The Church3.0 Podcast

Welcome to Church3.0, presented by Apollos. This podcast is for church leaders, IT team members, and anyone passionate about the future of faith, community, digital discipleship, and all things church tech. Hosted by Tyler Vance, COO of Apollos, Church3.0 dives deep into the shifting landscape of modern Christian culture. Each episode explores a different facet of both the enduring truths and the urgent challenges defining the current church experience. Listen in as Tyler sits down with guests from around the globe who are key church leaders and innovators in the faith space. Tune into each conversation as we seek to understand what it looks like to live out a 2,000-year-old faith in a rapidly changing, digital-first world. From navigating cultural shifts and digital distractions to reimagining community and engagement outside of Sunday service, Church3.0 asks the tough questions about relevance, impact, and Christ-centered hope i

The Church3.0 Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Apollos, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Apollos hosts The Church3.0 Podcast, a business show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Why Most Churches Are Invisible Online (And How to Fix It) | Justin Brackett

  Sep 23, 202651 minS2

  Is your local church faithful, passionate, and offering high-quality ministry—yet struggling to grow? On this episode of the Church3.0 Podcast, host Tyler Vance sits down with Justin Brackett, Founder and President of digifora, to discuss why "visibility beats ability" in modern church growth. They dive into the shift from assumed trust to earned engagement, how to leverage digital strategy (including YouTube and AI learning models), and why churches must prioritize authentic connection long before someone steps into a physical building. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why high-quality ministry alone won't grow your church if you have a visibility problem. The generational shift in trust and how local churches can earn back authentic connection. How to transition from physical-first attendance to digital-first engagement. Why churches need to proactively inform AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) about their mission. Practical advice for church leaders on taking strategic risks to reach the next generation. Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth Connect with Justin Brackett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justintbrackett/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #Church3Point0 #ApollosPodcast #DigitalMinistry #ChurchGrowth #ChurchLeadership

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  Episode #6

  Mark MacDonald: How Church Branding Drives Ministry Growth

  Aug 12, 202645 minS2

  Mark MacDonald reveals how church branding strategy shifts your messaging from internal noise to external clarity that reaches your community. In this episode of Church3.0, Mark MacDonald, founder of Be Known for Something, joins host Tyler Vance to discuss why churches do not need more noise, they need more clarity. They unpack why sameness is your biggest competition, how Google puts every local church on the same virtual street, and why leading with felt needs is the front door to true spiritual transformation. What You'll Learn: Why sameness is a local church's biggest competition on Google Street How to transition from internal kitchen language to clear external communication What is the best framework for church messaging and community reach? Why leading with felt needs creates the front door to spiritual transformation How to define a custom polygon reach area using CHMS database mapping Why throwaway header copy like everyone is welcome hurts website conversion Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth Connect with Mark MacDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beknownforsomething/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #Church3Point0 #ApollosPodcast #ChurchBranding #DigitalMinistry #ChurchGrowth

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  Episode #5

  Alan George: Reimagining Discipleship Beyond Sunday Gatherings | Church3.0

  Jul 29, 202654 minS2

  What does discipleship look like beyond Sunday mornings? In this episode of Church3.0, Alan George shares why the future of the local church may depend less on programs and more on relational discipleship, everyday faith, and communities that truly know and love one another. As a leader at BattleCreek Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alan George has spent years helping churches navigate digital ministry, organizational scale, leadership, and innovation. In this conversation, Alan George explores what he learned from pastors in Egypt, why discipleship must move beyond strategy, and how churches can cultivate rhythms that resemble the life of Jesus. Tyler and Alan George dig into leadership, digital ministry, and the tension between organizational scale and relational discipleship. It's an honest, unscripted conversation about Sabbath, prayer, parenting in the faith, and why the local church's real work happens far beyond the Sunday service. What You’ll Learn: Communal Relational Discipleship: Discover why Alan George believes authentic discipleship is born out of daily relationship rather than institutional strategy. ⏳ The Rhythm of Jesus: Learn to embrace holy interruptions in your leadership calendar instead of over-scheduling for maximum efficiency. ️ Vision vs. Mission: Unpack insights from Dallas Willard and Isaiah 6 on keeping your eyes on God rather than getting lost in ministry execution. The Power of Digital Prayer: Find out how the Apollos app features help make mega churches feel small by humanizing local communities. Faith at the Dinner Table: What is communal relational discipleship, and how can we successfully bring everyday faith expression back into our neighborhoods? Global Ministry Perspectives: Hear inspiring stories from Alan George’s recent journey to a pastors conference in Egypt and the Middle East. Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth Connect with Alan George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanvgeorge/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #AlanGeorge #BattleCreekChurch #Discipleship #ChurchLeadership #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalMinistry #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #Tulsa #ChristianLeadership

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  Episode #4

  Justin Dean: How Churches Can Lead with AI, Marketing & Innovation | Church3.0

  Jul 15, 202654 minS2

  What does it take for the Church to lead culture again instead of following it? Justin Dean joins Church3.0 to unpack the future of church leadership, AI, digital ministry, and innovation in a rapidly changing world. Justin Dean is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and former communications leader at Mars Hill Church and Tithe.ly . In this conversation, Justin Dean shares lessons from scaling large ministries, navigating church growth, leveraging AI, and helping churches think differently about technology, discipleship, and community. As AI reshapes search, content creation, and digital engagement, Justin Dean challenges churches to move from being consumers of culture to creators of culture—and to lead the conversation around technology with wisdom, creativity, and mission. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Justin Dean's leadership journey from corporate marketing into church ministry 🤖 AI for churches: How artificial intelligence is changing ministry strategy 📈 Church growth systems: Why scale exposes culture, leadership, and process gaps 🎯 Church marketing strategies: Moving beyond content distribution toward connection 🏛️ Mars Hill lessons: Insights on leadership, growth, and organizational complexity 🌐 Digital ministry innovation: How churches can lead instead of lag behind technology 🤝 Hospitality and discipleship: Why community remains the Church's greatest opportunity 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Justin Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjdean/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #JustinDean #ChurchLeadership #DigitalMinistry #FaithAndTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #ChurchInnovation #ChurchGrowth #ChristianLeadership #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #ChurchCommunications #Discipleship

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  Episode #3

  Lauren Bercarich: Building a Digital Ministry Team for Massive Engagement | Church3.0

  Jul 1, 202646 minS2

  How do you transition from a broadcast news career to leading one of the most innovative digital church departments in the country? In this episode, Lauren Bercarich shares her journey of building a unified digital team at Liquid Church and the strategic shifts required to prioritize digital ministry in a post-pandemic world. Lauren Bercarich discusses the vital importance of breaking down organizational silos and why "leading up" to senior leadership is the key to unlocking digital growth. You’ll learn how Liquid Church integrated their app, website, and pastoral care to create a seamless hybrid experience that has facilitated over 1.7 million prayers. What You’ll Learn: 📈 Organizational Strategy: How Lauren Bercarich restructured IT and communications to create a unified digital products team. 🤝 Leadership Alignment: The secret to "leading up" and building trust with senior leaders like Tim Lucas. 📱 Digital Engagement: Why Liquid Church prioritizes digital prayer and scripture engagement over mere viewership metrics. ⛪ Hybrid Assimilation: How to build a "Digital Front Door" that leads to physical church community and leadership pipelines. ⚖️ Work-Life Integration: Honest insights on balancing high-level ministry leadership with the calling of being a parent. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbercarich/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.

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