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899 posts from 59 digital missionaries — on church online, digital discipleship, and what God's doing in connected spaces.

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  • by Leighton Seys

    What Gospel Conversations Look Like in Digital Spaces

    Gospel conversations don’t just happen in pews anymore. They’re happening in Discord servers, comment sections, and DMs. Discover how digital missionaries are redefining evangelism in online spaces and what “moving someone closer to Jesus” really means.

  • by Jeff Reed

    25 theChurch.digital Promises for 2025

    2025 is set to be a groundbreaking year for theChurch.digital as we focus on equipping and mobilizing digital missionaries worldwide. From innovative training formats and community expansion to global partnerships and gospel-centered initiatives, we're creating new ways to connect, empower and support digital missions. With a bold vision for prayer, discipleship and a lot more gospel conversations, this year promises to redefine how we share Jesus in digital spaces.

2024 124 posts

  • by Jeff Reed

    Revolutionizing Digital Churches: Embracing Community Over Pulpits

    The church is at a crossroads, facing the need to move beyond traditional, pulpit-focused models and embrace digital ministry as a catalyst for transformation. Digital platforms provide opportunities to foster authentic relationships, empower individuals and reach those beyond physical walls, making the mission of Jesus accessible to a world in need of connection and hope.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Future of Faith Beyond the Four Walls

    Discover how digital discipleship breaks barriers and redefines spiritual growth. Beyond physical walls, tools like Zoom and Discord create authentic connections and global opportunities to reach those the building never could. The future of discipleship is here—are you ready?

  • by Simon Diercks

    Reshaping Evangelism in the 21st Century

    Explore how digital missions are transforming outreach by meeting people where they are online. From creating vibrant faith communities to fostering genuine connections on digital platforms, this offer endless opportunities for spiritual growth and connection. Discover how innovative approaches are reshaping evangelism for today’s online world.

  • by Leighton Seys

    Can Church Exist on Twitch?

    In a world where faith and technology collide, digital churches on platforms like Twitch are redefining community and discipleship. By meeting people in the spaces they already inhabit, these churches are proving that spiritual growth and authentic connection can thrive in digital spaces.

  • by Barbara Carneiro

    Digital Discipleship: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Technology

    In a world where digital connections shape relationships, digital discipleship redefines how we share Jesus. By embracing online platforms and fostering trust, we can create meaningful, boundary-respecting spaces for spiritual growth and authentic discipleship.

  • by Leighton Seys

    How Digital Missionaries Handle Privacy and Personal Concerns

    In the evolving landscape of digital ministry, safeguarding privacy is key to building trust. By respecting boundaries, leveraging technology, and navigating platform nuances, digital missionaries create safe spaces for meaningful conversations. These efforts foster genuine relationships and empower discipleship in digital spaces.

  • by Barbara Carneiro

    Do Digital Missionaries Need to Be Tech Savvy?

    In a world increasingly shaped by technology, the potential for digital ministry is vast. From leveraging familiar tools to overcoming tech hesitations, the focus is on building authentic connections. Digital spaces offer unique opportunities for sharing faith and fostering meaningful relationships across any distance.

  • by Warren Bird

    The Future of Faith

    Digital discipleship redefines faith engagement for today’s digital landscape, leveraging technology to foster community, generosity, and deeper relationships online. Through digital missionaries and innovative practices, churches can expand their reach, connect with believers, and develop a clear discipleship pathway that meets people where they actually are.

  • by Andy Mage

    Success in Digital Ministry

    Digital ministry goes beyond metrics, aiming to inspire growth and foster meaningful connections. Success is seen in moments of transformation, from shared testimonies to active engagement in community spaces. Each interaction becomes an opportunity to impact lives and build lasting friendships.

  • by Jason Morris

    Building Connections in a Digital World

    Digital discipleship transforms how we connect, focusing on defining real friendships and spiritual growth rather than just information-sharing. Using platforms from gaming to social media, it creates spaces for deep, faith-centered relationships that thrive on authentic interactions.

  • by Barbara Carneiro

    Discipleship in Digital Spaces

    Digital spaces are now essential places for connection, offering unique opportunities for digital missionaries to share the gospel and disciple others. We’ll look at how to engage intentionally online through building relationships, hosting virtual events, and sparking deeper faith conversations.

  • by Craig Whitney

    Beyond Boundaries: Embracing the Digital Mission Field

    Digital missionaries are redefining missions outreach by using technology to engage in disciple-making across online platforms. As digital spaces become mission fields, anyone can fulfill a calling without leaving their community. Through mentorship and intentional outreach, these pioneers build impactful connections that extend beyond traditional church walls.

  • by Andy Mage

    Privacy in Digital Ministry: Building Trust in Online Spaces

    Privacy should be a non-negotiable in digital ministry. As faith move online, digital leaders must create spaces where personal stories stay safe. This isn’t about tech alone—it's about trust. By setting clear boundaries, asking permission, and leading vigilantly, we make room for real connection and digital discipleship.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Social Media Is NOT Digital Community

    Social media connects people globally but misses the depth needed for true communities, which thrive on two-way conversations and relational engagement—better achieved through digital communities like Discord or Slack. These platforms foster dialogue, empowerment, and nuanced relationships built on trust. Transitioning followers to these dynamic digital communities leverages social media's reach, creating spaces where authentic interactions can truly flourish.

  • by Jeff Reed

    What Exactly Is a Digital Missionary?

    Digital missionaries use online platforms like WhatsApp, TikTok, and YouTube to share the Gospel with those who may be distant from traditional church settings. As trust in church buildings and pastors declines, many now turn to digital tools for spiritual guidance. Platforms like theChurch.digital support these missionaries by validating, equipping, and mobilizing them for their unique digital ministry, helping them connect with people globally and multiply their efforts for Christ’s Kingdom.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Digital Missionaries and the Future of theChurch.digital

    theChurch.digital is evolving into a digital mission-sending agency, equipping everyday people to become digital missionaries in their unique online contexts. With the concept of Platforms as Places, the organization views platforms like TikTok and YouTube as mission fields and will train digital missionaries through a new 13-week course launching in 2025. Outposts will further support and empower these missionaries, fostering encouragement, exploration, experimentation, and collaboration across digital spaces.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from August 2024

    Explore the latest digital ministry trends with theChurch.digital podcast! Discover online care strategies, battle compassion fatigue, and learn from the top innovative churches. Equip yourself with tools and insights to revolutionize your online community outreach.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Investing in Apprentices

    Looking to take your ministry to the next level? Check out a few practical steps to help you connect with others, learn new strategies, and grow your impact online. Whether you're looking for tips, support, or fresh ideas, you'll find everything you need to make your ministry more effective and reach more people. Perfect for anyone eager to make a difference!

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Share Your Church's Mission Through Digital Communications

    Transform your church's reach by leveraging digital channels like your website, social media, and email to share your mission boldly. Utilize dynamic tools like podcasts, mobile apps, and YouTube to create engaging, mission-focused content that disrupts the norm and unites your community.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Tools Needed to be a Digital Minister

    Whether you're leading a traditional or digital ministry, leveraging tech tools like social media platforms, video conferencing, and church management software revolutionizes effectiveness and impact. But the most important is to remember the heart behind ministry.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Caring for Others Online

    Transform your discipleship efforts by connecting with Stacy Knapp and leveraging online tools. Explore resources like the Digital Bootcamp, Digital Ministry, and The Church Digital's coaching to reach more people for Christ.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from July 2024

    The digital ministry scene is buzzing with activity. Here are the latest trends in social media, live streaming, and digital disciple-making to help strengthen your online ministry. Key insights from July 2024 include the power of authenticity, tips to avoid burnout and the potential of unconventional spaces like bars for disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Should Your Church Be Using Threads - July 2024 Update

    Can Threads be a new avenue for reaching people for Jesus? Well it's essential to consider several factors. This is revealed by asking the right questions about your audience, content type and engagement rate.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Using AI for Effective Church Social Media Outreach

    Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) can redefine your church's social media presence by generating fast and engaging content, providing instant responses through chatbots, and offering data-driven insights to improve your strategy. These tools ensure consistent, timely, and diverse interactions, breaking down language barriers and building a global community.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Overcoming the Scrutiny of Digital/Meta Churches: Let's Multiply Disciples

    Focus on the strengths and opportunities of digital discipleship rather than the controversies. Digital churches excel in relational disciple-making and multiplying followers of Jesus, unlike traditional methods. Explore digital ministry, bypass the naysayers, and advance with those ready for this visionary approach.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Power of Authenticity

    Discover how being authentic on social media during Covid has resonated deeply with audiences, and how to implement strategies for leveraging this authenticity to reach more people. Find powerful insights on expanding your reach, and explore resources like the Digital Bootcamp, coaching, and the Sidekick Scoop for comprehensive guidance in digital ministry.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Digital Discipleship Opportunities Over the Summer

    Summers challenge traditional ministry with inconsistent attendance due to vacations, but digital platforms offer fresh, effective ways to engage. Leverage digital tools to maintain connection, provide spiritual care, and create community even with varied schedules. Turn summer into a season of online togetherness.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Avoid Burnout as a Digital Minister

    Burnout is rampant among those in ministry, especially in the relentless digital world where it's hard to fully disengage. Practicing self-care, setting clear boundaries, and building a supportive community are key to sustaining long-term digital ministry.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Use TikTok for Digital Discipleship

    Amid the Covid pandemic, reaching and guiding the younger generation demands innovative tactics, and Tiktok (now wildly popular since 2020) presents a game-changing opportunity for digital disciple-making. Let's leverage Tiktok to transform everyday moments into powerful spiritual opportunities and engage with younger people in ways they’ve maybe never experienced before, sparking spiritual growth in unexpected places.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Achieving Movement: The Heart of theChurch.digital

    Discover how theChurch.digital is revolutionizing the way we think about digital ministry and disciple-making! We're all about multiplying the gospel in every digital and metaverse space, helping ordinary people become extraordinary leaders. Join us to explore how to make disciples who grow into leaders, plant churches, start networks, and spark unstoppable movements. Ready to get involved in transforming the digital faith scene? Then this is for you.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Youth Ministry in a Digital World

    Ready to transform youth ministry in the post-Covid era? Join us as Steve Cullum expands on the current landscape of youth ministry and how we can empower teens and leaders. Discover valuable resources, connect with other youth workers, and learn digital tools to supplement your ministry. Whether you're in digital, phygital, or metaverse ministry, this episode has something radical for you!

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from June 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Develop Community on Discord

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Async and Your Church: What Do You Need to Know?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Reach the Nones in Your Community

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Case for Digital and Meta Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Tools and Apps that Help Ministers Stay Productive

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Keys to Sharing a Sermon Online

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What's Happening with Ministry in the Metaverse?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from May 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Digital Tools That Help Enable Pastoral Care and Counseling

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Key Digital and Online Analytics to Track for Churches

    How do you know if you are being effective in your digital and online ministry? As churches seek to engage with and reach more people online for Christ, it's very important to be able to track the right analytics. After all, how can you possibly know you are being effective or not if you can't look over the numbers across your online platforms. By monitoring and keeping track of key social media metrics, you can better understand your audience, optimize your content strategy, and measure the impact of your efforts.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What Digital Discipleship Can Look Like at Your Church

    Digital Discipleship has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. And the future is bright for what lies ahead as ministers learn how to continue to use technology to disciples people. That is why DK Hammond is back on the podcast. Today, we talk about what you can do now and what are some of the more effective ways to disciple people digitally today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Cybersecurity Matters for Churches

    Churches are increasingly using technology to connect with people, share resources, and facilitate ministry opportunities today. Anything from maintaining websites and social media presences to enabling online giving and storing data, the church's digital footprint continues to grow daily. While this is great, there also comes a new threat to the Church as a whole.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Riverside.fm is the Perfect Tool for Your Podcast

    Let's talk about what Riverside.fm is real quick. It is Zoom on steroids. Not only does it give you the option to record audio and video, the quality of those are fantastic. Much better than other platforms. And now, with the emergence of AI, it uses AI to create Magic Clips that at a tap of your mouse, they can create clips for you to share on all social media platforms in less than 5 minutes.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Expand Your Online Ministry Reach

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    How You Can Learn in Community

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Discord Basics for Your Church

    What is Discord and how can your Church utilize it for ministry purposes? Today, Andy Mage joins the podcast to talk about all of that and how Digital and Online Ministers can join The Church Digital Discord to learn together in community.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media If you want to connect with Andy check him out on Discord (Chinomage) and Threads. He is very active on social media so definitely connect with him if you have a question. Make sure you follow him as well! Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    What Volunteering Looks Like in VR

    Online Ministry creates lots of new opportunities for people to hear about Christ but also for those to serve at the Church. In this episode, Stuart sits down with Christina, who is a volunteer with Fox River VR. She shares her experience in VR from the female perspective, what it’s like to be a volunteer for a church in VR, and some of her favorite Kingdom wins from her time doing ministry in VR. Interested in learning more about bringing your Church into VR? Reach out to Stuart HERE! What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Digital Ways to Make Mother's Day Special at Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Reasons Why Your Church Should Be On YouTube

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Embracing Obedience and Taking the Leap

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from April 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Digital Can Enhance Church Campaigns

    At your Church you can do a lot of things to draw people closer to Christ. Today, Jake McNamara comes back on the podcast to share about how they used digital and online tools to support a Church campaign. He shares about what they did, what they learned and how it impacted they church and community.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media If you want to connect with Jake check him out on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely connect with him if you have a question. Make sure you follow him as well! Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Andy Mage

    Embracing Creativity in Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Leverage Discord to Build Online Connections

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Train and Equip Your Online Ministry Volunteers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP290 - Jeff Talks New Website, Discord, and a New Online Era

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Unconventional Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Reasons Why Online Groups are Great for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Ways to Overcome the Summer Attendance Slump

    It happens every year. Right after Easter, attendance, when the weather turns warmer and as school ends Church attendance tends to decline. But, not this year.. This year can be different. To talk about this today is Justin Nava from Nava Church Marketing. He will share 3 ways you can break the normal summertime attendance decline this year.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Justin is a great resource. You can find him and connect with him on his website. You can also connect with him on YouTube, Twitter and TikTok. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Andy Mage

    The Power of Masculine Vulnerability

    This week, Ashley and Andy sit down with Nate Cottman to discuss all things content creation, vulnerability, masculinity, loving your partner/spouse, and how to keep it all Biblically solid as an influencer. 5 Key Takeaways to Enlighten Your Spirit: Learn how Nate's personal tribulations, including divorce and loss, transformed his Instagram platform into a beacon for godly relationships. Discover Nate's approach to balancing the demands of consistency in online ministry with the need for personal rest and recuperation. Gain insights into repurposing long-form pastoral messages into impactful, bite-sized content for social media engagement Explore the power of masculine vulnerability through biblical examples,as Nate challenges stereotypes and promotes authentic connection. Hear how pivoting content strategy in response to burnout can lead to personal growth and a stronger, more resonant message to followers.   What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Speak the TRUTH on Social Media

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    The Importance of VR World Building in Ministry

    Virtual reality (VR) world building refers to the process of creating and designing immersive 3D virtual environments that users can explore and interact with using a VR headset and controllers. These digital worlds can replicate real-world locations or construct entirely new, imaginative realms. The possibilities are endless for creating. That's what makes it a great opportunity for ministry. In this episode of the Metaverse Ministry Podcast, Stuart sits down with VR Tiger of Oasis church VR, to talk about Oasis, and the importance of world building for VR ministry. Interested in learning more about bringing your Church into VR? Reach out to Stuart HERE! What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Andy Mage

    Exploring Authentic Faith

    In this week's episode is all about the raw, real, and relatable journey of faith with the insightful Jay Medina. This one speaks directly to the heart of anyone navigating their personal relationship with the church and their spiritual walk. So grab a cozy spot, hit play, and let's dive deep into the heart of Gen Z's spiritual landscape. 5 Key Takeaways to Enlighten Your Spirit: **The Generational Shift in Church Engagement** - Learn how Jay and her peers grapple with their place in the church amidst rising numbers of religiously unaffiliated adults. **Authenticity in Faith** - Discover why genuine expressions of faith resonate more with young people today and how the church can adapt to meet this yearning. **Sanctification vs. Salvation** - Ashley candidly shares her ongoing journey and searches for what it really means to be welcomed into the church. **Diversity and Digital Storytelling** - Jay Medina shares her vision for bridging the gaps in media, especially for the multicultural audience, inspired by his rich heritage and professional experiences. **Mentorship Over Methodology** - Hear Jay's advice for church leadership on how to truly connect with and support the faith journeys of Gen Z without resorting to a "savior complex.”   What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Tom Pounder

    20 Spring Time Social Media Posts Your Church Can Share

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Ministry and Caring for the Chronically Ill

    While ministry leaders and Churches do a fantastic job caring for those who are sick and in need of help, what happens when someone needs longer term care. Or, they are chronically ill? Today, Jeanette Yates joins the podcast to talk about how Churches can help in this way. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Jeanette you can find her on Twitter/X. She is very active on social media, especially on Twitter so get in touch with her. If you would like to book a time with her for a free conversation, click here. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital.

  • by Andy Mage

    Making Waves in the Next Generation

    In this episode, Ashley and Andy are joined by the effervescent Katie Bulmer, host of the widely acclaimed "Truth for your Twenties" podcast! Known for her deep passion for mentoring college-age women and empowering the next generation, Katie chats with our very own Ashley and Andy about her journey, ministries in the podcasting world, and the profound ways her unique perspective is making waves.  **Five Key Takeaways You'll Discover:** In-Depth Dialogue: Hear why Katie chose podcasting to foster longer, meaningful discussions beyond the confines of quick social media snippets. The Pod Ministry: Explore the benefits and necessity of ministries expanding their content through podcasting, especially for larger congregations with the means to do so. Unexpected Journeys: Find out how Katie's diverse experiences, from speaking at sororities to becoming a yoga instructor, paved her path to becoming a national college speaker. Mentorship Matters: Gain insights into the importance of mentorship and discipleship in the digital era, and understand the distinction between overt and covert ways of guiding others. Aiming for Authenticity: Learn why Katie champions authentic spiritual conversations and how she tailors her faith-based advice to various platforms and audiences. What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from March 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    One Year Since AltspaceVR

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Dive Into Digital Discipleship

    We've just dropped Season 2, Episode 4, and it's no ordinary chat. Join Ashley and Andy as they sit down with the dynamic Will Cumby to explore the sizzling topic of blending digital spaces with traditional discipleship. This episode is packed with flavor, no extra seasoning required! 5 Keys That Listeners Will Learn: **Balancing Act**: How to strike the perfect balance between the value of in-person gatherings and the vast potential of digital community spaces for discipleship. **Influence Is Everywhere**: Whether you're a TikTok teen or a Facebook fanatic, everyone has influence. Discover how to use your digital footprint to disciple others and why it matters. **The Will to Disciple**: Will shares his passionate views on the significance of both hearing and doing God's word, illustrating the vitality of community in the process. **Beyond the Screen**: The episode delves into the critical importance of moving from online conversations to tangible, real-life connections and the need for genuine ministry in the digital sphere. **Tech-Savvy Ministry**: Tips and tricks for churches looking to expand into the world of online content creation. Will offers advice on authenticity and navigating the diverse landscape of social media platforms. What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Prepare for Online Discipleship After Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Church Communication Trends for 2024

    Communications changes regularly, especially in this digital world we live in. That is why it is important to be in the know of what is happening and what is trending. That is why Mark MacDonald is on the podcast.  Mark is a Church Branding Strategist for BeKnownForSomething.com, a national Church Communication and branding agency, coaching Pastors and 1000s of Churches to become relevant in their community. He is also a best selling Author and has written over 800 magazine articles.  While Tom and Mark talk about a few of the trends in Church Communications, you can read the rest of his trends here.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Mark is a great resource. He’s on Twitter and has a great website with resources and great insights.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Andy Mage

    Dive Deep Into Grace & Authenticity

    We've got some soul-stirring content fresh out of the oven. Episode 3 of Season 2 is ready to hit your eardrums, and, trust me, you won't want to miss a minute. Jump on our latest candid discussion with the incredibly transparent Joey Papa on “Hybrid Disciple." **Five Key Takeaways You'll Discover:** **The Power of Vulnerability:** Learn how Joey turned his life's lowest points into a foundation for authentic conversations about faith and recovery. **Engaging with Digital Discipleship:** Understand how Joey uses his podcast ‘The Failed Christian' to create a non-judgmental space for believers and skeptics alike to discuss their faith and doubts. **The Role of Modern Churches:** Discover the essential shift contemporary churches must make to support their congregations virtually - dealing head-on with taboo topics and fostering honest discourse. **Finding Grace Amid Struggles:** Hear how personal tragedies and mental health challenges can lead to profound spiritual insights and why embracing our struggles openly can lead to genuine healing. **Creating Safe Online Environments:** Gain insights on the crucial components of building positive online communities that respect diverse thoughts and encourage respectful interactions. What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Power and Potential of an Online Good Friday Service

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    How VR Evangelism Can Have IRL Impact

    .In this episode of the Metaverse Church Podcast, Stunami engages in a profound conversation with Nathan from Fox River VR. The discussion delves into the realm of evangelism within the virtual reality landscape, exploring how these digital interactions can transcend into real-world impacts within local communities. The conversation sheds light on the power of virtual reality as a tool for evangelism that can expand beyond the confines of virtual reality. This conversation between Stunami and Nathan underscores the huge potential of VR evangelism in driving positive change in the lives of people and gives us hope found in God. By harnessing the immersive power of virtual reality, ministry leaders and Churches can make an enteral difference in the lives of others, both online and in real life.  What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Andy Mage

    Dive into the Digital-Physical Ministry Blend

    Today, we're journeying into the merging paths of digital and in-person ministry with the insightful Ian Simpkins. Trust us; this episode unpacks some serious wisdom for anyone navigating the complex world of tech and faith! **5 Keys Listeners Will Learn:** **The Importance of Personal Interaction**: Ian reveals why face-to-face conversations and processing thoughts in real time are crucial for authentic community building. **Balancing Digital and Local Connections**: Discover how to maintain local ties and foster genuine relationships in our era of digital dominance. Ian's take on this balance is eye-opening! **Being Real in Preaching and Online**: Ian shares how embracing authenticity in both sermons and social media can create deep, transparent connections with your audience. **The Role of Technology in Ministry**: Learn how Ian uses tech strategically to spread the gospel and make meaningful daily deposits in the lives of his congregation and family. **Adapting to Change in Church Leadership**: Hear Ian's perspective on empowering decision-making and staying relevant with digital trends in church leadership. What do you think? Share your ideas below or on social media. Through The Church Digital, we are helping physical and digital churches better understand the discipleship process, and helping churches and church planters understand this and other decentralized mindset shifts. By taking this quick survey we can get you connect with a coach, resources and more. Also, check out our Facebook Group where we are encouraging people daily.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Challenges of Innovating in Church Culture

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    One Way to Serve Your Online Community

    There are a lot of ways you can serve your online community. In today's episode, Sly King comes on and shares about how his Church is planning on serving their online community (and in-person community, as well). And, how that is leading to some great discipleship opportunities.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other ways you can serve your online community? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. Sly is an amazing resource for Online Ministry! To connect with him, check him out on Twitter or email him. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital

  • by Andy Mage

    Discover New Depths in Discipleship

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from February 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP284 - Simon Diercks & German Digital Church Planting

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Get Started with YouTube

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Tech to Check On And/Or Update Before Easter Sunday

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Maximizing Your Digital Missionary Impact on Facebook

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Run a Meeting Where Ideas Flow

    As much as people don't like them, meetings have to happen. While people don't often like them, there are creative ways you can run a meeting that is positive and yields lots of great ideas. But how can you do that? Ben Stapley joins the podcast today to talk about it.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are some other ways you can run meetings that yield lots of ideas? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Ben, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital

  • by Stuart McPherson

    Who Should Lead A VR Ministry?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Using Online Groups to Reach Your Community this Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP282: Andy Mage & The Apple Vision Pro

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    The Hybrid Disciple Returns for Season 2

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Sharing God's Love Digitally Around Valentine's Day

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Power of Asking Questions

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Get Out of a Funk

    Whether it is a work related one or personal one, we have all been in funks before. And while we have all been in them, it doens't mean we have to stay in them. Today, Cory Sullivan joins me on the podcast to talk about some very practical steps you can take to get out of that funk.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you do when you are in funk? How do you get out of it? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from January 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    AI Will Change the World, But it Shouldn't Touch the Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP280: Crisis, Trauma, and Digital Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Unlocking Anxiety Management: Navigations and Narratives

    In this enlightening episode of From Text To Testimony, Andy and Megan tackle the complexities of anxiety and its impact on daily life. Tune in for practical advice, personal experiences, and professional insights into managing this prevalent condition. Discover why our frontal lobe's development impacts decision-making and how life transitions can heighten anxiety. Learn about the challenges digital ministry responders face with anxiety and the innovative use of AI tools for role-playing conversations. Explore personalized strategies for managing anxiety, including professional help, medication, and unique treatment plans. Hear about practical methods beyond medication to help alleviate anxiety, with tips ranging from the "54321" technique to self-care practices. Gain insights into the importance of creating safe spaces for discussions on mental health and how to connect individuals with the resources they need. This episode is brought to you by Gloo: YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE. Connect to people, partners, content, funding opportunities, and more—to help you achieve your goals and change more lives. SIGN UP FOR FREE. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Churches Should Invest in Short-Form Videos

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    Why The Church Shouldn’t Abandon VR Technology

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP279: Evan Connelly, Intercom.com, and Chat 2.0 for Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Reach More People for Christ through Podcasts

    Podcasts are a very popular form of media that people like to consume. And, there are a wide variety of podcasts out there. But, when it comes to Churches, the main podcast out there are sermon audio. That is there podcast. Well, today, Justin Herman, the Online Pastor from Mariner's Church in California comes on the podcast to talk about what they are doing, but also to offer other ideas for Churches to podcast about.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are some other podcast ideas are out there for Churches to do? Share below or on Twitter/X by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Justin, there are a few places you can connect with him. Digital Coffee Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Get help with Your Church's Podcast with Podcast Cool Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Ministry Takeaways from CES 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    ChatGPT: 'If you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?'

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP278: Kenny Jahng, Bacon, and What's Next in AI?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Your Digital Ministry Can Help Your Community This Winter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Dr. John Harris

    A Warning for the Future of Large Sunday Gatherings

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    "I'm Back" - An Update from Jeff Reed

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP277: Dan Tebo & A Dissertation on Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    6 to Seek Out in 2024

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Two Different Types Of Facebook Ads for Your Ministry to Try

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Start the New Year Strong in Your Digital Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

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  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from December 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Is Praying Through Text Real Prayer?

    Does praying through texting really count as prayer at all? The From Text To Testimony crew dives into the transformative power of digital prayer and its significance in today's virtual landscape. Join hosts Jon, Andy, and Megan as they explore the intricate dynamics of intercessory prayer in the digital realm and its profound impact on mental health. Learn from firsthand experience interacting with a Gloo Responders seeking guidance and prayer through the technology-changing platform. Understand the thoughtful approach the hosts take towards personalizing and validating prayer requests, emphasizing their effectiveness beyond traditional settings. Gain insights into how prayer can be a valuable support tool for those coping with mental health issues, as discussed by the hosts. Delve into candid discussions touching on loneliness, the nature of prayers like Paul's epistles, and, of course, which karaoke song you'd pick to represent your personality. This episode is brought to you by Gloo: YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE. Connect to people, partners, content, funding opportunities, and more—to help you achieve your goals and change more lives. SIGN UP FOR FREE. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Challenge of "All is Well"

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Amplify Can Help Your Church

    There are a lot of Church Management Systems (CMS) out there. While a lot of them are good, they often are not complete. Enter Amplify from Ministry Brands. See how this one complete solution and empower healthy churches to connect, engage, and grow their ministry. To talk about this is Nathan James who is from Ministry Brands. We talk about how Amplify can help your Church. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are the areas of leadership that you grow most from? Where do you need to invest more time into? Share below or on Twitter/X by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Nathan, you check out the Ministry Brands site and get more information.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Last Minute Preparations for Christmas Eve

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Make Your Online Christmas Eve Service Special

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Ministers Can Rest this Christmas

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Digital Ways to Get the Word Out this Christmas

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Shattering Holiday Myths: Real Talk on Loneliness & Grief

    Why are the holidays always the hardest to get through? In this heartfelt episode of From Text To Testimony, we explore the profound impact of the pandemic on our collective mental health. Tune in as we delve deep into how to navigate the complex emotions of the holiday season. Jon discusses the collective trauma and postponed grief caused by the pandemic, emphasizing the need for intentional mourning. We address the rise in depression, anxiety, and loneliness during the holidays and share personal experiences to shed light on these issues. Insights on the cultural and sentimental significance of holiday traditions, like making tamales and baking day rituals, are shared by Jon and Andy. Megan and Andy open up about their personal struggles with grief counseling and mental health, highlighting complex PTSD and anxiety disorders. Practical advice is offered for coping with negative thoughts and anxiety, with discussions on retraining the brain and being honest with oneself.  This episode is brought to you by Gloo: YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE. Connect to people, partners, content, funding opportunities, and more—to help you achieve your goals and change more lives. SIGN UP FOR FREE. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Premiere Pro Tips for Best Results

    There are a lot of good video editing software out there. While there are many great FREE video editing software out there, iMovie being one of them, Premiere Pro from Adobe is one of the gold standards. To help process how you maximize Premier Pro with some tips, Peter Von Kahle comes on the podcast and shares his insights based on a blog post he wrote, "Master the Art of Editing: 10 Premiere Pro Tips to Elevate Your Video Content."   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are the areas of leadership that you grow most from? Where do you need to invest more time into? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Peter, you can a few different ways.  He’s on Twitter/X, has an awesome blog with tons of great insights and encouragement.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Ways to Honor Your Volunteers Over the Holidays

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Encourage End-of-the-Year Giving at Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from November 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why You Should Get A High End Smartphone

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Updates Your Church Website Should Make Ahead of Christmas

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    We are Thankful

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Incorporate Digital into Your Ministry

    Digital is here to stay. So, how do you incorporate it into your ministry? And, what elements of digital do you incorporate and what do you hold off on? To talk about this is Christopher Wesley. He will share some perspective that will help any ministry leader as they look at incorporating digital into their ministry.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS:   Share your thoughts! What are the areas of leadership that you grow most from? Where do you need to invest more time into? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Chris, you can a few different ways.  He’s on Twitter/X, has an awesome blog with tons of great insights each week. To read the article we discussed, click here. In addition you can learn more about and sign up for the Marathon Youth Ministry University as well. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital.

  • by Andy Mage

    Responding to Mental Health (Part 2)

    Are mental health issues on the rise? Are we just now figuring out how to talk about it even better? Are people becoming more loving and caring in general? Andy and our newest host Megan, a mental health coach and pastor with a knack for guiding people through their next steps, sit down to chat about these questions, and more. They dive deep into the heart of mental health – a subject close to Megan's heart – discussing anxiety, depression, and the power that comes from sharing these experiences. Whether you're battling these demons yourself or know someone who is, this episode provides a compassionate ear. Listen in as we navigate mental wellness within the church, overcome obstacles, and discover our true selves. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    15 Thanksgiving Social Media Posts Your Church Can Share

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Responding to Mental Health (Part 1)

    Do you think digital ministry resources can effectively address mental health issues? Jon and Andy dive deep into the topic of mental health in ministry. With their years of combined experience and a down-to-earth approach, they discuss the importance of addressing mental health and providing support to those in need. This podcast is your guide to navigating the complexities of mental health within the context of faith and ministry. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    How AI can Help Churches with Data Collection

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Get Started in Metaverse Ministry

    While VR and the Metaverse has been around for a while now, doing ministry in those areas is not always clear. What can you do and not do? That is why Stuart McPherson joins Tom on the podcast today. Stuart has been doing ministry in the metaverse for years and has a new book out about how you can start doing Metaverse ministry today. You can find Stuart's book, "Your Church In VR: How To Plant A Church In Virtual Reality" on Amazon. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Stuart you can find him on Twitter/X. You can also check out his podcast "Metaverse Church" and his blog.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital

  • by Tom Pounder

    Maximizing Your Digital Missionary Impact on Instagram

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    The Art Of Connecting With The Next Generation

    Are you struggling to bridge the gap and effectively communicate with the next generation in our digital world? Our From Text To Testimony hosts tackle this, and more, in this eye-opening conversation. Join Jon and Andy as they discover the fascinating truth of texting, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities it presents when talking about Jesus with younger generations. From deciphering abbreviations to embracing God's timing, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt stories to help you connect with the digital natives in your life. Don't miss out on this down-to-earth conversation that will inspire and equip you to effectively communicate and love the next generation. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Andy Mage

    Building Digital Relationships

    How can you build a digital relationship through something like texting and messaging? Jon and Andy attempt to answer that today in our newest episode of From Text To Testimony as they delve into the world of building digital relationships. As millennials who grew up with the internet, they share their personal experiences and insights on using screen names, earning the right to have conversations, and the importance of community groups. Discover practical tips on creating meaningful connections in the digital age and hear how to navigate the challenges of digital interactions. This episode explores the ups and downs of forming relationships online and how they can turn into ministry. Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from October 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Your Church Can Become Digitally Relevant

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Communicating with the Unchurched

    In our very FIRST episode of "From Text To Testimony," Jon and Andy delve into the art of communicating with the unchurched using Gloo. Explorers come from all walks of life, but are more and more being seen with unchurched or dechurched backgrounds. They share insightful tips on building trust and credibility when reaching out to those who may be skeptical or unfamiliar with religious content. Join them as they recount real-life stories, offer practical takeaways, and emphasize the importance of understanding the needs and questions of the unchurched before sharing Bible verses. Discover how text conversations can become a powerful tool for connecting with real people and understanding their struggles. If you're passionate about bridging the gap between the church and the unchurched, this episode is a must-listen! Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

  • by Jason Morris

    "Go" Instead of Asking People To "Come"

    Over the years, Churches have asked people to "come" to their event or Church service. In many ways, Digital Church Leaders can fall into that trap as well. "Come" to my YouTube channel. "Come" to my Twitch channel. "Come" to my Digital Church service.  Today, Jason shares about flipping the mindset in our digital ministry efforts. Let's not invite people to "come" to our stuff. Let's "GO" to their stuff. Let's "GO" to their communities and encourage people for Christ. "GO" today.  Check out Jason's last videos about going as Digital Missionaries: https://youtube.com/shorts/WnSnUCnCVbo https://youtu.be/AxylTdpwGaQ   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Jason is a great resource. He’s on Twitter/X with resources and great insights.  Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Bible Verses Digital Missionaries Can Share Around Halloween

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Magai Can Help Your Ministry

    While AI has become known more and more around the world, how to use it currently is still be debated. This is particularly true amongst Church and ministry leaders. Enter Dustin Stout and Magai. Magai is a powerful AI tool that gives you access to the worlds most advanced AI chabot models as well as other great features. Learn more about it in this episode.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Dustin you can find him on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. You can also learn more about Magai, as well.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    How to Make Church Operations More Effective with Online Tools

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Joe Radosevich

    Using Social Media Without Losing Your Soul

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to "Fear Not" This October at Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    A Time Saving Tool for Your Ministry

    Ministers can work 24/7 and still never been finished with the work. That is why when a tool comes along that helps you reach more people and saves you time is a tool you have to consider. That is where Sermons.Tech comes in. It's a new tool that will help you use lessons, sermons and messages beyond Sunday morning. See how in this interview with Josh Burnett. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Josh you can find him at Sermons.Tech.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from September 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Digital Ministry Is Worth It

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Get Started Making Videos with a Limited Budget

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    A Beginner's Guide to How AI Actually Works

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Use Instagram Stories to Maximize Your Reach

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Age of Curation

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    13 Fall Social Media Posts Your Church Can Share

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    A Comparison of 6 Leading AI Tools (2023)

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Ways Churches Can Use the Metaverse Beyond Outreach

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Vernette John-Joiles

    Using Digital Tools to Improve Productivity for Leaders

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    A Ministry Opportunity for Caregivers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from August 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jason Morris

    Make Disciples as a Team

    Aa follow up from his last video, Jason talks about Matthew 28:19-20. In the Greek text, "go" is passive. However, make disciples is not. It is non-negotiable. We are called to make disciples. Not only that, but we are called to go and make disciples as a team. What does that look like? Jason shares ways you can do that today.   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Jason is a great resource. He’s on Twitter/X with resources and great insights.  Join the Being the Church, Digitally Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. We share tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Youth Ministers Can Help Teenagers with Social Media

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Ways to Get More People Coming To Your Church's Facebook Page

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Should Ministers Use AI?

    AI has taken over the world. While not literally, definitely figuratively. From schools to professionals, everyone is looking into how they can use it in their context. And the same applies to ministers and Churches. What should the Church and ministers do with AI? That is why Mark MacDonald is on the podcast today.  Mark is a Church Branding Strategist for BeKnownForSomething.com, a national Church Communication and branding agency, coaching Pastors and 1000s of Churches to become relevant in their community. We use Mark's blog post as a reference for our discussion today.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Mark is a great resource. He’s on Twitter/X and has a great website with resources and great insights.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Ways to Increase Watch Time on Your Church's YouTube Videos

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Unlocking Discipleship Growth: Mastering Metrics for Impact

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Your Church Can Support Families This School Year

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Creating Digital Systems and Processes for Your Ministry

    You can use digital tools to help you so much in your ministry. Today, DK Hammond joins me to talk about how he uses them and what digital tools he uses to create great systems and processes for his Church. In addition, we talk a little about Threads as well.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast |  Android |  Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts below or on social media. DK is a great resource and is always open to chatting about digital and online ministry. You should connect with him on Twitter/X, Threads or check out the Social Media Church Podcast.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How You Can Use Videos to Train and Disciple Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    AI's Beginner's Guide to Using AI for Image Generation

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from July 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Online Numbers that Matter Beyond Sunday Morning Numbers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Differences between AR and VR for Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Powerful Impact of Online Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Think Ministry Opportuntiy Not Church Attendance

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    6 Reasons to Keep Investing in Online Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What is Threads?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Children's Ministry Options for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    Covert Discipleship: Walking Out Our Beliefs in Love

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Outsourcing Is A Great Option for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    10 Tips on How to Run an Asynchronous Community

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Repurpose Your Old Lessons and Sermons

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    6 Online Ministry Insights from June 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Will AI Replace Ministers?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What Online Discipleship Looks Like

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What's Currently Trending in Online Ministry (June 2023)

    Online Ministry is always changing. What was effective in reaching people online yesterday, may not be effective today. So, what is working? What are some trends that online ministry leaders looking at and doing currently to be effective?  To talk about this, Aaron Magnuson joins Tom to share.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Aaron, check him out on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Also check out the Social Media Church Podcast and be encouraged in your online ministry. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    How Can AI Help Ministers With Message Preparation

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Mark Lutz

    Confessions of a Digital Church Pastor

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Developing a Volunteer Recruitment and Training Plan

    No matter what your ministry is, every ministry needs volunteers. But how do you not only recruit them, but empower them so that they can be long term volunteers? To talk about this, Nick Blevins joins Tom to share how you can do this based on his new book, "The Volunteer Playbook".   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Nick, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect  today.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Andy Mage

    How To Use Chat Effectively

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Bringing Evangelism into our Communities and the Metaverse

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP275 - Jay Kranda & Getting Your Church to Experiment

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Not Your Mother's Mission Field

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    TikTok Tips for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from May 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Barbara Carneiro

    Does your Church need Core Values?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Maximize Your Sunday Service Throughout the Week

    Every week, Churches spend countless hours on 1-2 hours of a Sunday morning. While it's very important to do that, that seems like a lot of hours spent on such a short period of time. What would be ideal is if you could take that Sunday content and supplemental content so that you can encourage people in and outside of your Church and outside beyond Sunday morning. To talk about this, Ben Stapley joins Tom to share why and how you can do that for our Church.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Ben, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Phygital Summer Youth Ministry Activities You Can Do

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Can AI Help Maximize Your Social Media Content? Let's Ask AI

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP273 - Tyler Sansom & Next Level Digital Discipleship

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    16 YouTube Videos Your Church Can Do

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jason Morris

    Community, Proximity and Discipleship

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Gaming is a Digital Mission Field

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP272 Stuart McPherson & Planting a Metaverse Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Creating Digital Processes for Better Communication Amongst Your Team

    Creating systems and processes is so important for ministry. But, how can you create these digitally so that your whole team can communicate effectively and be on the same page? Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about this and how it can help your ministry team minister more effectively.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Where are you at with your online ministry? What are your next steps? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Ways Digital Missionaries can Still Use Facebook

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    How Do We Disciple Artificial Intelligence

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Volunteer Roles For Your Online Ministry Team

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    What Social Media Platforms Should Churches Be On: Let's Ask AI

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Mark Lutz

    Creating Digital Spaces at Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP270-James Emery White Talks Hybrid Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Tools Online Ministers Can Use to Build Relationships

    Can real relationships happen online? They can and Online Discipleship Pastor Justin Herman from Mariner's Church shares 4 specific tools he uses on a regular basis. These tools not only help him reach people online but also develop relationships online as well. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What others tools do you use to build relationships online? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Justin, there are a few places you can connect with him. Digital Coffee Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Mariners Church Online Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from April 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 YouTube Stats that Matter for Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP269 - Neil Cole & Applying Church 3.0 to Digital Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    11 Social Media Posts Your Church Can Make for Mother’s Day

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Mark Lutz

    Deep Spaces in Shallow Medium

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    An Example of How Phygital Ministry Still Works Today

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP268: Gen Z, Gen A, and the Benefits of Gamer Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Get and Utitlze Google Ad Grants

    Did you know that Google is giving non-profits $10,000 a month in FREE money to spend promoting themselves? Yes, it's true. They really do give you that money. It's called the Google Ad Grants. The problem is not everyone knows how to effectively use it. That is why Jesse Carbo with Digital Missions Project joins the podcast. He shares different tips and how to get started with Google Ad Grants.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other Google Ad Grant tips would you share? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Jesse you can find him at DigitalMissionsProject.com. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    3 Reasons Why the Church Needs to Be in Virtual Reality

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What's Next Now that Easter is Over?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP267: Gaming Church, APEST, and Biblical Collaboration

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    How Churches Can Use AI: Let's Ask AI

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Easter Questions Digital Missionaries Can Ask

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    How to Connect with People During and After Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Effectively Communicate with Families

    Children's and Youth Ministry has changed a lot over the years. However, one thing that hasn't changed is the importance of effectively communicating to parents. Today, Dan Istvantik from Youth Ministry Hub shares the 3 C's of effective communication to families. Discover what they are and start communicating more effectively today! Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Dan you can find him on Twitter, Youth Ministry Hub and Youth Group Games Hub as well. He is very active on social media. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from March 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Rediscovering Your Church's Digital Why

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP265: DJ Soto and Churches Inside Video Games

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Sarah Kinzer

    Embodied?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Post Easter Events Your Church Can Do

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP263: Flatcap, Physical Pastors, & Twitch

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Practicing the Ministry of Digital Presence with Teens

    While social media has been a part of youth ministry since it came about, when Covid hit, social media and online ministry became vital for youth ministers and leaders. Today Brett Talley joins the podcast to share about how youth ministry leaders can practice the ministry of digital presence with teens today.  To learn more information about the Orange Conference, click here.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Brett you can find him on Twitter. He is very active on social media. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Tom Pounder

    7 Essential Apps for Youth Ministers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Your Easter Prep Online Check List

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP262: Exponential and the Gaming Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What is Metaverse Ministry?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Is Authentic Online Community Possible: Let's Ask AI

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Where to Start on Social Media as a Church Planter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP260: Aki & Family Streaming

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Your Church Can Have Engaging Text Conversations

    One of the main criticisms Churches face when texting is that it is often a promotional text or simply a text that doesn't engage people. But texting doesn't have to be that way for Churches. There are ways to create engagement and interaction. See how as Jeanette Yates from Text-in-Church joins me to share. Also, learn more about the Engage Conference here. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS  ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Jeanette you can find her on Twitter. She is very active on social media, especially on Twitter so get in touch with her. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Mark Lutz

    MEGAZORD: The Story of Unity

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Anne Bosarge

    Putting the Social back in Social Media

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from February 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP258: Jate the Gaming Digital Missionary

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Diversify Your Video Content

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Can the Church Exist Without a Building?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP256: Johno and Esports

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Instagram Engagement Tips for Your Church

    Instagram has been in the social media news a lot lately. However, more for what is upsetting people on social media rather than making it right. So, is Instagram still worth it to use Instagram to Instagram has been in the social media news a lot lately. However, more for what is upsetting people on social media rather than making it right. So, is Instagram still worth it to use Instagram to engage with your community? Jennifer Benton shares different tips to engage your communion on Instagram. Here are some Instagram accounts to follow and be inspired by: Caleb Rowe  Lit With Prayer  Andrew F. Carter  Rev. Chris  Jennifer Benton Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Jennifer is a great resource for marketing and Instagram. You can find her and connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and, of course, Instagram. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jason Morris

    Is Your Church Reaching Today's Culture?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Does Virtual Reality Church Compete with Physical Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP254: Bubba Stallcup & Love Thy Nerd

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Pastors Need to Be On Social Media

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Ministry Takeaways from CES 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP252: Mark Lutz, Season 4: Jesus, Gamers, & Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Fix Common Church Email Mistakes

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    How AI Wants to Help the Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Ministry Insights from January 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Mental Health Obstacles in Virtual Reality

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Sarah Kinzer

    Digital vs In-Person Church: The Real Problem

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Share about Jesus and Your Faith Online

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Mark Lutz

    Why What Happens AFTER Your Live Stream Is Over is Vital

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    AltspaceVR is Closing: Why Should the Church Care?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP250 - Dr. John Harris in Book Launch: Sharing Jesus Online

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Keep Improving Your Online Ministry

    Even before the pandemic, people were doing online ministry. And while many Churches have made a lot of investments in this area, there are a number of Churches who are now backing off online ministry for a variety of reasons. While it can be frustrating at time, instead of backing off, look at the areas of online ministry you can keep improving and investing in. Today Justin Nava from Nava Church Marketing joins me on the podcast to discuss ways to continue to improve your online ministry rather than calling it quits. In addition, Jeff Reed highlighted a He Gets Us Campaign that you and your Church can be part of. Click here for more info on that.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Justin is a great resource. You can find him and connect with him on his website. You can also connect with him on Twitter and TikTok. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.   Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Online Ministry Can Save Your Church This Winter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP249 - Jason Shepperd & Volunteer Accountability

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jason Morris

    Be Open to the Online Expression of Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Blog Posts Your Church Can Make During Winter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    6 to Seek Out in 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    New Tech for a New Year of Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Strength of Anonymity in Virtual Reality

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP247 - 5 Things You Need to Know Heading Into 2023

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

2022 149 posts

  • by Tom Pounder

    Christmas Blog Posts Your Church Can Write

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP246 - Leonard Sweet talks Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Honor and Appreciate Your Volunteers this Christmas

    The Christmas season is a special time of year. There are lots of celebrations and opportunities to rejoice. And that includes your volunteer leadership team. Christmas is a great time of year to honor and appreciate them. But, how can you do that? Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to share different ideas you can do for your volunteers this Christmas season     Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What are other ways you can honor and appreciate volunteers this Christmas?  Share them with us below or on social media Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP245 - Your Digital Church's Local Missions Department

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Have Yourself a Phygital Christmas at Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP244 - Starting a Barbecue Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What an Online Christmas Season Looks Like

    The Christmas season is upon us. So, what are you planning on doing this Christmas at your Church? In particular, what are you looking to do for your online community?  To talk about this is Jake McNamara, the Online Pastor at The Compass Church in Illinois. Jake shares about what his Church is doing this Christmas season and encourages us that this is possible for any online community leading up to Christmas.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are you doing this Christmas season? What encourages you from this conversation? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. Keep this conversation going online.  If you want to connect with Jake check him out on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely connect with him if you have a question. Make sure you follow him as well! Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP243 - Surviving the Creative Christmas Church Service

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Phygital Thanksgiving Events Your Church Can Still Do

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Areas That Will Help You Grow As A Leader

    Leaders should always be learning. In today's podcast Christopher Wesley returns to talk about how leaders can continue to be learn and grow. In fact, he shares 4 different areas of learning.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS:   Share your thoughts! What are the areas of leadership that you grow most from? Where do you need to invest more time into? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Chris, you can a few different ways.  He’s on Twitter, has an awesome blog with tons of great insights each week. In addition you can learn more about and sign up for the Marathon Youth Ministry University as well. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP240: Jonathan Song & Churchome’s Pastor Chat

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why and How Should Your Church Rebrand

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP239: Global Research Surrounding Digital Discipleship

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Anchor.fm is a Great Podcasting Host for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP238: DAOs, NFTs and Decentralization

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Photography is Still Important to Your Online Presence

    Video is vital for your online and social media presence for your Church. But, before there was video, photography was just that. And while video is the "it" thing to post today, having a strong photography presence is really important for your Church. Why is that? Ben Stapley explains in this interview. Ben currently serves as the Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church and has had a lot of experience in both photography and video.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Ben, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP237: How To Turbo Charge Your Digital Outreach For Free!

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Latest Developments in the Metaverse

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP236: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and the Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Hybrid Student Ministry Works in a Post-Covid World

    Taylor Terpstra has been doing Online Youth Ministry for the past 2 years. In fact, he is the Online Youth Lead at Sandals Church in California. To my knowledge, he is still the only Online ONLY Student Minister.  Today we talk about how his ministry has evolved over the past year as it has gone from Online ONLY to more of a Hybrid Student Ministry position. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Do you know people who are doing Online or a Hybrid Student Ministry position? If so, what are they doing and how can you, as a student minister, incorporate a hybrid model into your ministry so that you can reach more people for Christ? Share your thoughts below or on social media.  Are you thinking about doing Online Only Student Ministry? Connect with Taylor via email (taylorterpstra@sandalschurch.com) or find him on Instagram. He would love to connect.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP235: Christ-Centered Recovery with Nate Graybill

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Meta's Discord-Clone Impacts Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP234 - Michael Beck & The Rural, Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Get Started Writing a Book

    Have you ever had an idea for a book? What did you do with that idea? Robert Carnes has just completed his third book, "The Story Cycle" and joins the podcast to talk about his book, how it came about, what he hopes to accomplish with it and how you, too, can write your own book. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Have you ever thought about getting your idea published before? How has this helped you? Share your thoughts below or on social media.  Robert is a great resource for writing and marketing. He’s on Twitter, has a website and you can find his book, "The Story Cycle"  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Ways to Optimize Your iPhone

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP232: Joey Santos, A Virtual Reality Bar, and the Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Create Shareable Content for Your Church

    While no one knows what it takes for a piece of content to go viral, there are some things you can do at your Church to create shareable content. Today Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to discuss what is shareable content and how can Churches create that content that people want to share to their friends and others.     Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What about you? What other factors go into creating shareable content?  Share them with us below or on social media Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP231: Tables Turned - Jeff interviewed by Doug Bursch

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Digital Ways to Connect with Students this School Year

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP230: Seacoast's Secret Project

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP229: Eric Metcalf & Apprenticing in Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Powerful Potential and Impact of Online Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP228: Anne Bosarge & A Digital Church Discipling Africans

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Help People Know and Care About Your Church

    Even though your Church may have been a long time in your community, it does not mean that your Church is known in the community. The reality is that less and less people are attending Church today. So how does your Church become known in the community today? Today Justin Nava and I talk about how you can do that so that more and more people can come to know Christ as their savior.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS:   What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Justin is a great resource. You can find him and connect with him on his website. You can also connect with him on Twitter and TikTok. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP227: Lucas Pulley & Unique Expressions of Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Keep Thinking of the Best Way to Minister

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP226: Ezequiel Fattore & Global Reach of a Hispanic Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Communication Challenges Every Church Faces and How to Address Them

    Church communications is so important in today's world. But, with every opportunity comes challenges. Today, Seth Muse comes on the podcast to talk about what those challenges are in communications and how Churches can address them.  To find out the other challenges are and how you can fix them with this FREE download.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS: What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Seth is a great resource in communications and would be happy to connect with you. You can check out his blog and podcast and as well as his Facebook Group. You can also learn more about how to fix your Church Communication challenges by checking out the Church Comms Team.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Vary Your Church's Call to Actions

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Getting Started with Google Analytics

    There are a lot of different analytics that you can track for your Church communications. While all of them are important in different ways, Google Analytics is one of the most important analytics to track.  Today Jeremy Zach joins the podcast to talk about why and how to get started on Google Analytics.     Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS     ACTION STEPS: What do you think? Have you started working with Google Analytics yet? What do you think? What questions do you have?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media Jeremy is a great resource. You can find him and connect with him on his website. You can also connect with him on Twitter. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jeff Reed

    GUTENBERG’S HERESY AND THE METAVERSE PRECURSOR

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP223: Leonardo Blair & the Next Future Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Story Posts Your Church Can Do

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Seth Muse & Ministering to Rude People, Digitally

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    New Research about Gen Z and Faith

    Covid has been hard on all of us and have effected us all in different ways. Now, Springtide Research Institute has NEW research out about how the pandemic has directly affected Generation Z in regards to faith and faith leaders.  To talk to me about their findings is Dr. Josh Packard, the Executive Director of Springtide. He shares 3 findings that the Institute has found about how Gen Z coming out of covid.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What do you think? Have you seen Gen Z responding in this way in your area? How are you ministering to Gen Z?  Share your thoughts with us below or on social media If you want to connect with Josh, you can always connect with him on Twitter.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP221: Jay Kranda & the Decentralized Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Start a Digital Church on Twitch

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Help Our Communities in the Midst of Tragedies

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Student Ministry has Changed Over the Past 2 Years

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP217: Chris Caputo, Internet Addictions & Digital Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Communicate More Effectively to Middle Schoolers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    The [C]hurch is Virtually Winning

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Social Media Trends to be Looking at

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Psalm 139 is True, Even in the Metaverse

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How One Digital Missionary is Using Twitter to Minister

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Angela Craig

    How Do I Get People To Engage Online?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    A Web 1.0 Church In A Web 3.0 World?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP215: Tyler Sansom & the Influencer as a Digital Missionary

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Digital Missionaries Can Use TikTok

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Online Communities Digital Ministers Should Be Part Of

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Chestly Lunday

    The Secret Weapon to Growing Your Church in a Digital Age

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    TikTok Tips for Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What the Recent Streaming Struggles Have Taught Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP213: The EPIC Church Experiment

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Digital Tools and Apps that Help Us

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    Virtual Reality: The Great Equalizer

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    3 Reasons Why the Metaverse is Worth Exploring for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Achieving Movement: The Heart Behind DigitalChurch.Network

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Effectively Follow-Up from Easter Sunday

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Stop and Make Sure You Enjoy Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP211: Digital Ministry Doesn't Have to be WEIRD!

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP210: Chestly Lunday's Launchpad to Digital Ministry/Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    5 Easter Preparation Tips for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Angela Craig

    Team Building Your Church Online, Part 2

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Online Next Steps You Should Have for Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Decentralized Church & The Digital Analytic That Matters

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP209: Jared Hughes & Bi-Vocational Approach to Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    One Way to Minister to Gamers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What the 1st Generation iPod has to do with Church Online

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Create an Engaging Online Easter Experience

    Easter is fast approaching. While a lot of Churches are focused on in person Easter services, there are lots of different online Easter experiences you can create that engage your specific online attendees.  What does that look like and how can you do it? Tyler Volkers and Jake McNamara join me on the podcast today to talk about what they are doing and how they are ministering to their communities online this Easter. Discover different ways you can create an engaging online Easter experience this year.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Are you doing an Online Easter Service? If so, what are you doing? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Tyler, you can always connect with him on Twitter.  You can connect with Jake on Twitter as well. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Digital Ministry Encouragement Heard at Exponential 2022

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP207: Jeff Reed & The State of the Digital Church Address

    We're kicking off Season 3 with The Church Digital Podcast this week, talking about the State of the Digital Church, and from where I sit, we are looking good! Season 3 with the podcast is going to delve into the humble disruptors that are continuing to pave the way for digital, meta, and phygital churches globally. Want to know what I am really excited about? Check out the livestream above, and then swing over to http://digitalchurch.network/joinfam If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL & DigitalChurch.NetworkTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn // YouTube RESOURCES Join the Digital Church Network: http://digitalchurch.network/joinfam Events on the Digital Church Network: https://fam.digitalchurch.network/events HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

  • by Jon Pyle

    Why So Serious?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Break the Covid Bad Work Habits

    Going through covid changed a lot of the ways we have done life and work. And while our lives improved in some areas, we also developed some bad habits in other areas, especially in regards to our work habits.  So how do you correct some of those bad work habits? How can you set some boundaries in your life that will help you use your time wisely and more effectively? To talk about is with me is Cory Sullivan. Cory is a podcast regular and together we talk about some tips you can implement to break those covid bad work habits.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What about you? What are some other tips you can share that help you break your covid bad work habits?  Share them with us below or on social media Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Ways to Connect People in Church Online

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Stuart McPherson

    Turning Doubt into Belief: The Metaverse Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Help Parents in a Tech World

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Angela Craig

    Team-Building Your Church Online (Part 1)

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jon Pyle

    Why You Need Ash Wednesday Even Though You're Not Catholic

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What Online Only Student Ministry Looks Like

    Churches have been doing student ministry for decades. Over that time, what student ministry "looks like" has changed and evolved. After all, if you are still trying to do student ministry the same way as they were back in the 1960s, you probably wouldn't be as successful as you could be. Enter Taylor Terpstra. He is the Online Youth Lead at Sandals Church in California. He was hired in December 2020 to be, to my knowledge, the first ever Online ONLY Student Minister. That's right, he is trying to reach students online and lead them to Christ. How is he doing that and what is he doing? That is what we talk about today.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Do you know people who are doing Online Only Student Ministry? Share your thoughts below or on social media.  Are you thinking about doing Online Only Student Ministry? Connect with Taylor via email (taylorterpstra@sandalschurch.com) or find him on Instagram. He would love to connect.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Chestly Lunday

    3 Reasons Your Online Ministry is Failing

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Consistently Doing Story Posts is Important

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why Google Search Matters for Your Church

    Why is Google Search so important for your Church? What does it do and how does it help you reach more people for Christ?  Today Mark MacDonald is joining me on the podcast to talk about it. He will share tips and tools you can utilize so that Google Search can work best for you and your Church. Mark is a Church Branding Strategist for BeKnownForSomething.com, a national Church Communication and branding agency, coaching Pastors and 1000s of Churches to become relevant in their community. He is also a best selling Author and has written over 800 magazine articles.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! In what ways have you seen Google Search impact your ministry? Share your thoughts below or on social media.  Mark is a great resource. He’s on Twitter and has a great website with resources and great insights.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Jon Pyle

    3 Reasons You Need a Group Chat That Could Get You Fired

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Create an Online Ministry Team

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Prayer Warriors are Perfect Digital Missionaries

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Starting A Movement at Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Value of Doing Community Research for your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    6 Facebook Ad Tips to Improve Effectiveness

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Chestly Lunday

    Why Your Church Website Needs An Overhaul

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mage

    How To Find Your Why

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Strategy Directly Impacts Online Effectiveness

    Strategy is so important in anything we do. Over the last 2 years a lot of online ministry has been throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks. After all, a lot of online ministry has started over the last 2 years. But ultimately, strategy needs to take precedent in order to be truly effective in online ministry. To talk to me about this is Sly King. Sly is a friend of mine who has been doing Online Ministry for a long time (long before COVID hit). We relate the shift to strategy for effectiveness to one of our favorite topics: college football!  Discover how we can all be more effective with our online ministry with an effective strategy.  Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other tips or thoughts would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. Sly is an amazing resource for Online Ministry! To connect with him, check him out on Twitter or email him. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Five Reasons You Might Be a Digital Church Planter

    There’s a disruption happening within the Church, and it honestly has very little to do with technology. As churches are re-opening their physical doors with mixed results, some pioneers are disrupting the church scene, launch Digital-Only, Location-Independent Churches. Are you a disruptor in the making? Here are five reasons you may be a digital church planter in the making.

  • by Jon Pyle

    One Unexpected Way You Can Make a Comeback in 2022

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Case for Digital & Meta Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP200: So, We're Launching a Digital Church Network

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    That Time Jesus Taught Us How To Do Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Email Tips to Help Your Church Communications be More Effective

    Emails are a part of everyday life. You send and receive tons of them. But how can your Church send an email that will be effective in reaching your Church with a greater open rate?  To talk about this with me is Jeanette Yates. She is the Communications Manager for Text in Church. Before she went on staff with Text in Church she had years of experience in Church Communications so she has sent her fare share of emails. We discuss some tips that Churches can implement to have a greater open rate and get the necessary information your Church members need. Also, learn more about the Engage Conference happening on February 8-10th, by clicking this link. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS    ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Jeanette you can find her on Twitter. She is very active on social media, especially on Twitter so get in touch with her. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.  Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

  • by Andy Mage

    What You're Creating Matters

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    CES Products to be Watching this Year

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Chestly Lunday

    5 Digital Trends That Will Disrupt Church In 2022

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP199: So What's Going On with Jeff & THECHURCH.DIGITAL

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    New Tech Trends to Monitor in Your Online Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What TikTok's Online Dominance Means for your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    The Controversial Metachurch: Fighting the Wrong Battle

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP198: Todd Wilson & The Challenge of Today’s Metachurch

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    6 to Seek Out in 2022

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Why 2022 is the Year Churches Should Be Exploring the Metaverse

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    EP197: Jason Shepperd & Developing a MicroChurch Network

    Today we're not going to be talking much about technology. In fact, it doesn't come up at all. Today we're going to be focusing on more of leadership, the networking, the relationship aspects. The Digital Church Network will be launching in 2022, but to pave the road we needed to have some conversation to learn more about what church networks can look like. Enter in Jason Shepperd, with House Church Network. As Founder of the House Church Network (in Texas), Jason has created a microchurch movement here in America that is empowering individuals on personal mission. So while this conversation doesn't have much to do with tech, this convo will definitely help your church prepare for what the future holds. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Guest: Jason ShepperdHouse Church Network Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn     HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

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  • by Jeff Reed

    EP196: TCD Podcast Network Presents Top Podcasts of 2021

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Last Minute Christmas Encouragement for Ministers

    Christmas is just 2 days away and for some of you Christmas services may have already started at your Church. With all that is happening it can be a very stressful time of year. So, what can you do to be encouraged as a minister and how can you, as a minister, encourage and support your team?  To talk about is with me is Cory Sullivan. Cory has been on the podcast numerous times (the most of any guest) and together we talk about what are some last minute Christmas encouragement for you and for your team this year.  Make sure you take time this Christmas, and right after, to settle down, be encouraged and encourage and support your team. Everyone needs a break and time to recharge. The more you can enable this to happen, the stronger you and your team will be for the new year.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: What about you? What are some other last minute Christmas encouragement do you have to share?  Share them with us below or on social media Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What Ministry Leaders Can Learn from Urban Meyer's Firing

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 195: Are Digital Pastors Ever Off?

    Deck the halls with late night hours // Fa la la la la, la la la la // December, time for superpowers // Fa la la la la la la la la // Don we now our lack of margin // Fa la la la la la la la la //Til our disenfranchised spirits darken // Fa la la la la la la la la Ministry in December doesn’t have to be hard. This is amplified even more in digital ministry circles where margin was nil. Enter Jon Pile, Digital Pastor over at City Church in San Antonio. With a heart for digital ministry, and a passion for soulcare, Jon is the perfect person to speak to health in ministry with a message we all need to hear. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Guest: Jon PyleCity Church, San AntonioFacebook // Instagram Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Create a Digital Guest Pathway

    Creating guest pathways in ministry is so important to keeping guests at your Church engaged and coming back. It's important for you to have a pathway from being a guest to a regular attender and member of your "in person" Church AND for your online ministry. The reality is that people will likely come to your Church first online before they come in person to your Church. So, how do you create an effective digital guest pathway for your Church?  To talk about this is Jake McNamara, Online Pastor at The Compass Church in Illinois. Jake shares his insights on how to fully engage someone new to their Church Online and how your Church can do something similar.   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are you doing at your Church to create a digital guest pathway? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. Keep this conversation going online.  If you want to connect with Jake check him out on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely connect with him if you have a question. Make sure you follow him as well! Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.  If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    15 Christmas Social Media Questions Your Church Can Ask

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 194: Lee Coate, Complementary Content & an Experimenting Culture

    For the love of all, let’s focus on doing something other than the weekend service! We’ve heard it time and time again, let’s do something different. Have you ever asked yourself why it’s so hard to do something different? Lee Coate, Executive Pastor at The Crossing Church, has figured out the formula for an experimental culture at a church, and sheds some insight on how to be a church that experiments, while talking about a recent experiment that the church is going through literally right now… “Sessions.” So jump on the podcast where Jeff and Lee sit down and talk through The Crossing’s Experimental Culture. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Guest: Lee CoateThe Crossing Church, Las VegasFacebook // Instagram // Twitter // Email Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to be Social Media Savvy as a Student Minister

    Youth Ministers are responsible for a lot. Over the past few years being social media savvy has become one of the most important things Youth Ministers need to be concerned about. After all, students are on social media all the time. Knowing what to say, how to say it and how to act is so vitally important.  That is why Dan Istvanik is on the podcast today. Dan is a Student Ministry Veteran of over 23 years and has written a blog post on why it is so important for Youth Ministers to be social media savvy. In this episode we cover some of the blog post, hitting on some really important aspects of social media.  To follow along, check out the blog post here.  Also get a FREEBIE Student Ministry One Night Resource from Dan - "Uncommon Cents"   Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What are your thoughts on being social media savvy as a student minister?Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. Connect with Dan. If you want to connect with Dan, check him out on Facebook. You can also check out his website as well. He has a ton of writings and resources on that page so check it out. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics). If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Digital Christmas Activities Your Church Can Do

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 193: Jason Poling & The Multiplying META Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Rediscover Reading as a Way to Learn

    People learn in a variety of different ways. They enjoy podcasts, lectures, videos and reading. Yes, reading. While lots of people learn from audio and video styles, reading is still a great way to learn.  To talk about this with me is Robert Carnes. He is the author of “The Original Storyteller” devotional book that will help you become a better storyteller in 30 days. Using everyday and biblical examples, Robert helps us become more effective storytellers in his book. He is also a freelance writer writing on many different publications. In today’s podcast we talk about the value of reading and the different types of content you can read. here is a hint, it's not just books.  ACTION STEPS: What do you think? Do you read? If so, what kind of content do you love to read? Share your thoughts on social media and tag Tom when you share. If you want to connect with Robert, he is a great resource, especially for writers. You can find him on Twitter or at his “The Original Storyteller” site. You can also check out his website here. Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.  Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Prepare for the Christmas Crunch

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 192: Research Findings on Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    Being Thankful in 2021

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 191: PastorBrock & The Metaverse Missionary

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How to Make a Transition from a Traditional Ministry Position to Online Ministry

    Before Covid hit there were very few Online Ministers. Sure, you had some Communication Directors and Social Media Managers, but not as many Online Ministers.    There are now more Online Ministers who are serving who used in traditional ministry roles. So how does one make the transition to becoming an online minister when they have served in traditional roles before? To talk about this with me is Tyler. Volkers. Tyler is the Online Campus Pastor at The Ridge Community Church. But, he has served in a variety of traditional ministry roles up until COVID hit.      Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Have you made the transition from a traditional ministry position to an online one? If so, how is it going? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Tyler, you can always connect with him on Twitter.   Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics). If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    4 Stats about how Social Media is Social Ministry

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Your Church Can Use Podcasting

    Podcasting is not new. In 2004 Adam Curry and Dave Winer are credited with inventing the medium and by 2013 Apple announced that there were over 1 billion podcast subscribers.  Today 50% of Americans say they listen to a podcast. Because of that, podcasting presents a great opportunity for Churches to reach their local community. To help discuss what those opportunities are Joe Radosevich joins me on the podcast today.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Are you using podcasting for your Church? If so, how? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Joe, you can always connect with him on Facebook. He also podcasts and writes on his own blog. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics). If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    How Student Ministers Can Reach Gen Z in a Phygital World

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    What's Wrong with this Picture? Digital Community Edition

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 189: Matt Engel & The Uberization of Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    The Breakdown of an Effective Social Media Post

    Can you post this for my ministry? Can you share about this event? Can you put this up on social media?    Church Social Media Mangers are bombarded with a variety of social media requests from different ministries all the time. That's not to mention all the stuff they need to share on their own to-do list.   So how do you determine what to share, when to share it and what it looks like? Adam McLaughlin joins me on the podcast today to talk about the breakdown of an effective social media post for your Church.       Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Where are you at with your online ministry? What are your next steps? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Adam you can read his blog here and get some FREE ebooks here. You can also find him on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely him him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics). If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What does the Metaverse Mean for Your Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 188: The Future Church in the Metaverse

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What to do Now with Your Online Ministry

    We are now almost 2 years into COVID. And with that many Churches and ministries are now almost 2 years into Online Ministry. As more Churches are asking what is next for Online Ministry at their Churches, I have invited Ben Stapley on the podcast to talk about this with me.   Ben Stapley is the Weekend Experience Director at Christ Fellowship in Miami, Florida. Ben shares with us Church Online Flowchart. We discuss this flowchart in detail as it really helps Churches and ministries decide what their next step is in Online Ministry. Do they continue with it or not? And, if they do continue with it, what are the options for Churches out there.    As you process what your next steps are in Online Ministry, use this flowchart with your online team and Senior Leadership as a way to help decide what works best for you.    Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS   ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Where are you at with your online ministry? What are your next steps? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. If you want to connect with Ben, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics). If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.

  • by Tom Pounder

    What the Gruden Emails Highlight for Ministers

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 187: The Perceived Threat of a Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    What's THECHURCH.DIGITAL's Big Announcement?

    We've been hyping up the "Big Announcement" for a while now, and we just broadcast it live online. Miss the announcement? Check it out on YouTube. When you're done, get connected to the resources over at http://thechurch.digital/sidekick   We're super-excited to have Tom Pounder on the team. Share your excitement with Tom by hitting him up on Twitter... @tapounder and be sure to subscribe to those resources at http://thechurch.digital/sidekick

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 185: Tom Pounder & Encouraging a Digital Missionary

    The idea of a digital missionary may seem almost foreign to some. Can we really empower people to be on-mission digitally? What is that process to get people on-mission? This just scratches the surface when I sit down with Tom Pounder and talk about what a Digital Missionary is, and what they can be… Ready to think outside the box? Talk crazy? Let’s go. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Guest: Tom PounderNew Life Christian Church, Online PastorDigital Bookcamp, Facebook GroupTwitter // Facebook // LinkedIn Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn RESOURCES Episode 23: Tom Pounder & Developing a Digital Missionary Episode 91: Tyler Sansom - Building & Using Influence as a Digital Missionary HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

  • by Jeff Reed

    Episode 184: Tyler Sansom & Discipleship via Mobile App

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    How to Start a Minecraft Small Group

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    Season 2, Episode 181: Theo Davis & Minecraft Small Groups

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA42: Tips for Better Online Small Groups

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    TCD Season 2: Let's Get Crazy

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA41: Why My Church Should Think Digital First

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA39: Digital Discipleship - AFFINITY is the new VICINITY

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA37: Creating a Digital Discipleship Pathway

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA36: My Church is Reverting Back to Physical-Only. HELP!?!

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA35: How Do We Staff This Phygital Church Thing?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA34: Questioning a Social Media Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA33: Five Foundations of a Phygital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA32: Four Types of Digital Only Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA30: Three Reasons Your Church Needs To Go Multimodal

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 137: Resi & Analytics of Online Church Services

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 136: Brandon Arndt & First Days of a Digital Pastor, Post-COVID Edition

    In this new, Post-COVID society, the role of Digital Pastor is becoming more and more complicated. How do you push digital when so much pressure is going back to physical? This is the heart of the conversation with Brandon Arndt. Brandon is new in his role, having recently become the Digital Pastor at Christ Fellowship Miami as Rey De Armas transitioned out of his role recently. To celebrate the occasion, we take a trip down memory lane discussing everything from mentoring to Post-COVID culture to the first days being a Digital Pastor. All this and more on The Church Digital Podcast. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Guest: Brandon ArndtChrist Fellowship Miami, Digital PastorFacebook // Instagram // LinkedIn Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn Co-Host: Rey DeArmasTwitter // Facebook // Instagram HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 135: The New Mission Field - So What Exactly is Going on with Rey?

    As a general rule, it’s tough being a Pastor. This COVID season has been tough on the church. As a result, a number of churches are shutting down… also concerning, a number of Pastors are resigning. And while burnout or deconstructing faith is relevant in the life of ministry in 2021, there are others that are reframing their calling. THECHURCH.DIGITAL’s own Rey De Armas is on a similar journey. Recently resigning from his full-time church staff position, Rey is not walking away from ministry… instead he is walking towards a greater mission field than he’s experienced in his church staff career. So join Jeff & Rey as we go into greater detail talking about what exactly Rey’s been doing these days. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn Co-Host: Rey DeArmasTwitter // Facebook // Instagram HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA29: Five Reasons You Might Be A Digital Church Planter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA28: Four Reasons Your SMALL Church Can Thrive, Phygitally

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA27: 6 Reasons We Need Digital-Only Churches

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mahon

    What Does It Mean To Have an 'Interactive' Church Service?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA26: 7 Reasons Your Church Still Needs Phygital

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Angela Craig

    Which is Right – Church in Person or Church Online?

    Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” The other day, someone asked me if a digital church was biblical. Then he quoted Hebrews 10:25 and stated that this verse shows that Christians are commanded to meet in person. This is an understandable question and statement. It is easy to translate scripture based on our experiences. Most of us have grown up witnessing the assembly of believers within the physical walls of the church. Which is right – gathering in person or gathering online? In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. The conversation is long but at one point, the woman asks this question: “So tell me this: Why do our fathers worship God here on this nearby mountain, but your people teach that Jerusalem is the place where we must worship. Which is right?” Jesus responded,  “Believe me, dear woman, the time has come when you will worship the Father neither on a mountain nor in Jerusalem, but in your heart…From here on, worshiping the Father will not be a matter of the right place but with the right heart. For God is Spirit, and he longs to have sincere worshipers who worship and adore him in the realm of the Spirit and in Truth” (John 4: 21-24). Jesus teaches us, it is not the place that matters. It is the heart of sincere worshipers the Father is after. So wherever you worship- in-person or online, do it with a sincere and surrendered heart. Hebrews 10:25This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA25: Nils Smith, Crypto & The Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Andy Mahon

    Does Facebook Prayer Count?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 129: Church Plantology - A Convo with Peyton Jones

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Geoff Surratt

    Back To The Past: The Quick End Of Innovation In The Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Austin Abney

    Why Your City Needs More Than One Type of Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA23: Digital Revival - Seeing God Move Phygitally

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA22: Greg Atkinson & Tips from an Online Secret Shopper

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Ben Stapley

    Directing For IMAG

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 125: Planting a Digital Church through Stadia

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 124: Disciples Making Disciples in a Multimodal Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 122: Millennials, Evangelism & Digital Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA19: Effective Easter Follow Up with Jeanette Yates

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 120: Sam George, Diaspora Ekklesia & A Mobile God

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 119: Phygital Groups that Multiply

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 118: The Church, Mindy Caliguire, and Mental Health

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Rey DeArmas

    Four Ways Your Church Can Use Clubhouse

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 117: The New Digital Pastor

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA14: Six Tips Towards Marketing Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 116: Collin Jones & Owning Your Platform

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA13: Defining a Successful Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Ben Stapley

    12 Ways To Create An Awesome Easter Online Experience

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    PODCAST 115: Digital Discipleship thru Timothy Initiative

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA12: Clubhouse and the Church

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

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    PODCAST 114: Jay Kranda and the Constant Evolution of an Online Church

    Of course COVID caused a radical shift for churches. I think it’s important to notice that, even for the guys doing Online Ministry for years COVID brought a change. For this conversation, we’re bringing in Saddleback’s Online Campus Pastor, Jay Kranda. Jay’s been doing online ministry for a decade now, and over the years he’s seen lots of changes (including while under the pressure cooker of COVID.) How has ministry changed and how can we as digital pastors, church staff and volunteers manage the tension? Let’s find out. If you're enjoying this episode, subscribe for free using your favorite podcast app below: Apple Podcasts | RSS Feed | Anchor | Overcast | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Play ON THE SHOW Guest: Jay KrandaSaddlebackTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn Host: Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITALTwitter // Facebook // Instagram // LinkedIn Co-Host: Rey DeArmasChrist Fellowship Miami OnlineTwitter // Facebook // Instagram RESOURCES JayKranda.com Phygital Church - Stadia Church Planting HELP ANOTHER CHURCH. LEAVE A REVIEW. We know these conversations are out there are hard. Even the best of churches haven't figured out... If this podcast is helping you and your church work through what Church Online is, then help us impact other churches! Take a moment and leave us a brief review! By leaving a positive ranking and review of THECHURCH.DIGITAL PODCAST on iTunes, you're helping to get this podcast in front of new people who are most likely asking the same questions you are. Head over to that Ratings & Review section on iTunes and drop a good word for us! Feedback on the podcast is vital as well. Leave comments on the podcast, or comment on this post! I'd love to know your thoughts and how we can serve your church better. Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online. Jeff ReedTHECHURCH.DIGITAL

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    BETA11: Tips for Better Speaking Online

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

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    PODCAST 113: Justin Nava & Modern Evangelism by Pastor Google

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA10: Making the Most of a Phygital Easter

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    BETA09: Facebook Groups Best Practices

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

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    PODCAST 110: Top 6 Episodes of 2020

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

2020 203 posts

2019 77 posts

2018 48 posts

  • by Jeff Reed

    Nine Blogs That Will Help Your Church (Online) Grow in 2019

    As 2018 comes to a close, we look forward to the New Year. Let's make 2019 the year of Church Online, where we intentionally focus on expanding our circle of influence beyond the 20 miles surrounding our physical campuses. Here are nine blogs that can help you take intentional steps to grow your Church Online in 2019. NY Times Slams Internet Church, and They're Not Wrong Are You a Church Online? The Difference Between Digital Communications and Digital Missions Five Roles That Will Take Your Church Online to the Next Level I'm Not Saying Facebook Has Become the Titanic, But... Church. Heads Up. There's Only One Blockbuster Video Left in America. What My Mother Can Teach You About Online Small Groups How Church Online Impacted Multiple Generations of Churches on the Other Side of the Planet Five Ways Church Online Can Help You Launch Your Next Multisite or Church Plant Seven Things You Can Do to Improve Your Online Church ServiceBONUS: Well, we couldn't really cap it at nine, could we? Here's an additional two for churches who are just getting started in Church Online. Ten Things You Want Your Pastor to Know About Online Church Five Questions You Should Ask Before You Launch Your Church Online

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    NY Times Slams Internet Church, and They're Not Wrong...

    A couple days ago the New York Times published an opinion on the Internet Church movement. Simply titled, Internet Church isn't Really Church, writer Laura Turner examines popular movements of Church Online (including Life.church, Connexus Church, even Judah Smith's Churchome). It's an excellent article. If you're involved in ministry, especially online ministry, you'll want to check out the article. Believe it or not, I agree with a lot of what she says. Well, at least where Laura discusses her perception of what Internet Church is... today. People view Church Online as a replacement for physical church. "I'm lazy today. It's too much work to dress up in Sunday best... I'm going to sit here on my couch in my pajamas and watch Church Online." And while this may be the prevailing view of Church Online today, the church is capable of so much more. Yes, Church Online is misunderstood in it's infancy. But there's potential worth fighting for. Remember, Church Online isn't a virtual building. It will not replace the physical building. It is a virtual network to share the gospel. Want a Biblical perspective? Ironically right before the NY Times article I released an eBook: What Happens When Church Online Grows Up? The book addresses many of the questions and issues raised in the NYT article, but paints the picture of a viable online ministry model that forward thinking churches can use to not only reach, but disciple, people online. So, download the book and let the conversation begin! {{cta('64b6f700-7331-47f8-ad47-3cfa1a5b2e4d','justifyleft')}}Like the eBook? Want to talk more? Click the button.

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    NEW PODCAST: What could a Kids Church Online service look like?

    I had the opportunity to be on another podcast this week, talking about a fun topic for me... What does it look like to do Church Online specifically for Kids? What started out of a interesting topic in a Facebook Group turned into the beginning of a conversation via podcast. My kids (currently 10 & 8) watch the same content over, and over, and over again. If I watch one more episode of Dog with a Blog... Church, consider developing a Kids Ministry that reaches kids more than just that one hour on Sunday. Create and distribute content that kids can tap into all week, not just Sunday morning. What better opportunity to help kids grow deeper in their faith. Not to mention, when my daughter wakes up at 4am, I'd rather her grab her iPad and watch Church Online for Kids than watch Dog with a Blog... Check out the podcast on YM Sidekick, and thanks to Tom Pounder of Digital Bootcamp for hosting. Also, shout out to good friend Bobby Shaw from Austin Ridge to discuss the Online Ministry from Kids (and Students) perspective.

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    Marketing or Ministry? What's your Strategy Online?

    In a tweet, Nona Jones and Pushpay clearly encapsulated an idea that I've been wrestling with for years. — Pushpay (@Pushpay) August 16, 2018 Pastors, utilizing social media is vital to your church's ministry. From a marketing perspective, connecting with the sphere of influence your church has in your town or city is vital. For most of you, this is not a surprise. Church, there's another untapped mission field we've yet to realize. Doing true "ministry" online is more than pushing people to your physical buildings for church services. In Matthew 28, Jesus didn't set up a model of ministry for "come and see", but "go and do." Online isn't just a powerful marketing tool inviting people to come and see, but a powerful ministry tool allowing us an opportunity to go to people and do discipleship. Church, is it possible to disciple someone online? What does your church's discipleship process look like in an Online space? What is Online Discipleship anyway?  {{cta('64b6f700-7331-47f8-ad47-3cfa1a5b2e4d','justifyright')}} We would love to help your church wrestle with these questions. Click the button. Thanks Nona, for pushing the limits of online discipleship, and thank you Pushpay for striving for innovation within the church.

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    Six Things Today's Church Online Doesn't Understand, and the One Thing It Must

    Online Church isn't a replacement of the Physical Church. it is a very strong complement to the Physical Church (when done right). The 70 minute experience doesn’t work online I'm a video guy, literally spending 20 years of my life producing live video for churches. The attention span on YouTube is 3-5 minutes. Same with Facebook. Instagram is less than a minute, or 10 minutes with IGTV. TV shows are either 22 or 44 minutes, sans commercial breaks. Even Netflix, with all their original content cap their episodic material around an hour, and that's a highly produced with a high level of production tied in. If we're really interested in reaching the world, a 40+ minute message as part of a 70+ online experience isn't effective. Online, People connect to Community before Christ This is the exact opposite from our Physical Churches. People accept Christ in pews across America each week, but more often than not, effective evangelism online happens in small groups, not in the broadcast of the service online. Maybe as a result of the "fake news" movement, but there is a movement of distrust among people regHow do you build trust? Not by talking loudly, but by engaging, by listening to people online. Online Relationships are as impactful as Physical Relationships blah Church Online isn’t about your church’s ministry, but empowering individuals to do ministry blah Church Online isn’t about reaching the masses, but about reaching the individual blah   And now, for the one thing the church must understand...   Without some form of Online Discipleship, we're not operating as a Online Church. We're a spiritualized Hulu.

  • by Jeff Reed

    New Podcast: The Digital Mission Field

    So last week I was on another podcast. Tom Pounder of Digital Bootcamp and YM Sidekick brought me on to talk about Church Online, and the digital mission field open to us today. Many churches do digital communications, but only a few are attacking the digital mission field by doing discipleship online (groups, Bible Studies, etc.) It was definitely a fun conversation highlighting some simple steps the church can do NOW to embrace discipling people online. Check out Tom's podcast, and if you haven't subscribed to it yet, jump on it. {{cta('64b6f700-7331-47f8-ad47-3cfa1a5b2e4d','justifyright')}}Questions on how Online Groups work? Click that button and let us help you take that next step.

  • by Jeff Reed

    IS YOUR NEXT MULTISITE CAMPUS ONLINE?

    The great commission, but digital. Are you feeling called to start a church in digital spaces? Make disciples with a plan that works for digital spaces. Launch your digital faith community with intentional disciple-making.

  • by Jeff Reed

    New Podcast: Exit Interview with an Online Pastor

    Well, as a former Radio DJ I've always been told I had a face for Radio, I guess I can add Podcasting to the list. This past week I was interviewed by Jay Kranda, the Online Campus Pastor at Saddleback. He and I have developed a relationship over the years through building Church Online, and I'm proud to call him a friend. Jay texted me several weeks ago with an idea: Let's do an exit interview. Not necessarily like an HR thing. Since I'm less than a month into a new career since resigning as Online Campus Pastor at Christ Fellowship, this would be a great time for self-introspection. Simply put, he wants to know if, looking back, I would do anything different in how I led the Online ministry at Christ Fellowship. So, check it out. My exit interview on how, if I had to do it all over again, what I would change. Currently doing Online Ministry? Thinking about starting? Involved in ministry in general and want to hear a transparent perspective? Enjoy the podcast.  For more information, as well as a manuscript, check out Jay's website..

  • by Jeff Reed

    A NEW BRAND WORLD, OR WHY MY BUSINESS CARDS ARE AWESOME

    Okay, it's getting real. I am happy to announce the brand launch of THECHURCH.DIGITAL - all of this is coming together quickly. If you see me in person, ask to see my business cards. They're incredible. Logo design was by Luis Mora, who worked quickly and efficiently to get this stuff done. I highly recommend him for photography or graphic/branding. For more information on Luis, check out 35mmMora.com. So, we've got a brand and a website. Next up? I've enjoyed catching up with some churches here in Miami over the past week, and tomorrow I'm flying out to my old stomping grounds (Austin, TX and Dallas, TX) to meet with some incredible people, and plan/pray through some future developments. If all this works, it's a God thing. If it doesn't work, it's still a God thing. Amazing the life perspective that comes when you realize that. God, it's a new world. Guide these steps and make this of you, not of me.

  • by Jeff Reed

    ENGAGING ONLINE, OR THAT TIME THE BIBLE GAVE THE CHURCH A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY

    I've been reading through James lately, and had quite the revelation. Almost 2,000 years before Facebook became a household name, James provides us an excellent social media strategy. Check this out. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. - James 1:19 Church, be quick to listen on Social Media. Social media and digital communications is more than a way to just post an event online. Let's engage people online, meaning, let's give them an opportunity to speak, to share. And in the process of engaging them online, let's listen to them! Pull your audience into the conversation. Church, let's be slow to speak. It's very easy to create noise, overworking your social media and digital communications channels to the extent that you're just making noise. Don't just make noise with your channels. Be intentional with your words, your post, your message. God deserves more than just noise. Church, let's be slow to become angry. It's rare to see churches or organizations explode on social media, but on the individual level it's much more common. Let's guard our words and show the love of Christ, digitally. God, thank you for this insight from almost 2,000 years ago. Give us the patience to guard our words and to make them count.

  • by Jeff Reed

    THE VERTICAL LINE, OR THE DAY GOD SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE

    I cried. All because of a vertical line. I heard a pastor preaching recently about why we should not fear. Having heard messages like this before, I shrugged it off. Been there, done that. Then he quoted a Scripture verse that I’ve heard at least a million times, causing me to get further disconnected... Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all your heartLean not on your own understandingIn all your ways acknowledge HimAnd He shall direct your path. Then he drew a line... a vertical line... Evidently the stuff on the left hand side, that’s my job. If I don’t want to fear, I need to 1) TRUST GOD, 2) DON’T LEAN on my own capacities, and 3) ACKNOWLEDGE GOD in all things.  If I do these three things, according to Proverbs 3:5-6, God will direct my path. What a humbling concept. The line brought a much deeper understanding, even practical application, to a passage I’ve read hundreds of times. You see, I trust God, at least I think I do. I acknowledge God in every chance I get. But as a confessed closet control freak, “Lean not on your own understanding” is a slap in the face. My understanding doesn’t scratch the surface of God’s. Why should I try to control a situation when He is by far better equipped to handle the situation? Yet strangely I seem to think I know better than He does when I do things in my own power instead of being dependent upon Him. So, God, I hear you. Use me. Humble me. Break me. Life’s far more rewarding when we’re leaning on His understanding than our own. I do not know where this path goes, but I know the one who owns it. In Him will I trust.