The Peter Bowden Show

This episode features audio from my new Leader Recharge 2021 video series.  This on-demand leadership series is designed to help you start the NEW YEAR strong.   I'll be releasing the audio of all four sessions via this podcast.  UPDATE:  This series is complete.  Signup here to receive resources for congregations including FRESH new video, audio, and text resources.  https://www.peterbowden.live/...

Online church isn't working? Attendance down? People Zoomed out? Here are some thoughts on how to respond. What would I do? Here are seven ideas / strategies to consider. Episode notes and time codes at https://www.peterbowden.live/blog/seven-strategies-to-help-your-ministry-online 

A great Q&A question came in last week:  "Peter, In the pre-social-media church world, the 'membership funnel' was simple, or at least seemed simple. People entering our congregation's orbit started as visitors to Sunday worship and/or attendees of programs. The end goal, from the church's perspective, was to get those people to ... join the congregation. Is there a similar end-point in the new so...

This is the recording of a LIVE session presented for the digital ministry unit of an asynchronous seminary class on November 12, 2020.    What do covid19 and the acceleration of digital trends mean for seminarians, clergy, and our congregations at large? I' share observations, trends, and strategy recommendations in this one-hour session including Q & A. Thanks to all who joined us live! We had s...

In this digital ministry strategy session, Peter Bowden shares how to turn your congregation's YouTube channel into a newcomer welcome center in 5 simple steps. Many congregations are on YouTube, but only a percentage of those are utilizing YouTube's channel customization features to welcome and support their online visitors. Watch the video of this strategy session and notes at https://www.peterb...

In this ministry strategy session, differentiating between REOPENING, RELAUNCHING, and REIMAGINING your ministry!        Connect with me on social media everywhere at @PeterBowdenLive :  Youtube , Twitter , Facebook ,  LinkedIn , and Instagram .    Covid19 has rapidly accelerated existing digital and cultural trends.   We've probably seen 10 years worth of change over the last six months.      In...

A digital ministry strategy session with Peter Bowden discussing congregations, COVID19, and the value of prioritizing moving your congregation into online small groups, integrating worship & small groups, and harnessing power of Zoom breakout groups.

Congregational leaders: This is a strategy session to get you thinking about the Covid19 coronavirus and your digital strategy should you face community spread and required "social distancing" such as limiting large gatherings and quarantines. Specifically, how can we use social media, live video, and other tools to accomplish the work and ministry of your congregation without gathering face-to-fa...

We're entering a "video first" world where video dominates attention and social media feeds!  What are the implications for leaders?  If you aren't communicating using video you're at risk of getting shut out of people's lives.  In this audio master class, I share tips and strategies to help you bring your leadership online using video. We've Entered a "Video First" World  In 2016 Facebook CEO Mar...

With the New Year people are looking to connect with organizations, from visiting a local congregation to joining a fitness club and getting involved in the climate movement. Social media and digital culture are changing how people research and connect with these organizations.  In this episode I share ways leaders and their organizations can support the digital side of this process and help peopl...

An overview of my community-building goals, plans for this podcast, and what we can accomplish together. Highlights 1 — I want to help you bring new community-building efforts into established organizations that previously have had very little focus on community. 2 — Local organizations directly serving and supporting the community, I want to help you deepen and expand your small group offerings,...

Friends, as promised here's a little more on my story.  Lot's to share but I thought I'd keep it short as we're getting to know each other.   Want to know more about certain aspects? Let me know. Happy to share more.   I share how I went from being painfully shy to working nationally as a speaker, trainer, and coach specializing in community building.

Welcome to the Peter Bowden podcast.  I'm here to help you lead and grow your congregations.  From growing your reach, impact, and influence to growing your membership.  What kind of congregations?  Those working to bring more love and justice into our world!  Raised a Unitarian Universalist, today I lead online trainings, workshops, and seminars for leaders across religious traditions, nonprofits...