In this “inaugural” episode, I chat with Rev. Matt Brough. Matt is the minister at one of The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s newest congregations, Trinity Winnipeg. Matt, a recovering web developer like me, talks with me about the impact of social media (Facebook, blogging, Twitter, etc.) on his ministry.

Update: I forgot to mention that Matt and I also chatted about how ‘cool’ the Presbyterian polity is. Really.

Matt also does a great job of pitching CanadaYouth09 at the end, so be sure to listen all the way through!

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theme music for the BeingPresbyterian Podcast written and performed by Derek K. Miller

A few minutes ago, Rev. Matt Brough, minister and blogger at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg, had this to say on Twitter:

When we talk about communications in the Church, we usually think about bulletin inserts, the website, the projector screen, and the monthly newsletter. But what does your parking lot communicate to prospective pew-dweller about your priorities as a congregation?

We’re all familiar with the notion that non-verbal communication is far more telling than verbal. So what other “non-verbal” messages is your church sending besides who gets priority parking?