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Welcome to Church3.0, presented by Apollos. This podcast is for church leaders, IT team members, and anyone passionate about the future of faith, community, digital discipleship, and all things church tech. Hosted by Tyler Vance, COO of Apollos, Church3.0 dives deep into the shifting landscape of modern Christian culture. Each episode explores a different facet of both the enduring truths and the urgent challenges defining the current church experience. Listen in as Tyler sits down with guests from around the globe who are key church leaders and innovators in the faith space. Tune into each conversation as we seek to understand what it looks like to live out a 2,000-year-old faith in a rapidly changing, digital-first world. From navigating cultural shifts and digital distractions to reimagining community and engagement outside of Sunday service, Church3.0 asks the tough questions about relevance, impact, and Christ-centered hope in the 21st century. If you’re seeking conversations that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and inspire transformation, this podcast is for you. Discover how leaders are cultivating vibrant communities (both online and in person), addressing real-world issues, and creating a more hopeful future for the church and the world. Church3.0. Push boundaries. Change lives. Create a more hopeful future. For more information visit: https://apollos.com/church-growth
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Justin Reimer of Vivid Church shares why measuring church health through fun, love, and truth builds sustainable urban ministry and why sending capacity matters far more than seating capacity. What if the key to sustainable church health has nothing to do with attendance figures or venue size? In this episode of The Church3.0, host Tyler Vance sits down with Justin Reimer, lead pastor and co-founder of Vivid Church. Drawing from over 25 years of ministry experience, Justin shares why he and his wife Jennifer chose to plant in major urban centers like Vancouver, Toronto, and Italy using a non-traditional model centered on prayer, authentic community, and joy. Justin unpacks the three core metrics Vivid Church uses to gauge health: fun, love, and truth. He explains why treating pastoral leadership like event planning causes severe burnout, why sending capacity should always take priority over seating capacity, and how walking every street in a city prepped his heart for long-term urban church planting. What You’ll Learn: 🚀 Why sending capacity matters far more than building seating capacity ❤️ How to measure church health using metrics like fun, love, and truth 🚶♂️ What happens when you walk and pray through an entire city before launching 🌱 How church leaders can avoid artificial growth strategies 🎟️ How to build a church culture rooted in hope and hustle 😊 Why joy is essential for sustaining long-term ministry 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Justin Reimer: https://www.instagram.com/justinreimer/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith and technology conversations. #Church3Point0 #ApollosPodcast #ChurchPlanting #ChurchLeadership #MinistryGrowth
Warren Bird has spent more than two decades researching America's largest churches and has authored or co-authored 35 books on church leadership. In this conversation with Tyler Vance, Warren unpacks the new Mega Church Resurgence study, a survey repeated every five years since 2000, and explains why growth today looks different than before the pandemic. Church leaders will walk away with a clearer picture of what is actually driving attendance, generosity, and discipleship in America's largest congregations. What You’ll Learn: - Why is "resurgence" the right word for what is happening in large churches today, rather than simple rebuilding - Are megachurches really a baby boomer trend that is about to fade? - How did small groups become the top discipleship priority for 94 percent of large churches - What explains the gap between small group intent and actual participation? - Why large churches can innovate faster than smaller churches after the pandemic - How leadership residencies are training the next generation of pastors - Is online giving outpacing attendance growth in America's largest churches? 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Warren Bird: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbird/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #Church3Point0 #ApollosPodcast #MegachurchGrowth #ChurchLeadership #SmallGroups
Mark MacDonald reveals how church branding strategy shifts your messaging from internal noise to external clarity that reaches your community. In this episode of Church3.0, Mark MacDonald, founder of Be Known for Something, joins host Tyler Vance to discuss why churches do not need more noise, they need more clarity. They unpack why sameness is your biggest competition, how Google puts every local church on the same virtual street, and why leading with felt needs is the front door to true spiritual transformation. What You'll Learn: Why sameness is a local church's biggest competition on Google Street How to transition from internal kitchen language to clear external communication What is the best framework for church messaging and community reach? Why leading with felt needs creates the front door to spiritual transformation How to define a custom polygon reach area using CHMS database mapping Why throwaway header copy like everyone is welcome hurts website conversion 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Mark MacDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beknownforsomething/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #Church3Point0 #ApollosPodcast #ChurchBranding #DigitalMinistry #ChurchGrowth
What does discipleship look like beyond Sunday mornings? In this episode of Church3.0, Alan George shares why the future of the local church may depend less on programs and more on relational discipleship, everyday faith, and communities that truly know and love one another. As a leader at BattleCreek Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alan George has spent years helping churches navigate digital ministry, organizational scale, leadership, and innovation. In this conversation, Alan George explores what he learned from pastors in Egypt, why discipleship must move beyond strategy, and how churches can cultivate rhythms that resemble the life of Jesus. Tyler and Alan George dig into leadership, digital ministry, and the tension between organizational scale and relational discipleship. It's an honest, unscripted conversation about Sabbath, prayer, parenting in the faith, and why the local church's real work happens far beyond the Sunday service. What You’ll Learn: 👥 Communal Relational Discipleship: Discover why Alan George believes authentic discipleship is born out of daily relationship rather than institutional strategy. ⏳ The Rhythm of Jesus: Learn to embrace holy interruptions in your leadership calendar instead of over-scheduling for maximum efficiency. 👁️ Vision vs. Mission: Unpack insights from Dallas Willard and Isaiah 6 on keeping your eyes on God rather than getting lost in ministry execution. 🙏 The Power of Digital Prayer: Find out how the Apollos app features help make mega churches feel small by humanizing local communities. 🏡 Faith at the Dinner Table: What is communal relational discipleship, and how can we successfully bring everyday faith expression back into our neighborhoods? 🌍 Global Ministry Perspectives: Hear inspiring stories from Alan George’s recent journey to a pastors conference in Egypt and the Middle East. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Alan George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanvgeorge/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #AlanGeorge #BattleCreekChurch #Discipleship #ChurchLeadership #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalMinistry #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #Tulsa #ChristianLeadership
What does it take for the Church to lead culture again instead of following it? Justin Dean joins Church3.0 to unpack the future of church leadership, AI, digital ministry, and innovation in a rapidly changing world. Justin Dean is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and former communications leader at Mars Hill Church and Tithe.ly . In this conversation, Justin Dean shares lessons from scaling large ministries, navigating church growth, leveraging AI, and helping churches think differently about technology, discipleship, and community. As AI reshapes search, content creation, and digital engagement, Justin Dean challenges churches to move from being consumers of culture to creators of culture—and to lead the conversation around technology with wisdom, creativity, and mission. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Justin Dean's leadership journey from corporate marketing into church ministry 🤖 AI for churches: How artificial intelligence is changing ministry strategy 📈 Church growth systems: Why scale exposes culture, leadership, and process gaps 🎯 Church marketing strategies: Moving beyond content distribution toward connection 🏛️ Mars Hill lessons: Insights on leadership, growth, and organizational complexity 🌐 Digital ministry innovation: How churches can lead instead of lag behind technology 🤝 Hospitality and discipleship: Why community remains the Church's greatest opportunity 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Justin Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjdean/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #JustinDean #ChurchLeadership #DigitalMinistry #FaithAndTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #ChurchInnovation #ChurchGrowth #ChristianLeadership #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #ChurchCommunications #Discipleship
How do you transition from a broadcast news career to leading one of the most innovative digital church departments in the country? In this episode, Lauren Bercarich shares her journey of building a unified digital team at Liquid Church and the strategic shifts required to prioritize digital ministry in a post-pandemic world. Lauren Bercarich discusses the vital importance of breaking down organizational silos and why "leading up" to senior leadership is the key to unlocking digital growth. You’ll learn how Liquid Church integrated their app, website, and pastoral care to create a seamless hybrid experience that has facilitated over 1.7 million prayers. What You’ll Learn: 📈 Organizational Strategy: How Lauren Bercarich restructured IT and communications to create a unified digital products team. 🤝 Leadership Alignment: The secret to "leading up" and building trust with senior leaders like Tim Lucas. 📱 Digital Engagement: Why Liquid Church prioritizes digital prayer and scripture engagement over mere viewership metrics. ⛪ Hybrid Assimilation: How to build a "Digital Front Door" that leads to physical church community and leadership pipelines. ⚖️ Work-Life Integration: Honest insights on balancing high-level ministry leadership with the calling of being a parent. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbercarich/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
In this episode, digital ministry Nils Smith joins us to discuss the fine line between healthy innovation and stagnant tradition. As the VP of Marketing for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Nils shares why "we've always done it this way" is the most dangerous phrase in leadership and how to reclaim your organization's "why." Together, we explore how faith-driven innovation can help the Church stay effective, relevant, and mission-focused in a world shaped by platforms, algorithms, and AI. What You’ll Learn: 📉 Why churches lose innovation when they say “we’ve always done it this way” (Nils Smith insight) 🧠 How Nils Smith applies “first principles thinking” to church leadership 📱 Why Nils Smith says not every church should build an app 🌐 The difference between rented vs owned digital platforms in ministry 🔁 Why returning to the “good old days” can limit church growth 📊 How data and user-generated content transform discipleship strategy 🚀 Why Faith Driven Entrepreneur is mobilizing a global movement of entrepreneurs 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Nils Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #NilsSmith #FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #Church3Point0 #ApollosPodcast #DigitalMinistry #ChurchLeadership #FaithAndTechnology #Innovation #ChurchGrowth #RedemptiveLeadership #KingdomBusiness #FirstPrinciples
How should churches think about AI, digital ministry, and human connection in 2026? In this Inside Track episode of Church3.0, Tyler sits down with Conrad VanLandingham, Chief Product Officer at Apollos, to explore how AI is transforming church technology, product design, and spiritual engagement. Conrad VanLandingham shares how Apollos is reimagining digital ministry tools for the future of the Church — from AI-powered software development to creating meaningful community experiences that help people move from spiritual curiosity to spiritual habits. Whether you lead a church, build technology, or care about the future of faith and innovation, this conversation offers practical insights into how thoughtful product strategy can deepen human connection. Churches today face a growing challenge: how do you create authentic community in an increasingly disconnected world? Conrad VanLandingham explains why Apollos focuses less on “widgets” and more on outcomes — helping people pray together, become known, and build life-changing community through digital experiences designed with intention. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Conrad VanLandingham on AI and church technology — how AI is accelerating product development in ministry 🧠 Product taste and decision-making — why asking “why?” matters more than ever in AI-driven software 📱 Digital ministry strategy at Apollos — designing church apps for spiritual growth and connection 🙏 Prayer and community engagement — how churches are using Apollos to deepen relationships 🔥 Faith and technology innovation — the future of church software in 2026 👥 How churches help people move from zero to one spiritually through intentional design 🌎 Church leadership and community building in Dallas, Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Conrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradvanl/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #ConradVanLandingham #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalMinistry #ChurchLeadership #AIInMinistry #ChurchInnovation #PrayerEngagement #ChristianLeadership #ChurchTech #Apollos
Is your church’s approach to giving built on a budget or a biblical vision for growth? In this episode, Dr. Kregg Hood joins Tyler to explore the profound connection between spiritual formation and a generous heart. Drawing from decades of leadership in the nonprofit and ministry sectors—including his work with over 4,200 churches and Convoy of Hope—Dr. Hood shares how pastors can move beyond the "chore" of the offering and into a life-giving discipleship journey. Learn how focusing on the spiritual health of the giver inevitably leads to a more vibrant, generous, and mission-focused congregation. What You’ll Learn: ✨ The Generosity Unlock: Why Dr. Kregg Hood views giving as a primary tool for spiritual formation and intimacy with God. 🌱 Discipleship-First Leadership: How to shift your church culture from financial obligation to joyful invitation. 🏛️ Tithing as a Foundation: Moving past legalism to see the tithe as a "floor" for a lifelong journey of faith. 🛡️ Authentic Stewardship: The power of a pastor’s personal testimony in modeling a generous life. 📱 Modern Tools for Ancient Habits: Leveraging digital innovation to support consistent spiritual disciplines. 🤝 Kingdom Impact: How heart-level transformation results in a sustainable increase in ministry resources. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kregg Hood: https://www.takegodathisword.com
Dr. Josh Whitehead joins the Church3.0 podcast to reveal the strategic blueprint behind one of America’s fastest-growing ministries. As the Executive Pastor of Expansion at Faith Promise Church , Josh shares how to move past leadership plateaus by building healthy systems, scaling multisite campuses, and bridging the gap between business excellence and spiritual mission. In this episode, we dive deep into the "second chair" leadership dynamic and the tactical shift required to grow from a local congregation to a global impact center. Whether you are leading a mobile plant or a maturing multisite, Josh’s insights on church expansion and leadership development provide a clear path forward for the modern digital ministry landscape. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Scaling Strategy: How Josh Whitehead helped lead Faith Promise Church through explosive growth and multisite expansion. 🤝 The Trust Gap: Navigating the critical relationship between Senior Pastors and Executive Pastors for long-term health. 📈 Growth Systems: Why churches plateau and the specific organizational structures needed to break through. 🌍 Global Reach: Insights into Faith Promise’s unique mission, from Tennessee campuses to international prison ministries. ⚙️ Business vs. Ministry: How to apply high-level business principles without losing the heart of the Gospel. 🛠️ Portable Success: Why most portable campuses fail and the dashboard Josh uses to ensure they thrive. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Josh Whitehead: https://www.joshwhitehead.net/ #JoshWhitehead #FaithPromise #ChurchExpansion #ChurchLeadership #DigitalMinistry #Multisite #ChurchGrowth #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #MinistryStrategy #FaithAndTechnology #LeadershipDevelopment
Is your church simply streaming services, or are you actually making disciples in the digital age? Join Jay Kranda, Tech Pastor at Saddleback Church, as he reveals why "online church" isn't the final destination and how to build a robust hybrid ministry strategy. In this episode of Church3.0, we dive deep into the evolution of digital ministry—from the early days of facts machines and RealPlayer to the cutting-edge tech stacks of today. Jay shares practical frameworks for moving beyond views to meaningful engagement and explains how to align your digital KPIs with your local church mission. What You’ll Learn: 🚀 The Alpha Omega Exercise: How to assess and improve digital integration across every ministry department. 📊 Engagement Metrics: Why Jay Kranda prioritizes "30-minute engagement" over fleeting video views. 🤝 Hybrid Discipleship: Practical ways to use technology to foster real-world relational connections. 🏗️ Building a Tech Stack: Understanding the convergence of CHMS, apps, and streaming for church growth. 💡 Change Management: How to lead your staff through major technological transitions without losing momentum. ❓ AEO Insight: What is a Hybrid Discipleship paradigm and how does it differ from traditional online church? 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Jay Kranda: https://www.jaykranda.com/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
Nathan Artt, founder & principal of Ministry Solutions Group, challenges everything churches assume about attendance, digital ministry, and physical space. In this episode, Nathan shares why engagement—not attendance—is the new predictive metric for church growth and how digital platforms are shaping the future of the local church. Host Tyler Vance sits down with Nathan Artt to explore how churches can reimagine both digital strategy and physical spaces to meet people where they are. From Nathan’s own faith journey through digital ministry to real-world examples from retail, this conversation reframes how innovation, discipleship, and community intersect in Church 3.0. What You’ll Learn 🔍 Nathan Artt digital ministry insights on why engagement is a leading indicator for church growth 🏛️ Ministry Solutions Group strategy for reimagining church buildings as community assets 📊 Church attendance vs engagement metrics and why attendance is now a lag indicator 💻 Hybrid church and online church models that actually drive in-person participation 🙏 Prayer, safety, and digital discipleship as catalysts for trust and transformation 🧠 Content for conversation vs consumption in modern church communication 🌍 The Gutenberg moment for the church and why digital is the greatest gospel amplifier since print 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Nathan Artt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanartt/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
Daniel Yang of World Relief joins the podcast to discuss how the global migration crisis is actually a massive missional opportunity for the local church. Discover how your congregation can move beyond political rhetoric to embrace a "Great Commission" mindset that welcomes the stranger. Tyler and Daniel Yang explore how local churches can lead with faith, courage, and clarity in a complex cultural moment. This conversation connects leadership, innovation, and digital discipleship with real-world mission and global impact. What You’ll Learn 🌍 The Refugee Highway: How Daniel Yang sees global displacement as a tool for modern church planting. 🏡 Good Neighbor Teams: Practical steps for World Relief partners to build "trauma-informed" relationships. 📈 Growth Strategies: Why immigrant populations are the primary drivers of growth for Southern Baptists and Assemblies of God . 🛡️ Beyond Politics: Navigating the "proximity gap" to move from partisan debate to missional action. 📖 Biblical Mandate: Understanding the "four groups" (widow, poor, orphan, foreigner) that God prioritizes throughout Scripture. 🤝 Mutual Discipleship: How the global church is actually helping to disciple the American church. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Daniel Yang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koobxwm/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #DanielYang #WorldRelief #RefugeeMinistry #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalMinistry #ChurchLeadership #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #GreatCommission #Missiology #GoodNeighbor #ChurchGrowth
Zac Stephens, Senior Pastor of Faith Promise Church, shares an unfiltered look at leadership transition, vision clarity, and building a culture of everyday evangelism. In this episode, you’ll discover how Zac Stephens is equipping believers to win their world Monday through Saturday—not just on Sundays. Host Tyler Vance sits down with Zac Stephens to explore what it takes to lead a multi-campus church through generational transition while accelerating spiritual formation. The conversation dives deep into vision alignment, accountability, digital discipleship, and how the WIN Network is reshaping church growth across Tennessee and beyond. What You’ll Learn 🧭 Zac Stephens leadership transition at Faith Promise Church and the realities of senior pastor succession 🏛️ Faith Promise Church vision & culture and how values were clarified and recrafted 🌍 WIN Network explained — how churches equip believers to win their world 📱 Digital discipleship strategy using the Faith Promise App and Apollos 🔥 Personal evangelism accountability that led to record baptisms 📊 Church leadership systems that inspect what leaders expect 🤝 How technology multiplies pastoral care beyond weekend services 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Zac Stephens: https://www.instagram.com/thezacstephens Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
Blue Van Dyke, founder of Studio C and longtime church and marketplace leader, joins Church3.0 to unpack how data, personalization, and digital strategy can help churches truly know and shepherd their people. In this episode, you’ll learn how modern engagement tools—when submitted to the Holy Spirit—can drive spiritual growth, not just metrics. Blue Van Dyke shares how engagement marketing principles translate into kingdom impact. Tyler and Blue explore why knowing people, personalizing communication, and leveraging mobile apps are essential for church growth, discipleship, and long-term engagement in a digital age. 🔗 More about Blue Van Dyke: Blue Van Dyke is the founder and CEO of Studio C and brings a rare blend of international business savvy, digital marketing expertise, and executive pastoral leadership to his work. He was first introduced to the concept of “member engagement” during his time at Mercedes, where he began shaping strategies that now help churches connect more personally with their people. Today, he leads Studio C in partnering with churches to implement tech-enabled, next-step communication strategies that drive engagement and discipleship. Blue, his wife Crystal, their family, and their dog Leo now reside in Arizona. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Blue Van Dyke’s journey from global marketing to founding Studio C for churches 📊 How church data and personalization improve discipleship and pastoral care 📱 Why the church mobile app is the most powerful post-Sunday engagement tool 🧭 The Product, Placement, Promotion framework applied to ministry 🔍 How churches can avoid being “data drunk” and use insights wisely 🤝 Why engagement drives attendance and generosity as a byproduct 🔮 How predictive data helps pastors shepherd people before they disengage 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Blue Van Dyke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluevandyke Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
In this Church 3.0 episode, Tyler interviews Johnmark Oudersluys, the Executive Director of CityLink Center, for a powerful conversation about the future of church health, long-term disciple-making, and how ministries can rethink their strategies for real community impact. Johnmark shares lessons from leading one of the most innovative, collaborative ministry centers in the country—focusing on outcomes, not outputs, and helping churches move beyond weekend-centric models. From measuring what actually matters to building systems that create transformation, this episode gives pastors and ministry leaders a practical roadmap to build healthier churches in 2025 and beyond. ⛪ What You’ll Learn 📊 Why many churches are measuring the wrong things 🔁 The shift from programming to pathways 🤝 How CityLink Center is redesigning community impact 💡 What healthy churches prioritize (and what they stop doing) 🤲 Why collaboration—not competition—is the future of ministry 📈 The new metrics every pastor needs in 2025 🧩 How to structure teams for long-term discipleship 🛠️ Practical steps to build a healthier, more sustainable church model 🔗 About Johnmark Oudersluys Johnmark Oudersluys is the Executive Director of CityLink Center, a nationally recognized hub where churches, nonprofits, and service providers collaborate to help individuals break cycles of poverty through integrated, Christ-centered support. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Johnmark Oudersluys on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmark-oudersluys-98a785/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
What happens when churches start thinking like innovators? In this episode, Data Strategist and Gloo Executive Matt Engel joins us to unpack the mindsets, models, and split-testing strategies reshaping church leadership today. If you’ve wondered how churches can build trust, engage new guests, or make better decisions using real data, this conversation is a must-watch. Matt breaks down the shift from broadcast-style ministry to co-created, curated experiences—and shows why pastors who embrace experimentation will lead the next wave of church impact. From first-time guest retention to generosity journeys, to designing ministry innovation teams, this episode bridges practical tactics with deep insight for modern church leaders. What You’ll Learn: 📊 How to use data to measure real ministry health — not just attendance or views 🎯 The two metrics that predict church growth and why most churches overlook them 🔁 How to increase return guest retention by 12x with simple, practical systems 🧭 Why focusing on inputs leads to stronger outputs and outcomes 🔍 The real stories behind your church’s data — and how to uncover what’s actually workin 🤝 How to use behavioral insights to reach your community more effectively 🧠 How to build a data-informed ministry mindset that strengthens discipleship 💡 Examples from real churches using data to improve outreach, giving, and engagement 🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Matt Engel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-%F0%9F%92%A5-e-1994104b/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.
Luke Dooley, President of Ocean Accelerator and co-founder of Banded, joins Church3.0 to share how entrepreneurship, discipleship, and innovation intersect in powerful ways. Discover why churches and startups alike must embrace SLC: Simple, Lovable, Complete to build meaningful impact and lasting change. In this conversation with Apollos COO Tyler Vance, Luke unpacks lessons learned from a decade of mentoring founders through Ocean Accelerator. From redefining success beyond hustle culture to helping church leaders navigate innovation with purpose, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone passionate about leadership, digital ministry, and human-centered innovation in the Kingdom. What You’ll Learn 💡 What “Simple, Lovable, Complete (SLC)” means — a framework that helps churches and innovators move fast without losing soul. 🙌 How Ocean Accelerator shaped faith-driven entrepreneurship — lessons from a decade of founder stories in Cincinnati and beyond. 🌍 Why digital transformation in the church requires a mindset shift — from big leaps to small, consistent bets. ❤️ How to redefine success and health for leaders — and why spiritual formation must start with “the who.” 🧭 What churches can learn from entrepreneurs — especially about innovation, collaboration, and trust in the process. 🧱 How “Banded” and peer community models support business and ministry leaders — building emotionally healthy leaders for long-term impact. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Luke Dooley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-dooley/
How does one of America’s most well-known churches keep innovating in a digital age? In this Church3.0 conversation, Liz Schauer — Marketing, Communications & Digital Director at Willow Creek Community Church — shares how her team is transforming digital strategy, creative communication, and online engagement to reach people where they are. From building digital systems that serve the mission to aligning staff culture around communication clarity, Liz opens up about what it takes to lead innovation inside a large church. This episode is packed with insights on digital engagement, storytelling, and how Willow Creek is adapting to meet a post-pandemic world that’s still hungry for connection and hope. What You’ll Learn 💡 Digital Ministry Framework: How Willow Creek structures its digital communication strategy. 🎯 Mission-Driven Marketing: Aligning creative teams around church purpose and values. 🧠 Team Leadership: Leading creative teams through clarity, trust, and collaboration. 🌎 Online Engagement: What’s working for reaching new audiences beyond the walls. 📱 Tech & Tools: How Willow Creek approaches digital platforms and innovation. 🕊️ Faith in Communication: Keeping the heart of the Gospel central in every medium. 🔗 Learn more about Willow Creek Community Church: https://www.willowcreek.org 🔗 Connect with Liz Schauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizschauer/ Subscribe to Church3.0 for more conversations on how churches are innovating in leadership, technology, and communication.
Terry Storch — Chief Platform Officer of YouVersion and Pastor at Life.Church — joins Tyler to reveal the next chapter of one of the most transformative digital ministry tools in history. From Beyond the Billion to the launch of YouVersion Platform, this episode uncovers how the Bible app continues to shape global faith and technology. In this powerful Church3.0 conversation, Terry shares never-before-heard stories behind the Bible App’s journey from 83,000 downloads to over a billion, the heart behind the Beyond the Billion event in Oklahoma City, and how YouVersion Platform will equip ministries and developers to bring God’s Word to everyone, everywhere, every day. This is a masterclass in innovation, leadership, and the future of digital discipleship. What You’ll Learn: 👉 YouVersion’s Origin Story – How the Bible App started and grew to impact billions. 👉 Beyond the Billion Vision – Why YouVersion is celebrating God, not itself. 👉 What Is YouVersion Platform? – The new initiative empowering churches and developers globally. 👉 Leadership from the Inside Out – Terry’s four principles for leading from a posture of being “built by God.” 👉 The Power of Partnership – How Bible societies, volunteers, and churches fuel YouVersion’s mission. 👉 Heart Language and Access – Why delivering Scripture in people’s own language transforms lives. 👉 The Power of Four – The life-changing impact of engaging Scripture four times a week. Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Terry Storch – https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrystorch/ 📍For churches in the U.S. and globally seeking better ways to serve their community through data-informed ministry, this episode is your practical starting point. #TerryStorch #YouVersion #BibleApp #BeyondTheBillion #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalMinistry #ChurchLeadership #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #LifeChurch #BibleEngagement #PowerOfFour
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