Ministry At Scale

In Episode 25 we get to speak with Justin Wise, Co-Founder of The Different Company. Justin shares with us the experience he's gained working in ministries, with nonprofits, and coaching small business owners. He tells the number one thing every organization needs to cut through the clutter and be heard in the overcrowded digital space. Be sure to subscribe and listen to the full episode so you do...

In Episode 24 of the Ministry at Scale Podcast, we get to speak with Jonathan Pitts, who is a chief strategist at Dunham & Company, Co-founder of For Girls Like You, Author, and Pastor.  Jonathan shares with us why it’s important to invest in digital, how to bring new ideas into ministries, and shares his personal story of seeing God’s hand while walking through grief. Be sure to listen t...

In episode 23 of the Ministry at Scale Podcast, we speak with Mike McDonald, Chief Global Focus Officer, at BibleProject. Mike talks to us about building content that resonates with your audience, how generosity fuels growth, and how he's managed to stay sane while helping the BiblePoject scale globally. Mike has a wealth of experience and you are guaranteed to learn some new things in this episod...

In Episode 22, we hear from Mitch Matthews, the founder of the Dream. Think. Do. Podcast. Mitch talks to us about finding your calling, why progress beats perfection, and even what innovators can learn from Star Wars. Listen to the full episode, and don't forget to subscribe! Resources: mitchmatthews.com Book recommendation "George Lucas - A Life" Don't forget to be a part of the Ministry Benchmar...

In this episode we speak with Misty Phillip, the Founder of Spark Media. Misty shares with us why podcasting is important, especially for faith based podcasters as it relates to The Great Commission. Misty also shares with us the number one factor in growing your podcast audience - It's not what you think it. Listen to the full episode to find out. Links: MistyPhillip.com sparkmedia.ventures

In this episode, we speak with Antoine Karam, the IT, and Broadcast Director at Sat-7 International. Antoine shares with us about their new video-on-demand platform, what it took to go from concept to production, and how digital technology can help drive deeper engagement and impact. Links Sat-7 Plus Sat-7 USA

In this episode, we speak with Julie Masson, the Director of External Engagement at ERLC (Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission) which is an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention. Julie shares fantastic tips on how to focus, find balance in life, and how to make things happen with a small team. If you have a small team but are looking to scale your ministry, or if you are looking to be more...

In this episode, we connect with Jonathan Howe, the Vice President of Communications at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Committee. Jonathan shares a wealth of knowledge on topics ranging from change management to fostering a culture of creativity on your team. Be sure to tune in and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Links Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) @jonathan_howe on Twitter @jon...

In this episode, we speak with Rob Wassel, the founder and executive director of Seeds Innovation Labs. Rob shares that we all have the capacity to be creative because we are created in the image of a creative God, but to truly be innovative you need both a framework and a mindset. Listen in as Rob takes us through the innovation process.

In this episode we catch up with Chris Martin, who is the Content Marketing Editor at Moody Publishers. Chris gives us a look into the day in the life of a content marketer. He also shares his step by step framework for growing your social media presence. If you're looking for practical ways to drive awareness for your ministry using content you won't want to miss this episode. Chris' Recommended...

In this episode we speak with Catherine Gates, the Executive Director of Women in the Marketplace. Catherine share why it's critical that we keep our identity firmly planted in Christ. She also provides practical tips on how leaders can grow their ministry's impact by investing in people through workplace sponsorships and mentoring. Resources: Confidence Cornerstone - A Women's Guide to Fearless L...

In this episode John Hirst, Director of Program Innovation at SIL International, discusses how to leverage constraints to drive innovation. He also gives us a look into what it actually takes to keep innovating. Resources: SIL International John Hirst

In this episode we speak with Dave Wright, who is the Vice President of Communications and Brand Strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dave covers a lot of ground including very practical advice on building a brand strategy, keeping your team inspired and bringing new ideas to ministry. Guest: Dave Wright - Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

In this episode we speak with Kenny Jahng, the Founder of Big Click Syndicate. Kenny is a leader in Church communications, and someone who is always on the forefront of innovation. He shares tips, tricks and a framework for consistently moving things forward, driving innovation in your ministry and developing a bias toward action. Listen to the full episode and be inspired to take action. Resource...

In this Episode we speak with Jason Thacker, who is an Author as well as the Chair of Reasearch and Technology Ethics at the ERLC. Jason explains why ethics is critical for Christian living and discipleship, as well as why topics such as content moderation and AI are far more complex (and human) than we realize. Listen to the full episode to get all the great insights he shares. Resources: Jason T...

In this episode we speak with Dan Darling, author and Senior VP at NRB (National Religious Broadcasters). Dan walks us through what it means to do ministry in the digital space, from Christian leadership to conscious communication. He reminds us that it is not simply what we say but how we speak that is critical for communication. Hear more about this and other great insights for Christian communi...

In this episode, Tony Valdes talks about his experience going from an idea, and scaling it to a multi-city event, during a pandemic no less. You'll practical ways to drive awareness for new ministries and hear a great story of stepping out in faith. Guest: Tony Valdes - Be Church Conference

Join us for the latest episode, in which Doug Weiss joins us to discuss Ministry Marketing Communications. Doug has over 2 decades of Ministry experience, including work with Cru, the Jesus Film and currently The Giving Company. He's also the founder of the Ministry MarCom Podcast. In this episode Doug shares why Marketing Communications is more important than ever, as well as some practical tips...

In this episode we speak with Yvonne Carlson the founder of Design Thinkers LLC. She shares a wealth of practical knowledge ranging from how ministries can use design thinking to pinpoint problems and develop solutions, to why every team needs a data advocate if you want to scale. Guest Speaker Yvonne Carlson DesignThinkers.online Connect with Yvonne on LinkedIn

In this episode John Schwartz, the Director of Digital for Truth for Life, discusses technology, how its changed over the years. He also covers how ministries should think about technology, how they can leverage it for growth and what he believes will be the next big thing. Guest Speaker: John Schwartz - Truth for Life

Dr. Paul Virts, the Senior Consultant focused on research at Dickersonbakker, joins us to discuss his findings from the 2020 Giving Study. He covers a lot of exciting data, that you need to know as we head into the year end giving season. Featuring: Dr. Paul Virts - Dickersonbakker.com Resources: 2020 Giving Study - https://dickersonbakker.com/2020givingstudy/ Year End Campaign Planning Template -...

Over the past few months everything has changed. There is no ministry that hasn’t had to adjust or revisit their mindset. Digital offers the opportunity to test, learn and make changes quickly and with limited resources. In this case study session we’ll hear how some ministries responded to the COVID-19 outbreak, and were able to make big changes with only a few days' notice. Tune in while they sh...

The lines continue to blur between broadcast and digital. Between podcasts, online radio, video and more, broadcast ministries can no longer silo the two channels. We’ve assembled some experts from agencies, radio stations and digital who are paving the way to bring the two together and provide one unified experience across all channels. Guest Panelists Catherine Roberstson - EagleCom Marketing Ja...

While most of us have been scrambling to find the right balance between physical, terrestrial and digital in our ministries, these heavy hitters have been all in on digital from the start. This panel discussion will dive deep into the pros and cons of a digital first ministry as well answer your burning questions about how you can use digital mediums to be more effective in your ministry. Gartner...

This is part 1 of a special Digital Ministry Conference edition of the podcast. We are replaying some of the most requested sessions from the conference. In this episode we have a fantastic group of panelists discussing how personalization can be used to deepen ministry impact and grow your online presence. Featuring: Bobby Lewis - Love Worth Finding Paul DeWindt - FRC Andrew Hess - CoreChristiani...