Rev. Dr. Todd Jones discusses why social presence is so important and offers strategies for developing social presence in an online group experience such as streaming worship services or online video devotions.

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In this Thought Leader Podcast, Jeff Heisner talks with Patti Jacques and Carlyn Roth from Gifts for All God’s Children about the model they have created in making GFAGC such an impactful ministry.

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In part 3 of this Thought Leader Podcast, Rev. Dr. Todd Jones shares some suggestions on effectively equipping children with the Gospel.

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Rev. David Davis joins Rev. Dr. Todd Jones in this edition of the Thought Leaders Podcast. Rev. Davis explains why it is important for churches to start thinking about joining together to form a multi-site congregation.

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This week’s Thought Leader Podcast is the third in a series designed to help your church online, and it challenges you to think about what your website is saying about your church. Rev. Dr. Todd Jones will help you prepare and upload better website content and improve your online presence.

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This podcast helps resolve some of the tension many experience between staying with past traditions and progressively looking into the future. Dr. Todd Jones explores what Martin Luther taught in regards to the Mass and how the future church could be transformed.

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Rev. Dr. Todd Jones shares the Michigan District’s plan for its new Digital Footprint Initiative. The plan is being developed to improve a ministry’s visibility on the web. Jones talks about how to create a website that engages an audience and even goes through the steps to help you out.

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Rev. Dr. Todd Jones of the Michigan District, LCMS sits down with Rev. David Davis, pastor at St. Luke, Haslett and St. Luke–Christ Campus, Lansing, to discuss connecting with international people at a local level. Rev. Davis shares his experiences and best practices in sharing the Gospel with people from different countries and backgrounds.

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This podcast continues the discussion on the lack of engagement from our children in our youth ministry. Rev. Dr. Todd Jones offers one suggestion and examines its implications to children and youth ministry.

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How does your Sunday School, children’s ministry and youth ministry benefit your children and how does it prepare them for greater success in life? Rev. Dr. Todd Jones looks into an important issue many churches face when it comes to the ministries involving children and youth.

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