The Peter Bowden Show

The Peter Bowden Show

Hosted by: Peter Bowden

I help leaders grow thriving congregations and other human communities, including using the tools of our time to grow your reach, impact, and membership. Episodes draw on decades of work with leading congregations,...

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A blueprint for reflecting, gathering insights, and moving forward!

Episode #15

This episode features audio from session one in my Leader Recharge 2021 video series: My blueprint for reflecting, gathering insights, and moving forward! UPDATE:  This series is complete.  Signup here to receive...
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Leader Recharge 2021 Series Overview

Episode #14

This episode features audio from my new Leader Recharge 2021 video series.  This on-demand leadership series is designed to help you start the NEW YEAR strong.   I'll be releasing the audio of all four sessions via...
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Digital Church Not Working? Seven strategies to help your ministry online!

Episode #13

Online church isn't working? Attendance down? People Zoomed out? Here are some thoughts on how to respond. What would I do? Here are seven ideas / strategies to consider. Episode notes and time codes at ...
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Facing discrepancies between our IDEAL ministry and DIGITAL ministry

Episode #12

A great Q&A question came in last week:  "Peter, In the pre-social-media church world, the 'membership funnel' was simple, or at least seemed simple. People entering our congregation's orbit started as visitors to...
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Digital Ministry, Faith Formation, and COVID19 - Seminary Edition!

Episode #11

This is the recording of a LIVE session presented for the digital ministry unit of an asynchronous seminary class on November 12, 2020.    What do covid19 and the acceleration of digital trends mean for seminarians,...
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Turn your congregation's YouTube channel into an online newcomer welcome center

Episode #10

In this digital ministry strategy session, Peter Bowden shares how to turn your congregation's YouTube channel into a newcomer welcome center in 5 simple steps. Many congregations are on YouTube, but only a percentage...
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Congregations: On reopening, relaunching, and reimagining!

Episode #9

In this ministry strategy session, differentiating between REOPENING, RELAUNCHING, and REIMAGINING your ministry!        Connect with me on social media everywhere at @PeterBowdenLive:  Youtube, Twitter,...
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Covid19: Prioritizing small group ministry, moving groups online with ZOOM

Episode #7

A digital ministry strategy session with Peter Bowden discussing congregations, COVID19, and the value of prioritizing moving your congregation into online small groups, integrating worship & small groups, and...
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What if we have to cancel church because of the Covid19 Coronavirus?

Episode #6

Congregational leaders: This is a strategy session to get you thinking about the Covid19 coronavirus and your digital strategy should you face community spread and required “social distancing” such as limiting large...
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Leading in a Video First World

Episode #5

We're entering a "video first" world where video dominates attention and social media feeds!  What are the implications for leaders?  If you aren't communicating using video you're at risk of getting shut out of...
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The Digital Path to Membership

Episode #4

With the New Year people are looking to connect with organizations, from visiting a local congregation to joining a fitness club and getting involved in the climate movement. Social media and digital culture are...
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The Plan: Empowering You to Build Community

Episode #3

An overview of my community-building goals, plans for this podcast, and what we can accomplish together. Highlights 1 — I want to help you bring new community-building efforts into established organizations that...
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