Digital Ministry
Did you know???
A recent State of the Church – Technology report found 96% of surveyed church leaders agree technology plays an integral role in not only meeting its goals but achieving their church’s mission.
If this resonates with you, but you’re thinking, ‘I haven’t seen this in our parish!’ and you’re curious to learn more about St. Polycarp’s Digital Ministry or to discover how your talents could shine in this space, keep reading…
What is the St. Polycarp Digital Ministry?
We’re the tech wizards behind the scenes at our church, making sure all our digital tools are working their magic. Our digital ministry is here to support every corner of the parish that’s diving into the tech world. Whether you’re a pro or just using your smartphone, your part of this digital world.
Now, we’ve got two main gigs:
- IT Solutions: We’re the IT superheroes making sure the computers, networks, servers, and all that jazz are top-notch. Our mission is to help the clergy, office staff, and other ministries use these tech wonders to spread the Good Word and build the Kingdom of God. Think of us as the tech support for heavenly missions.
- Digital Communications: This is where we make sure our tech-savvy side shines. We’re all about rocking the Parish website, social media and live streaming—basically, any cool tech tool we can get our hands on. Our goal is to amp up communication within the parish using the power of digital media. We’re making sure everyone else is tech-trendy.
Currently, the Digital Ministry meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm in the Parish Library
(or via Zoom). Stop by and see what we do!
Whether you’re a tech guru or just getting the hang of it, and are willing to share your time and talents, email communications@saintpolycarp.org
Let’s bring the parish into the digital age and make communication heavenly!
Digital Ministry Mission Statement
The technology in our church is made up of various digital platforms that are being used by the parish in a variety of ways. The digital ministry is designed to support all ministries of the parish that utilize these technologies as well as develop strategies and enhance the technologies being used by the parish. This ministry is unique in that there are many individuals involved in aspects of this ministry merely by the fact that they utilize such technologies in their own ministry and as such they will be key supporters of this ministry. However, the leaders of this ministry are individuals with technical skills and experience/background in various areas of information technology. Since IT is very broad, there are two main focus areas of this Ministry:
1) IT Solutions –
The mission of the IT Solutions piece of this ministry is to ensure the computer hardware/software, networks, servers, databases and related IT equipment is being used in an effective, efficient and most up to date manner and to assist the clergy, office staff and parish ministries to use these vehicles to proclaim the Gospel and build the kingdom of God.
2) Digital Communications –
The mission of the Digital Communication piece of this ministry is to encourage and promote communications using technology resources effectively, as an advantage, by means such as a Parish website, social media, live streaming, online platforms, and other tools as deemed necessary. They will promote effective use of digital media and provide support and guidance to other ministries of the parish in the use of these tools. They are to serve so as to encourage better communication between leaders, staff and the parish community.
Some aspects of each overlap and fit into both areas.