For some, technology is a curse.  But, for the church in a changing world, it has been a blessing. The reality is that there are those who cannot or will not enter a church building, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to belong to a loving community.  One of the ways we meet that need is through hybrid ministry. It’s more than streaming. It’s real life, two-way connection that brings people together in meaningful ways. Join co-hosts Kelly Phipps and Blake Smith as well as panelists, James Clark, Carla Long, and Jude Vickery for a look at the types of hybrid ministry models that are finding a place across the church thanks to technology. NOTE: This episode was recorded as part of a live event that took place online on February 5th, 2024. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Facebook Group
  • Community of Christ Audio, Visual, Technology and Social Media Ministries
• Worship Guides
  • Supporting Hybrid Worship Starter Guide 
  • Supporting Hybrid Worship Complete Guide
  • Fully-planned children’s lessons with Peace Practices   
• Tools
  • VLC media player (free) 
  • 4K video downloader (free) 

Related PZP Episodes:

• 641 | What’s Brewing | A Changing Church After COVID-19 (Kelly Phipps) 
• 672 | What’s Brewing | Reaching Out Centre in Streetsville, Ontario (James Clark) 

 
For a list of persons who have offered to be a resource in helping get started, send an email to Blake Smith, bsmith@cofchrist.org. 

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Intro and Outro music used with permission:

“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.