eSports and Evangelism with Tom Keller
Episode description
Let’s be honest, most of us don’t understand esports. Yet at Ashland UMC in St. Joseph, adding an esports center to their youth room has totally leveled up their ministry. Tom Keller, director of youth ministries at Ashland UMC, shares about the success and how other churches can make an impact with their context’s esports.
About Tom Keller
Tom serves as the Director of Youth Ministries and Contemporary Worship at Ashland UMC in St. Joseph, Missouri. He received his Bachelor of Music from Missouri Western State University in May 2014. Tom has served in various ministry capacities over the past 10+ years but found his calling in youth and worship ministries. In his spare time, Tom likes to hike, eat tacos, play the occasional video game and spend time with his family.
Related Resources
- eSports in Ashland (from The Missouri Methodists magazine)
- Video about Tom’s ministry
- Missouri Conference Ministry Grants
- Missouri United Methodist Foundation Ministry Grants
- Safe Gatherings resources
- Grow app game generator
- Follow Ashland eSports:
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NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children’s, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It’s time to get in on the conversation!