Pastoring in the Digital Parish
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
How it started vs how it’s going with Jate Earhart and Love Clan
New series: “How it started vs How it’s going.” First up is Jate Earhart and the community around JateLIVE and LOVE CLAN. With Jate, we dive into the world of online ministry and planting churches with a focus on non-believers and gamers. Jate shares insights on the importance of prayer and honesty in building relationships, as well as the power of immersion and action-based learning. We also discuss the growth of their Discord community and how they balance Christian and non-Christian focuses. We explore the use of technology in creating spaces for discussing science and working towards inclusivity, as well as the challenges of balancing physical and digital ministry and discerning God’s plan.
Jate Earhart grew up as a PK, but never wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps as a pastor. After studying digital art and design at Full Sail and working for big companies like Google, Nike, and ESPN, Jate felt a calling to do something more meaningful. He found inspiration in Ephesians 2:10, which speaks of being created for good works that God has prepared in advance. Though he initially doubted the idea of having a specific calling, Jate now believes that as long as he follows God’s plan for his life, he will find meaning and purpose. Currently, he is exploring the idea of using digital media to create a new kind of church experience.
We’re going to hear all about it next on Pastoring in the Digital Parish…
This particular meaningful episode is brought to us by: Safer Sanctuaries. Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust within Faith Communities is a new and comprehensive resource that continues the tradition of Safe Sanctuaries ministry by building on its trusted policies and procedures.
In this episode:
(00:00) “Pastoring in the Digital Parish: Jate Earhart’s Journey”
(10:22) “A Creative Epiphany”
(17:35) “Build a Thriving Gaming Community Through Word-of-Mouth”
(20:31) “Breaking Taboos: Inviting Non-Science Professionals to Discussions”
(29:31) “Fostering Authenticity: A Pastor’s Focus on Community”
(38:17) “Streamers logging up to 19 hours daily!”
(42:59) “Balancing Discipleship and Evangelism: A Journey”
(49:26) “Digital Ministries for Gamers: A Guide”
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