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- How to Get Started in Metaverse Ministry
While VR and the Metaverse has been around for a while now, doing ministry in those areas is not always clear. What can you do and not do? That is why Stuart McPherson joins Tom on the podcast today. Stuart has been doing ministry in the metaverse for years and has a new book out about how you can start doing Metaverse ministry today.
You can find Stuart's book, "Your Church In VR: How To Plant A Church In Virtual Reality" on Amazon.
ACTION STEPS:
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- Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Stuart you can find him on Twitter/X. You can also check out his podcast "Metaverse Church" and his blog.
- Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
- Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
- If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email [email protected]
42 min - How Your Church Can Become Digitally Relevant
According to the latest PushPay's "State of Church Tech" report, 89% of churches currently offer both online and in-person services. However, just 81% plan to continue the hybrid model next year. Unfortunately, this is the trend happening more and more with digital discipleship and evangelism offerings from Churches. However, this trend doesn't have to continue.
Today, Vernette John-Joiles joins Tom on the podcast talking about how your Church can move forward and become more digitally relevant in your online and in-person community.
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ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Vernette you can find her on Instagram and Facebook. You can also learn more about how she can help you and your Church at her website.
- Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
- Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
- If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email [email protected]
43 min - How Magai Can Help Your Ministry
While AI has become known more and more around the world, how to use it currently is still be debated. This is particularly true amongst Church and ministry leaders. Enter Dustin Stout and Magai. Magai is a powerful AI tool that gives you access to the worlds most advanced AI chabot models as well as other great features. Learn more about it in this episode.
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ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Dustin you can find him on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads. You can also learn more about Magai, as well.
- Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
- Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
- If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email [email protected].
36 min - A Time Saving Tool for Your Ministry
Ministers can work 24/7 and still never been finished with the work. That is why when a tool comes along that helps you reach more people and saves you time is a tool you have to consider. That is where Sermons.Tech comes in. It's a new tool that will help you use lessons, sermons and messages beyond Sunday morning. See how in this interview with Josh Burnett.
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ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Josh you can find him at Sermons.Tech.
- Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
- Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
- If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email [email protected].
32 min - The Age of Curation
Starting in the late 1900s, we were living in the Information Age, This era brought about a time period in which people could access information and knowledge easily. We then moved into the age of engagement where people would seek to engage people on social media platforms chatting and engaging with each other. Now, as Barbara Carneiro shares, we are in an age of curation. what does that mean and how does it impact you and your Church? Find out as she shares.
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ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Barbara you can find her on Facebook and her Facebook Group. She is very active on social media, so get in touch with her. Also, learn more about the Church Communicators Conference.
- Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
- Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
- If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email [email protected].
36 min - A Ministry Opportunity for Caregivers
What are you doing to minister and support caregivers in your community? Who is serving them and supporting them? The reality is that at some point in our life, we are either going to care for others or be cared for. That is why today Jeanette Yates from Text-in-Church joins me to share about what she is doing. And, more importantly how she is supporting caregivers and what your Church can do today to support them as well.
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ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Jeanette you can find her on Twitter/X. She is very active on social media, especially on Twitter so get in touch with her. If you would like to book a time with her for a free conversation, click here.
- Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
- Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
- If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email [email protected].
33 min - Should Ministers Use AI?
AI has taken over the world. While not literally, definitely figuratively. From schools to professionals, everyone is looking into how they can use it in their context. And the same applies to ministers and Churches. What should the Church and ministers do with AI? That is why Mark MacDonald is on the podcast today. Mark is a Church Branding Strategist for BeKnownForSomething.com, a national Church Communication and branding agency, coaching Pastors and 1000s of Churches to become relevant in their community. We use Mark's blog post as a reference for our discussion today.
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ACTION STEPS:
- What do you think? What questions do you have?
- Mark is a great resource. He’s on Twitter/X and has a great website with resources and great insights.
Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.
Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.
36 min - Creating Digital Systems and Processes for Your Ministry
You can use digital tools to help you so much in your ministry. Today, DK Hammond joins me to talk about how he uses them and what digital tools he uses to create great systems and processes for his Church. In addition, we talk a little about Threads as well.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSSACTION STEPS:
- What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts below or on social media.
DK is a great resource and is always open to chatting about digital and online ministry. You should connect with him on Twitter/X, Threads or check out the Social Media Church Podcast.
Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.
Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.
40 min - The Powerful Impact of Online Ministry
Whether you know it or not, you are making a difference with your online ministry.
Today, Brooks Talbott comes on the podcast for the first time. He shares about his story and how he got into online ministry, but also what kind of impact they are having at their Church (Compass Church in Texas) and his first thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSSACTION STEPS:
- What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts below or on social media.
Brooks is a great resource, so you should connect with him on Instagram or email [email protected]
Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.
Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.
47 min - Why Outsourcing Is A Great Option for Your Church
Ministry is tough work. There are lots to do and not always enough people to carry the load. So, what do you do when you find yourself in this situation?
Today, Justin Nava comes back on the podcast and shares why outsourcing can be a great and viable option for you and your Church.
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ACTION STEPS:
What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts with us below or on social media
Justin is a great resource. You can find him and connect with him on his website. And, check out his podcast, "The Best Known Church Show." You can also connect with him on Twitter and TikTok.
Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
- Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.
Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.
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About The Sidekick Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The Sidekick Podcast focuses on Social and Digital Ministry Strategy. Each week Tom Pounder, the Host, interviews ministers who are applying digital and social media strategies to their ministries.