In October 2024, Pastor Jonathan invited the church family to participate in a survey to assess our spiritual and personal well-being. The results confirmed some existing trends and provided valuable insights to empower Cedarbrook to become more radical in following Jesus.

Two key findings emerged:

• 66% of respondents felt the church hadn't helped them discover their life's calling

• 67% lacked clarity on their next steps for spiritual growth

  
  

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were witnessing a significant shift in communication, with fewer people attending traditional church services and more turning to the internet. This trend has accelerated, and our church cannot afford to ignore the digital landscape.

How can Cedarbrook capitalize on these insights?

To address these insights and adapt to the changing times, we must evolve our digital ministry strategy. We must move beyond merely sharing information and focus on building authentic connections with both church members and seekers. This involves using digital as a means to discipling individuals in digital spaces and reaching out to those outside the church who are searching for spiritual meaning.

Discipling Our Church in Digital Spaces

To effectively disciple our church in digital spaces, we need to leverage technology to connect, teach, and encourage believers.

Goals

• Q2: Script, record, disseminate high quality discipleship content  (podcasts, shorts, blogs, etc)

• Q4: Develop online courses on various spiritual topics, such as Bible study, prayer, and discipleship

  
  

Reaching the Spiritually Curious Online

To effectively reach the spiritually curious online, we must leverage digital platforms to engage, educate, and inspire.

Goals

• Q1: Bolster our digital content budget to build teams to create engaging high-quality content online via blogs, social media, and video

• Q3: Establish a strong online presence that attracts new members and strengthens existing relationships