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 with them, and then… Read More
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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 it is total, authentic back-and-forth… Read More
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 so massive… Read More
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 to normal.” What… Read More
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 weeks,’… Read More
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 visitors. You’ll want… Read More