Category: Pastoring in the Digital Parish

Training resources, growth ideas and connection for ministry leaders growing digital communities: It’s the digital ministry class we weren’t offered in seminary. In each episode, Ryan Dunn talks with a digital community expert in search of answers to questions about digital discipleship, online engagement, content creation, and the future of ministry in a digital-native culture.

Building partnerships and collaborations in digital ministry — 22/30

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Partnerships and collaborations have the power to enhance your digital ministry and increase your congregation’s resources.

This is episode number 22 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

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

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

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