TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Pro Church Tools shares takes on exciting and concerning social media trends. Planning Center shares about its commitment to remaining an independent company. Finally, Resi shares insights on how being online can grow in-person Church.

Exciting and Concerning Trends for Church Social Media

Pro Church Tools shares “Big changes on social media that have churches worried” (50-minute watch), a roundtable discussion with Church social media expert Danielle Davis, contrasting exciting and concerning trends ranging from the paradox of low fidelity content to the practice of “engagement farming”.

Planning Center: Not Being Acquired

Planning Center shares “A Commitment to our Customers: Never Being Acquired” (3-minute read) reiterating its commitment to remaining an independent company. The blog post highlights the company's dedication to providing consistent, high-quality service and maintaining control over its product vision and customer relationships.

Online Church Growing In-Person Church?

Resi Blog shares “How Broadcasting Church Services Live Can Grow Your Physical Congregation” (4-minute read) outlining topics covered in part 3 of their six part webinar series (RSVP here) such as: what first time guests are looking for in an online service; how to reach a local audience; and what digital engagement and follow-up look should look like.

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