Is digital church here to stay?
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Reverend Terrell and I talk about:
- Is digital church Plan B until we go back?
- How do church leaders engage with their congregation outside the main event?
- What tools are used for digital church? Is online church all about streaming, engagement or both?
EPISODE TIMESTAMP - TRANSCRIPT
4.10 What is a digital pastor?
6.00 The world has shifted and the Church had to be on board with the shift. How churches have had to change and adapt to a new norm. Now is not our church, we have a world-wide stage.
8.15 The reaction of the congregation in a previously traditional church setting
10.30 Helping people and navigating the new norm – practical steps
13.00 Leaders and why they are reticent about online church & the mistake of comparison. Going where the people are.
16.00 The idea of people coming to the church building has changed radically. Opportunities for more options in the way the local church gathers. The Church and the World stage its beyond the local congregation.
18.30 The Netflix comparison. Watch the language used.
20.30 The importance of developing relationships. Nona Jones from Facebook and her views. The possibility of there being greater engagement on than off line.
22.15 Multi-Generational congregation & the surprising discoveries since lock-down
26.00 What technology is being used to operate the local church presently
ABOUT REVEREND TERRELL W. CARTER
He has served in various capacities in Non-Profit & Christian organisations including Youth Pastor & currently serves as Digital Pastor of Antioch Missionary. Baptist. Church.
Study of social media & marketing strategies, and being a student of culture and commitment to the call of God on Terrell’s life has birthed a deep desire to “close the gap” and aid churches in communicating effectively to this present age.
Terrell is committed to sharing the principles of the faith to all, encouraging a radical acceptance of self, and inspiring all to live a fully expressed life.
One of his anchoring scriptures is Ephesians 3:20, “Now unto him, that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us".
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