5loaves.net - A Christian Social Network: Definitions, Development, and Survey Results

This paper discusses the formation of a transdenominational and transnational online Christian social network. First, it explores online Christian community. Next, the main components and functions of an online social network are discussed. It then describes the development of 5loaves.net. Finally,...

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Main Author: Moriarty, Glendon L. 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2005]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2005, Volume: 11, Issue: 1
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Summary:This paper discusses the formation of a transdenominational and transnational online Christian social network. First, it explores online Christian community. Next, the main components and functions of an online social network are discussed. It then describes the development of 5loaves.net. Finally, the paper closes by discussing some basic statistics and survey results that flesh out user demographics and Christian background, reported effect 5loaves has on sense of social connectedness, and reported influence 5loaves has on spiritual growth.
ISSN:1703-289X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and popular culture
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.3138/jrpc.11.1.005