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Digital community-building through play and games
On this episode of Pastoring in the Digital Parish, we explore the intersection of gaming and ministry. Our guests shared insights on how playing games can build genuine community, especially in a digital-first culture. We heard from Joy Van Staalduinen and Laura Wittman about their experiences using games to engage young people and bridge the gap between in-person and online engagement, respectively. We also talked about playing table-top games like Dungeons and Dragons with other clergy members and shared how gaming can be a therapeutic tool and promote inclusion in church communities. Tune in to hear more about how gaming can be a tool for digital ministry and community-building.
Laura Wittman is an Ordained Elder currently planting The Mills Church in Rocky Mount. Laura has been serving in pastoral ministry for 16 years and her passions include collaborative ministry, Wesleyan history, and of course, Star Wars.
Joy Van Staalduinen provides pastoral care and education to individuals and faith communities through online coaching and the “Love and Loss” podcast. See does this internationally as she is based in The Netherlands.
This episode presented by: Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust within Faith Communities is a new and comprehensive resource that continues the tradition of Safe Sanctuaries ministry by building on its trusted policies and procedures. To learn more go to Safer Sanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433.
For more from Pastoring in the Digital Parish, visit: www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish
In this episode:
[00:00:00] Podcast about using games for digital ministry.
[00:03:28] Online youth ministry during pandemic still going.
[00:07:40] Exciting place, church planting during pandemic.
[00:11:59] Prefers D&D for family bonding and conversations.
[00:16:38] Safer Sanctuaries: comprehensive resource for abuse prevention.
[00:18:28] D&D and gaming provide inclusive creativity.
[00:22:49] Church provides relief for pandemic stress.
[00:27:27] Building sincere community through affirming fellowship.
[00:28:51] Games become lessons, fellowship and culture important.
[00:35:18] Church uses gaming to build community engagement.
[00:39:09] Check out episodes on online ministry tools.
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On this episode of Pastoring in the Digital Parish, we explore the intersection of gaming and ministry. Our guests shared insights on how playing games can build genuine community, especially in a digital-first culture. We heard from Joy Van Staalduinen and Laura Wittman about their experiences using games to engage young people and bridge the gap between in-person and online engagement, respectively. We also talked about playing table-top games like Dungeons and Dragons with other clergy members and shared how gaming can be a therapeutic tool and promote inclusion in church communities. Tune in to hear more about how gaming can be a tool for digital ministry and community-building.
Laura Wittman is an Ordained Elder currently planting The Mills Church in Rocky Mount. Laura has been serving in pastoral ministry for 16 years and her passions include collaborative ministry, Wesleyan history, and of course, Star Wars.
Joy Van Staalduinen provides pastoral care and education to individuals and faith communities through online coaching and the “Love and Loss” podcast. See does this internationally as she is based in The Netherlands.
This episode presented by: Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust within Faith Communities is a new and comprehensive resource that continues the tradition of Safe Sanctuaries ministry by building on its trusted policies and procedures. To learn more go to Safer Sanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433.
For more from Pastoring in the Digital Parish, visit: www.resourceumc.org/digital-parish
In this episode:
[00:00:00] Podcast about using games for digital ministry.
[00:03:28] Online youth ministry during pandemic still going.
[00:07:40] Exciting place, church planting during pandemic.
[00:11:59] Prefers D&D for family bonding and conversations.
[00:16:38] Safer Sanctuaries: comprehensive resource for abuse prevention.
[00:18:28] D&D and gaming provide inclusive creativity.
[00:22:49] Church provides relief for pandemic stress.
[00:27:27] Building sincere community through affirming fellowship.
[00:28:51] Games become lessons, fellowship and culture important.
[00:35:18] Church uses gaming to build community engagement.
[00:39:09] Check out episodes on online ministry tools.