What will digital ministry look like in 2021. What should pastors incorporate into their church ministry. Face-to-face, virtual or hybrid.

1. The Future of Digital Ministry
Rev. Dr. Ophelia Livingston
Think Tank Symposium 2021
Collaboration
Hybrid
OBS ZOOM
Digital
Ministry

2. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
“There are three stages
to every great work of
God;
- first it is impossible,
- then it is difficult,
- then it is done.”
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3. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Why Are We Here?
Short Answer: COVID-19
• What COVID-19 has done to the
world is speed up the virtual side
of reality.
- Before COVID-19
1. We were shopping more online
2. We watched sports on our
devices
3. And Pizza has been delivered
since 1889, yet we think Uber Eats,
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4. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Digital Ministry?
• How do we creatively and effectively
use the media to continue the work
of Christ and the church in the
world?
– We are learning to create new
wineskins in an old, ever changing
world. (Matthew 9:14-17)
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5. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Digital Ministry - Hardware
• Cameras
• Lights
• Microphones
• Software
• Cables
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• Internet
• Smart Devices
• DaCast
• BoxCast

6. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Digital Ministry - Software
• ZOOM
• OBS StudioLabs
• Restream
• Castr.IO
• Onestream.Live
• Inshot for video clips
• LiveReacting
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7. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Digital Ministry –
Human-ware
• Graphic artists
• Advertisers
• Market strategists
• Pastors/Elders
• Musicians
• Worship Art Ministries
• Technologists
• Analysts
• Software artists
• Online Ministry
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• Mission Statement
• Target Audience
• Online Policies
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• TIME
• VOLUNTEERS
• BURNOUT

8. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Digital Ministry
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Social Media
Platforms
Online
Giving
Live
Streaming
Church
Management
Software

9. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Pastor Inside the Church
People Inside/Outside
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What Is A Hybrid Church?

10. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Extend Your Reach
• How Are You Equipping Your Staff to
Reach Your Mobile Devices?
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11. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Church Management
Software
• Tithe.ly All Access
• CMS will become the new
base for church leaders.
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12. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
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13. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
https://viz.bible/journeys/
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RightNow
Media
Faithlife
Equip

14. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Open Broadcaster Software - OBS
• Obsproject.com
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VMIX
Wirecast

15. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
ZOOM.US
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Free
Conference
Call

16. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
ZOOM To FACEBOOK LIVE
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17. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Every Church Is Unique
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How Will Your Church Be Unique?
“Your Church Exists
To Affect Life Change”

18. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Digital Resources
• https://influencermarketinghub.com/social-media-posting-scheduling-
tools/
• Affordable livestream set-up – Pro Church Tools
• How to host a small group online – Facts & Trends
• 5 ways churches can use Facebook live – The Unstuck Group
• What does online church mean for children? – North American
Division Children's Ministries
• Livestreaming for children's programing – North American Division
Children's Ministries
• The Church Online – Platform for Streaming
• Poster My Wall – Flyers
• LiveReacting – Countdown Timer for FB
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19. The
Future
of
Digital
Ministry
Thank You
Rev. Dr. Ophelia Livingston
pastoratpcog@gmail.com
919-208-8736
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