Get ready to rethink church communications and ministry! In this episode of the MyCom Church Communications and Marketing Podcast, host Ryan Dunn sits down with the leadership team from First United Methodist Church of San Diego to explore their journey of transformation in the aftermath of the pandemic. Discover practical strategies for "rewilding" your church—embracing digital innovation, shifting mindsets, and inviting your congregation into the future of ministry.
Joining Ryan in this episode are:
- Rev. Trudy Robinson, Lead Pastor
- Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka, Pastor of Discipleship
- Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin, Pastor of Connection and Care
- Meghan Claussen, Director of Communications
00:00 – Introduction & What’s “Rewilding” the Church?
02:26 – Meet the FUMC San Diego Leadership Team
04:15 – The Catalyst for Change: Shifting Church Culture
07:47 – Visioning Process: How the Journey Began
10:08 – Proposals for Ministry Innovation
14:10 – From Bible Study to Podcast: Transforming Discipleship
18:00 – Digital Evangelism, Workshops & Empowering Congregants
22:33 – Overcoming Resistance & Building Buy-In
26:39 – Key Performance Indicators: Measuring Engagement
29:04 – Defining and Celebrating Success in Today’s Church
33:49 – “Rewilding”: Following the Wild Spirit
36:29 – Lessons Learned & Language Barriers
41:43 – Empowering All Generations for Change
44:36 – Takeaways & Next Steps for Your Ministry
Find more episodes of the MyCom Church Communications and Marketing Podcast: www.resourceumc.org/mycom-podcast
This episode is sponsored by:
- wearesparkhouse.com
- umcom.org
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