Nils Smith: Rethink Innovation, First Principles, and the Future of Church Apps | Church3.0

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