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Episode Summary: (produced with new custom CastMagic prompt inside the tool)In this episode, Kenny Jahng, editor in chief of Church Tech Today explores a thought-provoking question circulating in ministry circles: Should artificial intelligence take on roles that were traditionally seen as the work of the Holy Spirit? Kenny revisits historical shifts in church technology—from microphones to Bible translation and radio—addressing modern fears and discernments around AI in the church. Tune in to hear how ministry leaders can ask better questions, engage new tools faithfully, and create more space for spiritual fruit, rather than just fearing innovation. This discussion provides practical reflection points to help pastors and church staff lead their communities into the digital age with wisdom and boldness.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How to assess if your use of AI is complementing or competing with the Holy Spirit's workHistorical examples of technology in the church—from microphones to Roman roads—that parallel today's AI debatesWhy initial fears about new tech aren't necessarily wrong, but shouldn't be the final wordHow AI is currently being used in Bible translation and gospel outreach around the worldThe importance of reframing the question from “Is AI replacing the Spirit?” to “Does this help me cooperate more closely with the Spirit?”Practical criteria to ensure technology serves ministry without compromising gospel valuesSteps for church leaders to become facilitators of responsible AI conversations in their own communitiesKey Quotes:“It isn't that first immediate reaction of hesitation to AI is wrong. I do think it reminds us that not everything new is necessarily good.” — Kenny Jahng“The upside is that technology and AI can create conditions where the fruit [of the Spirit] can actually flourish more fully. And that's good news.” — Kenny Jahng“God's spirit is not threatened by AI tools. Because, the mission isn't confined by the methods of the past.” — Kenny Jahng“Your call today is not to become an AI expert. Your call today is to become the conversation facilitator about AI in whatever environment and community that you live in.” — Kenny JahngLinks & Resources Mentioned:Missional.AI (conference/community, referenced) - https://missional.ai/Wycliffe.org (Bible translation ministry) - https://wycliffe.org/SeedCompany.com (Bible translation ministry) - https://seedcompany.com/AI for Church Leaders & Pastors Facebook Group (community for pastors and staff) About the Church Tech Today PodcastThe Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.

Episode Summary:In this episode, Kenny Jahng sits down with Kenny Wyatt, CEO of Pushpay, to discuss the 2025 State of Church Tech Report and its surprising insights for ministry leaders. Discover how leading churches are leveraging technology not only for growth, but to meaningfully increase connection, generosity, and engagement—even across digital and in-person divides. Kenny Wyatt shares practical examples, the latest trends with AI in ministry, and actionable ideas for pastors who want to use tech as a true amplifier for their mission. Tune in for a grounded, energizing conversation that gives you the real data—and next steps—for thriving in today's ministry landscape.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why 86% of pastors now see technology as a way to increase church connection, not replace itHow church tech can be used to actively reduce loneliness within your congregationWhat growing churches do differently with data to personalize care and follow-upWhy digital giving and recurring gifts are rapidly increasing generosity across generationsHow Gen Z and Millennials are changing the landscape of church engagement and tithingWhere AI fits into church strategy (and why most pastors still avoid using it for sermon content)How Pushpay and its partners are building an integrated, secure ecosystem for holistic ministry impactKey Quotes: “Those churches that are growing and thriving oftentimes have high correlation to using technology, not as a replacement for connection, but actually as an amplifier for connection.” — Kenny Wyatt“Data isn't scary anymore. The data is actually providing insights... to understand what is the next connection point you should be making.” — Kenny Wyatt“If you use technology strategically and with intention, it can actually deepen your faith.” — Kenny Jahng“The future of church tech is driving connections.” — Kenny WyattLinks & Resources Mentioned:Pushpay State of Church Technology Report 2025 Church Tech Today — https://churchtechtoday.comResi (Pushpay's livestream/content platform)MyFitnessPal (personal tech mention)Visitor Reach (Pushpay partner for digital outreach)Pew Research Study on church trends (referenced, not directly linked)About the Church Tech Today Podcast:The Church Tech Today Podcast is here to help pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.

Show NotesIn this episode, host Kenny Jahng welcomes Marc from Visitor Reach to discuss the seismic shifts in digital culture impacting churches today. Mark shares data-driven insights into why the traditional ministry model is falling short, and how churches can adapt by embracing new forms of digital touchpoints and relational engagement. Listeners will come away with practical strategies for leveraging technology—from texting to tap technology—for both outreach and follow-up, all aimed at creating real connections with people in their communities. If you want your church to thrive in a rapidly changing cultural landscape, this conversation is essential listening.Why digital contact points have expanded from 3–5 to 12–15 before someone visits church in personHow to shift your ministry model from a “come to us” to a “go to them” approach, especially in digital spacesWays to use two-way texting and real-time conversations to reach people when and where they're most openHow tap technology can streamline visitor connection, giving, and follow-up on-siteThe critical impact of a church's kids ministry experience on family attendance and retentionHow pastors and leaders can shift staff culture to prioritize outreach and digital engagement, not just internal programsPractical steps to personalize, automate, and track digital engagement efforts for meaningful resultsKey Takeaways:“You have people now seven and a quarter hours a day on digital devices, and that's where they wanna talk. That's where they're living.” — Marc Estes“We want people to come to my place, my terms, my people, my culture, my language, and that just isn't working anymore. So we have to be thinking, how do we go to where they're at?” — Marc Estes“If we're too busy doing church to be the church, we have some real hard conversations we need to have, first of all, with the lord and then with our team.” — Marc Estes“For our websites, we're thinking mobile first, but we're not thinking about our whole ministry model to be mobile first.” — Kenny Jahng“Technology isn't something that you delegate…when it comes to communication technology and assimilation technology, we have to realize that these are significant tools that we should, make a priority in our lives and also give time in our meetings, our staff meetings, and when we're meeting with people to just talk about it.” — Marc EstesLinks & Resources Mentioned:https://visitorreach.comhttps://visitorapp.comThe Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.

Episode Summary: Join Kenny Jahng as he sits down with Niya Esperanza, a social media influencer with over a million followers, to explore her organic and impactful approach to sharing faith online. Niya shares her journey of leveraging platforms like TikTok to engage with younger audiences while working actively in youth ministry. Listen in for insights on how authenticity and community building on social media can be an effective ministry tool.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Niya's unique approach to integrating faith into daily contentStrategies for engaging younger audiences on digital platforms Tips for churches to effectively use Instagram and TikTok The importance of authenticity and consistency in social media How to handle challenges and misconceptions about digital ministryKey Quotes: "People just want to see you. They want a good story." — Niya Esperanza "Social media should not just be a place where you're showing what you're doing, but who you are." — Niya Esperanza"Christians have an opportunity to come in and use social media differently in a way that stands out." — Niya EsperanzaLinks & Resources Mentioned: Niya's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niyaesperanzaNiya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niyaesperanzaNiya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNfji8YRPm7S91enqssO2wTalks with Trey (Niya's brother): https://www.youtube.com/@talkswithtrey1510Niya's Online Store: https://forallpeople.com/About the Church Tech Today Podcast: The Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.

Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, Kenny Jahng sits down with Josh Burnett, co-founder of Church Tech, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in church settings. Josh shares his insights on using AI to alleviate the administrative burdens of pastors, allowing them to focus more on discipleship and personal connections. Whether you're skeptical about AI or eager to integrate it into your ministry, this episode is packed with practical advice and ethical considerations.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How AI technology can enhance church operations and outreachInsights into ethical considerations when using AI in ministryPractical steps for pastors to start integrating AI toolsThe future of AI and its implications for church leadershipHow to evaluate AI tools and platforms for your churchKey Quotes:“AI can lift a lot of that burden for us and help us do things more quickly so that we can be with people more.” — Josh Burnett“For the average pastor, you need to find a trusted partner in that.” — Josh Burnett"The church has the opportunity to lead in the ethics conversation of how AI is actually used in the world today." — Josh BurnettLinks & Resources Mentioned:Church Tech: church.techRenderforest: renderforest.comSuno AI: suno.aiAbout the Church Tech Today Podcast: The Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.

Today, we stand at a new “Napster moment,” but this time, it's not limited to music. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are revolutionizing the media landscape in ways that could eclipse the Napster revolution. Vast datasets, including text, images, audio, and video, are being used to train AI models, producing content at an unparalleled scale and speed. The problem? Much of this content – essential for AI model training – is sourced without creators' permission. This new phase of digital disruption raises critical ethical and legal questions about the future of IP in an AI-driven world. Let's dive in and talk about this critical moment in AI innovation.

Host: Kenny Jahng, Editor-in-Chief of Church Tech Today Guest: Clay Scroggins, Author and Leadership Coach This episode features a compelling conversation between Kenny Jahng and Clay Scroggins, leadership expert, author, and former lead pastor at Buckhead Church under North Point Ministries. They explore the intersection of leadership, technology, and ministry, discussing practical ways pastors can embrace technology, tackle burnout, and leverage AI to enhance their effectiveness. Key Takeaways Modern Challenges in Pastoral Leadership Expanded Role Expectations: Pastors are expected to fulfill roles as theologians, communicators, organizational leaders, cultural commentators, and technology experts. Tech Complexity: The growing reliance on technology adds pressure to pastoral responsibilities. Insights from Pushpay's 2024 Report: 45% of pastors feel unconfident about adopting tech solutions. 55% of churches allocate less than 10% of their budget to tech. Budget constraints and confidence gaps are major barriers to tech adoption. Technology as a Ministry Tool Technology enables churches to extend engagement beyond the Sunday service. Practical Uses: Mobile apps for prayer requests and volunteer scheduling. Bible software like Logos for more efficient sermon preparation. Key Perspective: Technology is a neutral tool—its impact depends on how churches use it. Approaching AI in Ministry Adoption Trends: AI adoption is growing, with 87% of church leaders in favor of its use in ministry. Common Objections: Misconceptions that AI in sermon prep is "cheating." Kenny's Philosophy: AI should be seen as an intern—a tool to save time and enhance focus on pastoral care. Actionable Steps for Pastors Experiment with AI: Use tools like ChatGPT to assist with non-sermon tasks, such as planning difficult conversations or creating group materials. Leverage Congregational Talent: Seek advice from tech-savvy members of your church. Build Influence: Advocate for a tech-forward culture by presenting clear, actionable plans to leadership. Memorable Quotes from Clay "We're not competing against technology; we're using it to raise the sail and catch the wind." "Prepare more efficiently so you can pastor more effectively." "The answers to your problems aren't always in the boardroom; they're out in your congregation." Related Links ClayScroggins.com How to Lead When You're Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins 2024 State of Church Technology Report 2024 Church Tech Today/Exponential AI NEXT State of AI in the Church Survey SermonPrep.ai Connect With Us What stood out to you most during this conversation? Share your thoughts and follow-up questions for future episodes. Email us at kenny@churchtechtoday.com or connect with Kenny Jahng on Instagram or  LinkedIn. Thanks for tuning in to the Church Tech Today Podcast!

Join host Kenny Jahng and Steele Billings of Gloo AI as they discuss how AI solutions are developing across faith ecosystem. Learn about Gloo's mission to release the collective might of the Church and how AI fits into the vision for this objective. Related links: http://ai.gloo.ushttp://hackathon.gloo.us

Episode Description: In part 2 of this special Church Tech Today Podcast series, host Kenny Jahng brings back James Poulter, Jason Malec, and Nils Smith for an extended discussion from the AI & the Church Hackathon at Gloo HQ in Boulder, Colorado. Building on the lively debate from the last episode, the panel dives deeper into using AI for mental health, church thriving, and ethical implications. From AI's role in suicide prevention to its potential to assist pastoral care, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights. Key Topics Discussed: 1. AI in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention How AI can detect early signals of mental health struggles and act as a supportive tool in suicide prevention. 2. Ethical Boundaries of AI in High-Risk Situations Should AI be trusted with zero-margin-of-error scenarios like suicide counseling? The panel discusses where AI can assist versus where human intervention is irreplaceable. 3. AI as an Assistive Tool The role of AI as a pastoral care assistant—how it can aid pastors without replacing the essential human element of ministry. 4. Normalization of AI in Church Contexts How tools like AI note-takers and sentiment analysis are becoming part of everyday church administration and what that means for the future. Why You Should Listen: This episode continues the conversation on AI's impact on ministry, especially focusing on mental health and the ethical dilemmas surrounding its use in delicate situations. Gain deeper insight into how AI tools can assist in providing compassionate care, make administrative tasks easier, and help churches be better stewards of their resources. Whether you're already on board with AI or still hesitant, this episode provides perspectives that will help you make informed decisions about AI in your ministry. Noteworthy Question: Is AI capable of handling sensitive issues like suicide prevention, or should the human touch remain irreplaceable? Resources You Might Like: AI and the Church Hackathon // http://hackathon.gloo.us AI Note-Taking Tools (e.g., Fathom AI) // http://www.3monthsOfFathom.com Christian Aligned Large Language Model by Gloo // http://ai.gloo.us ChatGPTforChurches.com Subscribe and Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with church leaders you know looking to better understand how to use AI for ministry and good.

Summary: Join Kenny Jahng, host of the CTT podcast, facilitating a roundtable discussion with innovation leaders at Gloo HQ during the AI & the Church Hackathon.   In this episode, Kenny sits down with James Poulter, Jason Malec, and Nils Smith to discuss AI's impact on ministry and church leadership. From exciting projects developed at the hackathon to ethical and spiritual implications, this episode delivers essential insights for church leaders. What You Can Expect: Hackathon Highlights: Technologists craft AI-driven solutions for human flourishing and the church community. The AI Debate: Should pastors use AI to write sermons? The panel shares perspectives on productivity, empathy, and the role of pastors. Language Translation and Apologetics: How AI is opening new ways to share the Gospel and support ministry globally. Trust and Ethical Boundaries: Ethical red flags in adopting AI—trust, governance, and the need for careful discernment. Why Listen? This episode looks at the future of faith and community, where innovation meets spirituality. Tune in for insights on how AI might reshape how we connect, preach, and care for congregations. Whether you're an early adopter or a skeptic, this episode will challenge your perspective on church ministry's future. Don't miss the discussion on whether AI-generated sermons could outdo human preaching—and what that means for pastors' roles. Is AI the future of evangelism, or are there boundaries we shouldn't cross?Ready to dive in? Hit play now to explore the intersection of technology, faith, and innovation! Subscribe and Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with church leaders you know looking to better understand how to use AI for ministry and good.

Digital is a confusing concept, and many churches struggle to understand it, with most limiting their digital experience to streaming their church services and nothing more. In Jay's new book: Online Church Is Not The Answer, you'll learn how to think strategically about digital strategy and how to best integrate digital ideas into your church that align with your ministry's in-person objectives. The goal is to disciple more people and not just get an online audience. Readers of Jay's book will learn to cut through the hype and discern the most critical, high-level concepts and find practical ideas they can implement in their church. You'll walk away with a vision and a pathway to take your church's digital strategy to the next level and beyond just streaming a church service. Jay Kranda is the Online Community pastor at Saddleback Church. Jay was hired as one of the first online pastors in 2010, and is now one of the longest-running online pastors in the world. With over a decade of experience of figuring out what online church connected to a local church strategy looks like for his church, he has helped tens of thousands of other churches with his website, ebooks, podcasts, articles, and conference talks. Jay oversees a weekly crowd of thousands that attend Saddleback Church's online experiences, offers Zoom discipleship classes monthly, has launched hundreds of online groups and in-person groups, and helps start house church expressions connected to their Online Community. RELATED LINKS: Jay's book: Online Church Is Not The Answer: https://amzn.to/3XgCy46 Jay's website: www.jaykranda.com Kenny Jahng on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennyjahng Kenny Jahng on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kennyjahng CTT's website: www.ChurchTechToday.com

Kenny Jahng, editor in chief of ChurchTechToday.com and founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com interviews Nick Skytland. Nick is part of the leadership team that's hosting the AI & the Church Hackathon in Boulder, CO on Sept 13-15, 2024. Gloo, a technology platform company whose mission is to “releasee the collective might of the faith ecosystem,” has announced its second annual AI & the Church Hackathon. This event aims to advance artificial intelligence-based technology in service of the faith community, with a focus on “Redemptive Technology.” The 2024 hackathon builds on the success of last year's event, which drew 41 teams and awarded $250,000 in cash prizes. RELATED LINKS: • www.gloo.us/hackathon • https://churchtechtoday.com/glo-ai-the-church-hackathon-2024 • https://www.linkedin.com/in/skytland • https://quiteuncommon.com

Has Your Church Stopped Streaming Online? Here's Data For Why It Is A Mistake. The Unstuck Church Report for Q3 2024 offers valuable insights for pastors and church leaders navigating this shift. With data from hundreds of churches, portions of the report highlight trends in online engagement and strategic differences between growing and declining churches. “Streaming your services online doesn't cause attendance decline. If anything, it has the opposite effect,” notes the report, emphasizing the importance of digital engagement. Kenny Jahng, editor-in-chief of ChurchTechToday.com walks through key statistics and insights as it relates to church online, live streaming, and digital ministry. The question all church leadership teams must be asking is how they can embrace digital tools with the lens of focusing on community connection (not just publishing) so that their ministry can thrive in our rapidly changing world. READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://churchtechtoday.com/church-online-attendance-trend Download a copy of The Unstuck Church Report here

Building AI Skills: The Power of a 3-Minute Daily Prompt On this episode of The Church Online Podcast, host Kenny Jahng discusses how spending just 3-5 minutes each day on one generative AI prompt can help build skills over time. Kenny explains why consistency matters more than intensity when trying to gain proficiency. He emphasizes starting small, with just one prompt per day, as a way to tap into the compounding effects of a daily habit. Kenny shares how easy it is for the 3 minutes to slip away unused on busy days. He encourages listeners to stick to the routine regardless, as it is the habit itself that leads to growth. This practical episode explores how tiny bits of daily practice with AI tools can gradually strengthen abilities and creativity over the long-term. Kenny focuses on the methodology more than the specifics. Are you serious about taking this 30 day challenge?

Gloo.us/ai just published early results from their AI & the Church Survey. Kenny Jahng, founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com shares some notable findings from the survey.

Kenny Jahng, editor-in-chief of ChurchTechToday.com, shares 7 top tools in the generative AI space that every church leaders should consider adding to their toolbox for work. Learn more tips and meet other church staff working with AI in the AIforChurchLeaders.com FB Group.

ChatGPT for Pastors: What is chat GPT? What does the process of using ChatGPT and other AI chatbot copywriting tools look like? What kind of materials can a church produce using ChatGPT? What are the pros and cons of using generative AI tools for pastors? How can you ensure that you are not too reliant on these tools? What are other alternatives to ChatGPT? These are the questions we will go over in today's episode of the Church Online Podcast with Kenny Jahng, Editor-in-Chief of ChurchTechToday.com and founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com

Churches are evolving to meet people where they are and stay relevant. In today's episode, Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang discuss various ways emerging churches embrace technology and serve a digital-first generation. If you want to ponder the future of the church, dive into today's episode of the Church Online Podcast. Let's go! RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code FUTURE CHURCH at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Do you want to go behind the scenes of managing internet domain names for your church? How many domain names do you have? Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang sit down to nerd out on domain names in today's episode of the Church Online Podcast. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code MANAGE DOMAINS at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Today, Kenny Jahng sits down with Jeff Reed of TheChurch.Digital network. Jeff just published a book, VR and The Metaverse Church - and shares the unique opportunities that pastors have to reach people from all over the world with the Gospel message. It would also provide an opportunity to minister to those who might not ordinarily step foot in a physical church. If you're looking for an innovative way to reach people for Christ, VR and the Metaverse Church may be worth exploring. Listen in on the conversation in today's episode of the Church Online Podcast.

Do you know what would be an effective upgrade to your domain name? Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang discuss some key questions: Why is upgrading your church's domain names a smart move? What's actually involved in switching domain names? Kenny and DJ run down a checklist of things you need to take care of and pay attention to regarding a successful domain name transition and upgrade. Have you considered changing your domain name? Now might be the right time to consider it or add a new one to your church communications repertoire. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code UPGRADE DOMAIN NAME at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Let's talk about different ways to use domain names in marketing and communications. Is there more than just a link that goes to a website? In today's episode of the Church Online Podcast, Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang talk about 3 ways to increase engagement with beautiful web links. You'll hear about DJ's pet peeve about short cut links and what's the better alternative for your church. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code INCREASE ENGAGEMENT at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Bit.ly: https://bitly.com/ TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/app Rebrandly: https://www.rebrandly.com/ USE CASE EXAMPLES: oswego.church respond.church bhf.church bettertogetherevent.church beyondsunday.church MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Today's episode focuses on how to make the best first impression for your church. Why do first impressions online matter? How important is it? What can your church do to make your best first impression online? Listen in on the conversation with Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang as they discuss this critical topic in today's hybrid ministry world. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code FIRSTIMPRESSION at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Today's episode will tackle the topic: How To Keep Your Hybrid Church Healthy for Years Ahead. Kenny Jahng spends time with DJ Chuang for today's episode and talk through some of the relevant questions for digital ministry today. How do you make the online worship experience better? How can you better engage through small groups digitally? How can you clearly identify that your church provides digital ministry? Let's dive into today's conversation on the Church Online Podcast! RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code HYBRID CHURCH at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Does your church's digital identity matter? That's what Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang explore in today's episode of the Church Online Podcast. Kenny and DJ talk through questions such as What exactly is a church's digital identity? Why does your digital identity matter in terms of outreach? What is the impact of intentionally thoughtful design, logo, branding, and digital identity? Dig in to today's episode to learn more! RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code DIGITAL IDENTITY at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

In today's episode, Kenny and Dave discuss how to repurpose content on purpose. Learn how to manage your content efficiently and effectively to develop a strategy to create workflows and systems for optimal distribution. Churches are excellent content creators, and Dave discusses how to put the right systems in place to utilize your current content that you've created in the most effective way. RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Is church online just broadcasting your service? NO! There's actually great opportunity for digital discipleship. Kenny Jahng and Dave Adamson define terms first. They talk about how churches can disciple people with digital tools, resources, and platforms available today. Today's conversation explores if there is anything qualitatively missing when you compare digital discipleship to offline, in-person discipleship activities. Tune in to today's episode regarding innovating areas on the digital ministry front. RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Your church's website is now the digital front door of your ministry. The majority of visitors will look up your website before they look inside your building. In this episode, Kenny Jahng sits down with DJ Chuang to discuss how using a strategic domain name like one that uses .church is effective for outreach in terms of word of mouth and advertising. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code DIGITAL MINISTRY at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Kenny Jahng sits down with Justin Trapp, founder of FrontDoor.church to talk about one of the largest missed opportunities churches are making with their websites today. Today, the website is the front door of the church, way before a visitor arrives at the church building for the first time. Church websites are not doing enough to engage and connect with website visitors and nurture them with conversations long after they leave the website. In this episode, you will learn the three things your church website should be doing, but is not doing today in very practical ways. You'll also learn how to increase website visitor engagement and connect with more people online. Justin and Kenny discuss 3 things your church websites should be doing, but is not doing today. RELATED LINKS: Engel Scale: https://outreachmagazine.com/features/evangelism/52152-3-shifts-to-increase-outreach.html/attachment/engel-scale Front Door: www.FrontDoor.Church MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Is church online just about broadcasting your service? This is a milestone interview where Dave Adamson concedes to Kenny Jahng on a years-old academic argument regarding church online service programming -- Dave finally suggests that churches should STOP streaming their music worship portions of the service ... WHY? Listen to this episode as Dave and Kenny unpack that position. Also, the church online veterans discuss what smaller churches can do if they don't have the resources to stream Sunday services. Enjoy this verbal sparring and fun conversation in today's episode! RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

In today's episode, Kenny chats with Stephanie Leathe, CEO of Altar Live, about how you can design an online experience that everyone wants. Stephanie describes how important online engagement is, and how she has been working to help structure an online experience that prompts others to want to make a connection or take the next step. RELATED LINKS: Altar Live: https://www.altarlive.com/ MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Kenny Jahng talks with Dave Adamson from "down under" in Australia about the platform every church must consider embracing in 2022 and beyond. Kenny and Dave tackle questions such as: WHY should churches be on YouTube? What's the first step a church should REALISTICALLY take beyond posting sermons? and How can a church tackle YouTube without hiring more staff? Listen in to learn why you should YouTube Your Church. RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU'LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

On August 22-23, The Church Communicator Conference is being hosted in the Metaverse! This online VR conference is specially designed for the accidental church communicator, the one that wears many hats and may have stumbled upon this role without a plan. Lead pastors and executive pastors will also benefit from this conference as it will introduce principles and concepts that will assist with creating a unified communication strategy that aligns with the vision and mission of the church. And finally church creatives in general will greatly benefit from our conferences. Listen in on the conversation between Barbara Carneiro and Kenny Jahng about the upcoming event and how you can participate in the first virtual reality conference in VR for church leaders. For more information visit: https://www.churchcommunicatorconference.com/metaverse

Imagine your church reaching far beyond the walls of a building. You know there's more to it than just streaming services and posting on social media… But where do you start? Today, Kenny Jahng sits down with Dave Adamson, author of the new book Megachurch: How to Use Digital Ministry to Reach People and Make Disciples. Today's discussion includes part of the philosophical argument that Adamson makes for the metachurch. You'll learn about the concept of "the zero moment of truth". "People aren't looking for local churches online or are you on social media anymore – they're searching for answers " @AussieDave RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: @AussieDave Kenny Jahng on Instagram: @KennyJahng ChurchTechToday.com on Instagram: @ChurchTechToday Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher Radio Please consider leaving a review so that more church leaders can discover conversations like this one to help further their ministry with church tech today. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Faithlife, makers of Logos Bible Software. Faithlife has been using technology to equip the Church to grow in the light of the Bible for more than 30 years. For more information, visit Faithlife.com.

In today’s Church Online Podcast episode, Jason Morris introduces his guest John Mitchell to talk about online licensing and what that means for the church online community. John is a part of Church On the Move and has been involved in the worship experience his whole life and shares his experiences with licensing and worship. https://churchonthemove.com/ https://www.musicfromthelab.com/ john@musicfromthelab.com info@musicfromthelab.com

In today’s Church Online Podcast episode, Jason Morris visits Tyler Samson, of First Capitol Christian Church in Corydon, Indiana. Jason wants to find out how a small town of about 3,000 gets church attendance of about 800 people every Sunday and uses their microsite strategy to reach an additional 400 people! You won’t want to miss this episode learning the strategy of First Capitol to reach more people digitally. https://www.firstcapital.church/

Jennifer Miles introduces you to Angela Craig, the pastor at Pursuit Church Live. They discuss digital ministry and new perspectives on church online. Angela talks about rethinking traditional church attendance, Pursuit Church Live, how it got started, and her vision on digital church online. pursuitchurchlive.com Facebook: Angela Craig

Jennifer Miles and Justin Khoe talk about what Church Online is and how Justin feels that vlogging fits into the digital ministry of church online. To reach Justin Khoe: Facebook: Justin Khoe Instagram: @jkhoe YouTube: That Christian Vlogger https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2oVqVImgGKGsCmN4JdfiQ

In today's episode of the Church Online Podcast, Kenny Jahng sits down with Nils Smith and they discuss where church online used to be, how far it has come, and where they think church online is going. They discuss the trends they have seen within church online, and how you can use church online to reach more people through technology.

Today on the Church Online Podcast, Jason Morris talks with Daniel Herron, the founder of the Robloxian Christians, a group serving the Roblox community since 2011. They provide in game church services, Bible studies, prayer teams, life groups, mentorship and outreach mission within the Roblox universe! Listen in to hear how Daniel is providing these services within the gaming community and how people can be reached in new and different ways online!

Today on the Church Online Podcast, Jason Morris is talking with online executive leadership from Lakepointe Online Ministry. Nate Merrill, Jeremy Henderson, and Austin Pyle talk with Jason regarding online ministry, its evolution, and where they see church online going! https://www.lakepointe.org/

Today, Kenny Jahng introduces you to Tyler Tarver on the Church Online Podcast! Tyler works for New Life Church and actively works for the church online ministry. Kenny and Tyler dive into the digital world and discuss how they define and use digital sources for online church. Listen in today to hear more from Tyler and Kenny!

Church Online! What is it? It's a real thing and it's here to stay. Listen in as church technologists DJ Chuang, Kenny Jahng, Jennifer Miles and Jason Morris strike up conversations about the current and future state of digital ministry.