By: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall You are not alone. When I work with congregations these days through coaching, consulting, and our Convergence Vitality Assessments, I get to hear people’s worries …
Whose Digital Culture Is It Anyway?
By: Rev. Nathan Webb, Digital Ministry Senior Fellow It started innocently enough. I went on a Google rabbit hole researching for a conversation around masking identity online. The next thing …
Encouraging Conversations Might Save Us
By: Rev. Laura Robinson On Monday morning, I sat down for a pre-scheduled coffee meeting with a colleague. It wasn’t a meeting I particularly wanted to go to. I was …
Three Innovative Building Initiatives by Congregations
Rev. Cameron Trimble I suspect every generation of congregational leaders thought theirs was the most interesting age to be in ministry. They were wrong. This has to be the most …
My Favorite Digital Ministry Ideas for 2024
Say what you want about resolutions, but a new year brings a new energy to try new ideas. And so what better time to explore 24 digital ministry ideas for …
Is Your Church Prepared…for New People?
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall In this time of Advent, we are called to prepare the way for the inbreaking of God. We are also reminded to stay ready for …
Christmas Emails – Is Your Content Ready?
By: Rev. Bethany Peerbolte, Convergence Digital Ministry Fellow Tis’ the time to give energy to social media. Algorithms change fast. One week they promote short videos, and the next they …
What Does Advent Feel Like This Year?
By: Rev. Anna Golladay Like many faith leaders, this week presents an opportunity to sink into the anticipation of the season. We prepare for the coming of the Christ child …
What Can We Say About the Church in 2023?
The headlines are everywhere—the church is shrinking! More people are choosing “no religious affiliation” over congregational membership every year. Clergy are considering leaving their congregations. Churches are closing every day. …
What Christian trolls have taught me about Jesus
Rev. Bethany Peerbolte If you have ever wandered into a comment section on the internet you know about internet Trolls. Their existence is both troubling and profoundly entertaining. Reality TV …