In the first episode of Connected, Ben Hollebon introduces the Digital Transformation Programme and asks a simple question: what if the administrative side of church life could be simpler?

He shares what's already working well across the Connexion -- from Zoom Bible studies to Singing the Faith Plus to the Christmas campaign resources -- and honestly acknowledges what isn't: fragmented systems, duplicated effort, and too much of people's time spent on things that could be easier.

Drawing on the first comprehensive digital audit of every Methodist church in Britain (3,726 churches, 298 circuits, 23 districts), Ben sets out the scale of the opportunity and the programme's vision: freeing up more time for mission and ministry.

This episode is for anyone who wants to understand what the programme is, why it matters, and what it means for people in churches, circuits and districts across the Connexion.