4 ways to bring parish ministry to the digital world

These best practices will help you build parish community online and in-person.

In this “new” world, where so much of our spiritual lives have had to move online, we’ve been powerfully reminded how much we need one another and how significant it is to gather in person. But with in-person gatherings come questions: How can we accommodate those who prefer to or must join digitally? How can we involve pastors in what we are doing? How can we make sure digitally driven groups are rooted in and connected to parish communities?

Although the transition to an entirely digital landscape amid the novel coronavirus pandemic certainly came with challenges and struggles, many parish ministries are not just surviving through this medium but thriving. Those who can’t make it to the parish hall in person on Tuesday nights are finding that the commute is possible via Zoom. Communities in search of formation are finding themselves able to bring in speakers from around the nation at the click of a button. People of all ages are participating in digital faith sharing in parish Facebook groups. Real community is formed in these digital spaces.

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