Author: Ryan Dunn

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

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

Handling negative interactions — 14/30

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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 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

Building trust in your online faith community — 13/30

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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. 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

Integrating digital and in-person ministries — 12/30

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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 30. 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

Encouraging digital stewardship — 11/30

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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 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

Measuring digital ministry success — 10/30

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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 is to see how this kind of volume and frequency can help to build an audience and a sense of community. This is part 10 of 30!

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

Managing your online reputation — 9/30

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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 this digital footprint?

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 build an audience and a sense of community. This is part 9 of 30!

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

Effective communication in digital ministry — 8/30

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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 build an audience and a sense of community. This is part 8 of 30!

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