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Ryan Panzer

Ryan Panzer
Ryan Panzer

Ryan Panzer

Leadership Developer for Digital Culture

Ryan Panzer is the author of Grace and Gigabytes: Being Church in a Tech-Shaped Culture (Fortress Press, December 2020). Having worked for technology companies like Google and Zendesk while attending seminary and serving in ministry contexts, Ryan researches and writes about ministry in a digital age. As a coach and consultant, Ryan equips communities of faith to live into their mission by integrating digital technology in their ministry. He lives in Madison, WI. For more writings and resources, visit www.ryanpanzer.com.

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Digital Ministry as a Fresh Expression of Church

When online action reaches beyond the boundaries of inherited church

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Coaching, Curiosity, and Leadership for a Digital Age

The advantage of the discerning church

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Faith, Work, and the Great Resignation

Where do we consider our values?

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Healthy Boundaries for Our Online Lives

Is your social media consumption creating connections or turning you inward?

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Slack for Ministry

An app that's often used for remote work can also serve as an excellent collaboration tool for ministry.

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Facebook for Faith

Will it forever change church community?

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Real Faith in an AI World: Rethinking Digital Ministry

Ministry Leadership

Instructor: Ryan Panzer
Explore practical models of digital ministry with this on-demand course, covering ethical AI use and other tools for adaptive church leadership in a changing world.

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