The Shepherds Circle
Pastor Stan Givens — Executive Director of 6:14 Ministries — is joined weekly by Pastor Victor Herman and Pastor Caleb Howell to talk small church ministry, pastoral life, church revitalization, cultural issues, and much more.
The Shepherds Circle
The Digital Front Door: Why It Matters For Every Church (with Josh Givens) | S2 E23
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This week in the circle, Stan and Victor sit down with 6:14 Communications Director Josh Givens to talk about a topic many pastors are beginning to wrestle with: the growing role of A.I., social media, and the church’s digital presence.
Josh shares why he believes every church—especially small churches—needs to think carefully about what he calls “the digital front door.” For many people today, a church’s social media or online presence is the very first interaction they have with that ministry.
The conversation explores questions many pastors are asking right now:
What role should A.I. play in ministry? Why are some pastors excited about it while others are suspicious? And how can pastors who already feel stretched thin think wisely about social media without feeling overwhelmed?
Along the way, the guys discuss the surprising advantages small churches actually have in the digital world, how attention works in today’s media landscape, and why thoughtful online engagement can open doors for real, in-person ministry.
This episode also previews Josh’s upcoming session at The Shepherds Summit, titled “A.I., Attention & The Digital Front Door.”
If you’ve ever wondered how technology, social media, and A.I. fit into faithful pastoral ministry, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Still need to register for The Summit? Be sure to do that here: https://614ministries.org/shepherds-summit-2026
