TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• ChurchLeaders: Churches could benefit from digital tools.

• Church Tech Today: ChatGPT Atlas browser: what Pastors need to know.

• REACHRIGHT Studios: Invisible on Google? Some fixes.

• The Pro Church Tools Show: Is your church losing great volunteers?

Study: Churches Could Benefit From Digital Tools

ChurchLeaders shares “Christians Say Churches Could Benefit From Digital Tools” (4-minute read), exploring how ongoing Barna research with Gloo reveals strong Christian support for digital integration in churches. Key findings show 75% favor online giving, 74% a digital resource hub, 70% improved social media outreach, and 68% better communication strategies. The article emphasizes balancing tech with human elements, building trust through education, and addressing implementation barriers. For church leaders, prioritize high-impact tools like online giving and hubs, invest in AI literacy, and enhance digital strategies to boost relevance and discipleship.

ChatGPT Atlas Browser: What Pastors Need to Know

Church Tech Today shares “The ChatGPT Atlas Browser: What Pastors Need to Know” (5-minute read), providing a church-centric take on how OpenAI’s new Atlas browser could reshape ministry workflows. Beyond general productivity, the article highlights pastoral use cases — from sermon research and scripture study to faster communication and AI-assisted writing. It also raises ethical considerations around data privacy and discernment, urging church leaders to approach AI tools like Atlas with both curiosity and caution.

Invisible on Google? Some Fixes…

REACHRIGHT Studios shares “Why Your Church Isn’t Showing Up on Google (And How to Fix It)” (10-minute read/25-minute watch), highlighting why Google visibility matters and outlining seven reasons churches may not appear in search results. The post covers next steps for improving rankings—like optimizing your Google Business Profile, updating service info, and gathering reviews—and links to additional resources and a companion podcast on building a stronger digital presence for local outreach.

Is Your Church Losing Great Volunteers?

The Pro Church Tools Show shares “Why Great People Stop Volunteering at Good Churches” (35-minute watch), where Brady Shearer and Alexander Mills unpack a cerebral take on how emotionally unstable leadership often drives away talented volunteers — not lack of faith or commitment. Shearer shares his journey toward greater emotional health, introducing three practices: building Habits of Joy (structured routines that stabilize mood), practicing intentional discomfort (to build resilience), and becoming unbothered (developing tolerance for uncertainty and rejection).

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