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Branching out through digital discipleship: Episode 110
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Discover how to build a vibrant digital church community that thrives beyond traditional walls in this inspiring episode of the MyCom Church Communications and Marketing Podcast! Host Ryan Dunn sits down with Erin Beasley and Sean Stanfield to unpack the story behind The Vine United Methodist Church, a digital United Methodist faith community born out of disaffiliation. Whether you’re starting an online ministry, seeking fresh discipleship strategies, or looking to deepen authentic connections in a digital world, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, innovation, and hope for the future of church communications.
Connect with The Vine: https://www.thevineumc.church/
⏰ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction: Reimagining Church After Disaffiliation
01:45 – The Origin of The Vine: Meeting a Real Need
04:14 – Going Global: Leveraging Social Media for Outreach
06:08 – Creative Content: Short Sermons, Podcasts, & Tough Topics
08:59 – Building Community: Engaging Feedback & Discipleship Pathways
11:53 – Online Communion: Creating Sacred Moments Virtually
16:40 – From Viewers to Disciples: Inviting Deeper Connection
18:38 – Vulnerability Online: Why Digital Spaces Foster Openness
21:06 – Branch Groups & ‘Branch Managers’: Small Group Strategies
23:10 – Digital Church Planting Models: From Branches to Congregations
26:18 – Hot Topics: Church Hurt, Justice, and Connecting the Margins
29:30 – Lessons Learned & Advice for Aspiring Digital Ministers
33:37 – What’s Next for The Vine? Dreams and Missional Expansion
38:06 – Social Media Tactics: Growth on TikTok & Instagram
41:09 – Key Takeaways & Episode Close
This episode brought to us by:
RootedGood.org
Cokesbury.com/Call-Response
🔗 Find more resources & episode notes: https://resourceumc.org/mycompodcast
109 episodes
Manage episode 502342930 series 1399889
Discover how to build a vibrant digital church community that thrives beyond traditional walls in this inspiring episode of the MyCom Church Communications and Marketing Podcast! Host Ryan Dunn sits down with Erin Beasley and Sean Stanfield to unpack the story behind The Vine United Methodist Church, a digital United Methodist faith community born out of disaffiliation. Whether you’re starting an online ministry, seeking fresh discipleship strategies, or looking to deepen authentic connections in a digital world, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, innovation, and hope for the future of church communications.
Connect with The Vine: https://www.thevineumc.church/
⏰ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction: Reimagining Church After Disaffiliation
01:45 – The Origin of The Vine: Meeting a Real Need
04:14 – Going Global: Leveraging Social Media for Outreach
06:08 – Creative Content: Short Sermons, Podcasts, & Tough Topics
08:59 – Building Community: Engaging Feedback & Discipleship Pathways
11:53 – Online Communion: Creating Sacred Moments Virtually
16:40 – From Viewers to Disciples: Inviting Deeper Connection
18:38 – Vulnerability Online: Why Digital Spaces Foster Openness
21:06 – Branch Groups & ‘Branch Managers’: Small Group Strategies
23:10 – Digital Church Planting Models: From Branches to Congregations
26:18 – Hot Topics: Church Hurt, Justice, and Connecting the Margins
29:30 – Lessons Learned & Advice for Aspiring Digital Ministers
33:37 – What’s Next for The Vine? Dreams and Missional Expansion
38:06 – Social Media Tactics: Growth on TikTok & Instagram
41:09 – Key Takeaways & Episode Close
This episode brought to us by:
RootedGood.org
Cokesbury.com/Call-Response
🔗 Find more resources & episode notes: https://resourceumc.org/mycompodcast
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