bellar<\/a> and Vicki Gray<\/a>\u00a0– I\u00a0had the privilege of getting to know both Kara and Vicki earlier this year.\u00a0 They are\u00a0pastor’s wives at Journey Church<\/a> and Transformation Church<\/a> respectively.\u00a0 If you are looking for two highly competent Christian leaders of GREAT ministries with unique insights,\u00a0follow both of these ladies.<\/li>\n
  3. Bruxy\u00c2\u00a0Cavey<\/a>\u00a0– Bruxy is the incredibly talented and creative Teaching Pastor at The Meeting House<\/a> in Canada.\u00a0 His is also the\u00a0author of The End of Religion<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Richard Chancy<\/a>\u00a0– Richard is simply one of the best ministry strategists in America.\u00a0 When I get calls from church leaders who need to\u00a0build or do major renovations, I refer every one\u00a0to Richard and his teammates at Cogun Builders<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. Nicole Cottrell<\/a>\u00a0– Nicole writes one of the best Christian blogs on the internet www.ModernReject.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  6. Artie Davis<\/a>\u00a0– Artie is\u00a0the Senior\u00a0Pastor\u00a0and Church Multiplier of Cornerstone Church<\/a>.\u00a0He is also the Director of The Sticks<\/strong><\/a> & author of the upcoming books Craveable<\/strong><\/a> and Craveable Church<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  7. Mary Demuth<\/a>\u00a0– I love Mary’s profile.\u00a0 It says, “I love to help folks live uncaged lives through writing & speaking.”<\/li>\n
  8. Odell Dickerson<\/a>\u00a0– Odell is the amazing Chief Operating Officer of New Psalmist Baptist Church<\/a> in Baltimore, MD.<\/li>\n
  9. Tim Elmore<\/a>\u00a0– Tim is the President of Growing Leaders<\/a>\u00a0and author of Habitudes<\/a>. He is deeply committed to training the next generation of leaders.<\/li>\n
  10. Josh Hamilton<\/a>\u00a0– The legendary and inspiring\u00a0center fielder of the Texas Rangers and reigning American League MVP.\u00a0 To hear Josh’s testimony, click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  11. Jeff Henderson<\/a>\u00a0– This amazing leader and\u00a0communicator is the self-proclaimed Lead Pastor of the smallest church in North Point Ministries<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  12. Shelley Giglio<\/a>\u00a0– Along with her husband Louie, Shelley oversees Passion City Church<\/a>, Six Step Records<\/a>, and the Passion<\/a>\u00a0movement.\u00a0 With a life completely devoted to lifting up Jesus, the\u00a0global impact\u00a0of this\u00a0one\u00a0human life will\u00a0not fully be known\u00a0until we get to Heaven.\u00a0 Beth Moore said, “What would students look like today if Louie and Shelley weren’t on the planet?”<\/li>\n
  13. Rachel Held Evans<\/a>\u00a0– Rachel is a blogger, speaker, author of Evolving in Monkey Town<\/a>\u00a0 and the upcoming A Year of Biblical Womanhood<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  14. Krish\u00c2\u00a0Kandiah<\/a>\u00a0– Krish is Executive Director: Churches in Mission and England Director for the UK Evangelical Alliance<\/a>. He is part of the theme development group for Spring Harvest, an external examiner for Oak Hill College and Associate Research Fellow at London School of Theology.<\/li>\n
  15. Mike Linch<\/a>\u00a0– Mike is the Senior Pastor of NorthStar Church<\/a> in Kennesaw, GA.\u00a0This church\u00a0delivers the best\u00a0community ministry\u00a0in America.\u00a0 You can check out all they are involved in by clicking here<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  16. Bryan Loritts<\/a>\u00a0– Bryan pastors\u00a0the multi-generational, multi-ethnic tribe of\u00a0Fellowship Bible Church Memphis<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  17. Shawn Lovejoy<\/a>\u00a0– Shawn is Senior Pastor of Mountain Lake Church<\/a>,\u00a0leader of www.ChurchPlanters.com<\/a>, and author of The Measure of Our Success: An Impasssioned Plea To Pastors<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  18. Gabe Lyons<\/a>\u00a0– Gabe Lyons is the founder of Q,a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society and author of\u00a0 The Next Christians: The Good News About the End of Christian America <\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  19. Drew Mahan<\/a>\u00a0– Drew is a church planter and Senior Pastor of Forward Community Church<\/a> in Kentucky.\u00a0 In five years, everyone will know his name!<\/li>\n
  20. Beth Moore<\/a>\u00a0– As a bible teacher, Beth needs no introduction.\u00a0 She\u00a0is also arguably the world’s most influential female Christian\u00a0leader.<\/li>\n
  21. Carey Nieuwhof<\/a>\u00a0– Based out of Toronto, the\u00a0Lead Pastor of\u00a0Connexus Community\u00c2\u00a0Church<\/a> is one\u00a0of our\u00a0most\u00a0innovative Christian leaders.<\/li>\n
  22. Manny Ohonme<\/a>\u00a0– Manny is the best-selling author of Sole Purpose<\/a> and Founder & CEO of\u00a0 Samaritan’s Feet<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  23. David Platt<\/a>\u00a0– David is the Senior Pastor of The Church at Brook Hills<\/a> and author of Radical<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  24. Efrem Smith<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Efrem\u00a0is the Superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. In this role he provides leadership to around 160 churches and other ministry initiatives in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.\u00a0He is also an Itinerant Speaker with Kingdom Building Ministries and\u00a0is the author of the books, Raising-up Young Heroes<\/a>\u009d and The Hip Hop Church<\/a>.\u009d<\/li>\n
  25. Matt Steen<\/a>\u00a0– Matt helps churches implement strategy and pursue vision through\u00a0his work with www.ChurchSimple.net<\/a> and\u00a0blog www.churchthought.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    That is my list.\u00a0 If you are wondering why some leaders were not listed, be sure to check out the previous two posts mentioned above\u00a0for additional Christian leaders and their insights.<\/p>\n

    Finally, what\u00a0other leaders would you recommend we follow on Twitter?<\/p>\n

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