by: Rev. Jim Keat Every new communications technology brings new opportunities and new pitfalls. Even the printing press, 600 years ago, faced opposition by some who thought that this new …
3 Things the Church Can Learn From Mr. Beast
by: Rev. Jim Keat Try something new. Learn as you go. Don’t do it alone. Jimmy Donaldson, more commonly known as Mr. Beast, is a 26 year old YouTuber, entrepreneur, …
Words create worlds: the discourse of digital ministry
By: Rev. Jim Keat There are two phrases I have banned from my vocabulary when it comes to digital ministry: in person vs. online, and real vs. virtual. It’s common …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Mindful Ministry in a Social Media World
by: Dani Hobbes, Convergence Digital Ministry Fellow When I was in 5th grade we had an all-school assembly on internet safety. I was excitedly prepared for some time away from …
Digital Ministry Fellows Gather in Atlanta
“This is a legitimate ministry.” This was the overwhelming response from the Convergence Digital Ministry Senior Fellows as we gathered for a few days in Atlanta. We spent our time …
Locked Out: The Dilemma of Closing Online Doors in Faith Communities
By Rev. Timoth Sylvia Earlier this year, we launched a new initiative – the Convergence Digital Ministry Fellowship Program. The intent of this program is to respond to 21st century …
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