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Ep. 9 - How Authentic Digital Ministry Builds Real Church Growth

🎧 PODCAST DESCRIPTION What happens when a local church stops trying to look perfect online—and starts showing up *real, present, and consistent*? In this episode of *Connected Faith*, Bill Snider and Dr. Layne McDonald sit down with *Pastor Robbie Gonzalez*, Lead Pastor of New Life Church in Yorkville, Illinois, to talk about how authentic digital presence became a turning point for a local church—and its community. Robbie shares his personal ministry journey and how social media shifted from being a “nice extra” to a primary front door for the church. You’ll hear how New Life Church used simple, human-centered content—behind-the-scenes moments, community service, real conversations, and prayer—to rebuild trust, reach new families, and grow beyond Sunday. This episode explores why *authenticity beats polish*, why consistency builds trust, and why the church must exist *Monday through Sunday*, not just during weekend services. Recorded for pastors and church leaders, this conversation is especially relevant for churches in *Yorkville and the Chicago suburbs*, the Midwest, and across the United States who want to reach people where they already are—on their phones. 🌐 Learn more, explore resources, and join the conversation: https://www.apmedia.org/connectedfaith ---------------------------------------- 🧠 BIG IDEAS & SEARCHABLE TAKEAWAYS Why authenticity builds trust faster than production quality How social media became the new church front door Why consistency matters more than creativity How community service creates powerful digital stories The difference between posting announcements and telling stories Why being available leads to organic growth How one short video led someone back to church Why “do a lot, say a little” works in ministry ---------------------------------------- 🛠️ PRACTICAL TIPS, STEPS & LIFE HACKS Start with what you have A smartphone is enough Behind-the-scenes moments matter Real beats polished every time Show the church beyond Sunday Community service Local partnerships Serving the city Tell stories, don’t just post info Bring people along—even if they can’t be there Show where generosity goes Let people see the impact Choose platforms based on people Facebook for older audiences Instagram for younger families YouTube for long-term reach TikTok for discovery Engage, don’t broadcast Ask questions Invite prayer requests Respond personally when possible Core principle: If you become available, people will find you. ---------------------------------------- ⏱️ TIME CODES / CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Welcome to Connected Faith 01:00 Robbie’s call into ministry 04:30 Discovering social media as connection 06:45 Stepping into New Life Church 07:45 Rebuilding visibility and trust 09:45 Authenticity as a core value 12:00 Serving the community beyond Sunday 14:30 Turning outreach into story 17:40 Navigating internal resistance 20:50 Choosing the right platforms 23:00 The DM that changed everything 25:20 Helping non-digital members stay connected 28:10 Where pastors should start 31:00 Consistency builds trust 35:00 Growth, fruit, and final encouragement 🙏 Use the chat button for prayer or conversation at http://www.boundlessonlinechurch.org