Back at It….

by Tim Schraeder on 01/07/2013 in Personal with 3 Comments
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Is this thing still on?

Hey blogging world. It’s me, Tim. I haven’t been around these parts lately, but I’m still here… and in the following days I’ll be more present online, especially here on my blog.

It’s a bit late to do a New Year’s post or year-in-review for that matter since it’s January 7, but I am really pumped for 2013 and grateful for all of the great experiences and opportunities I had in 2012. Here’s a quick snapshot…

  • In January I started a health revolution of sorts, and to date have lmaintained a weight loss of 40 pounds! I’ve still got a ways to go… but I definitely feel great!
  • In March I was let go of a consulting job I had, but trusted that God would provide.
  • In May I flew to Australia for what was supposed to be a 2-week trip. It ended up being a 3-month adventure living in Sydney and spending a great deal of time with some of great people at Hillsong Church. I also got to attend Hillsong Conference, which was incredible.
  • In August, I flew back to Chicago and decided to take a bit of a break from full-time church work and to spend time refocusing and praying about my future. I stepped down from co-leading the Center for Church Communication and can say with my whole heart that it was a tremendous honor to help lead and shape that organization for the time I was a part of it!
  • Over the past few months I’ve been doing freelance work with some incredible clients in the area of social media… some Chicago-based companies, some major national organizations, and for a few individuals. I’ve loved the work I’ve been doing and am thankful for how God provided!
  • I’ve been attending Soul City Church here in Chicago and am LOVING it.
  • … and more than anything, I’ve been seeking God and have planted myself with a great community of people who are loving and encouraging me forward — it’s so goo dto be home!
While the future is still being mapped out, I’m excited about the direction its heading and am thankful for this break I’ve had over the last few months to refocus and realign.
Moving forward, my focus on blogging is going to shift more towards social media — how organizations, individuals, and causes can effectively connect and engage with their audiences. And, as usual, there will be some random riffs and rants in the mix on all sorts of things ranging from life in the city, church life, and everything in-between.
Thanks for following along so far — I believe the best is yet to come!
Tim Schraeder
Tim Schraeder is obsessed with all things social media. Having worked with some of the world’s largest churches and para-church organizations, he served as an evangelist for social media with a knack for connecting people and spreading ideas that matter. He’s been a consultant and coach as well as a sought-after speaker and author who helped write the book on communication and social media for the church. Today, Tim is passionate to help businesses and organizations connect, engage, and build loyal followers across all forms of social media. He is a die-hard Chicagoan who can be found in any neighborhood coffeeshop that has free wifi.
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  • http://twitter.com/stephenproctor stephen proctor

    welcome back to your blog, Tim! hope you are doing well bro.

  • Guest

    Missed ya! Looking forward to your posts. :)

  • http://twitter.com/HardingMissions William Harding

    So excited to have you back, Tim. I always check back to see if you’ve come back to the blog and what you have to offer is an incredible gift to the Kingdom of God. Congratulations on all you have been through!

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