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/