The Missional Marketing Podcast
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5 Free Tools Churches Should Be Using for Their Ministry | Jason and Bart
Church-Specific AI That Actually Sounds Like Your Church | ChurchCopy.ai
Four Budget-Friendly Ways Churches Can Reach Their Community | Josh Chappell
Jason, Bart and Josh discuss budget-friendly strategies to help churches connect with their community using free digital platforms & local partnerships.
Top 4 Pain Points of Church Communications Directors | Zac Bernauer
Jason, Bart and Zac discuss the top 4 pain points church communications teams face and their advice to grow and learn from them.
From Chaos to Clarity | Jason and Bart
Learn how to manage competing ministry requests & protect your team from burnout. Strategic communication. Jason shares his tiered system for handling ministry communication priorities & creating healthy boundaries.
Do Digital Ads Still Work for Churches | Jason and Bart
Do digital ads still work for churches? Jason and Bart dicuss the 3 reasons your ads fail & how to fix them. Google vs Meta strategy.
Building a Church Website in 2026 | Jason and Bart
On this episode Jason and Bart unpack AI, GEO, and SEO to future-proof your Church website 2026 and beyond.
Multisite is the New Normal | Jim Tomberlin
On this episode we discover how multisite churches redefine success with Jim Tomberlin. MultiSite is the new normal for growth and impact
Poke Their Pain: How Churches Can Stop Being Invisible to Their Communities | Mark MacDonald
Our guest Mark MacDonald shares with us how to Poke Their Pain: How Churches can stop being invisible to their communities
The Rumored Death of Church SEO | Jason Collier
Jason Collier shares with us why SEO isn't facing death but evolving as churches transition to AI-powered search in 2025
Stop Wasting Your Church’s Money | Jason and Bart
Jason and Bart discuss how to stop wasting church money with strategic marketing budgets, the 3-5% rule, and ROI best practices.
Old School vs. New School Church Marketing | Jason and Bart
On this episode Jason and Bart discuss old and new church marketing strategies for reaching your community
AI in Ministry: How Churches Are Embracing New Technology | Dr. David Thorne
On this episode our AI specialist Dr. David Thorne reveals how churches are embracing AI to transform ministry work.
Stop Wasting Your Church Marketing Budget | Jason and Bart
On this episode Jason and Bart reveal how churches are Wasting Marketing Budget without proper guest follow-up systems in place.
Church Marketing Essentials: Where to Start and How to Measure Success | Jason and Bart
On this episode, Jason and Bart share church marketing essentials to enhance digital presence and outreach success based on your questions.
Strategic Marketing for Churches | Jason and Bart
On this episode, Jason and Bart discuss strategic church marketing campaigns that drive measurable ministry results.
2025 Website Refresh | Jason and Bart
Jason and Bart discuss what they think are the most important changes for your church 2025 website refresh.
Communication Strategies for Church Giving Campaigns | Jason & Bart
Jason has extensive experience in Communication Strategies for Church Giving Campaigns and shares his wisdom in this episode.
Maximize Your Church’s Christmas Outreach | Bart & Jason
On this episode Jason and Bart share what they've learned, creating a strategic guide to maximize your church's Christmas outreach.
Innovative Approaches to Digital Ministry | Alan George
On this episode we chat with Alan George and he shares with us some innovative approaches to Digital Ministry for your Church
Navigating Multisite Church Communications | Karianne Langfield
Karianne Langfield of Eagle Brook Church shares with us her knowledge in navigating multisite church communications.
Telling Your Church’s Visual Story | Ben Stapley
Bart and Jason chat with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley, who has lead many creative roles, how to best tell your Church's Visual Story
Breaking Church Growth Barriers | Andrew Hopper
Bart and Pastor Andrew Hopper discuss what Mercy Hill Church learned to break growth barriers, starting a conference in the process.
Reaching Your Target Audience Without Compromising Your Message | Burning Questions
Jason and Bart discuss your burning questions like how to reach your target audience without compromising your message.
Protect Your Church During a Crisis | Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke, author of Church on Trial, discusses with what he wrote about in his new book on how to protect your church during a crisis
How to Best Utilize an Intern for Church Communications | Burning Questions
Bart and Jason discuss questions like how to best utilize an intern for church communications and more in this episode of Burning Questions
5 Ways to Communicate to Those Who Aren’t Listening | Mark MacDonald
Our guest Mark MacDonald discusses with us 5 ways for the church to communicate to those who aren't listening.
Facebook vs. Google Display | Bart Blair
Bart shares with us the demographic differences using Facebook vs Google Display Network to reach your community and boost church attendance
SEO 101 for Church Leaders | Jason Collier
Our Sr. Developer for Missional Marketing, Jason Collier, is on the podcast and gives us a master class on SEO for Church Leaders
Connecting Churches and People Through Technology | Brad Hill
Brad Hill, Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo, shares how their tools help Churches and People better connect through technology
Keys to Longevity as a Church Communications Director | Brian Dunaway
Brian Dunaway of Cross Church, a veteren of church communications, shares on keys to longevity in ministry and much more.
Two Ways to Increase New Visitor Traffic to Your Church Website | Bart Blair
Bart is solo on this episode and he shares two ways to increase new visitor traffic to your church website.
Maximizing Short Form Video for Churches | Sam Trewin
Sam Trewin, technical/Comms Director at Bridgeway Church, has a growing youtube channel and shares how to Maximize Short Form Video.
Managing Church Communications in a Fast-Growing Multi-Campus Church | Greta Rowell
Greta Rowell shares her experience managing church communications for 3Circle Church, a fast-growing multi-campus church.
Intentional Leadership in Church Media & Communications | Larry Anderson
Larry Anderson, Media Pastor at Bellevue Baptist church, shares what he's learned to have intentional leadership in media and communications
The Power of Stories in Church Communications | Joanna Wishard
Joanna Wishard, communications director of LCBC, discusses with us the power of stories in church communications.
Be a Learner: Advice for Church Communications Directors | Candy Greene
Candy Greene, comms director of Bethlehem Church, shares some great advice for communications directors and how to better serve your church.
Clarity Over Creativity | Rachael Branson
Our guest Rachael Branson shares how clarity over creativity shapes healthy church comms messaging and team
Church Communications Roadshow | Katie Allred
Our newest partner, Katie Allred, sits down with us to share some exciting news about our upcoming Church Communications Roadshow.
Stepping Into a New Leadership Role | Dr. Gavin Adams
Gavin Adams shares from his new book, Big Shoes to Fill, discussing with us about stepping into a new leadership role.
From Awareness to Attendance | Dr. David Fletcher and Jason Hamrock
This crosspost from the Xpastor Webinar, Jason Hamrock shares insights to move people at the top of the funnel from awareness to attendance
Why, How & When You Should Outsource Your Church Media Production | Carl Barnhill
In this podcast, Carl discusses his journey in media, rebranding Twelve:Thirty Media to Church Visuals. He emphasizes the importance of visual media in churches, offering ready-made, custom, and training services. Carl highlights trends like motion graphics and vertical videos, advising churches to outsource and focus on storytelling while driving traffic to their websites.
Church Communications in a Crisis | Amy Whitfield
Amy Whitfield shares what she has learned, in times of crisis within the church. Effective communication becomes paramount. Local churches, guided by a well-structured communication plan, must navigate the challenges with transparency and sensitivity.
The Internet As a Mission Field | Caleb Weidman
Caleb Weidman of Blackbar shares some insights into church marketing. Straying from conventional views, Caleb redefines the internet as a mission field and encourages churches to engage with a personalized, community-oriented approach.
Structuring Communications for Your Church’s Unique Mission and Values | Alex Bryjak
Our guest Alex Bryjak shares with us how she learned to structure communications for her church's unique mission and values.
Attracting Newcomers to Church During Football Season | Burning Questions #3
Ever wondered how to keep attracting newcomers to church during the football season? Bart and Jason are answering your burning questions!
Insights for Churches from the AI Conference | David Thorne
David Thorne, Missional Marketings AI expert, shares some insights he learned after attending the AI for Churches Conference
My Ministry Path to Church Communications Director | Jennifer Sharp
Jennifer Sharp is a communications director at Northwest Bible Church and on this episode she shares with us her ministry path to this role.
Christmas Communications Checklist | Bart Blair
Use the 7 steps in this Christmas Communications Checklist to help your church have its most effective holiday season ever!
Why Culture Matters in the Local Church | Jenni Catron
Jenni Catron of 4 Sight Group is our guest and she shares her wisdom with building healthy culture in the local church.