digital faith formation part 2

A shift is happening in our digital midst

Digital platforms are not tools to be used, they are space to

be entered. Together.

DIGITAL EVANGELISM DIGITAL THEOLOGY DIGITAL DISCPLESHIP

God loves you.So do I.

We believe…

“Follow me.”

Do.

1. Update your “what we believe” statements on your website or social media “about” sections.

2. Use digital space to follow up everything with an opportunity to connect and to keep what they experienced going

Don’t.

1. Don’t rely on your digital space as your only tool. Digital space will not to be a single key that turns to make the Good News sink in

2. Don’t judge or condemn in digital space

Digital is space where everyone has theology.

Do.1. Start with your people, and give them a

chance to explore and share what they believe online.

2. Crowdsource your community’s theology and use online space to make it shareable.

People feel most engaged digitally when they feel like they share the experiences.

Ministry must become less about programs and more about creating space for

relationships.

Do.

1. Give someone a summer task as the church videographer. Their mission: capture “random acts of discipleship.”

2. Affirm discipleship actions and attitudes when you see them online (and in person).

3. Start intentionally use a few minutes of online time to disciple someone.

What could you try

this week?