As churches try new methods to deliver their message, one Toronto-area minister believes video podcasting has a future in the ministry.

Rev. Tim Elliott, honourary assistant at The Church of the Redeemer, and former rector of Christ Church Deer Park recently released a video podcast of his presentation Jazz for life: A pathway to balance.

The presentation is a mix of jazz piano, scripture and speech, and proposes that improvisation, rhythm, listening and freedom are keys to living a balanced life. Rather than being limited to a select group who attended the event, anyone can view the presentation by downloading a copy of the podcast.

A podcast is an audio or video file published on the Internet and available for download. Users can subscribe to the podcast and will automatically be informed of new episodes as they are posted, said Sean Paddison, president of Northstreams Inc., the company that filmed, produced, and hosts Rev. Elliott