The Sidekick Podcast

In ministry, investing in apprentices is so important. See how and why as Christopher Wesley shares. Subscribe to  TCD Sidekick  ,  Android ,  Spotify  |  RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What stood out to you? 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 insi...

Caring for others is a great ministry opportunity for all ministry leaders. These are ministry opportunities in-person and online. Online care is something Stacy Knapp does and has been doing for years. See how she cares for others online and how you can as well. Subscribe to TCD Sidekick , Android , Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Stacy is a great resource and would love to connect with you. She has...

One thing that came out of the covid pandemic was that people became more transparent, honest and authentic. That really resonated with people. Today, Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about how he is being authentic on social media and how he is using that to reach people. Subscribe to TCD Sidekick , Android , Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! Share below or on Twitter by rea...

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 talk about it and how we can be encouraging teens and youth ministry leaders.   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast     Android     Spotify  |  RSS   ACTION STEPS: Steve is a great resource. He’s on Twitter and has a great website  with resources and great i...

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, Mark MacDonald shares from his blog post a few tips Churches can implement to reach those in your local and online communities. Mark is a Church Branding Strategist for  BeKnownForSomething.com  , a national Church Communication...

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 can move forward with ministry in digital spaces like the Metaverse.  To learn more about Stuart’s Metaverse Learning Community go to: https://buff.ly/4dvDjO1 You can find Stuart's book, " Your Church In VR: How To Plant A Church In Virtua...

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.  Subscribe:   ⁠Apple Podcast⁠  |   ⁠Android⁠  |...

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...

How can digital help you and your Church campaign? Find out as Jake McNamara joins the podcasts and share. To learn more practical insights about digital ministry check out http://thechurch.digital To be part of a community of ministers learning digital tools and applying them to our ministry go to the Digital Bootcamp at http://facebook.com/groups/theDigitalBootcamp

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  |  ⁠Spot...

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 belo...

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 the...

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?...

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 way...

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 y...

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...

Meeting new people and learning from others is something that I really enjoy doing. That is why, ever since 2016, I have been highlighting some of those people each year that I think you should follow and learn from. They are people/groups I've learned a lot from and highly recommend. You can find the previous years here:  2016 ,  2017   2018 ,  2019,  2020 ,  2021,   2022,  and  2023 In order...

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 Premiere 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 Premi...

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 Po...

Digital is here to stay. So, how do you incorporate it into your ministry? And, what elements of digital do you incorporate into your ministry 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 A...

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 T...

According to the latest PushPay's " State of Church Tech " report, 89% of churches currently offer both online and in-person services. However, just 81% plan to continue the hybrid model next year. Unfortunately, this is the trend happening more and more with digital discipleship and evangelism offerings from Churches. However, this trend doesn't have to continue.  Today, Vernett...

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  |  Andro...

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  | ...

Starting in the late 1900s, we were living in the Information Age, This era brought about a time period in which people could access information and knowledge easily. We then moved into the age of engagement where people would seek to engage people on social media platforms chatting and engaging with each other. Now, as Barbara Carneiro shares, we are in an age of curation. what does that mean and...