Category: Pastoring in the Digital Parish

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In this collaboration with the Holy Roast Podcast, pastors Ryan Dunn, Rob Tucker and Rachel Wallace explore the challenges and successes of online ministry and pastoring in the digital age.

The Holy Roast podcast equips and inspires local church leaders. This collaborative session covers the importance of maintaining a strong online presence, redefining success metrics for online ministry, and the theological considerations of communion in a scattered church community. We also got into a discussion on personal and professional boundaries in the digital world. There is a lot of valuable insight for digital engagement and pastoral care.

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In this episode:

(00:00) Exploring digital ministry with Holy Roast podcast.
(04:55) Vision casting, skills, practical experience, marketing relationships.
(08:12) Lockdown led to rethinking worship and community.
(10:42) Discussion about dwindling church attendance and adaptation.
(13:51) Pastors moved out of church for community connection.
(17:14) Redefining church success beyond traditional attendance metrics.
(20:18) Church digital ministry aims for growth and engagement.
(25:06) Advocating for hybrid education and outreach opportunities.
(26:01) Unanticipated digital presence challenges personal and professional boundaries.
(31:21) Defining healthy boundaries in digital presence.
(35:43) Churches use platform-specific content to define community.
(39:13) Utilize online platforms for church outreach effectively.
(48:15) Thanks, friends. Wrapping up digital parish sessions.

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We’re kicking off season 8! In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Caleb Lines, a pastor who has led his congregation through a remarkable transformation. Caleb shares the challenges his church faced, from vandalism to financial instability, and how they overcame these obstacles through innovative strategies, including a strong social media presence and creative repurposing of church facilities. Join us as we uncover the power of digital outreach, alternative income streams, and the unwavering commitment to community engagement.

Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines is senior pastor at University Christian Church in San Diego, CA. He is the author of The Great Digital Commission: Embracing Social Media for Church Growth and Transformation (Cascade Books, 2021), which quickly reached #1 on Amazon’s New Releases for Church Growth.  His views on the intersection of religion and public life have been featured in diverse local, national, and international publications.  Caleb is also the Co-Executive Director and board member of Progressive Christianity.org, treasurer of the national board of Jubilee USA Network, and Co-Host of the popular podcast “The Moonshine Jesus Show“.

In this episode:
(00:00) “Digital parish offers innovative strategies for ministry.”
(05:48) Started with minimal staff, emphasized digital ministry.
(08:58) Promoting church online, sharing, and engaging community.
(13:17) Social media targets different audiences, builds community.
(14:02) Church authenticity problem hinders religious affiliation decline.
(19:25) Practicing and advocating for social justice online.
(22:57) Think through branding, consistent messaging, diverse content.
(27:17) Assessing and improving church finances for survival.
(29:22) Underutilized church space leads to strategic planning.
(32:05) Considered options, sold land to housing developer.
(35:21) Supporting ministry through alternative income streams.
(41:09) Adaptation led to creativity and dynamic worship.
(42:11) Finding joy in ministry, pursuing dreams.

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What we learned from daily podcasting during National Podcast Posts Month for Pastoring in the Digital Parish.

This is episode number 30 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.

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What worked then in digital ministry and community likely won’t work tomorrow. Let’s prepare for the future of digital ministry.

This is episode number 29 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.

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How can we prepare for the coming twists and turns in the digital ministry landscape? Let’s dive into ways we can prepare for the future of ministry in the digital age.

This is episode number 28 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.

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Observing how other organizations manage their digital presence can provide us with new ideas and approaches.

This is episode number 27 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.

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In this #NaPodPoMo mini-episode, let’s talk about how digital ministry can help build safe connections with younger generations.

This is episode number 26 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.

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Let’s set up some healthy boundaries and habits that will help you flourish in your practice of digital ministry.

This is episode number 25 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.

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In the fast-paced world of digital ministry, managing time and resources is an acute challenge. Let’s explore doing it well.

This is episode number 24 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.

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User-generated content is a powerful tool for making your congregation easily know-able and sharing your digital ministry’s mission.

This is episode number 23 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 https://www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish