Why is Your Church Not Podcasting Yet?
As the host and Executive Producer of Google’s “highly-ranked” Alive in Christ Radio (reaching over 60 countries and over 3 million listeners), I believe we have made a fairly significant discovery that you can almost immediately put in motion to bolster your God messaging efforts, too.
The Art of Christian Church and Ministry Podcasting
There is no dispute that streaming media has been deployed effectively across the Internet now for a number of years. Enthusiasts and professionals alike have clearly figured out how to write copy (for the spoken word), operate simple audio recording software applications, plug in a microphone and record basic as well as highly produced audio messages, presentations, training and yes, even advertisements.
Podcasting is truly nothing more than what I refer to as a blog “plug-in”. That is, combining a simple syndicated blog with an audio component. The practice is very much like ordinary audio streaming (media delivery from server to browser), but with the ability to capture, download and install (automatically on the date and time of your choice) to either a local PC or directly into any one of today’s available hand-held audio devices such as an iPod, a mobile phone, or virtually any portable mp3 player.
Podcast Church Opportunities
Today’s churches (large and small) can now combine the same power with the lightning speed of blog syndication with valuable Christian messages (teachings) just like you hear across your FM and AM radio dial.
The Podcast Limit is Only Limited by Your Imagination
Imagine uniting the ability to syndicate your blog and podcast (audio component) globally in a matter of seconds.
You could easily and almost effortlessly deliver the following for added impact to your awaiting audience:
1. Church services.
2. Weekly sermons.
3. Audio devotionals.
4. Church News and Information.
5. Fundraising
6. Praise and Worship
These are just a tiny smattering of how you could merge podcasting and your ministry’s Christian message.
Building a Strong Christian Community
Podcasting allows you to truly build a more robust interactive community of listeners (Christian fellowship). Plus, the blogging component of a podcast allows for the easy implementation of questions, comments and suggestions from listeners directly into each and every blog/podcast post you make. Internet “stickiness” is paramount for nurturing a healthy Internet/Church base. Podcasting is undeniably one perfect solution that can do just that for you and more importantly, the kingdom of God.
A Search Engine Love Affair
Mindful search engine optimization practices are required if you are serious about getting your message out to the world. Podcasting will catapult your position faster than just about any other Internet optimization method available to date.
Learn all about Christian Podcasting – Boost Awareness
Now is the time to make your move. Make it happen for the Lord. Learn and discover how you and your ministry can send the message of the “Good News” into all the world.
No matter what your ministry outreach regimen currently consists of, you will certainly want the podcast arrow placed neatly within your missionary quiver!
Do you have questions about how your church or ministry call reach provide a whole new meaning of Christian outreach? We invite you to call upon us here at World Christian Ministries anytime! 213-325-0977
May almighty God bless you richly,
Tony
Tony Marino
Christian Times Online