Let me share two new networking resources that could open up a world of opportunities to network with churches, pastors, other missionaries, prospects, visitors, and church members. The networking tools you need to check out are:

Popl and Linktree

I didn't discover this, and I really want to give some credit to some really sharp missionaries. Typically when we have Advanced Missionary Training I teach about the latest and greatest. This year I was taken to school and learned about some of the newest opportunities to improve your networking game. A couple of our freshest missionaries, the Stephens and the Perezes, were able to show me something really cool and simple that could be a powerful tool for deputation, church planting, and furloughs.

First, let me tell you why I love them.

Popl is a replacement for the QR code with a tappable physical object, and the link I shared shows you the options. I have a love/hate relationship with QR codes - the square barcode you see on everything. They have to be scanned by a phone camera or app, and that can be frustrating sometimes. QR codes are also losing trust with consumers because hackers are utilizing them to scam people (don't scan a QR code unless it is a very trusted source.) Popl uses QR codes as a backup, but most phones today have NFC technology which will allow you to just tap the object without opening anything on your phone.

Here is a video that may explain it better: