How do we take digital ministry beyond streaming services and create real community? In this episode, we sit down once more with Jay Kranda, online community pastor at Saddleback Church, to dive into the insights from his latest book Online Church is Not the Answer. Jay also shares in this episode his experience in building a balanced ministry, emphasizing the importance of fostering in-person engagement while leveraging digital tools. From AI-driven discipleship to future digital movements, Jay's ideas will inspire you to rethink online church.

Tune in now and discover how to transform your church’s digital strategy!

• Online Church Is Not The Answer - is a newly published book written by Jay Kranda challenges the common approach of streaming church services as the main form of digital ministry. The book encourages churches to think more strategically about integrating digital tools in ways that complement in-person ministry.

• Gemini - a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Google.

Connect with us on our socials!

Jay Kranda Website

Jay Kranda YouTube

Jay Kranda Twitter

Jay Kranda Instagram

Nick Runyon LinkedIn

Nick Runyon Twitter

Nick Runyon Instagram

MII Website - Media Impact International (mii.global)

MII Youtube- Media Impact International - YouTube
MII LinkedIn- Media Impact International: Overview | LinkedIn

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Tarlton, General Manager for Church Communications Group, to discuss the most effective ways churches can leverage digital platforms. Kim shares her expertise on understanding your target audience across platforms like church websites, social media, and apps. She introduces the concept of the "three rings of marketing," which involves communicating to your church community, reaching those seeking a church, and engaging with individuals who have a felt need.

Kim provides practical advice on tailoring your church’s messaging and resources to each of these groups, with a special emphasis on creating a welcoming website homepage for first-time visitors. We dive into the critical role of digital presence, exploring how blogs can boost SEO, and how platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube can showcase church life and engage potential visitors. We also discuss the shift from in-person to online church attendance, the importance of clear calls to action, and the future of the church in a digital world that longs for more intimate and community-focused gatherings.

Tune in for valuable insights on how to enhance your church’s digital strategy and make a meaningful impact online.

Show Notes:

• Three rings of church marketing -it involves communicating to your church community, reaching those seeking a church, and engaging with individuals who have a felt need.

• Adwords - Previously Adwords, now known as Google Ads, is an online advertising platform developed by Google. It allows businesses to display ads on Google's search engine results pages and other sites in the Google Display Network.

• DoubleClick Inc. - was an American advertising company that specialized in providing internet ad serving services from 1995 until it was acquired by Google in March 2008.

The Chosen - is the first multi-season TV series that tells the story of Jesus' life, offering a unique perspective by showing Him through the eyes of those who knew Him.

Connect with us on our socials!

Church Communications Group Website

Church Communications Facebook

Church Communications YouTube

Church Communications Instagram

Kim Tarlton Facebook

Kim Tarlton LinkedIn

Nick Runyon LinkedIn

Nick Runyon Twitter

Nick Runyon Instagram

MII Website
MII Instagram
MII Facebook
MII Youtube
MII LinkedIn

In this episode Natchi Lazarus explores emerging trends and future potential of AI in ministry. He discusses the critical role of AI tools like custom GPTs and AI agents, appealing to ministry leaders to stay informed about both the benefits and risks. Natchi draws parallels between generative AI and the Biblical concept of creation, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking to navigate the AI landscape. He also highlights the potential of AI in social media management, particularly for enhancing Youtube channel impact and efficiency.

Tune in for valuable insights on integrating AI into ministry effectively!

Show Notes:

• Perplexity AI- is a platform that uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) to answer user queries in a question-and-answer format. It helps users find information quickly and efficiently, similar to a search engine or virtual assistant.

• Adwords - now known as Google Ads, is an online advertising platform developed by Google. It allows businesses to display ads on Google's search engine results pages and other sites in the Google Display Network.

• Red Sky Mourning- is a novel by Jack Carr is the seventh installment in the James Reece series. The novel features former Navy SEAL James Reece as he faces a rogue Chinese submarine armed with nuclear missiles, a tech mogul advancing quantum computing and AI, and a politician under foreign influence. A crucial quantum computer named "Alice" may either save or doom the country

• Claude- is an Artificial Intelligence, trained by Anthropic using Constitutional AI. Like ChatGPT, Claude is an AI chatbot with a special large language model (LLM) running behind it.

• Generative AI- a type of artificial intelligence technology that broadly describes machine learning systems capable of generating text, images, code or other types of content, often in response to a prompt entered by a user.
  
  

Connect with us on our socials!

Natchi Lazarus Website

Natchi Lazarus Youtube

Natchi Lazarus X

Natchi Lazarus Instagram

Natchi Lazarus Facebook

Natchi Lazarus Linkedin

Nick Runyon LinkedIn

Nick Runyon Twitter

Nick Runyon Instagram

MII Website
MII Instagram
MII Facebook
MII Youtube
MII LinkedIn