by: Rev. Gregg Carlson In the 1960s, Northern Ireland began a period of conflict called the “Troubles.” Through a series of social and political injustices, Northern Ireland had become a …
Confronting the Role of Racism In My Faith
by: Rev. Anna Golladay My childhood was spent in the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. This gorgeous mountain and valley vista was the place where I learned to love God …
What the Hell is a Digital Minister? (HINT – it might be YOU)
by: Rev. Jim Keat “What the Hell is a Digital Minister?!” This was a common response from colleagues and congregants in the summer of 2019. We had just made a …
Are You Worried About Your Church?
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 …