Month: November 2023

Planning for the long term in digital ministry — 21/30

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An episode about the importance of long-term planning for sustainable growth in your digital ministry. What steps do you take in order to set a long-term vision for your church’s digital ministry?

This is episode number 21 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 frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish

Fostering innovation in digital ministry — 20/30

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We’re brainstorming, story sharing and thinking creatively about embracing innovation in bringing the church into the digital age.

This is episode number 20 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 frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish

Staying up to date with digital trends — 19/30

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We’re focusing on staying up-to-date with digital trends and discerning which ones to adopt in our ministry. As part of our National Podcast Posts Month series, we’re focusing on staying up-to-date with digital trends and discerning which ones to adopt in our ministry.

This is episode number 19 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 frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish

Balancing quantity and quality in digital ministry content — 18/30

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How do we strike the right balance of quantity and quality in digital ministry content? We’re looking at how often we should communicate with our digital congregations in order to encourage engagement but not overwhelm.

This is episode number 18 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 frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish

Utilizing a digital ministry content calendar — 17/30

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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. Our goal in participation is to see how this kind of volume and frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish

Being United Methodist: A guide and celebration

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Let’s celebrate being United Methodists! That single sentiment is the overarching message from a trio of United Methodist pastors – Andy Langford, Sally Langford, Ann Langford Duncan – whose new book, titled “Being United Methodist Christians,” reflects on the history and theology amid worldwide diversity, and urges members to embrace our unique contributions and be proud of our heritage.

More information and a full transcript of this conversation are available here.

Have a question or comment? Email us at gysis@umcom.org

Connect with The United Methodist Church by visiting UMC.org.

Creating accessible digital content for your ministry — 16/30

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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 days. Our goal in participation is to see how this kind of volume and frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish

Native People and Methodism: Exploring the struggle and hope

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Bishop David Wilson, the first Native American person elected to serve as as United Methodist bishop, joins Dr. Ashley Boggan D. to discuss the history of Methodism and indigenous nations, including the role the denomination played with mission schools and decolonizing Native Peoples.

To learn more about the books mentioned in today’s episode, visit these links:

“Massacre at Sand Creek” by Gary L. Roberts
“The First White Frost: Native Americans and United Methodism” by Homer Noley
“Capture These Indians for the Lord: Indians, Methodists and Oklahomans, 1844-1939” by Tash Smith

Learn more United Methodist history by visiting umhistoryhub.teachable.com.

Explore the United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History at ResourceUMC.org/archivesandhistory.

Quick takes on tough questions of the Christian faith

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We’ll explore questions like: Does God need our worship? Are some sins worse than others? How does spirituality affect mental health? Can science and religion coexist? Where do we see evidence of God? And why would a good God allow for evil?

We’ll provide perspectives and insights on these questions, emphasizing that our answers are not meant to be definitive, but rather to encourage thoughtful consideration and invite the presence of the Holy Spirit as we seek understanding through grace and faith.

In this episode:
(00:00) Asking tough questions about Christianity
(03:28) Does God need our worship?
(07:27) Are some sins worse than others?
(10:04) How does spirituality affect my mental health?
(13:09) Can science and religion co-exist?
(16:20) Where do you see evidence of God?
(19:24) Why is there evil?
(23:20) More about Compass

Interested in the whole video series from Rethink Church? https://www.umc.org/en/rethink-church/topics/questioning/questions-on-faith-video-series

Recruiting and supporting digital ministry volunteers — 15/30

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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 frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community.

Connect with Pastoring in the Digital Parish at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish