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Kenny Jahng, editor-in-chief of ChurchTechToday.com, shares 7 top tools in the generative AI space that every church leaders should consider adding to their toolbox for work. Learn more tips and meet other church staff working with AI in the AIforChurchLeaders.com FB Group.

ChatGPT for Pastors: What is chat GPT? What does the process of using ChatGPT and other AI chatbot copywriting tools look like? What kind of materials can a church produce using ChatGPT? What are the pros and cons of using generative AI tools for pastors? How can you ensure that you are not too reliant on these tools? What are other alternatives to ChatGPT? These are the questions we will go over in today’s episode of the Church Online Podcast with Kenny Jahng, Editor-in-Chief of ChurchTechToday.com and founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com

Churches are evolving to meet people where they are and stay relevant. In today's episode, Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang discuss various ways emerging churches embrace technology and serve a digital-first generation. If you want to ponder the future of the church, dive into today's episode of the Church Online Podcast. Let's go! RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code FUTURE CHURCH at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Do you want to go behind the scenes of managing internet domain names for your church? How many domain names do you have? Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang sit down to nerd out on domain names in today's episode of the Church Online Podcast. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code MANAGE DOMAINS at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Today, Kenny Jahng sits down with Jeff Reed of TheChurch.Digital network. Jeff just published a book, VR and The Metaverse Church - and shares the unique opportunities that pastors have to reach people from all over the world with the Gospel message. It would also provide an opportunity to minister to those who might not ordinarily step foot in a physical church. If you’re looking for an innovative way to reach people for Christ, VR and the Metaverse Church may be worth exploring. Listen in on the conversation in today’s episode of the Church Online Podcast.

Do you know what would be an effective upgrade to your domain name?  Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang discuss some key questions: Why is upgrading your church's domain names a smart move? What's actually involved in switching domain names? Kenny and DJ run down a checklist of things you need to take care of and pay attention to regarding a successful domain name transition and upgrade. Have you considered changing your domain name? Now might be the right time to consider it or add a new one to your church communications repertoire. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code UPGRADE DOMAIN NAME at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Let's talk about different ways to use domain names in marketing and communications. Is there more than just a link that goes to a website? In today's episode of the Church Online Podcast, Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang talk about 3 ways to increase engagement with beautiful web links. You'll hear about DJ's pet peeve about short cut links and what's the better alternative for your church. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code INCREASE ENGAGEMENT at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Bit.ly: https://bitly.com/ TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/app Rebrandly: https://www.rebrandly.com/ USE CASE EXAMPLES: oswego.church respond.church bhf.church bettertogetherevent.church beyondsunday.church MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Today's episode focuses on how to make the best first impression for your church. Why do first impressions online matter? How important is it? What can your church do to make your best first impression online? Listen in on the conversation with Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang as they discuss this critical topic in today's hybrid ministry world. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code FIRSTIMPRESSION at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Today's episode will tackle the topic: How To Keep Your Hybrid Church Healthy for Years Ahead. Kenny Jahng spends time with DJ Chuang for today's episode and talk through some of the relevant questions for digital ministry today. How do you make the online worship experience better? How can you better engage through small groups digitally? How can you clearly identify that your church provides digital ministry? Let's dive into today's conversation on the Church Online Podcast! RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code HYBRID CHURCH at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Does your church's digital identity matter? That's what Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang explore in today's episode of the Church Online Podcast. Kenny and DJ talk through questions such as What exactly is a church's digital identity? Why does your digital identity matter in terms of outreach? What is the impact of intentionally thoughtful design, logo, branding, and digital identity? Dig in to today's episode to learn more! RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code DIGITAL IDENTITY at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

In today's episode, Kenny and Dave discuss how to repurpose content on purpose. Learn how to manage your content efficiently and effectively to develop a strategy to create workflows and systems for optimal distribution. Churches are excellent content creators, and Dave discusses how to put the right systems in place to utilize your current content that you've created in the most effective way. RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Is church online just broadcasting your service? NO! There's actually great opportunity for digital discipleship. Kenny Jahng and Dave Adamson define terms first. They talk about how churches can disciple people with digital tools, resources, and platforms available today. Today's conversation explores if there is anything qualitatively missing when you compare digital discipleship to offline, in-person discipleship activities. Tune in to today's episode regarding innovating areas on the digital ministry front. RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Your church's website is now the digital front door of your ministry. The majority of visitors will look up your website before they look inside your building. In this episode, Kenny Jahng sits down with DJ Chuang to discuss how using a strategic domain name like one that uses .church is effective for outreach in terms of word of mouth and advertising. RELATED LINKS: ABOUT .CHURCH DOMAIN NAMES .church is a top-level domain name used by tens of thousands of churches like www.canvas.church and www.life.church to connect and engage with visitors online. As part of the Identity Digital portfolio, .church domain names come with added security and phishing protection. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE CHURCH TECH TODAY AUDIENCE Search for .church at www.name.church or your favorite registrar. Use the promo code DIGITAL MINISTRY at www.name.church for a discount offer made available to CTT community members. MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Kenny Jahng sits down with Justin Trapp, founder of FrontDoor.church to talk about one of the largest missed opportunities churches are making with their websites today. Today, the website is the front door of the church, way before a visitor arrives at the church building for the first time. Church websites are not doing enough to engage and connect with website visitors and nurture them with conversations long after they leave the website. In this episode, you will learn the three things your church website should be doing, but is not doing today in very practical ways. You'll also learn how to increase website visitor engagement and connect with more people online. Justin and Kenny discuss 3 things your church websites should be doing, but is not doing today. RELATED LINKS: Engel Scale: https://outreachmagazine.com/features/evangelism/52152-3-shifts-to-increase-outreach.html/attachment/engel-scale Front Door: www.FrontDoor.Church MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Is church online just about broadcasting your service? This is a milestone interview where Dave Adamson concedes to Kenny Jahng on a years-old academic argument regarding church online service programming -- Dave finally suggests that churches should STOP streaming their music worship portions of the service ... WHY? Listen to this episode as Dave and Kenny unpack that position. Also, the church online veterans discuss what smaller churches can do if they don't have the resources to stream Sunday services. Enjoy this verbal sparring and fun conversation in today's episode! RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

In today’s episode, Kenny chats with Stephanie Leathe, CEO of Altar Live, about how you can design an online experience that everyone wants. Stephanie describes how important online engagement is, and how she has been working to help structure an online experience that prompts others to want to make a connection or take the next step. RELATED LINKS: Altar Live: https://www.altarlive.com/ MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

Kenny Jahng talks with Dave Adamson from "down under" in Australia about the platform every church must consider embracing in 2022 and beyond. Kenny and Dave tackle questions such as: WHY should churches be on YouTube? What's the first step a church should REALISTICALLY take beyond posting sermons? and How can a church tackle YouTube without hiring more staff? Listen in to learn why you should YouTube Your Church. RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/ MORE LINKS YOU’LL LIKE: Discover more resources at https://churchtechtoday.com/ Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb CTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchtechtoday/ CTT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchTechToday/ Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief: https://www.instagram.com/kennyjahng/ Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tvSwQRqrksb

On August 22-23, The Church Communicator Conference is being hosted in the Metaverse! This online VR conference is specially designed for the accidental church communicator, the one that wears many hats and may have stumbled upon this role without a plan. Lead pastors and executive pastors will also benefit from this conference as it will introduce principles and concepts that will assist with creating a unified communication strategy that aligns with the vision and mission of the church. And finally church creatives in general will greatly benefit from our conferences. Listen in on the conversation between Barbara Carneiro and Kenny Jahng about the upcoming event and how you can participate in the first virtual reality conference in VR for church leaders. For more information visit: https://www.churchcommunicatorconference.com/metaverse

Imagine your church reaching far beyond the walls of a building. You know there's more to it than just streaming services and posting on social media… But where do you start? Today, Kenny Jahng sits down with Dave Adamson, author of the new book Megachurch: How to Use Digital Ministry to Reach People and Make Disciples. Today's discussion includes part of the philosophical argument that Adamson makes for the metachurch. You'll learn about the concept of "the zero moment of truth". "People aren't looking for local churches online or are you on social media anymore – they're searching for answers " @AussieDave RELATED LINKS: MetaChurch book: https://amzn.to/3RdEfeQ Book website: http://www.metachurchbook.com Dave Adamson on Instagram: @AussieDave Kenny Jahng on Instagram: @KennyJahng ChurchTechToday.com on Instagram: @ChurchTechToday Subscribe to the Church Online Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher Radio Please consider leaving a review so that more church leaders can discover conversations like this one to help further their ministry with church tech today. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Faithlife, makers of Logos Bible Software. Faithlife has been using technology to equip the Church to grow in the light of the Bible for more than 30 years. For more information, visit Faithlife.com.

In today’s Church Online Podcast episode, Jason Morris introduces his guest John Mitchell to talk about online licensing and what that means for the church online community. John is a part of Church On the Move and has been involved in the worship experience his whole life and shares his experiences with licensing and worship. https://churchonthemove.com/ https://www.musicfromthelab.com/ john@musicfromthelab.com info@musicfromthelab.com