Michael Huerter (PhD, Baylor University), a pastor at Holmeswood Church in Kansas City, Missouri, shares on addressing the online and in-person church in a hybrid church model.Book: The Hybrid Congregation: A Practical Theology of Worship for an Online EraPastor Michael Huerter’s ChurchWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Exploring the church's relationship with the internetEngaging the in-person and online communities in the worship serviceBenefitting from social platformsABOUT THE GUEST: Michael Huerter (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor at Holmeswood Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where he leads worship and works to build community and connection. As a lifelong church musician and digital native, he is interested in engaging with and contributing to scholarship that bridges the gap between research and practical ministry.RELATED LINKS:Pastor Michael Huerter’s ChurchThe Hybrid Congregation: A Practical Theology of Worship for an Online EraTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:38 - Introducing Pastor Michael Huerter02:30 - Exploring the church's relationship with the internet06:07 - Important considerations for live-streaming07:59 - ..the church of the future may look different than what we are accustomed to08:16 - ...the vast majority of churches do not have the resources to create a live broadcast every week09:50 - ...the community is made of people in-person and online13:58 - Engaging the in-person and online communities in the worship service15:07 - ...involving people who join online in worship leadership17:20 - ...creating interactive moments in the worship service to invite conversation or reflection21:10 - Benefitting from Social Platforms21:25 - ...Focus on people, remember the hybrid nature of our world22:16 - ...How can we best minister to the people already connected with our community?24:18 - How can we connect with and serve our surrounding community?25:02 - Are there people who cannot or will not engage in your church building?26:30 - Paying Attention as a spiritual discipline30:41 - ...finding ways to deeper attention and connection31:30 - ...be discerning in using technology; there's good and bad32:36 - The internet: our greatest affliction and greatest hope34:04 - Turning affliction to hope36:19 - Placing our cultural moment in historical context38:38 - Book on InterVarsity Press Academic and Amazon / Email Michael Huerter: michael.huerter@holmeswood.orgDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com