Ministry At Scale

In episode 43 we speak with Jim and Martha Brangenberg, the founders of iwork4Him ministries. Their story begins as 13-year-olds, they both attended the same youth conference and committed their lives to Christian ministry, even though they hadn’t met each other yet. While they maintained their commitment to full-time ministry, they both felt called to entrepreneurial endeavors and struggled to figure out how to live their commitment to full-time ministry and live out their talents. Through God’s providence, they met a woman who worked in Christian radio who encouraged them to put their message of workplace ministry on the radio. Since then, they have done over 2,000 podcast episodes, written three books, and partnered with 1000s of workplace ministries to help Christians live out their faith in the workplace.Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear Jim and Martha share their knowledge about workplace ministry, retirement, discipleship and so much more.Resources:iWork4Him.com Strengthfinder

In Episode 42 we speak with our very own Ben Martin. Ben is the Senior Digital Strategist at Five Q. He got his start in radio, then has transitioned to internet marketing, With experience ranging from international ministries, schools, and broadcast, Ben brings a ton of experience in digital marketing, and managing the Google Ads Grant, which is what we discuss today.Ben shares, a wide range of tips and tricks for effectively using the Google Ads Grant in your ministry including how to decide if you are going to manage your account yourself or use a 3rd party, how to get started, and even what to do if your account does get suspended. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear all of his insights before you get started with your Google Ads Grant Account.Resources:Google Ads Grant GuideDigital Ministry Conference

In episode 41 we speak with Adrian Reid, the founder of Victory Gardens of the Caribbean. Adrian is an entrepreneur at heart and has started several ministries. Adrian has long had a passion both for entrepreneurship and for the church. For a long time, he wondered if the two passions were compatible, or if he was alone in his calling. Listen as he shares how God has empowered him to use both to create new ministries and to encourage others like him.Resources:Ultimate Intention by Devern FromkeContact Adrian via his Victory Gardens Facebook page

In episode 40 we speak with Josh Wilson, who is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Kingdom Syndicate, The Deal Scout Podcast, and many other ventures. Josh has a ton of experience in scaling businesses. Josh shares with us his journey of going from a roofer in his family business to an investor and all the highs and lows that brought him to where he is today.Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear Josh share his story, including how to find your calling, how failure helps drive success, the 3 keys to scaling your ministry and so much more.Resources:Connect with Josh on LinkedInKingdom SyndicateThe Deal Scout PodcastBook: My Life in Scientific Advertising by Claude HopkinsRegister for the 2021 Digital Ministry Conference

In episode 39 we spoke with Eric Brown, author of the book Creatives Lead. The idea for this book came from his own personal experience as he shifted from a doer and implementer to a leadership role he realized how different those skill sets are. In his time in leadership positions, he became intentional about helping others grow and noticed that it is common for talented people who are used to doing the work struggle to make the transition to leaders. That generated a passion in Eric to build this framework.Be sure to listen to the full episode to get all the insights Eric shares on leaderships, growing leaders, and more, and there's a special offer at the end!Resources:Creatives Lead by Eric BrownFree excerpt of Creatives LeadThe Cure for Groups - TrueFace ministriesTwo Roads - Robby AngleIntersection by Milan Gunther

In episode 38 we speak with Dr. Jens Unger, the President of Impact Week, an organization that uses design thinking to build entrepreneurship opportunities within developing countries. Impact Week started in partnership between a Church in Germany and universities in Kenya. The professors in Kenya were looking for an opportunity for their students to gain employment after graduation even though there were not many opportunities readily available. Impact Week is run as a 7 day long design sprint, focused on solving local issues. The Universities provide areas of focus, then the students use the sprint to develop a working prototype of their solution to pitch by the end of the 7 day sprint.Resources:Impact WeekTed Talk: Kids Can Teach ThemselvesFree Book Chapter: Lessons learned from a virtual Design Thinking challenge in Nepal

In Episode 37 we speak with Gabe Handy, the Director of Digital Strategy at the Jesus Film Project. Gabe has worked with the Jesus Film Project for nearly 15 years. He started with a computer science degree and jumped into the workforce right out of college, but eventually, he felt a calling to give more than finances to God, but also use his technical skills and talents to grow the kingdom. When the iPhone came out he was challenged with the idea of what it would look like to get the Jesus Film on their phone. Which lead to the challenge of focusing on accessibility and distribution. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear more about how Gabe and his team drive engagement and with scripture digitally.Resources:Jesus Film ProjectDo You Ever Wonder SeriesJoshua ProjectMobile Ministry ForumGospel for EnneagramContact Gabe7 Day Personalization Challenge

In Episode 36 we speak with Tabitha Kapic, the Director of Innovation at the Chalmers Center. Tabitha, shares how she’s seen God’s guidance in her career path that seems to be a winding path, from a lab in Chicago, through Insurance in Florida and even working in an embassy in London, all the way to where she is now, focused on innovation and design thinking.Working at the Chalmers center she gets to work with ministries and nonprofits to address the root causes of poverty.Be sure to listen to the full episode, to hear Tabitha share about the design thinking model, taking it from human centered design to God centered design, how to handle failure and more. Resources:The Chalmers Centerwww.chalmers.orgBecoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn't the American Dream https://www.moodypublishers.com/becoming-whole/Rethink Poverty https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethink-poverty/id1455134965Tabitha Kapic: [email protected] Design Thinking ResourcesIDEO University: https://www.ideou.comPodcasts:WireFrame (by Adobe) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wireframe/id1437677219 Wireframe: Episode: "Good Design is Human" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wireframe/id1437677219?i=100042140840499% Invisible: Episode on Invisible Women https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/363-invisible-women/id394775318?i=1000519252488Cautionary Tales: Episode on Bowing, Jazz and the Unplayable Piano: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bowie-jazz-and-the-unplayable-piano/id1484511465?i=1000460268778Other Podcasts:Unlocking Us https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511

In Episode 35 we speak with Tessie DeVore, the President of the Bible Media Group, an organization who provides Gospel content in nearly 1,000 languages worldwide through collaboration with over 170 ministries. Tessie shares with us how collaboration is critical among kingdom minded organizations, as well as some encouraging stories of how God is working through Bible Media Group to change lives around the world.Be sure to listen to the full episode and subscribe so you don't miss a single story.Links:The Lumo ProjectChange Your WorldHoly Vulnerability

In episode 34 we spoke with Nathan Johnson, the Director of Online Marketing for Turning Point with David Jeremiah. Nathan grew up listening to David Jeremiah as a kid, and actually has the Joseph series on cassette tape, so his passion for the ministry runs deep personally. When he got to college age he decided to move out to San Diego, and started working in the warehouse are Turning Point Ministries, and over the years has moved into the marketing role he has now.Listen to the full episode to hear all of Nathan's insights on social media, fundraising and micro sites. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.Resources:Turning Point with David JeremiahExplicit Gospel by Matt ChandlerDigital Growth Strategy

In episode 33 we speak with Denise Godwin, President of International Media Ministries. Denise and her husband always thought missions would be part of their lives, but never expected to be missionaries full time. However, God’s plans sometimes differ from ours, and Denise and her husband were appointed missionaries, allowing her to take her experience in secular media to become the President of International Media Ministries. International Media Ministries got their start in 1979, with a group of forward thinking believers who wanted to leverage media to help nationals become evangelistic. As media has evolved, their mission has become to get Jesus on Every Screen. Listen to the full episode to hear how Denise and the International Media Missions team accomplishes this vision, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Links:International Media MissionsLeading with a Limp by Dan Allender

In episode 32 we spoke with Shea Houdmann, the Founder and CEO of Got Questions Ministries. Got Questions is an apologetics ministry that has answered over 650,000 questions about the Bible since they started in the early 2000’s. It is one of the highest trafficked faith based websites.Shea, graduated from Seminary with a degree in theology, but didn’t feel called to traditional ministry, so he and his wife spent time praying that God would give him a calling into ministry. He decided to start a website where people can ask any question they want about the Bible. They started this as a hobby they could do, while they were trying to figure out what their ministry was going to be. They found they were getting more and more questions and people were thanking them for answering the burning questions they had been wrestling with their whole lives. Since then GotQuestions.org has grown to the 3rd largest Christian Website, with over 12 million visitors per month. Listen to the full episode to hear the whole story.Links:Got Questions MinistriesFault Lines

In episode 31 we speak with Jan-Willem Bosma, the Executive Director of Jesus.Net, and international outreach ministry that shares the Gospel with millions of people around the world through a network of websites and other digital media. Jan started out as an electronics engineer for telecom companies and now through the grace of God he gets to see 5,000-6,000 people make a commitment to follow Christ every day through Jesus.net be sure to listen to the full episode to hear the full story of how God has moved through Jan’s life.Resources:How to Reach the West Again by Timothy Keller. Free eBookLaunch by Jeff WalkerOnly Jesus by Casting Crowns

Gordon Marcy has been in the broadcast radio industry since he was 17, he specialized in Christian radio starting in 1985 and shifted to a focus on podcasting in recent years, he has developed the Glorystone App, which is the first on demand platform for Christian Podcasting.Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear the whole journey Gordon took to go from broadcast to digital, and what he learned about building great products along the way. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.Checkout the Glorystone App Here

In this episode we speak with Gabe Cooper, CEO of Virtuous Software, Author of “Responsive Fundraising” and a leader in the responsive nonprofit movement.  Gabe started out as a software developer, and is a product person at the heart of it all. He started working in a nonprofit and became enamored by generosity. He finds that generosity can not only change the world, but it will also change your own heart. Since then he has been exploring his love for technology and how it can be used to spur on generosity.Resources:Virtuous CRMResponsive Fundraising Book

In this episode we get a chance to speak with Mike Shrage, the President of Good News Productions. Mike and his wife were missionaries in Kenya for 20 years, which gave them a deep appreciation for other cultures, and in particular, Mike developed a strong awareness that media created in America for American culture does not always resonate with other cultures. That experience led him to spend the past 10 years with Good News Productions International (GNPI) to create media that would reach the world for Christ.Resources:GNPI

In this episode we speak with Clyde Taber, from Visual Story Network and Jon Ralls from Kavanah Media. They discuss why digital media is so important to the great commission and what they mean by "Media to Movement". Listen to the full episode to hear why they chose the business as a mission model and how digital media is opening doors around the world.Resources:Visual Story NetworkKavanah Media

This week we discuss "Core Web Vitals," what they mean for your ministry and why you should be paying attention to them even if you're not an IT person. Many ministries receive 40%-80% of their website traffic from Google's organic search results (the non-sponsored listings) and when there is a shift in Google's ranking algorithms that traffic can go away in and instant. Listen to the full episode to find out what you can expect from Google's upcoming algorithm update.Helpful Links:Core Web Vitals for Non-TechiesMinistry Impact Platform

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 don't miss a thing.Links:The Different CompanyJustin's Personal WebsiteJournity Personalization Challenge

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 to the full episode hear Jonathan’s powerful story. Don't forget to participate in the Ministry Benchmarks Study.Resources:Jonathanpitts.netFor Girls Like YouThe Urban AlternativeDunham & Company

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 episode. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Resources:BibleProjectBibleProject YouTubeFive Q Ministry Benchmarks Study

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.comBook recommendation "George Lucas - A Life"Don't forget to be a part of the Ministry Benchmarks Study

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.comsparkmedia.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.LinksSat-7 PlusSat-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 efficient with the large team you have, you won't want to miss this episode. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any tips that will help you scale your ministry.LinksERLC@juliermasson on Twitter@juliermasson on Instagram

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.LinksSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC)@jonathan_howe on Twitter@jonathan_howe on Instagram

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 Reading:Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil PostmanLurking by Joann McNeilBe sure to connect with Chris on Twitter @chrismartin17

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 LeadershipWomen in the Marketplace

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 InternationalJohn 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.Resources:Kenny Jahng - LinkedInChurch Communicators GroupInstagram Posts That Work

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 Thacker - Weekly Tech PodcastEthics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) - ERLC.com

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 communicators, on this episode. Guest:Dan Darling - Senior VP at NRB and Author of "A Way With Words"

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 to ensure your "digital plumbing" is in place.Listen to more from Doug over at the Ministry MarCom PodcastInterested in knowing more about the Google Ads Grant check out our Free Guide

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 SpeakerYvonne CarlsonDesignThinkers.onlineConnect 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.comResources:2020 Giving Study - https://dickersonbakker.com/2020givingstudy/Year End Campaign Planning Template - fiveq.com/resources

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 share the lessons learned from doing ministry at the speed of digital.Featuring:Erin Davis - Content Manager, Revive Our HeartsBryan VanHaitsma - Digital Media Director, Revive Our HeartsHugh Duncan - Director of Audio, Video and ContentFree A/B Testing Guide - https://fiveq.com/a-b-testing-guide

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 PanelistsCatherine Roberstson - EagleCom MarketingJack Hibbard - The Hibbard GroupCarl Bliss - Northwestern MediaGordon Marcy - GloryStone PodcastsFull Emarketer ArticleContact Five Q: - https://fiveq.com/contact

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 Research Article: https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/9-future-of-work-trends-post-covid-19/Contact Us for a Free 30 Minute Consultationhttps://fiveq.com/contactGuest PanelistsBrian Mosley - President, Right Now MediaShea Houdmann - Founder & CEO, Got Questions MinistriesJim Milligan - Co-Founder & CEO, Blue Letter Bible

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 FindingPaul DeWindt - FRCAndrew Hess - CoreChristianitySam Rinearson - Bott Radio NetworkAndy O'Neil - Bott Radio NetworkFree Resource:You can take the 7 Day Personalization Challenge for freehttps://journity.com/personalization-challenge/