649 – Great City Network
This week’s WELSTech includes a look at the offerings of Great City Network and the wrap up of The Post-Quarantine Church book discussion. There’s also chat about a Lenten podcast, texting in church, online giving, and capturing parent’s attention as they search online for school options.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 49:17 — 45.8MB)
The interview
Outside-the-box urban ministry – Pastor Kent Reeder from Illume Church, Seattle, WA and Dan Jaspersen, curator, join us to discuss the formation and three-fold vision of Great City Network – collaborating, training, and skill sharing.
The book discussion
From challenges to opportunities – Martin and Sallie finish their discussion of The Post-Quarantine Church by Thom Rainer.
Picks of the week
Ministry resource
Heart to heart: parent conversations series – Audio and video
WELS now
Jesus’ Passion – 40 days of Bible readings with commentary by Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Professor Stephen Geiger, available in audio podcast and video formats. Here’s a sample:
Community feedback
- Online giving podcast and resource page
- WELS Intersections discussion of texting for church
- “What will parents find when they search for your school online?” blog series by Dana Kirchoff
- Part 1: Online information
- Part 2: Parent reviews
- Part 3: Online content – Your social media & website
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