July 2024 – UMC.org Podcasts

Devo 13: Guiding Principle – Love

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In this devotion, Bishop Tracy S. Malone encourages us to share of God’s extraordinary love with each other and the world.

The Interagency Sexual Ethics Task Force (IASETF) provides leadership and support for the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct within The United Methodist Church. In 2024, the IASETF completed A United Methodist Code of Conduct for our denomination using seven guiding principles. These 13 devotions were created in response to the Code of Conduct to accompany the people of the United Methodist Church as we strive to reflect a basic ethical commitment in how we love God and others.
Learn more at UMSexualEthics.org/Devos

Devo 12: Guiding Principle – Dignity

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In this devotion, the Dr. Ashley Boggan reflects on what it means to bear the likeness of God and to be dignified.

Devo 11: Guiding Principle – Respect

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In this devotion, the Rev. Jeff Campbell reminds us of Jesus’ teaching to treat others as we treat ourselves.

Devo 10: Guiding Principle – Integrity

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In this devotion, the Rev. Dr. Kabamba Kiboko reflects on how leading with a heart of integrity inspires others to act similarly.

Devo 9: Guiding Principle – Kindness

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In this devotion, Roland Fernandez reminds us that kindness should be rooted in who God is and who God has called us to be.

Optimizing Church Growth with YouTube and Community Engagement Strategies

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This episode of Pastoring in the Digital Parish explores YouTube strategies with Shane Russo and Nathan Webb. Shane shared his success using tools like vidIQ and OpusClips, emphasizing the difference between digital engagement and traditional ministry. Nathan highlighted knowing your audience and leveraging platforms like Discord for community building. We discussed navigating controversy, optimizing content, and fostering inclusive spaces.
We hope you’ve been finding valuable insights and practical tips from our ongoing series, designed to help you navigate the complex world of digital ministry.

In this episode:
(00:00) Moving to MyCom
(05:27) Juggling church and online ministry challenges.
(07:56) Nerdy sermons, discipleship pathway, viral YouTube shift.
(11:30) Unique video’s organic viral success defies expectations.
(14:38) Consistent content creation with specialized tools and experimentation.
(19:25) Consider posting content on platforms strategically, based on audience and purpose.
(22:22) Consider intent and audience before posting content.
(25:14) Pastor taps into controversial topics for engagement.
(28:22) Reluctant to engage in online controversies.
(31:04) Adapting content to engage and retain audience.
(36:08) Reject toxic feedback, view it as vandalism.
(39:26) Maintain inclusivity without tolerating harmful behavior.
(42:26) Timing and tool choice affect content success.
(44:29) Crafting content for engagement and scheduling efficiently.
(47:57) Effortless editing creates phenomenal video clips. AI advances.
(55:03) Digital storytelling, enhance sermon videos, church leadership.
(55:54) Monthly podcast by My Com, technical help.

It’s time to make a switch. For more episodes on building your digital ministry toolkit and bringing your congregation into the digital age, you’ll want to check out www.resourceumc.org/mycom

Older episodes of Pastoring in the Digital Parish are still available at www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish