The Church3.0 Podcast

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/thezacstephensSubscribe 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/bluevandykeSubscribe 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 OudersluysJohnmark 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

In this breaking news and bonus episode, join Tyler (Apollos) and Matt Welty (Crossroads Church) for a deep dive into the massive strategic shift happening between Apollos and Crossroads Church Cincinnati, Ohio. For over a decade, these two organizations have been partners in digital ministry, developing the highly effective Crossroads Anywhere app.Now, Crossroads is moving to become a Custom SaaS Apollos user. What does this mean for the future of church technology? The leaders discuss their journey, from building a custom app for the "Brave Journey" to creating a digital ecosystem where thousands of people engage with scripture, prayer, and community every week.This new Apollos Custom SaaS partnership is designed to accelerate innovation, allowing the wins, learnings, and features developed at Crossroads to be quickly and easily shared with the entire Apollos community and the "Big C" church worldwide. Discover the vision for a shared, collaborative platform that helps churches go farther, faster in their digital engagement strategy and ministry.About the Guest:Matt Welty helps teams and organizations clarify vision, align strategy, and grow leaders who move the mission forward. With a passion for creating innovative solutions, Matt is dedicated to building healthy, resilient teams and leveraging digital innovation to expand reach, strengthen engagement, and build community—all while staying anchored to the mission.🔗 Connect with Matt Welty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwelty/🚀 Learn How Apollos Can Accelerate Your Church Growth Strategy: Visit: http://apollos.com/church-growth

Change is constant—and the speed of it is only increasing. In this episode of Church 3.0 presented by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with Ann Eileen Thompson, leadership consultant and former Procter & Gamble market researcher, to explore how church leaders can embrace curiosity, humility, and data to better serve their communities.Key topics in this conversation:👉Why curiosity fuels humility and better leadership👉How market research principles apply to the local church👉Lessons from business and corporate America for pastors and ministry leaders👉Post-COVID challenges: community, digital engagement, and change management👉Building trust and relevance in today’s churchWhether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or business executive, you’ll gain practical insights on navigating change, leading with humility, and creating a thriving faith community.About the Guest:Ann Eileen Thompson is a leadership coach, speaker, podcast host, and soon-to-be author who helps leaders lead wisely, live whole, and grow with both faith and practical strategy.  Ann brings decades of experience in market research, corporate leadership consulting, and ministry insight, helping leaders bridge the gap between business strategy and the mission of the church.🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Ann Eileen Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneileenthompson/📍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.

Discover how Cedar Creek Church is transforming ministry through Apollos, a digital platform built to help churches thrive 7 days a week, not just Sundays. In this episode of Church 3.0, Tyler Vance (COO of Apollos) sits down with Jason Jones of Cedar Creek to discuss prayer-driven growth, clarity in digital strategy, and how data can empower church leaders. If you’re a pastor, church leader, or part of a ministry team wondering how to strengthen online church engagement, prayer requests, digital discipleship, and website strategy, this conversation is packed with practical insights.About Cedar Creek Church:Cedar Creek is one of the largest churches in Ohio, serving thousands weekly through innovative ministry, digital discipleship, and community-driven prayer.What you’ll learn in this episode:👉How prayer requests inside Apollos inspired people to join serving teams👉Why Cedar Creek redesigned their church website only for new guests👉How to use data-driven decisions without getting overwhelmed👉The difference between what belongs on your church app vs. website👉Why clarity in digital ministry leads to real-world growth👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with church leaders using technology to impact lives!🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Jason Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/807197171/📍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.#ChurchOnline #DigitalMinistry #ApollosApp #JasonJones #CedarCreekChurch #PrayerRequests #ChurchTechnology #ChurchGrowth#ChurchOnline #DigitalMinistry #ApollosApp #JasonJones #CedarCreekChurch #PrayerRequests #ChurchTechnology #ChurchGrowth

Join church expert Dr. Warren Bird as he dives into the 2025 Large Church Study, revealing key trends, insights, and strategies for spiritual formation, small groups, and church growth. Discover how large churches are evolving post-pandemic, rethinking discipleship, and blending in-person and digital engagement.In this video, you’ll learn:✅ How small groups drive church vitality and engagement.✅ The importance of succession planning in large churches.✅ How churches are rethinking spiritual formation beyond attendance.✅ Strategies for hybrid church experiences that grow community and impact.📊 Participate in the 2025 Large Church Survey here: bit.ly/largechurch2025If you lead a church or want to understand church growth trends, this video is a must-watch!🔔 Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and tech-driven faith conversations.🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Dr. Warren Bird - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbird/📍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.#church30 #digitaldiscipleship #churchtechnology #churchgrowthstrategy  #apollosplatform #everydaychurch #churchinnovation #tylervance

How can churches use data to grow, disciple, and engage their communities more effectively? In this episode of Church3.0, presented by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with data strategist Amber Smart, founder of Smart Metrics, to explore how churches can transform their ministries using data-driven insights.From helping churches move beyond outdated Excel sheets to implementing scalable church data strategies, Amber shares over a decade of experience in church data systems, digital engagement, discipleship analytics, and how post-COVID trends are shifting what healthy church metrics look like.Whether you're a senior pastor, executive pastor, church data analyst, or digital leader, this episode will help you:✅ Understand where churches get data right (and wrong)✅ Learn how to start a data program✅ Discover what churches should stop measuring✅ See how data and digital engagement are deeply connected✅ Prepare your church for future giving trends and generational shifts🔔 Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and tech-driven faith conversations.🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Amber Smart - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-smart-%F0%9F%93%88-8251305b/📍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.

Is the Sunday service still the best way to reach people? In this powerful episode of Church3.0, Tyler Vance talks with Matt Welty, a leading voice in digital ministry from Crossroads Church, about how technology is reshaping spiritual formation, discipleship, and community.🎯 Topics Covered:Can a church app truly disciple someone?Why most churches are stuck in a 1990s tech mindsetHow asynchronous community is redefining small groupsUsing smartphones as modern-day tools for spiritual growthWhy digital-first thinking is not a compromise—but a callingMatt shares insights from years of frontline innovation, revealing how churches can shift from content delivery to real spiritual impact. If you're asking “How do I reach people beyond Sunday?” or “Can digital tools help people follow Jesus?”, this episode is your playbook.🔔 Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and tech-driven faith conversations.#DigitalDiscipleship #ChurchTech #SpiritualFormation #MattWelty #CrossroadsChurch #ChurchApps #OnlineChurch #ModernMinistry #ChurchGrowth #AsynchronousCommunity #faithandtechnology 🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Matt Welty - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwelty/Follow #apollos on social media:https://www.facebook.com/apollosplatform/https://www.instagram.com/apollosapp/https://twitter.com/apollos_apphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/apollos-platform/

Discover how Church of Eleven22 is using technology, apps, and social media to scale digital discipleship—without losing the human touch. In this exclusive conversation, marketing expert and church leader Jay Owen shares powerful insights on leadership, trust-building, app strategy, and creating meaningful online ministry.You'll learn:✅ How small gestures (aka "sprinkles") make a big spiritual impact✅ Why social media metrics are less important than personal ministry✅ How Church of Eleven22 integrates Apollos, YouTube, and RockRMS for scalable communication✅ What leaders should know about app development, staff turnover, and long-term tech strategy✅ Encouragement for pastors, church communicators, and ministry teams📍 Recorded for leaders searching for real solutions in digital ministry, church growth, and tech strategy.🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Jay Owen - https://www.instagram.com/jayowenFollow #apollos on social media:https://www.facebook.com/apollosplatform/https://www.instagram.com/apollosapp/https://twitter.com/apollos_apphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/apollos-platform/00:00 - Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership01:02 - The “Monkey in the Office” Metaphor for Leadership Clarity02:05 - Using Instagram to Foster 1:1 Discipleship03:35 - Why 100 Views Can Matter More Than 1 Million05:10 - Small Gestures That Create Big Impact (Sprinkles!)06:37 - How the Church App Became the Digital Hub09:04 - The Hidden Cost of Custom App Development in Churches11:30 - Why Church of 1122 Chose Apollos App for Flexibility & Control13:30 - Leadership Lessons & AI Tools That Are Changing the Game16:40 - Final Encouragement for Church Leaders & Digital Teams

Are you a leader who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for your team—or yourself? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation, executive coach and wellness strategist Jackie Glass joins Tyler to explore the internal battles leaders face and the simple but profound shift that can change everything: asking for help.Jackie shares wisdom from her work coaching faith-driven executives, church staff, and entrepreneurs on how to lead with authenticity, steward their energy, and discover their unique design—heart, mind, body, and soul. This episode is full of real stories, spiritual insights, and tools to help you move from burnout to breakthrough.✅ What if you're just one voice away from the help you need?✅ What if your energy problem is actually a spending vs spinning problem?✅ What if your leadership could start from wholeness, not exhaustion?Whether you're a pastor, business leader, parent, or creative, this episode offers practical encouragement and spiritual wisdom to help you lead well—starting today.🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Jackie Glass - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-glass-611182238/Follow #apollos on social media:https://www.facebook.com/apollosplatform/https://www.instagram.com/apollosapp/https://twitter.com/apollos_apphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/apollos-platform/#ChurchTech #DigitalMinistry #CHMS #ChurchGrowth #EngagementStrategy #ChurchLeadership #Church30Podcast

In this episode of Church3.0 by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with Ben Snyder, senior pastor of Cedar Creek Church in Toledo, Ohio, to unpack what it really means to lead a modern church in a digital age. Discover how Cedar Creek broke the mold with its iconic "Not Your Mother's Church" campaign and continues to lead with innovation, inclusion, and intentionality.Ben shares the powerful story of his own transformation from spiritually restless college student to lead pastor—and how Cedar Creek is using tools like the Apollos church engagement app to bridge Sunday services with daily spiritual practices. From interactive “preach offs” during the Super Bowl to building deep community through digital prayer, learn how Cedar Creek is redefining church growth, discipleship, and community connection in a post-Christian world.Topics Covered:✅ Digital discipleship strategies✅ Using church tech apps to boost engagement✅ Trends in modern church culture✅ Reaching the unchurched with creativity✅ Leadership development in ministry🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth🔗 Connect with Ben Snyder - https://www.instagram.com/bensnyderonline/

Want to know how to stop people from falling through the cracks in your church?In this episode of Church3.0, hosted by Tyler Vance of Apollos, we sit down with Kacie Frazier, Director of Partnerships at Ministry Brands, to answer real questions church leaders are searching for:✅ How can churches use data to better engage members?✅ What is CHMS and why does it matter?✅ How do you retain new visitors before they leave your church for good?✅ What’s the best way to move from traditional to digital church models?✅ Why do churches lose givers when switching platforms—and how can you avoid it?Kacie brings practical wisdom from years of working with churches on giving platforms and management systems. You'll learn what most churches are doing wrong, and what the best churches are doing right — especially when it comes to church management systems (CHMS), digital follow-up, and clean data practices.🎯 If you're asking “How do I engage people before they come to church?” or “How can we improve follow-up and giving retention?” — this episode is for you.🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth

In this episode of Church3.0, Tyler Vance COO of Apollos sits down with Alan George, former Church Online Pastor at Life.Church and a leading voice in digital discipleship, to explore how churches can innovate with technology while staying rooted in relational ministry.Alan shares how churches can use digital tools to go beyond content delivery and foster daily spiritual growth through intentional engagement. From personalized text messages to strategic app design, this episode unpacks what it looks like to lead a digital strategy that’s mission-first, community-focused, and spiritually formative.The conversation also touches on the emotional and leadership challenges pastors face when shifting from stage-centric ministry to digital shepherding. Alan offers practical wisdom, inspiring stories, and a compelling vision for how churches can disciple people every day—not just on Sundays.👉 Subscribe to Church3.0 for more conversations on digital innovation in ministry.👉 Visit Apollos to scale your church’s digital impact: https://apollos.com/church-growth

In this episode of Church 3.0, Tyler Vance sits down with Darin Yates from Crossroads Church to discuss the critical evolution of church technology over the past two decades. Darin shares how Crossroads strategically shifted from simply enhancing in-person services with technology to leveraging digital tools for deeper discipleship and community engagement.Hear about Crossroads' early innovations like cassette tape distribution, the lessons learned from their first major digital initiatives, and how a culture of prayer now drives both spiritual growth and generosity. Darin also highlights the importance of owning your digital platforms rather than relying on borrowed audiences. He explains how Crossroads designs its app experiences to foster daily community among believers.Whether you are a church leader grappling with digital strategy or someone passionate about the future of ministry, this episode is packed with practical insights and visionary leadership.