The TikTok Pastor: A Conversation with Bethany Peerbolte

Description

This podcast episode helps congregational leaders looking to build or explore progressive faith communities online. Guest Bethany Peerbolte, a Presbyterian pastor, believes people need access to an identity-affirming Christian community no matter where they live.

Peerbolte shares how her ministry grew from TikTok videos she made, responding to fear-based Christian messages on social media that her youth group saw and asked her about. Listeners will learn how she engages with supportive and unsupportive audiences and discusses scripture interpretation on social media. She also talks about how her TikTok videos grew into an online faith community called OurTapestry, a New Worshiping Community of the Presbyterian Church USA.

Features

• Podcast transcript
• Links to Apple and Spotify podcast apps

Recommended Audience

Those considering starting an online congregation or ministry through social media

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

• Gather inspiration for reaching new audiences by sharing your faith on social media.
• Discover how to expand your congregation’s community or build a new type of faith community online.