How to Start an Online Ministry—and Why It’s So Important
by: John Greco
Available at: https://get.tithe.ly/blog/how-to-start-an-online-ministry
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of having an online presence for churches. Ministry needs to happen where people are, and with more than half the world’s population online, there is a massive opportunity for churches to reach a large audience.
Article Summary
When starting an online ministry, it is important to consider the shape of your ministry and tailor your online offerings to fit the format. Some examples of effective online ministry strategies include
- live sermon messages streamed over platforms like YouTube or Facebook Live,
- maintaining a blog to engage with the community and share content,
- creating podcasts to offer audio sermons or address current events,
- utilizing social media to engage with followers and invite them to your online services,
- hosting Bible studies over platforms like Zoom to create a sense of community and reach people outside of your geographic area, and
- incorporating text messaging as a personal outreach tool.
Each church’s online strategy will be unique and may require trial and error to find what works best for their ministry. Starting an online ministry takes time and finding the right approach is key.
References: Greco, J. (2021, February 25). How to Start an Online Ministry—and Why It’s So Important. Church Growth. Retrieved from [link]