Leveraging Technology for Prayer and Community Building with Stephanie Murphy Ep3.7

Tech In Church Podcast

The use of technology in prayer and community building is not a new concept, but its significance has grown immensely in recent years.
This episode explores the ways in which technology is being harnessed to strengthen prayer practices and foster a sense of community among believers.
We have Stephanie Murphy from Stonebridge Church to offer valuable insights on leveraging technology to enhance ministry. Having been at the forefront of this endeavor, Stephanie's experiences shed light on the challenges they encountered and the strategies they implemented to stay connected during these transformative times.
We discuss Stephanie's experience with using technology for prayer, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they implemented to stay connected. We also talk about the impact of Talk In Church and other tools on their community during the difficult times of 2020.
Stephanie's advice to church leaders looking to embrace technology is simple: "Give it a try." Today's technology tools are user-friendly, and experimenting with them can lead to better connections, improved ministry, and more time for meaningful interactions with your congregation.
If you're looking to strengthen your connection with your congregation, this episode will give you valuable insights on how technology can be a powerful tool for communication and building relationships. Don't miss this episode of Tech in Church!

Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

• The importance of prayer and staying connected
• Developing a strategy for technology implementation
• How Talk In Church and other tools impact success

Links from this episode:

• Know more about Stephanie Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-murphysbc
• Visit Stonebridge Church website: https://stonebridge.church/about-us/
• Explore Talk In Church with our demo: https://textin.church/ufCxl
• Get started with a 14-day free trial: https://www.talkinchurch.com

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. About Stephanie Murphy (00:00:57)

3. Technology solutions: Facebook groups, Planning Center, Text In Church (00:02:13)

4. Implementation and impact of Talk In Church (00:09:49)

5. Story of using the "Plan Your Visit" feature on the website (00:14:51)

6. Encouragement to church leaders considering using technology (00:17:25)

7. Encouragement to overwhelmed church communicators (00:19:12)