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How it started and how it’s going with CrossFire Faith+Gaming (UM Podcast-a-thon 2023)
During the 2023 United Methodist Podcast-a-thon we had the privilege of hosting Reverend David Petty, the founder of CrossFire Faith+Gaming.
David shared with us the incredible journey of how CrossFire came to be and its mission to create a welcoming space for individuals who feel marginalized in traditional church settings. What started as a question in Reverend Petty’s mind became a thriving ministry that combines the love for gaming and the desire for a faith-based community.
Let’s find out how it started and how it’s going in digital ministry for CrossFire Faith+Gaming.
This episode was presented by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. They’re doing incredible work, inviting United Methodist Churches to sponsor scholarships for students to attend United Methodist-related colleges, universities, and seminaries. With their matching program, they’re helping students and families while also supporting United Methodist schools. Be sure to check them out!
And big thanks to ResourceUMC.org for their support and resourcing. They’re producing content to meet all your ministry needs.
In this episode:
(00:00) Welcome to UM Podcast-a-thon!
(02:27) Ministry, self-care, video gaming, community.
(05:30) Creating inclusive space for non-traditional churchgoers.
(07:51) Exploring faith through gaming stories
(11:36) “Ministry growth through digital means and sponsorship.”
(14:45) First connections with Crossfire for community.
(18:33) Video game summer camp for youth in Denver and Bozeman.
(20:34) We’re on TikTok, but not influencers.
(23:13) Common platform for building communities and watching games.
(26:46) Ministry costs, online funding challenge, sustainability.
(31:58) Evangelism is about helping people connect.
(34:45) United Methodist Podcast-a-thon thanks contributors & organizers.
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During the 2023 United Methodist Podcast-a-thon we had the privilege of hosting Reverend David Petty, the founder of CrossFire Faith+Gaming.
David shared with us the incredible journey of how CrossFire came to be and its mission to create a welcoming space for individuals who feel marginalized in traditional church settings. What started as a question in Reverend Petty’s mind became a thriving ministry that combines the love for gaming and the desire for a faith-based community.
Let’s find out how it started and how it’s going in digital ministry for CrossFire Faith+Gaming.
This episode was presented by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. They’re doing incredible work, inviting United Methodist Churches to sponsor scholarships for students to attend United Methodist-related colleges, universities, and seminaries. With their matching program, they’re helping students and families while also supporting United Methodist schools. Be sure to check them out!
And big thanks to ResourceUMC.org for their support and resourcing. They’re producing content to meet all your ministry needs.
In this episode:
(00:00) Welcome to UM Podcast-a-thon!
(02:27) Ministry, self-care, video gaming, community.
(05:30) Creating inclusive space for non-traditional churchgoers.
(07:51) Exploring faith through gaming stories
(11:36) “Ministry growth through digital means and sponsorship.”
(14:45) First connections with Crossfire for community.
(18:33) Video game summer camp for youth in Denver and Bozeman.
(20:34) We’re on TikTok, but not influencers.
(23:13) Common platform for building communities and watching games.
(26:46) Ministry costs, online funding challenge, sustainability.
(31:58) Evangelism is about helping people connect.
(34:45) United Methodist Podcast-a-thon thanks contributors & organizers.