Making disciples in digital spaces — posts on church online, digital missions, and what God's doing in connected spaces.https://thechurch.digital/en-ushttps://thechurch.digital/blog/welcome/https://thechurch.digital/blog/welcome/We've rebuilt the site on a modern stack — faster, editable, and ready for what's next.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/the-moment-i-realized-i-couldnt-keep-doing-digital-ministry-like-this/https://thechurch.digital/blog/the-moment-i-realized-i-couldnt-keep-doing-digital-ministry-like-this/When you realize you can’t keep going like this… what do you do next? I didn’t get there slowly. I crashed.  Hard. ### The crash I stepped away from…Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/the-lie-i-believed-about-digital-ministry-almost-burned-me-out/https://thechurch.digital/blog/the-lie-i-believed-about-digital-ministry-almost-burned-me-out/I need to say something I didn’t realize I believed until it almost took me out.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-your-church-can-support-digital-missionaries-mending-the-validation-gap/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-your-church-can-support-digital-missionaries-mending-the-validation-gap/For most of church history, mission work had a clear shape. Missionaries went somewhere—another country, another culture, another neighborhood. Their work…Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMTLeighton Seyshttps://thechurch.digital/blog/what-is-a-gospel-conversation/https://thechurch.digital/blog/what-is-a-gospel-conversation/### What if evangelism didn’t start with a sermon, but with a message? What if the Gospel conversation was already happening—in a Discord thread, a TikTok…Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMTLeighton Seyshttps://thechurch.digital/blog/equipping-digital-missionaries-breaking-the-rules-to-share-the-gospel-online/https://thechurch.digital/blog/equipping-digital-missionaries-breaking-the-rules-to-share-the-gospel-online/## Are you ready to break the traditional mold and join a digital revolution for Jesus? The world is shifting, and ministry has to shift with it. And…Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/what-if-you-stopped-playing-it-safe-a-rebel-s-guide-to-niche-casting-for-digital-missionaries/https://thechurch.digital/blog/what-if-you-stopped-playing-it-safe-a-rebel-s-guide-to-niche-casting-for-digital-missionaries/## What if you stopped trying to reach everyone and focused on reaching someone? Connection in the digital age is about someone specific—the person who…Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/25-thechurch-digital-promises-for-2025/https://thechurch.digital/blog/25-thechurch-digital-promises-for-2025/## Was 2024 the year of theChurch.digital? New website. A fresh community launch. A laser focus on digital missionaries. Lausanne Congress in Korea.…Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/revolutionizing-digital-churches-embracing-community-over-pulpits/https://thechurch.digital/blog/revolutionizing-digital-churches-embracing-community-over-pulpits/## Have you ever felt like today’s church is missing out on something big? The conversation around digital ministry and the rise of digital churches is a…Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith-beyond-the-four-walls/https://thechurch.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith-beyond-the-four-walls/## Is your understanding of discipleship stuck in a building? In a world that's constantly evolving, digital discipleship isn’t a trend—it’s a revolution.…Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/reshaping-evangelism-in-the-21st-century/https://thechurch.digital/blog/reshaping-evangelism-in-the-21st-century/## What if evangelism could happen with a single swipe? Imagine a world where reaching out to the unreached has no physical limitations. Digital missions…Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMTSimon Dierckshttps://thechurch.digital/blog/can-church-exist-on-twitch/https://thechurch.digital/blog/can-church-exist-on-twitch/## Can a church really exist, and thrive on Twitch? In a changing world, the idea of a "digital church " is growing in popularity. Twitch, a platform…Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMTLeighton Seyshttps://thechurch.digital/blog/bridging-the-gap-between-faith-and-technology/https://thechurch.digital/blog/bridging-the-gap-between-faith-and-technology/## Is digital discipleship as real as in-person discipleship? The answer is a resounding yes! As long as we’re connecting with real people and addressing…Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTBarbara Carneirohttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-digital-missionaries-handle-privacy-and-personal-concerns/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-digital-missionaries-handle-privacy-and-personal-concerns/In digital ministry, the role of a digital missionary has never been more crucial. These trailblazers don’t just spread the gospel—they tackle the…Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTLeighton Seyshttps://thechurch.digital/blog/do-digital-missionaries-need-to-be-tech-savvy/https://thechurch.digital/blog/do-digital-missionaries-need-to-be-tech-savvy/## Do digital missionaries need to be tech-savvy to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape? Well every generation has faced intimidating…Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTBarbara Carneirohttps://thechurch.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith/https://thechurch.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith/## What is digital discipleship in an age of online connection? In today’s ever-evolving and complex digital landscape, the church faces tough questions…Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTWarren Birdhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/success-in-digital-minsitry/https://thechurch.digital/blog/success-in-digital-minsitry/## How do we measure success in digital ministry? Success in digital ministry goes beyond numbers. While followers, likes, and views can indicate reach…Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTAndy Magehttps://thechurch.digital/blog/building-connections-in-a-digital-world/https://thechurch.digital/blog/building-connections-in-a-digital-world/## How do we come to terms with the idea of digital discipleship? Today’s digital world is revolutionizing discipleship. We’re seeing digital discipleship…Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTJason Morrishttps://thechurch.digital/blog/discipleship-in-digital-spaces/https://thechurch.digital/blog/discipleship-in-digital-spaces/## Have you noticed how much life happens online? Digital spaces are where people connect, learn, and live—making digital missionaries essential. The need…Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMTBarbara Carneirohttps://thechurch.digital/blog/beyond-boundaries-embracing-the-digital-mission-field/https://thechurch.digital/blog/beyond-boundaries-embracing-the-digital-mission-field/## What if the mission field that matters most today has no walls? In a world that’s moving fast, digital missionaries are more essential than ever…Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMTCraig Whitneyhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/privacy-in-digital-ministry-building-trust-in-online-spaces/https://thechurch.digital/blog/privacy-in-digital-ministry-building-trust-in-online-spaces/## Question to start Can digital ministry truly protect privacy—every click, every prayer request? ## The shift to digital faith spaces As faith…Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMTAndy Magehttps://thechurch.digital/blog/social-media-is-not-digital-community/https://thechurch.digital/blog/social-media-is-not-digital-community/## What social media is perfect at! Don’t hear me wrong. Social media is vital! Social media is good at connecting with people. But its weakness is…Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/what-exactly-is-a-digital-missionary/https://thechurch.digital/blog/what-exactly-is-a-digital-missionary/## The Potential of a Digital Missionary ##  One of the largest unreached people groups in the world today can be found digitally. The stats surrounding…Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/digital-missionaries-and-the-future-of-thechurch-digital/https://thechurch.digital/blog/digital-missionaries-and-the-future-of-thechurch-digital/This past week, we unveiled the ninth version of theChurch.digital. Since I acquired the domain name in February 2018, theChurch.digital has been on a…Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-august-2024/https://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-august-2024/Summer is over and school has started for almost every school-aged child. As families have been busy getting ready for the new school year there has been…Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/investing-in-apprentices/https://thechurch.digital/blog/investing-in-apprentices/In ministry, investing in apprentices is so important. See how and why as Christopher Wesley shares. Subscribe to TCD Sidekick , Android , Spotify | RSS…Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-share-your-church-s-mission-through-digital-communications/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-share-your-church-s-mission-through-digital-communications/Digital communication is vitally important in today's world. It gives your church unprecedented opportunities to share their mission far beyond it's local…Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/tools-needed-to-be-a-digital-minister/https://thechurch.digital/blog/tools-needed-to-be-a-digital-minister/No matter what ministry you are involved in, there are tools that can help you make your ministry more effective. The same applies to digital ministers.…Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/caring-for-others-online/https://thechurch.digital/blog/caring-for-others-online/Caring for others is a great ministry opportunity for all ministry leaders. These are ministry opportunities in-person and online. Online care is…Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-july-2024/https://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-july-2024/The summer is almost over and school is getting ready to get started. That means last minute travel plans, back to school preparation and fall sports…Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/should-your-church-be-using-threads-july-2024-update/https://thechurch.digital/blog/should-your-church-be-using-threads-july-2024-update/In July 2023 Meta launched Threads. Threads is the latest Twitter/X "rival" that is primarily text-based and provides a way for people to engage unlike…Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-use-ai-to-support-church-social-media-outreach/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-use-ai-to-support-church-social-media-outreach/Social media has become an essential tool for churches to connect with their congregation and community. It has become a very effective tool. And now…Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/overcoming-the-scrutiny-of-digital-meta-churches-let-s-multiply-disciples/https://thechurch.digital/blog/overcoming-the-scrutiny-of-digital-meta-churches-let-s-multiply-disciples/Planting a digital-only/metaverse church is a controversial proposition. We've all had those conversations. Frustrating just begins to describe them. To…Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/the-power-of-authenticity/https://thechurch.digital/blog/the-power-of-authenticity/One thing that came out of the Covid pandemic was that people became more transparent, honest and authentic. That really resonated with people. Today…Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/digital-discipleship-opportunities-over-the-summer/https://thechurch.digital/blog/digital-discipleship-opportunities-over-the-summer/The summer months can be challenging for ministers. There are a lot of staff, volunteers and regular church attenders who are out of town at different…Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-avoid-burnout-as-a-digital-minister/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-avoid-burnout-as-a-digital-minister/Burnout is not something new to ministers. Even before the Covid pandemic happened, ministers burned out at high rates. However, since Covid that burnout…Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-use-tiktok-for-digital-discipleship/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-use-tiktok-for-digital-discipleship/Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, reaching and discipling the younger generation requires new and innovative approaches. At the same time, since…Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/achieving-movement-the-heart-of-thechurch-digital/https://thechurch.digital/blog/achieving-movement-the-heart-of-thechurch-digital/We personally started theChurch.digital because of a simple idea: We wanted to see the idea of digital church & digital discipleship multiply. What I love…Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/youth-ministry-in-a-digital-world/https://thechurch.digital/blog/youth-ministry-in-a-digital-world/Youth ministry has changed a lot over the years, especially since Covid. So what does youth ministry look like today? Steve Cullum joins the podcast to…Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/celebrating-freedom-in-christ-online/https://thechurch.digital/blog/celebrating-freedom-in-christ-online/We have freedom in Christ and we are called to celebrate that daily.Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/best-practices-of-highly-effective-online-communicators/https://thechurch.digital/blog/best-practices-of-highly-effective-online-communicators/Here are some best practices we are seeing among churches for delivering digital sermons online.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMTJim Tomberlinhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-june-2024/https://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-june-2024/The summer heat is an inferno right now. While the temperatures are hot, there is a lot happening in the digital and online ministry space. To help you…Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-develop-community-on-discord/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-develop-community-on-discord/Community is a vital component to churches. It has been since the creation of the first Church in Acts 2. It is through community that people connect and…Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/async-and-your-church-what-do-you-need-to-know/https://thechurch.digital/blog/async-and-your-church-what-do-you-need-to-know/I'm not sure if you knew this, but async is not going anywhere. And YOU need a plan for your church to thrive in this. The rise of remote work and…Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTAndy Magehttps://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-reach-the-nones-in-your-community/https://thechurch.digital/blog/how-to-reach-the-nones-in-your-community/How are you reaching the "nones" in your community? The "nones" are those who do not attend Church, nor do they have any interest in attending. Today…Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/the-case-for-digital-and-meta-churches/https://thechurch.digital/blog/the-case-for-digital-and-meta-churches/We're launching something different. The first of its kind, theChurch.digital will champion digital and meta church movements here in the US and around…Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTJeff Reedhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/tools-and-apps-that-help-ministers-stay-productive/https://thechurch.digital/blog/tools-and-apps-that-help-ministers-stay-productive/As a ministry leader, it can often feel like there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. Between sermon and message preparation, admin…Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/4-keys-to-sharing-a-sermon-online/https://thechurch.digital/blog/4-keys-to-sharing-a-sermon-online/Sermons and messages from ministry leaders don't just have to be shared in person these days. In fact, they are often recorded at church live in video and…Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/what-s-happening-with-ministry-in-the-metaverse/https://thechurch.digital/blog/what-s-happening-with-ministry-in-the-metaverse/Ministry is happening in the Metaverse and VR. But what exactly? Stuart McPherson comes on the podcast to talk about what is happening and how churches…Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounderhttps://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-may-2024/https://thechurch.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-may-2024/Longer daylight, allergies and warmer weather. May really starts to amp up the summer vibes. As summer approaches, there has been a lot happening in the…Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMTTom Pounder