Church Leadership Lab

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Hamrock, the founder of Missional Marketing and we discuss:

• Being missional in church marketing.
• How to approach AI.
• Leveraging digital opportunities for outreach.
• The importance of having a strong online presence.

Join us as we talk about harnessing digital channels to connect with a broader community and transforming church websites into resource tools.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Herrian, the founder of Forgotten Ministries. Jeremiah grew up on a farm in Oklahoma and has dedicated his life to serving others through ministry after seeing radical ministry on Skid Row.
In this conversation, we discuss effective ways to engage and serve our communities.

• Mobilizing the church to meet community needs.
• Overcoming barriers to connect with marginalized populations.
• The power of empathy and genuine relationships.
• Finding simple actions to make a significant impact.

Join us as we talk about how churches can better recognize the needs of their communities and take action to meet them.

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In this episode, we sit down with Katie Allred, a marketer, social media strategist, professor, and founder of ChurchCommunications.com. 

Katie is an expert in communication and online communities for nonprofits, churches, and businesses. In this conversation, we discuss:

• Crafting a church communication strategy.
• The importance of adapting to new trends and technologies.
• Using A.I. for church communications.
• Creating content outside the traditional mold.
• Leveraging social media platforms.
• The next era of church communication.

Join us as we talk about the power of AI in church communications, breaking free from the traditional content strategy, and embracing social media to engage and reach a wider audience.

Links from this episode:

• Connect with Katie: Website | Instagram
• Church Communications: Website | Facebook Group
• Register for the Church Communications Conference: Register Here
• "Church Communications: Methods and Marketing" by Katie Allred
• "Developing Female Leaders" by Kadi Cole

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Dalrymple, Executive Director of the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. In this conversation, we discuss:

• Steps to prevent abuse in the church.
• Challenges and complications with background checks.
• Creating safe places for children in our churches.
• Having a response plan for allegations of abuse.

Join us as we talk about the keys to preventing abuse in the church, the need for greater awareness and understanding, and the importance of collaboration to create safe environments for children.

Connect With Jeff:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-b-dalrymple/

Links Mentioned:

• https://ecap.net/
• https://ecap.net/resources/
• https://apps.rainn.org/policy/
• "Safeguards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids" by Julie Lowe
• BBC World News

In this episode, we sit down with Tali Kauflin, Executive Director of Accounts and Services at Clever Marketing. She leads the Clever team through process development, client services, leadership coaching, and personal development. She has worked in a variety of roles in ministry. In this conversation, we discuss:

• How to think about church marketing.
• Measuring marketing success with a kingdom mindset.
• How to do people-first marketing.
• Ways to improve your marketing strategies even with a smaller team.
• Things to avoid when marketing for the church.

Join this conversation as we discuss the differences between communications and marketing, how to keep people the main focus of your marketing messaging, and ways to market the most significant message.

Connect with Tali:
LinkedIn

Connect with Clever Marketing:
Linkedin | Website 

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Dream Big. Think Small. – Jeff Manion   // Freedom of Self-forgetfulness by Tim Keller
Last Thing Listened to: 90’s Road Trip – Spotify Playlist
Favorite technology: Theragun or Ember Mug

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Stapley, speaker, consultant, professor, and executive pastor at Life Christian Church. He's a creative with a diverse background including expertise in creating and capturing memorable moments for non-profits, organizations, and churches. In this conversation, we discuss:

• Strategies for revitalizing church services.
• How to inject creativity into the mundane.
• Unlocking the full potential of team brainstorming.
• Tips for maintaining innovation and creativity as a leader.

Join in as we talk about creativity in the church, how to build up your team, and lead with innovative and fresh ideas. Discover ways to stay creative as a church leader.

Links From the Show:
Connect with Ben:
Linkedin | Website | Blog

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Hatch by C. McNair Wilson
Book: Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger
Favorite Technology: MoviePro App

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Kovacs, executive director of the Gospel Care Collective, member of the association of biblical counselors, and adjunct professor at Heritage Theological Seminary. In our conversation, we discuss the following:

• The current state of health for today’s pastors.
• Helpful ways to engage those struggling with mental health.
• The importance of vulnerability, community, and friendship.
• Practical steps to take to maintain mental health.
• Balancing the tension of leading and shepherding others.
• Ways Gospel Care Collective can help Church Leaders.

Join the conversation as we talk about pastoral care and mental health, how to cultivate and grow in mental health as a church leader, and ways to pursue rest in a fast-paced world.

Connect with Jason Kovacs
Linkedin

Connect with The Gospel Care Collective:
Website

Resources Mentioned:
Book Recommendation: Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman
Music: The National

In the episode, we sit down with Mark MacDonald, a church communication expert with over 20 years of experience. He’s held positions as a pastor, communications director, marketing VP, creative director, and consultant to churches of all sizes.

In the conversation, we talk about:

• Why it’s important for a church to develop a communication strategy.
• Easy wins churches can have to improve their communication.
• The best communication channels churches should focus on.
• The advantage of finding outside help for branding and communication.

Listen in as we talk all things communication and dive into how churches can cut through the noise and be known for something.

Connect with Mark:
Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

Subscribe to Mark’s weekly Church Communication Email:
Subscribe here

Book Recommendation:
“Be Known for Something: Reconnect with Community by Revitalizing Your Church's Reputation” Mark MacDonald

Favorite Tech:
iRobot

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Thacker, an author, assistant professor at Boyce College, and Director of the Research Institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. In our conversation, we talk about:

• How to think wisely about technology.
• How to combat the various traps of technology.
• Approaching new technology as a church leader.
• Ways to set healthy boundaries around technology.

Join this conversation as we discuss how to approach technology with wisdom and discernment, evaluate the tools it can bring, and pursue a healthy pace for ourselves, our organizations, and our world.

Links from the Show:
Connect with Jason Thacker:
LinkedIn | Website

Resources Mentioned:
-Books: Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker and From the Garden to The City by John Dyer
-Favorite Piece of Technology: Kindle

In this episode, we sit down with Clark Campbell, Founder and CEO of RVRB, a video-first agency specializing in event and branding amplification. In our conversation, we talk about the following:

• The power of storytelling and social media.
• Practical social media strategies for churches.
• How to leverage storytelling within a mid-size church.
• How to add value to your social media and videography

Join this conversation as we discuss how the church can strategically use social media to share the greatest message of all time, amplify what God is doing in and through your church, and use creativity and storytelling to share your message meaningfully.

Links from the show:

Connect with Clark:
LinkedIn

Connect with RVRB:
Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Website

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley and Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller