https://missionary.digital/blog/ Field notes on reaching people online — written for individuals doing this in a game lobby, a group chat or a comment section, not for institutions. en-us https://missionary.digital/blog/your-church-website-might-be-blocking-ai/ https://missionary.digital/blog/your-church-website-might-be-blocking-ai/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed I spent an evening building a dashboard to prove AI was reading my site. It wasn't. Cloudflare was turning every AI crawler away at the door, and I never touched the switch. https://missionary.digital/blog/the-lie-i-believed-about-digital-ministry-almost-burned-me-out/ https://missionary.digital/blog/the-lie-i-believed-about-digital-ministry-almost-burned-me-out/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed I need to say something I didn’t realize I believed until it almost took me out. https://missionary.digital/blog/how-your-church-can-support-digital-missionaries-mending-the-validation-gap/ https://missionary.digital/blog/how-your-church-can-support-digital-missionaries-mending-the-validation-gap/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Leighton Seys For most of church history, mission work had a clear shape. Missionaries went somewhere—another country, another culture, another neighborhood. Their work… https://missionary.digital/blog/what-is-a-gospel-conversation/ https://missionary.digital/blog/what-is-a-gospel-conversation/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Leighton Seys What if evangelism didn’t start with a sermon, but with a message? What if the Gospel conversation was already happening—in a Discord thread, a TikTok… https://missionary.digital/blog/equipping-digital-missionaries-breaking-the-rules-to-share-the-gospel-online/ https://missionary.digital/blog/equipping-digital-missionaries-breaking-the-rules-to-share-the-gospel-online/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed Are you ready to break the traditional mold and join a digital revolution for Jesus? The world is shifting, and ministry has to shift with it. And… https://missionary.digital/blog/what-if-you-stopped-playing-it-safe-a-rebel-s-guide-to-niche-casting-for-digital-missionaries/ https://missionary.digital/blog/what-if-you-stopped-playing-it-safe-a-rebel-s-guide-to-niche-casting-for-digital-missionaries/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed What if you stopped trying to reach everyone and focused on reaching someone? Connection in the digital age is about someone specific—the person who… https://missionary.digital/blog/25-thechurch-digital-promises-for-2025/ https://missionary.digital/blog/25-thechurch-digital-promises-for-2025/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed Was 2024 the year of theChurch.digital? New website. A fresh community launch. A laser focus on digital missionaries. Lausanne Congress in Korea.… https://missionary.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith-beyond-the-four-walls/ https://missionary.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith-beyond-the-four-walls/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed Is your understanding of discipleship stuck in a building? In a world that's constantly evolving, digital discipleship isn’t a trend—it’s a revolution.… https://missionary.digital/blog/reshaping-evangelism-in-the-21st-century/ https://missionary.digital/blog/reshaping-evangelism-in-the-21st-century/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Simon Diercks What if evangelism could happen with a single swipe? Imagine a world where reaching out to the unreached has no physical limitations. Digital missions… https://missionary.digital/blog/can-church-exist-on-twitch/ https://missionary.digital/blog/can-church-exist-on-twitch/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Leighton Seys Can a church really exist, and thrive on Twitch? In a changing world, the idea of a "digital church " is growing in popularity. Twitch, a platform… https://missionary.digital/blog/bridging-the-gap-between-faith-and-technology/ https://missionary.digital/blog/bridging-the-gap-between-faith-and-technology/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Carneiro Is digital discipleship as real as in-person discipleship? The answer is a resounding yes! As long as we’re connecting with real people and addressing… https://missionary.digital/blog/how-digital-missionaries-handle-privacy-and-personal-concerns/ https://missionary.digital/blog/how-digital-missionaries-handle-privacy-and-personal-concerns/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Leighton Seys In digital ministry, the role of a digital missionary has never been more crucial. These trailblazers don’t just spread the gospel—they tackle the… https://missionary.digital/blog/do-digital-missionaries-need-to-be-tech-savvy/ https://missionary.digital/blog/do-digital-missionaries-need-to-be-tech-savvy/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Carneiro Do digital missionaries need to be tech-savvy to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape? Well every generation has faced intimidating… https://missionary.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith/ https://missionary.digital/blog/the-future-of-faith/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Warren Bird What is digital discipleship in an age of online connection? In today’s ever-evolving and complex digital landscape, the church faces tough questions… https://missionary.digital/blog/building-connections-in-a-digital-world/ https://missionary.digital/blog/building-connections-in-a-digital-world/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jason Morris How do we come to terms with the idea of digital discipleship? Today’s digital world is revolutionizing discipleship. We’re seeing digital discipleship… https://missionary.digital/blog/discipleship-in-digital-spaces/ https://missionary.digital/blog/discipleship-in-digital-spaces/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Carneiro Have you noticed how much life happens online? Digital spaces are where people connect, learn, and live—making digital missionaries essential. The need… https://missionary.digital/blog/beyond-boundaries-embracing-the-digital-mission-field/ https://missionary.digital/blog/beyond-boundaries-embracing-the-digital-mission-field/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Craig Whitney What if the mission field that matters most today has no walls? In a world that’s moving fast, digital missionaries are more essential than ever… https://missionary.digital/blog/social-media-is-not-digital-community/ https://missionary.digital/blog/social-media-is-not-digital-community/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed What social media is perfect at! Don’t hear me wrong. Social media is vital! Social media is good at connecting with people. But its weakness is… https://missionary.digital/blog/what-exactly-is-a-digital-missionary/ https://missionary.digital/blog/what-exactly-is-a-digital-missionary/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed The Potential of a Digital Missionary ## One of the largest unreached people groups in the world today can be found digitally. The stats surrounding… https://missionary.digital/blog/digital-missionaries-and-the-future-of-thechurch-digital/ https://missionary.digital/blog/digital-missionaries-and-the-future-of-thechurch-digital/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed This past week, we unveiled the ninth version of theChurch.digital. Since I acquired the domain name in February 2018, theChurch.digital has been on a… https://missionary.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-august-2024/ https://missionary.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-august-2024/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder Summer is over and school has started for almost every school-aged child. As families have been busy getting ready for the new school year there has been… https://missionary.digital/blog/tools-needed-to-be-a-digital-minister/ https://missionary.digital/blog/tools-needed-to-be-a-digital-minister/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder No matter what ministry you are involved in, there are tools that can help you make your ministry more effective. The same applies to digital ministers.… https://missionary.digital/blog/caring-for-others-online/ https://missionary.digital/blog/caring-for-others-online/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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… https://missionary.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-july-2024/ https://missionary.digital/blog/5-online-ministry-insights-from-july-2024/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder The summer is almost over and school is getting ready to get started. That means last minute travel plans, back to school preparation and fall sports… https://missionary.digital/blog/the-power-of-authenticity/ https://missionary.digital/blog/the-power-of-authenticity/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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… https://missionary.digital/blog/how-to-avoid-burnout-as-a-digital-minister/ https://missionary.digital/blog/how-to-avoid-burnout-as-a-digital-minister/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder Burnout is not something new to ministers. Even before the Covid pandemic happened, ministers burned out at high rates. However, since Covid that burnout… https://missionary.digital/blog/celebrating-freedom-in-christ-online/ https://missionary.digital/blog/celebrating-freedom-in-christ-online/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder We have freedom in Christ and we are called to celebrate that daily. https://missionary.digital/blog/how-to-reach-the-nones-in-your-community/ https://missionary.digital/blog/how-to-reach-the-nones-in-your-community/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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… https://missionary.digital/blog/what-s-happening-with-ministry-in-the-metaverse/ https://missionary.digital/blog/what-s-happening-with-ministry-in-the-metaverse/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder 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… https://missionary.digital/blog/digital-discipleship-today/ https://missionary.digital/blog/digital-discipleship-today/ Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder 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… https://missionary.digital/blog/embracing-obedience-taking-a-leap/ https://missionary.digital/blog/embracing-obedience-taking-a-leap/ Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Andy Mage jeff • May 1, 2024 embed In the latest episode of The Hybrid Disciple podcast, Andy and Ashley reflect on the key themes and insights gained from the… https://missionary.digital/blog/ep291-jeff-celebrates-the-church-digital-podcast-fifth-anniversary/ https://missionary.digital/blog/ep291-jeff-celebrates-the-church-digital-podcast-fifth-anniversary/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed The Evolution of Digital Ministry: Celebrating Milestones and Embracing the Future The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by Riverside. Check out… https://missionary.digital/blog/unconventional-ministry/ https://missionary.digital/blog/unconventional-ministry/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Andy Mage jeff • April 17, 2024 embed Another heartwarming episode that you won't want to miss! Season 2, episode 8 is here! Ashley and Andy sit down with the… https://missionary.digital/blog/speak-truth/ https://missionary.digital/blog/speak-truth/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder Going "viral" was such a huge thing for social media managers and content creators. Actually, it may still be a goal that they strive for. After all, who… https://missionary.digital/blog/ep289-jeff-talks-beer-multiplication-and-the-digital-church/ https://missionary.digital/blog/ep289-jeff-talks-beer-multiplication-and-the-digital-church/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed Navigating Digital Multiplication and Fostering Global Church Leadership The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by Riverside. Check out how… https://missionary.digital/blog/ep288-navigating-asynchronous-community-gabe-dewalk-and-the-kingstide-journey/ https://missionary.digital/blog/ep288-navigating-asynchronous-community-gabe-dewalk-and-the-kingstide-journey/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Reed Connecting Faith and Technology: The Kingstide Journey and Its Digital Aspirations ### The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by Riverside. Check… https://missionary.digital/blog/grace-and-authenticity/ https://missionary.digital/blog/grace-and-authenticity/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Andy Mage jeff • March 13, 2024 embed We've got some soul-stirring content fresh out of the oven. Episode 3 of Season 2 is ready to hit your eardrums, and, trust… https://missionary.digital/blog/online-ministry-insights-february-2024/ https://missionary.digital/blog/online-ministry-insights-february-2024/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder Love is in the air. While the month of February is a bit colder and chilly, it is also hot as it's the month of love and romance. And we, at the Church… https://missionary.digital/blog/maximizing-digitial-missionary-impact-on-facebook/ https://missionary.digital/blog/maximizing-digitial-missionary-impact-on-facebook/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tom Pounder People have a love hate relationship with Facebook. It is the most popular social media platform in the world with over. 3.03 billion monthly active… https://missionary.digital/blog/hybrid-disciple-season-2/ https://missionary.digital/blog/hybrid-disciple-season-2/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Andy Mage Ashley and Andy are BACK. Get ready to unplug and recharge your faith (literally and figuratively) because The Hybrid Disciple is back! Season 2 of your…