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
- How to Fix Common Church Email Mistakes
Email is a powerful tool for your Church to communicate. However, there are some common mistakes Churches make when emailing people. Today Mark MacDonald is joining me on the podcast to talk about it. He will share tips and tools you can avoid these mistakes and communicate more effectively.
You can read the rest of his suggestions here.
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. He is also a best selling Author and has written over 800 magazine articles.
In addition, Jeff Reed highlighted a He Gets Us Campaign that you and your Church can be part of. Click here for more info on that.
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
- Mark is a great resource. He’s on Twitter 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.
- 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.
49 min - How to Keep Improving Your Online Ministry
Even before the pandemic, people were doing online ministry. And while many Churches have made a lot of investments in this area, there are a number of Churches who are now backing off online ministry for a variety of reasons. While it can be frustrating at time, instead of backing off, look at the areas of online ministry you can keep improving and investing in.
Today Justin Nava from Nava Church Marketing joins me on the podcast to discuss ways to continue to improve your online ministry rather than calling it quits.
In addition, Jeff Reed highlighted a He Gets Us Campaign that you and your Church can be part of. Click here for more info on that.
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
- Justin is a great resource. You can find him and connect with him on his website. 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.
- 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.
38 min - 6 to Seek Out in 2023
Ever since 2016, I have been highlighting some people each year that I have learned from and think you should follow and learn from on social media, as well. You can find the previous years here: 2016, 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
All of the people highlighted have an emphasis on online ministry in some way. Here are the top 6 to seek out in 2023:
Jeff Reed and The Church Digital Podcast. I have highlighted Jeff before, but Jeff has taken on new responsibilities since COVID hit thus making him a MUST FOLLOW. As the founder of The Church Digital, the Director of Metaverse Church NEXT, Leadership Network and the Digital/Metaverse Regional Director, NewThing Network, Jeff has a ton of insights and connections to what is on the horizon with online ministry.
Andy Mage, Mark Lutz and the Online Church Blueprint. This new podcast is your “how to” show for all things digital and online church. Hosts Andy Mage and Mark Lutz will be giving you tips, tricks, and best practices for online church services, digital small groups, discipleship, and anything else you can think of.
Joey Santos, Jason Morris and Digital Pastor Community. Joey and Jason have been part of online ministry for years. They know what it is like to be an Online Pastor and can offer encouragement and support.
Stuart McPherson, Michael Uzdavines and Metaverse Church. While people have been doing ministry in the metaverse for a while now, it is still relatively new. That is why Stuart and Michael have a podcast dedicated to how to do ministry effectively in the metaverse.
Jon Pyle and Better on the Inside. Jon podcasts regularly about how to work for a church without losing your soul. He also has a "Better on the Inside Facebook Group" where he encourages the community share their stories and encourage each other in their spiritual journeys.
Hector Martinez, Sarah Kinzer and Pocket Pulpit Podcast. Hector and Sarah co-host a fantastic podcast about social media ministry.
13 min - How to Honor and Appreciate Your Volunteers this Christmas
The Christmas season is a special time of year. There are lots of celebrations and opportunities to rejoice. And that includes your volunteer leadership team. Christmas is a great time of year to honor and appreciate them. But, how can you do that?
Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to share different ideas you can do for your volunteers this Christmas season
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- What do you think? What are other ways you can honor and appreciate volunteers this Christmas? Share them with us below or on social media
- 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.
- 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 here.
20 min - What an Online Christmas Season Looks Like
The Christmas season is upon us. So, what are you planning on doing this Christmas at your Church? In particular, what are you looking to do for your online community?
To talk about this is Jake McNamara, the Online Pastor at The Compass Church in Illinois. Jake shares about what his Church is doing this Christmas season and encourages us that this is possible for any online community leading up to Christmas.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What are you doing this Christmas season? What encourages you from this conversation? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom. Keep this conversation going online.
- If you want to connect with Jake check him out on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely connect with him if you have a question. Make sure you follow him 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.
- 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 here.
29 min - 4 Areas That Will Help You Grow As A Leader
Leaders should always be learning. In today's podcast Christopher Wesley returns to talk about how leaders can continue to be learn and grow. In fact, he shares 4 different areas of learning.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! What are the areas of leadership that you grow most from? Where do you need to invest more time into? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom.
- If you want to connect with Chris, you can a few different ways. He’s on Twitter, has an awesome blog with tons of great insights each week. In addition you can learn more about and sign up for the Marathon Youth Ministry University 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.
- 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].
27 min - Why and How Should Your Church Rebrand
Stan Rodda is back on the podcast! He is the Lead Pastor at Lee's Summit Community Church near Kansas City. And Stan just led his Church through a slight rebrand. So today we talk about why they choose to rebrand with an updated logo and promotion material.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! Do you know people who are doing Online or a Hybrid Student Ministry position? If so, what are they doing and how can you, as a student minister, incorporate a hybrid model into your ministry so that you can reach more people for Christ? Share your thoughts below or on social media.
- If you want to connect with Stan you can read his blog and watch his videos here on 4Gen or you can find him on Twitter. He is very active on social media so definitely hit 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 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 Bible software or resources for you or your Church? Check out Logos! They have so many great resources. If you click this link you can get some good discounts on their products. Link: http://logos.com/SideKick
- 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].
28 min - Why Photography is Still Important to Your Online Presence
Video is vital for your online and social media presence for your Church. But, before there was video, photography was just that. And while video is the "it" thing to post today, having a strong photography presence is really important for your Church. Why is that? Ben Stapley explains in this interview.
Ben currently serves as the Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church and has had a lot of experience in both photography and video.
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].
31 min - How Hybrid Student Ministry Works in a Post-Covid World
Taylor Terpstra has been doing Online Youth Ministry for the past 2 years. In fact, he is the Online Youth Lead at Sandals Church in California. To my knowledge, he is still the only Online ONLY Student Minister.
Today we talk about how his ministry has evolved over the past year as it has gone from Online ONLY to more of a Hybrid Student Ministry position.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! Do you know people who are doing Online or a Hybrid Student Ministry position? If so, what are they doing and how can you, as a student minister, incorporate a hybrid model into your ministry so that you can reach more people for Christ? Share your thoughts below or on social media.
- Are you thinking about doing Online Only Student Ministry? Connect with Taylor via email ([email protected]) or find him on Instagram. He would love to connect.
- 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].
34 min - How to Get Started Writing a Book
Have you ever had an idea for a book? What did you do with that idea? Robert Carnes has just completed his third book, "The Story Cycle" and joins the podcast to talk about his book, how it came about, what he hopes to accomplish with it and how you, too, can write your own book.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS
ACTION STEPS:
- Share your thoughts! Have you ever thought about getting your idea published before? How has this helped you? Share your thoughts below or on social media.
- Robert is a great resource for writing and marketing. He’s on Twitter, has a website and you can find his book, "The Story Cycle"
- 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].
37 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.