Pastoring in the Digital Parish

Bring some organization, clarity and peace to your digital ministry through a content calendar. It’s an unbelievably useful tool to put in your church’s online ministry toolkit. This is episode number 17 of 30 for National Podcast Post Month. NaPodPoMo is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. … Continue reading "Utilizing a digital ministry content calend...

We explore the vital importance of creating accessible digital content, offering practical tips to ensure our online ministry is inclusive and welcoming to all, including those with disabilities. This is episode number 16 of 30 for National Podcast Post Month. NaPodPoMo is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 … Continue reading "Creating accessible digital con...

Digital ministry can feel lonely. Let’s enlist some volunteer partners for digital ministry growth. This is episode number 15 of 30 for National Podcast Post Month. NaPodPoMo is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. Our goal in participation is to see how this kind of volume and … Continue reading "Recruiting and supporting digital ministry volunteers — 1...

How we handle trolling and criticisms can help build grace-filled digital communities. How we handle these interactions can either escalate the situation or turn it into an opportunity for grace and understanding. Let’s learn how to build safe communities for our digital ministries. This is part 14 of 30 for National Podcast Post Month. NaPodPoMo … Continue reading "Handling negative interac...

Let’s walk through a few ways that church leadership can cultivate authenticity and trustworthiness online. We’re building a healthy digital ministry strategy and online communities for our churches. This is episode 13 of 30 for National Podcast Posts Month. NaPodPoMo is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. … Continue reading "Building trust...

This episode is about creating seamless experiences for members who engage with us both online and in person. How do we ensure that everyone, regardless of how they discovered or how they continue to participate with us, feels like they’re part of one family under God? This is National Podcast Posts Month episode 12 of … Continue reading "Integrating digital and in-person ministries — 12/30"

Let’s talk about resource procurement, stewardship and generosity in digital ministry. It’s part of building a digital ministry toolkit and strategy for bringing your church into the digital age. This is episode 11 of 30 for National Podcast Posts Month! NaPodPoMo is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 … Continue reading "Encouraging digital stewardship...

What metrics matter for digital ministry and what do they mean? Let’s look into the numbers as build your church’s digital ministry strategy. This is a mini-episode that is part of National Podcast Posts Month. NaPodPoMo is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. Our goal in participation … Continue reading "Measuring digital ministry success — 10/30"

We’re tackling a subject that’s critical in our hyper-connected world: Managing Your Online Reputation. Your digital footprint is a permanent record of what you say, what you share, and how you interact online. For ministry leaders, your online reputation isn’t just personal; it reflects upon your church and its values. So, how do you guard … Continue reading "Managing your online reputation...

We’re looking into the pulsing heart of digital interactions with a crucial topic: Effective Communication Strategies in digital ministry.  National Podcast Post Month is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. Our goal in participation is to see how this kind of volume and frequency can help to … Continue reading "Effective communication in digital ministr...

We’re focusing on a crucial aspect of our digital faith communities: Building Online Community. Creating a sense of community and belonging is at the heart of any church experience. As we venture into the digital landscape, this sense of community can feel elusive. Yet, with intention and creativity, we can foster meaningful connections that bridge the … Continue reading "Building online com...

We’re talking about creating engaging content–specifically for social media, with a special focus on short-form videos. Let’s see what kinds of content might connect with your online church or digital faith community. National Podcast Post Month is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. Our goal in participation … Continue reading "Creating engaging conten...

We’re navigating the digital terrain to find the place where your faith community can thrive. Does your digital community need a presence on TikTok? Or on Discord? Or on Twitter/X? We will outline each major digital space and it’s value for your specific audience in online ministry. National Podcast Post Month is a challenge through … Continue reading "Choosing the right digital ministry pla...

Without a clear understanding of who we are trying to reach, our messages can become diluted, and our impact minimized. Let’s identify some ways we can get a feel for who our audience is and how we can best build community with them. National Podcast Post Month is a challenge through the month of November … Continue reading "Identifying your right audience in digital ministry — 4/30"

How balanced is your church or ministry’s digital content? We’re seeking to find the sweet spot between presenting invitations, information, and chances for interaction in our digital church communities. National Podcast Post Month is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 episodes in 30 days. Our goal in participation is to see … Continue reading "Balancing between invitation...

It’s day 2 of NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Posts Month), and we’re building our church’s digital ministry strategy. Today, let’s take a look at what kind of content we’re sharing online. Is it reflective of our church’s mission for digital ministry? National Podcast Post Month is a challenge through the month of November to share 30 … Continue reading "Does your church have a digital ministry...

Happy National Podcast Posts Month! We’re undertaking 30 episodes in 30 days as part of NaPodPoMo. Each episode helps to build your church’s digital ministry strategy. We’re also learning how the frequency of a daily podcast can help build a digital footprint for ministry. This is part 1 of 30! Connect with Pastoring in the … Continue reading "Why NaPodPoMo? — 1/30"

During the 2023 United Methodist Podcast-a-thon we had the privilege of hosting Reverend David Petty, the founder of CrossFire Faith+Gaming. David shared with us the incredible journey of how CrossFire came to be and its mission to create a welcoming space for individuals who feel marginalized in traditional church settings. What started as a question … Continue reading "How it started and h...

Let’s explore how it started and how it’s going with Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, a seasoned pastor and fellow practitioner in digital ministry. We explore the challenges and opportunities of reaching people outside of Sunday mornings and implementing strategies like master classes. Pastor J shares invaluable insights on adapting preaching styles to engage online audience, … Continue readi...

We’re exploring some similarities and distinctive traits of ministries that are growing in digital spaces. And the good news is that these are easily repeatable action steps for growing your digital ministry. The episode concludes with a list of resources that help to shape an ongoing growth in digital ministry and my understanding of digital … Continue reading "Thriving strategies for engag...

Pastoring in the Digital Parish host Ryan Dunn provides examples and tactics for using AI to increase your ministry’s digital reach. We delve into the fascinating world of using AI to become a digital ministry content machine. Join us as we explore how pastors can leverage artificial intelligence to generate a wide range of engaging … Continue reading "Using A.I. to become a digital ministry...

On this episode of Pastoring in the Digital Parish, we delve into the future of church ministry with our special guest, James Kang. James recounts his experiment called ‘Regular Church,’ which explores the combination of ministry in the metaverse with AI, and reveals the positive results of AI’s ability to process theological information and communicate … Continue reading "Navigating the Dig...

On this episode of Pastoring in the Digital Parish, we’re welcoming BACK Charles Vogl. We just spoke with him a few weeks ago… And during that time, Charles talked about a couple things we decided we needed to follow up. First, was that there’s a loneliness epidemic in our society. And that’s a clear need … Continue reading "Gatekeeping and connections with Charles Vogl (part 2)"

It’s time to level up the engagement in your digital ministry. If you’re looking for the next step in building a spiritual community online, this session has several useful tips and resources for your digital ministry toolbox. Join host and proctor, Rev. Ryan Dunn, for another session of the digital ministry class you didn’t get … Continue reading "We have a church livestream. Now what?"

How it started vs. how it’s going in digital ministry with Brandan Robertson. Brandan Robertson is a pastor who has found success with engaging content on platforms like TikTok. We discuss the importance of authenticity in today’s media landscape and how cultivating a sense of community can be a powerful tool for evangelization. We also … Continue reading "Creating a Safe, Sacred Digital Spa...