The Ministry Lab: Worship: Online Hospitality &amp; Participation

Blogs, Podcasts & Articles

Leading Ideas Talks Podcast — Episode 119

“Hybrid Worship: Reaching People Here and There, Now and Later” featuring Jason Moore

How can your worship connect powerfully not only with those in the room on Sunday mornings, but with those worshiping online in the moment and after the fact? Hybrid ministry expert Jason Moore outlines simple changes that can make your worship more meaningful and participatory for online viewers in the moment and “evergreen” in its ability to remain relevant and accessible to anyone at any time. Listen now, read transcript, and watch on YouTube

10 Ways to Engage People Who Worship Online

How can congregations better engage people who worship online? Jim Keat, Digital Minister at The Riverside Church, offers 10 tips for congregations to strengthen engagement and build relationships with online worshippers. Read more now.

THIS set of slides on pronouncing a name from a culture that is not your own is very useful and practical - and helpful when you want to be hospitable and welcoming whether in your building or your neighborhood.

“Church Comes Home” featuring Dave Barnhart

The pandemic taught us that church happens in powerful and meaningful ways outside our buildings. Dave Barnhart describes how small, home-centered worshiping communities can connect with people who may never cross the threshold of your church.

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Religious Participation?

by Amy Kubichek of Lewis Center for Church Leadership

May 3, 2022

4 Keys to Move from Online Worship to Online Ministry

Nicole Reilley says posting worship services online is just the first step in developing a holistic online ministry. She enumerates four keys to developing a digital ministry that engages people and moves them toward Christ and his church.

Video Blessings: An Idea for COVID & Beyond

Create a a short video of church members sharing their blessings for one another for use in worship or on social media channels.

Are Your Worshipers Tourists or Travelers?

How can you inspire your worship attendees to be active participants rather than casual bystanders? David W. Manner explores the metaphor of travelers versus tourists to consider what it means to be fully engaged in worship.

Pastoring in the Digital Parish (from the United Methodist Church) delivers community and resources for leaders adjusting to ministry in digital space with coaches and teachers who guide listeners in building an online presence for ministries, engaging individuals in community, and ushering communities into digital discipleship.

Participation & Presence: Leading Meaningful Digital Worship

Learn how to take your leadership of digital worship to the next level.

“Online Worshipers: Moving From Viewers to Participants” featuring Orlando Evans

Digital Church Is Here to Stay

Judicatory Resources

has a huge list of resources for on-lining church (worship and study groups) and free downloadable faith formation for all ages

People with Different Abilities

Language around Disability: An Invitation to Conversation

4 Tools the Pandemic Has Uncovered for Special-Needs Ministry

Webinars & Study

The Video Editing for Churches course will help you learn how to use editing tools like Adobe Rush and iMovie to create videos your members, newcomers, and others will want to see.