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Is content enough to reach people in digital missions? Or does digital ministry demand more than just clicks and views? Content may connect, but without community, it doesn’t disciple. And that discon…
Jeff Reed tackles a question he hears constantly in digital missions circles: is creating content enough? The short answer is no. Content is the front door — not the house. Without community, content produces consumers, not disciples. Jeff unpacks the Connect-Community-Equip-Mobilize flywheel, challenges content creators to ask 'and then what?', and makes the case that slow, relationship-driven digital ministry beats fast, media-heavy approaches every time. A convicting listen for anyone whose digital strategy stops at the upload button.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Hooked with delayed content and what it reveals about digital engagement ▶ 5:11 Next town hall meeting and the birth of the Digital Missionary Conference ▶ 8:53 The power of collaboration across regional networks ▶ 13:00 Using Whatsapp and Discord to build trust and communities ▶ 15:23 Digital media isn't just content ▶ 19:13 How old content sparked new ministry conversations ▶ 21:08 One-on-one digital conversations ▶ 24:53 Content creation means nothing without connection ▶ 30:34 Listening more than talking ▶ 33:52 When small groups don’t work? ▶ 38:07 Forcing face-to-face too fast can kill connection ▶ 41:32 Go slow to go deep with relationships ▶ 43:39 Gamers need more than livestreams ▶ 48:08 Stop overproducing weekends ▶ 53:20 Why digital leaders must collaborate ▶ 54:23 God moves when leaders unite ▶
IN THIS EPISODE
HostJeff Reed
SeriesThe Church Digital Podcast
Runtime55:43
Recorded liveMay 7, 2025
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