Welcome to the Your Digital Pastor Podcast, where church communications consultant, Dr. Marcus Cylar, delivers daily devotions to encourage you on your journey and weekly insights that equip pastors and their churches with tools and tactics for more effective digital ministry. If you’re a lead pastor, executive pastor, communications director, or media director looking for strategies and conceptual insights, informed by culture and current events, to help you take your digital ministry effor ...
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We’re in the middle of a global pandemic, and everything we do now has the word “virtual” attached to it. I’m sick of it. Give me these 8 minutes and I will compel you to never use the word again! Need communications help? Holler at me: http://yourdigitalpastor.co #YourDigitalPastor
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042: Identifying and maximizing content opportunities
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I talked previously about “content opportunities”. I want to put some flesh on that with some insights to help ministries preach the gospel more effectively. Taking advantage of content opportunities simply means looking at everything you do as content.Need communications help? Holler at me: http://yourdigitalpastor.co #YourDigitalPastor…
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041: Shortening the distance between idea and execution
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You wouldn’t believe how much content I’ve produced that I’ve never published. As a #digitalministry specialist, stewarding the greatest story that’s ever been told, I need to stop doing that.Shortening the distance between idea and execution puts your ministry in the frame of mind necessary to behave like a media company. Such a mindset is vital t…
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040: Communication, presence, and progress
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Communication is as much what you do, don’t do, and don’t say as much as it is what you say.Presence is as much a heart posture as it is a physical location.Progress: What have you dragged your feet on in the past? What have you been slow to understand?Stay woke. But let’s do so with the mind of Christ. Especially in this season. Need communication…
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Bonus: #BlackOutTuesday: Under the microscope
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#BlackOutTuesday was supposed to be about amplification. We do the opposite of that, though, when we needlessly evaluate people’s personal lives as the basis for discrediting their contributions. Let’s stop that.Need communications help? Holler at me: http://yourdigitalpastor.co #YourDigitalPastor
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039: Now is not the time for social distancing
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I promise this is not what you think it is. Give it a listen. Either you’re with us or you’re not; there’s no gray area anymore. The love of Christ dictates as such.Need communications help? Holler at me: http://yourdigitalpastor.co #YourDigitalPastor
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038: COVID-19 and the new importance of daily impact
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Just a few thoughts — The successful ministry in this new paradigm is not the one who will have the most powerful Sunday experience, but will be the one who will create engaging, God-glorifying content on a daily basis. Churches in this season will best show up online as their own networks.
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037: 6 content ideas to connect your church beyond the sermon
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1 - Morning prayer and devotion (at least five days a week)2 - Podcast (perspective from the pastor on a relevant topic)3 - Mass text of encouragement (can be six days/week)4 - 30-60 minutes of live Q&A on FB/IG Live (or you could teach first and then “hang out” for a while)5 - Robocall (alternate day of the week and time so it’s always unexpected)…
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036: COVID-19: 6 characteristics of digital-first experiences
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Digital is uniquely:1 - Personal (can create 1 to 1 impact out of 1 to many encounters)2 - Ubiquitous (can experience the event anywhere)3 - Shareable (can send a link and allow others to tap in)4 - Asynchronous (can consume in your own time)5 - Passive (can engage even while doing other things)6 - Collaborative (can see the thoughts of others you …
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035: Fighting for your passion when your dreams don’t come true
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Some churches were on the forefront of the digital ministry trend, others were later adopters, and yet many more have come to #onlinechurch kicking and screaming over the past few weeks. Those are the churches I want to help in this season.It pains me to no end that in this ever treacherous season, in these most perilous times, when the global pand…
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034: This is the XFL: A story of rebranding, reinvention, and redemption
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033: A shrewd QR code marketing strategy you’ve probably never used before
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032: 5 ways to add value when you have nothing to say, pt.2
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031: 5 ways to add value when you have nothing to say, pt.1
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030: You began your #GivingTuesday campaign too late: 5 reasons why
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1 - People don’t have to be compelled to spend, but they do need to be compelled to give2 - We are compelled by stories and It takes time for us to connect to the stories of others 3 - You didn’t take advantage of extra time to bring more exposure to your ministry, organization4 - You squandered an opportunity to distinguish yourself from others5 -…
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029: The #BlackFriday edition - Why brand is king
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TL;DR (DL): People won’t care about what you do until they connect with who you are. I connect a few ideas and resources together to arrive at this key takeaway for business, #churchcomm, ministry as a whole, and interpersonal relationships.Links mentioned:Web Smith on Twitter: http://twitter.com/web2PM: http://2pml.comGary Vaynerchuk: http://twitt…
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028: 5 types of video seminaries should be creating
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Types of video seminaries should be creating1️⃣ Testimonial videos2️⃣ Live event video (chapel, commencement, conferences, presentations, convocations, work not on campus but in the community)3️⃣ A recorded webinar for prospective students (one specific to each academic program offered)4️⃣ Classroom moments5️⃣ Daily 1-min devotional videos or live …
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027: 5 types of content seminaries should be producing
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1️⃣ COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - In every seminary community, which comprises, at minimum, current students, faculty, staff, and alumni, there is a treasure chest of stories to be shared, either of what those seminary family members are doing presently or of the difference the seminary has made in their lives. An institution’s social media team should col…
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Bonus: Kanye’s “Jesus is King” and the “Huffington Post Disease”
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I had some thoughts this evening about the effect of social media on the public sentiment toward Kanye West’s initial gospel offering. #YourDigitalPastorNeed communications help? Holler at me: http://yourdigitalpastor.co/hire
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026: 5 fundamental principles of #churchcomm
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026: The 5 fundamental principles of #churchcommThis week’s topic was inspired by @bradyshearer and the #ProChurchTools #podcast. That is to say these principles aren’t original thoughts of mine, but the presentation of them in this way was birthed out of a church communications workshop for a certificate program I was blessed to facilitate in 2018…
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025: 5 reasons #churchcomm should be taught in seminary
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This week, I’m sharing my #topfive reasons seminaries should offer church communications education.1 - Just like pastors and seminary professors, church communicators are stewards of the greatest story that has ever been told. To be a good steward over something, you must be trained to handle it. While seminary is not the only place for training, i…
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024: 5 Seminaries killing it digitally in 2019
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One very important aspect of church communications that is never discussed is the communications efforts of the institutions responsible for equipping the leaders of the church. I am uniquely qualified to provide value on this subject.In this 4th quarter of 2019 (and beyond, prayerfully), I’m taking a chance on myself (more on this later) and doubl…
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023: #LeadingFromTheBottom: How to add value when you don’t know the answer
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#LeadingFromTheBottom is me distilling the many leadership lessons I’ve learned from this season of my professional life. In this episode, I talk about how you can still lead and be of value as a go-to person, even when you don’t know the answer. I pray what I’m sharing is a nugget of wisdom you’ll be able to use in your own life and ministry. your…
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YDPshort007: Pray for your boy + the power of playlists for your life and ministry
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February 2019 has been a crucial month in the history of my life, crucial for my future and for everything God has for me. This last week of the month is critically important to seal the work that has already been done. I’m therefore asking for you to agree with me in prayer.This month was so important that I had to get my mind and spirit right, an…
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YDPshort006: Involving more people in the content-production process
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Something special ESPN college basketball is doing to involve fans in its live coverage is incredibly smart and creative and reflects something pastors and their church communications pros need to be doing as well. #YourDigitalPastorWebsite: http://yourdigitalpastor.co Portfolio: http://yourdigitalpastor.co/hire…
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YDPshort005: Apple vs. Everybody and why it’s important to be everywhere on social media
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It took me ten seconds of looking around this Starbucks I’m working at today to realize that Apple gets you one way or another, and that’s why they’ve dominated the 21st century thus far. I share what this domination has to do with the concept of being everywhere on social media. #YourDigitalPastorWebsite: http://yourdigitalpastor.co Portfolio: htt…
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YDPshort004: Super Bowl ads: What message would you convey with all that attention?
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If you had $5.25M for a Super Bowl ad, how would you use those 30 seconds and how would doing so build the kingdom? #YourDigitalPastorWebsite: http://yourdigitalpastor.co Portfolio: http://yourdigitalpastor.co/hire
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YDPshort003: Enhancing your ministry communications through Facebook Messenger bots
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On this first day of Black History Month, I share a memory from high school that makes me think about how effective Facebook Messenger bots can be for bolstering your church’s marketing and outreach efforts. If you’re compelled to get started with this, holler at your boy and I can help you get started! #YourDigitalPastorWebsite: http://yourdigital…
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YDPshort002: Life & leadership lessons from the NFL postseason
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Yes, the New Orleans Saints got screwed royally. Yes, the could’ve been more resilient in the face of controversy. But there are other points and lessons on life and leadership here that haven’t been talked about that are worthy of discussion here. I also add a key takeaway from the Patriots dynasty that I’m not sure has ever been considered.Websit…
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YDPshort001: To free or not to free? That is the question!
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Many ministries make their sermons available through podcasting and building a presence on YouTube. Many others make them available for purchase. While I understand why others do the latter, I do not believe it’s the best way to accomplish your ministry goals in 2019 and beyond. In this first installment of the YDP short, I discuss why as I answer …
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022: My 2018 #bestnine: The power of shaping your own narrative
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2018 was the best and worst of times for your boy, but I did some things this year that will set me up for the rest of my life, and for that I’m grateful. In this brief break from hiatus episode, I reflect on what those things were, share my I consider them my #bestnine of the year, and discuss why I suggest you engage in the same reflective exerci…
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The road to destiny is not always easy; in fact, it’s long and quite difficult. In long and difficult situations, it’s good to look for the quick win. This verse lets us know the quickest win possible in kingdom living. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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This one is a slippery slope, so let’s just say this: Leaders and lay should be held to the same set of standards concerning how we live our lives. Peterson said it best here: “There should be a consistency that runs through us ALL” (emphasis mine). http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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What better advice can we receive than to focus our entire attention to what God is doing right now? How much better would our lives be if we followed that advice and not allowed ourselves to get caught up in the minutiae of a future we don’t know, as opposed to a present we do know. http://yourdigitalpastor.co…
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A little bit of negativity for a positive purpose is far better than faux positivity. We therefore can’t be so quick to gravitate to those who just tell us what we want to hear all the time because they may have no intention on helping us grow. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion: Isaiah 40:29 MSG http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion: Psalms 18:30 MSG http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion: John 7:38 NASB http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion20180914: Psalms 73:26 NASB http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion: Colossians 3:2 NASB http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion: Ephesians 6:10 NASB http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion20190911: 1 Chronicles 16:11 NASB
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Devotion: 1 Chronicles 16:11 NASB http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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None of us are going to literally think about God 24/7. We’re not that deep. But if we constantly keep God before us, that just means we’re consistently living a life that’s pleasing to God, and we’re conscious of the decisions we’re making that bear that out. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Tasting and seeing—the fullness of a true relationship with God is a multifaceted experience. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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021: Launching your book to maximize ministry impact
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021: Launching your book to maximize ministry impactDevotion: Isaiah 26:4 CEVTool of the Week: Twitter’s audio-only Go Live featureFeature Presentation: Interview with Pastor Kellen BrooksMoments of inspiration: Multiple sources of measurementhttp://yourdigitalpastor.co
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No amount of money, power, fame, or position will ever help us escape the fact that God always has been and always will be in control. The sooner we come to that realization, the happier and more content we will be. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Devotion20180906: 2 Thessalonians 3:5 CEV
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There’s no mystery as to what is required of us to live a life that is pleasing to God. The difficulty is in the execution thereof, and that’s where prayer comes in. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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In this Christian journey, that which is not seen lasts far longer than that which is seen. With that in mind, let us all consider this question: If the whole internet were to break down today and we couldn’t edit our lives anymore, would we be able to deal with our unedited selves? What would we then be compelled to work on? http://yourdigitalpast…
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As much as we have agency over how we feel emotionally, we have the ability to set the tone for how we feel physically. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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Allow the Lord—not your own understanding, intelligence, connections, resources, or even other people—to be your shield. http://yourdigitalpastor.co
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