num_pages: 129
description: Author Nicole Reilley invites readers to take seriously the world in which we find ourselves. We live in a digital world, and regardless of your age (you may or may not be a digital native) or comfort with technology, all of us find ourselves living in a time when God is using technology to build up the church.This expedition doesn't require any unique skill set, only a desire to let God lead as we use today's tools for God's glory. Don't let the topic scare you if this is new to you. We will make it accessible and fun. And remember, everything on our expedition is a process, a discovery, an unfolding of where God is calling us as his church. This resource will look at why the digital world matters to God, the distinctions between online worship and online ministry, the differences between our approaches to ministry online and in-person, evangelism, engagement and why it matters, and hybrid ministry models. Chapters What Readers are Nicole Reilley writes with clarity and laser focus to help your church leaders reflect on their digital ministry experiences during COVID and to proceed toward the creation of a sustainable, ongoing digital ministry. This book will win over the ambivalence and help your church anchor its ministry firmly in an increasingly digital world. Paul NixonAuthor of Cultural Competence and co-author of Launching a New Worship A Practical Guide for the 2020s Nicole’s real-world church leadership grounds her book in the fundamentals of online and digital local church work. She provides proven innovations on how to do church online. Every local church pastor needs to read her book and begintheir own experimental design in the new church to come. Bishop Grant HagiyaResident Bishop of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist ChurchNicole Reilley’s book is full of practical strategies and ideas that any church can implement. Digital ministry is here to stay, and this book is a great roadmap for getting you to the place you want to go. Jason MooreAuthor of Both/ Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for Online and In-Person Audiences A must-read for churches seeking to be effective in the rapidly changing world, where faith communities' physical and digital expressions come together to provide a fuller and deeper connection for worship, evangelism, and discipleship. Nicole brings a wealth of experience into consideration for fruitfulness in being the church in both expressions. Phil MaynardAuthor of Disciple Like Jesus and FoundationsReilley captures the essence of what I believe is a keen view of the vast digital frontier ahead of us. Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry is a must-have resource for any churchgoer, grower, or planter who cares about effectively understanding, reaching, and engaging people. Cedrick BridgeforthDirector of Innovation and Communication for the California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church
language: English
title: Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry