Social media has become the new “front door” of the church – especially in the aftermath of the Coronavirus. In this interview, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com and Dave Adamson explore how churches can leverage social media and YouTube to pastor people and connect with their communities.   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Watch the YouTube edition here: https://youtu.be/0fZTqJfBH6A   CONNECT WITH ME AT: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on filmmaking, digital media, publishing, strategy, communication, leadership, culture and faith – to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Website: https://philcooke.com Find out about Cooke Media Group: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dave Adamson @Aussie Dave Twitter: https://twitter.com/aussiedave Facebook: https://facebook.com/aussiedaveadamson Instagram: https://Instagram.com/aussiedave YouTube: Website: https://daveadamson.tv Email: daveadamson@northpoint.org Text: (201) 267-2156 “Chasing the Light” https://amzn.to/3eT7dxr “52 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know” https://amzn.to/2VLhVih YouVersion: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2487-7-hebrew-words-every-christian-should-know   Get organized with my planner: “Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals” https://amzn.to/2M2ixNo (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)   Schedule: New episodes are uploaded every other Tuesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook on creativity at https://www.philcooke.com   **More about this episode: ** How the Digital World is Changing the Church – Interview with Aussie Dave Adamson Here are quick take-aways from today’s interview: --Pastors: Don’t be afraid to leverage the technology of our day. People will find your content when they are searching for answers. --Many churches are using social media as a megaphone for the church when they should be leveraging the technology as a telephone: a 2-way conversation. --Social media offers the power to stay engaged with people through the week. It doesn’t have to be polished or professional, just start using it as a conversation to connect with your community. --Church attendance is not decreasing; it’s decentralizing. --The church is relevant in the community when they are meeting the needs of the people in the community. Having an online presence allows us to do this. Start leveraging social media to impact the community you are in! --Don’t be afraid to use YouTube to reach a generation wandering far from God.