Introduction

The Introduction

• If there were a proven way to do ministry better, would you try it?
• Do you wish there were more people hearing your message?
• If you prepare well, should there be a bigger audience to hear to you?
• What if I told you that you could increase your leadership influence exponentially?
• What if the people in your church began to pray more?
• What if the people in your church began to engage in scripture more?
• What if the people in your church began to build more genuine Christian community?
• This can happen in your church. I have proof.

Things have changed and are changing. That’s an understatement! New technology is racing at a blinding pace. I wrote this e-book to teach Christian leaders how you can harness the power of digital technology to strengthen your reach. This is a simple manual that will show you how to use digital media to make disciples of Jesus. You will learn how to use a blog and social media to multiply your influence and become a better disciple maker.

I am the pastor at New Beginnings Church (newbeginningschurch.info). I have tried and tested the power of digital technology in my own church and the results have been amazing. I will try and inspire you with a vision of the potential of digital media. I will show you what you will need, both tools and skills. I will give you a process to take the things you are already doing--studying, teaching, and relationship building--and magnify the results of your efforts. I will warn you about the dangers of the cyber world, particularly social media, so you can avoid the pitfalls and protect the people who trust your influence.