In ministry, investing in apprentices is so important. See how and why as Christopher Wesley shares.

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• Share your thoughts! What stood out to you? Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom .
• If you want to connect with Chris, you can a few different ways. He’s on Twitter/X, has an awesome blog with tons of great insights each week. To read the article we discussed, click here. In addition you can learn more about and sign up for the Marathon Youth Ministry University
• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for all ministers , not just church communicators or social media managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
• Looking for Digital Ministry coaching? theChurch.digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts.
• If you are in digital ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.
• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop weekly email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
• If you have an idea for a topic or a person to be interviewed for a future podcast episode, contact Tom Pounder

Caring for others is a great ministry opportunity for all ministry leaders. These are ministry opportunities in-person and online. Online care is something Stacy Knapp does and has been doing for years. See how she cares for others online and how you can as well.

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ACTION STEPS:

• Stacy is a great resource and would love to connect with you. She has a great website with resources and great insights.
• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL ministers , not just church communicators or social media managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
• Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts.
• If you are in digital ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.
• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
• If you have an idea for a topic or a person to be interviewed for a future podcast episode, contact Tom Pounder
  

One thing that came out of the covid pandemic was that people became more transparent, honest and authentic. That really resonated with people.

Today, Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about how he is being authentic on social media and how he is using that to reach people.

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ACTION STEPS:

• Share your thoughts! Share below or on Twitter by reaching out to Tom .
• Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here. You can also follow him on Instagram here. He's a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain.
• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL ministers , not just church communicators or social media managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
• Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts.
• If you are in digital ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.
• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
• If you have an idea for a topic or a person to be interviewed for a future podcast episode, contact Tom Pounder
  

Youth Ministry has changed a lot over the years, especially since COVID. So what does Youth Ministry look like today? Steve Cullum joins the podcast to talk about it and how we can be encouraging teens and youth ministry leaders.

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ACTION STEPS:

• Steve is a great resource. He’s on Twitter and has a great website with resources and great insights.
• If you are looking for other youth workers in your area, please check out the NNYM.
• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL ministers , not just church communicators or social media managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
• Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts.
• If you are in digital ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.
• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
• If you have an idea for a topic or a person to be interviewed for a future podcast episode, contact Tom Pounder.

How are you reaching the "nones" in your community? The "nones" are those who do not attend Church, nor do they have any interest in attending. Today, Mark MacDonald shares from his blog post a few tips Churches can implement to reach those in your local and online communities.

Mark is a Church Branding Strategist for BeKnownForSomething.com , a national Church Communication and branding agency, coaching Pastors and 1000s of Churches to become relevant in their community. He is also a best selling Author and has written over 800 magazine articles.

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ACTION STEPS:

• What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts with us below or on social media
• Mark is a great resource. He’s on Twitter and has a great website with resources and great insights.
• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers , not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
• Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts.
• If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community . We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
• If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here .

Ministry is happening in the Metaverse and VR. But what exactly? Stuart McPherson comes on the podcast to talk about what is happening and how Churches can move forward with ministry in digital spaces like the Metaverse.

To learn more about Stuart’s Metaverse Learning Community go to: https://buff.ly/4dvDjO1

You can find Stuart's book, "Your Church In VR: How To Plant A Church In Virtual Reality" on Amazon.

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ACTION STEPS:

• Share your thoughts! What do you think? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom.
• If you want to connect with Stuart you can find him on Twitter/X. You can also check out his podcast "Metaverse Church" and his blog.
• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.
• Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here.
• If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.
• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.
• If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tom@thechurch.digital

Digital Discipleship has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. And the future is bright for what lies ahead as ministers learn how to continue to use technology to disciples people. That is why DK Hammond is back on the podcast. Today, we talk about what you can do now and what are some of the more effective ways to disciple people digitally today.

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• What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts below or on social media.

• DK is a great resource and is always open to chatting about digital and online ministry. You should connect with him on Twitter/X, Threads or check out the Social Media Church Podcast.

• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.

• If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it.

• Looking for a Coach or Guide to help you with social media and other digital ministry tools? Take this quick survey and connect today.

• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.

• If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.

What is Discord and how can your Church utilize it for ministry purposes? Today, Andy Mage joins the podcast to talk about all of that and how Digital and Online Ministers can join The Church Digital Discord to learn together in community.

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ACTION STEPS:

• What do you think? What questions do you have? Share your thoughts with us below or on social media

• If you want to connect with Andy check him out on Discord (Chinomage) and Threads. He is very active on social media so definitely connect with him if you have a question. Make sure you follow him as well!

• Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools.

• If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively.

• Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world.

• If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email here.