Updated May 2022. Here we provide a list of organisations and resources for those interested in using digital technologies for mission and ministry. Although some resources are provided by mainstream churches, such as the Church of England, useful initiatives are also being undertaken by universities and other Christian organisations. Our web page detailing the Church […]
Digital mission and ministry
Social networking, blogs and websites have opened up new opportunities for mission, evangelism and ministry. This section looks at how churches and Christian organisations are beginning to explore how these new digital capabilities can best be used to engage your community both young and old.
Organisations and links
See our list of organisations and resources related to using digital technologies for mission and ministry.
Church response to the coronavirus
We are listing links to advice from the churches across Britain and Ireland, including updated advice following the latest restrictions, plus guides on topics that might be useful, such as how to move some aspects of Church online and copyright issues of streaming services. This page will be updated on an ongoing basis. Updated 5 […]
Reflections on doing Church online
Two free ebooks explore issues around online Church during the coronavirus pandemic: The Distanced Church: Reflections on Doing Church Online Traditional churches have had to make an unplanned and swift transition towards technologically-driven forms of gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic. This free ebook, edited by Heidi Campbell, includes the reflections of Church leaders on […]
Webinars explore online Church
Updated 19 May 2020. A number of churches and organisations are holding webinars related to holding Church online. A webinar exploring the new challenges and opportunities for churches who want to develop online ministry has been held by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and a recording is available to watch online. The Church of […]
Premier Digital Conference and Awards 2018
Premier’s 9th Digital Conference aims to provide advice, ideas and insight on communicating credibly and effectively online. It includes 32 sessions delivered by over 40 contributors with the opening address from Archbishop Angaelos, Archbishop of London for the Coptic Orthodox Church (and also the moderator of the CTBI trustees). Main sessions include ‘Sharing Faith in […]
Premier Digital Conference and Awards 2017
This year’s Premier Digital Conference features an introduction from Rachel Jordan-Woolf, National Mission and Evangelism Adviser at the Church of England. The main talks are: Good News vs Fake News – Calvin Samuel, Principal, London School of Theology. Speaking Truth to Power: how is digital transforming the way ordinary people can change the country? (speaker to be announced). Breaking the Bubble: is […]
Premier Digital Conference 12 Nov 2016
If you are interested in how digital technologies can be used for ministry, mission and evangelism, the Premier Digital Conference 2016 has over 30 sessions under the theme of Reach – reaching out with the good news, reaching in to connect to the Church and reaching up to God by enhancing individual spirituality. The conference […]
MediaLit training course 13-17 June 2016
If you are engaged in Christian ministry and would like training in digital culture, communications and media, St John’s College at Durham University is running its seventh MediaLit course from 13-17 June 2016. This year, Kate Bottley, the vicar seen on TV’s Gogglebox, will be among the speakers discussing her ministry in and through the […]
Church of England launches online Church services
The Church of England is to broadcast Church services across the world using mobile technology. Called ChurchLive, each week a different church will broadcast a live service via Twitter’s Periscope app. The first service will be on Sunday 11th October featuring Canon Andrew White, the ‘Vicar of Baghdad’, from The Point, a Fresh Expressions church […]
Digital engagement – Interview with the (former) Bishop of Guildford
In July 2011, Bob Fyffe, General Secretary of CTBI, interviewed the Rt Revd Christopher Hill, former Bishop of Guildford. Topics discussed included: Is online community a real community? Digital engagement as a lifeline to Church Can the power of God touch people online? What contribution can the Church make to morals and ethics online? Can […]
