In the fourth episode of How We Do Digital Ministry, Dawn Trautman from Big Picture Big Purpose addresses a common misconception with online worship and provides actionable tips and strategies to optimize the viewer experience. “The key with all digital ministry is not to have a lesser version of … Read more about Dawn Trautman – “Create FOR the Online Space” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 04
Pastor Tom Schwolert – “Rethinking ‘Going To Church'” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 03
In the third episode of How We Do Digital Ministry, Pastor Tom Schwolert shares the story of starting his call at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Some of those folks who traditionally were not online discovered that it wasn’t as difficult as they really … Read more about Pastor Tom Schwolert – “Rethinking ‘Going To Church'” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 03
Deacon Mary Stoneback – “Do What Works For Your Community” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 02
In the second episode of How We Do Digital Ministry, Deacon Mary Stoneback shares how she and her team at Ascension Lutheran in Colorado Springs have learned to be flexible when working with online and remote volunteers. “Find a few members who are interested in contributing in some way, and work … Read more about Deacon Mary Stoneback – “Do What Works For Your Community” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 02
Dr. Rich Melheim – “The Show is Over” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 01
In the first episode of How We Do Digital Ministry podcast, Christopher Harris speaks with Dr. Rich Melheim from Faith Inkubators, who has a clear message for pastors and church communicators across the globe: the show’s over. “It could be the greatest message in the world, but forget it unless … Read more about Dr. Rich Melheim – “The Show is Over” | How We Do Digital Ministry Episode 01
Disruption
As we continue through Holy Week this year, I think of our past 40 days but also of the whole last year of pandemic living. During Lent, we follow how Jesus continually disrupted what was considered normal in the day. Our past year, too, has been continually disrupted. And, the disruptions have been … Read more about Disruption
Where to Start
Some churches are experiencing financial difficulties, whether they are related to the pandemic or a continuation of struggles that were taking place prior to 2020. As the end of the pandemic (or at least, what we hope will be the end) approaches, it’s hard to know where to start with “getting back … Read more about Where to Start
3 Predictions for the Church in a Post Pandemic World
We saw, all last week, many remembrances of ourselves one year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic first took over our lives in a real way in most of the United States. We all vividly recall when our churches, schools and workplaces made statements to the effect that things were ‘shutting down for a few … Read more about 3 Predictions for the Church in a Post Pandemic World
Add a Welcome Card to your website
Does your website have a welcome card? A welcome card is the online version of a guestbook or pew card, used to collect basic information so that a follow-up action can be taken. A simple version of a website welcome card is easy to create and helps your congregation welcome new online … Read more about Add a Welcome Card to your website
Resurrecting the Church, Post-COVID
COVID-19 is a real disruption – to our daily lives, to our work, to our churches – to everything, really. When this pandemic and its lockdowns began a year ago, we could not foresee where we would end up. And we still don’t really know how this is all going to turn out. The same can be said for … Read more about Resurrecting the Church, Post-COVID
“But I’m not good with technology!”
What is the one trait that your volunteers need to succeed with digital ministry? I get it. I’ve heard from so many of you that you’re tired of doing this digital ministry thing alone – if you could just find some volunteers to help, it would lift such a burden and allow you to focus on some … Read more about “But I’m not good with technology!”
Quick Resources for Lent
As discussed last week in our Facebook Live video, we’re happy to share these three resources that can help you this Lenten season: Pastor Keith Anderson with quick learnings on basics of Lutheranism - Two Minute Lutheran --> https://udlc.org/twominutelutheranPreparing Lenten kits? … Read more about Quick Resources for Lent
Ministry in a Digital World
The following is excerpted from the ELCA Youth Ministry Network's Connect Journal. Digital ministry has been a challenge churches have faced for two decades. And it’s been a challenge that, if we are honest, many of us have struggled with. Christianity is an incarnational religion, after all, … Read more about Ministry in a Digital World