Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share The Sidekick Podcast
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
The Sidekick Podcast
The Sidekick Podcast episodes
- What's Currently Trending in Online Ministry (June 2023)
Online Ministry is always changing. What was effective in reaching people online yesterday, may not be effective today. So, what is working? What are some trends that online ministry leaders looking at and doing currently to be effective?
To talk about this, Aaron Magnuson joins Tom to share.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom.
- If you want to connect with Aaron, check him out on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question. Also check out the Social Media Church Podcast and be encouraged in your online ministry.
- 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.
- Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.
- 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 - Developing a Volunteer Recruitment and Training Plan
No matter what your ministry is, every ministry needs volunteers. But how do you not only recruit them, but empower them so that they can be long term volunteers? To talk about this, Nick Blevins joins Tom to share how you can do this based on his new book, "The Volunteer Playbook".
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom.
- If you want to connect with Nick, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question.
- 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.
- 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 [email protected].
41 min - How to Maximize Your Sunday Service Throughout the Week
Every week, Churches spend countless hours on 1-2 hours of a Sunday morning. While it's very important to do that, that seems like a lot of hours spent on such a short period of time. What would be ideal is if you could take that Sunday content and supplemental content so that you can encourage people in and outside of your Church and outside beyond Sunday morning.
To talk about this, Ben Stapley joins Tom to share why and how you can do that for our Church.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! How are you using photography for your Church's online presence? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom.
- If you want to connect with Ben, check him out on Facebook or on Twitter. You can also check out his website as well. He is very active on social media so definitely him up if you have a question.
- 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.
- 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].
34 min - Creating Digital Processes for Better Communication Amongst Your Team
Creating systems and processes is so important for ministry. But, how can you create these digitally so that your whole team can communicate effectively and be on the same page? Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about this and how it can help your ministry team minister more effectively.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! Where are you at with your online ministry? What are your next steps? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom.
- Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here. You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain.
- 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]
19 min - 4 Tools Online Ministers Can Use to Build Relationships
Can real relationships happen online? They can and Online Discipleship Pastor Justin Herman from Mariner's Church shares 4 specific tools he uses on a regular basis. These tools not only help him reach people online but also develop relationships online as well.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? What others tools do you use to build relationships online? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Justin, there are a few places you can connect with him.
- Digital Coffee
- Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- Mariners Church Online
- 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 to Get and Utitlze Google Ad Grants
Did you know that Google is giving non-profits $10,000 a month in FREE money to spend promoting themselves? Yes, it's true. They really do give you that money. It's called the Google Ad Grants. The problem is not everyone knows how to effectively use it. That is why Jesse Carbo with Digital Missions Project joins the podcast. He shares different tips and how to get started with Google Ad Grants.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other Google Ad Grant tips would you share? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Jesse you can find him at DigitalMissionsProject.com.
- 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].
34 min - How to Effectively Communicate with Families
Children's and Youth Ministry has changed a lot over the years. However, one thing that hasn't changed is the importance of effectively communicating to parents. Today, Dan Istvantik from Youth Ministry Hub shares the 3 C's of effective communication to families. Discover what they are and start communicating more effectively today!
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Dan you can find him on Twitter, Youth Ministry Hub and Youth Group Games Hub as well. He is very active on social media.
- 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].
29 min - Practicing the Ministry of Digital Presence with Teens
While social media has been a part of youth ministry since it came about, when Covid hit, social media and online ministry became vital for youth ministers and leaders. Today Brett Talley joins the podcast to share about how youth ministry leaders can practice the ministry of digital presence with teens today.
To learn more information about the Orange Conference, click here.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Brett you can find him on Twitter. He is very active on social media.
- 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 - How Your Church Can Have Engaging Text Conversations
One of the main criticisms Churches face when texting is that it is often a promotional text or simply a text that doesn't engage people. But texting doesn't have to be that way for Churches. There are ways to create engagement and interaction. See how as Jeanette Yates from Text-in-Church joins me to share.
Also, learn more about the Engage Conference here.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
- If you want to connect with Jeanette you can find her on Twitter. She is very active on social media, especially on Twitter so get in touch with her.
- 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].
40 min - Instagram Engagement Tips for Your Church
Instagram has been in the social media news a lot lately. However, more for what is upsetting people on social media rather than making it right. So, is Instagram still worth it to use Instagram to engage with your community? Jennifer Benton shares different tips to engage your communion on Instagram.
Here are some Instagram accounts to follow and be inspired by:
- Caleb Rowe
- Lit With Prayer
- Andrew F. Carter
- Rev. Chris
- Jennifer Benton
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts with us below or on social media
- Jennifer is a great resource for marketing and Instagram. You can find her and connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and, of course, Instagram.
- 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.
- 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]
41 min
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.