What happens when churches start thinking like innovators? In this episode, Data Strategist and Gloo Executive Matt Engel joins us to unpack the mindsets, models, and split-testing strategies reshaping church leadership today. If you’ve wondered how churches can build trust, engage new guests, or make better decisions using real data, this conversation is a must-watch. Matt breaks down the shift from broadcast-style ministry to co-created, curated experiences—and shows why pastors who embrac...
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...
How does one of America’s most well-known churches keep innovating in a digital age? In this Church3.0 conversation, Liz Schauer — Marketing, Communications & Digital Director at Willow Creek Community Church — shares how her team is transforming digital strategy, creative communication, and online engagement to reach people where they are. From building digital systems that serve the mission to aligning staff culture around communication clarity, Liz opens up about what it takes to lead...
Terry Storch — Chief Platform Officer of YouVersion and Pastor at Life.Church — joins Tyler to reveal the next chapter of one of the most transformative digital ministry tools in history. From Beyond the Billion to the launch of YouVersion Platform, this episode uncovers how the Bible app continues to shape global faith and technology. In this powerful Church3.0 conversation, Terry shares never-before-heard stories behind the Bible App’s journey from 83,000 downloads to over a billion, the h...
In this breaking news and bonus episode, join Tyler (Apollos) and Matt Welty (Crossroads Church) for a deep dive into the massive strategic shift happening between Apollos and Crossroads Church Cincinnati, Ohio. For over a decade, these two organizations have been partners in digital ministry, developing the highly effective Crossroads Anywhere app. Now, Crossroads is moving to become a Custom SaaS Apollos user. What does this mean for the future of church technology? The leaders discuss the...
Change is constant—and the speed of it is only increasing. In this episode of Church 3.0 presented by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with Ann Eileen Thompson, leadership consultant and former Procter & Gamble market researcher, to explore how church leaders can embrace curiosity, humility, and data to better serve their communities. Key topics in this conversation: 👉Why curiosity fuels humility and better leadership 👉How market research principles apply to the local church 👉Lessons from...
Discover how Cedar Creek Church is transforming ministry through Apollos, a digital platform built to help churches thrive 7 days a week, not just Sundays. In this episode of Church 3.0, Tyler Vance (COO of Apollos) sits down with Jason Jones of Cedar Creek to discuss prayer-driven growth, clarity in digital strategy, and how data can empower church leaders. If you’re a pastor, church leader, or part of a ministry team wondering how to strengthen online church engagement, prayer reques...
Join church expert Dr. Warren Bird as he dives into the 2025 Large Church Study, revealing key trends, insights, and strategies for spiritual formation, small groups, and church growth. Discover how large churches are evolving post-pandemic, rethinking discipleship, and blending in-person and digital engagement. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ How small groups drive church vitality and engagement. ✅ The importance of succession planning in large churches. ✅ How churches are rethinking spiritu...
How can churches use data to grow, disciple, and engage their communities more effectively? In this episode of Church3.0, presented by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with data strategist Amber Smart, founder of Smart Metrics, to explore how churches can transform their ministries using data-driven insights. From helping churches move beyond outdated Excel sheets to implementing scalable church data strategies, Amber shares over a decade of experience in church data systems, digital engagemen...
Is the Sunday service still the best way to reach people? In this powerful episode of Church3.0, Tyler Vance talks with Matt Welty, a leading voice in digital ministry from Crossroads Church, about how technology is reshaping spiritual formation, discipleship, and community. 🎯 Topics Covered: Can a church app truly disciple someone? Why most churches are stuck in a 1990s tech mindset How asynchronous community is redefining small groups Using smartphones as modern-day tools for spiritual gro...
Discover how Church of Eleven22 is using technology, apps, and social media to scale digital discipleship—without losing the human touch. In this exclusive conversation, marketing expert and church leader Jay Owen shares powerful insights on leadership, trust-building, app strategy, and creating meaningful online ministry. You'll learn: ✅ How small gestures (aka "sprinkles") make a big spiritual impact ✅ Why social media metrics are less important than personal ministry ✅ How Church of Eleve...
Are you a leader who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for your team—or yourself? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation, executive coach and wellness strategist Jackie Glass joins Tyler to explore the internal battles leaders face and the simple but profound shift that can change everything: asking for help. Jackie shares wisdom from her work coaching faith-driven executives, church staff, and entrepreneurs on how to lead with authenticity, steward their energy, and d...
In this episode of Church3.0 by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with Ben Snyder, senior pastor of Cedar Creek Church in Toledo, Ohio, to unpack what it really means to lead a modern church in a digital age. Discover how Cedar Creek broke the mold with its iconic "Not Your Mother's Church" campaign and continues to lead with innovation, inclusion, and intentionality. Ben shares the powerful story of his own transformation from spiritually restless college student to lead pastor—and how Cedar C...
Want to know how to stop people from falling through the cracks in your church? In this episode of Church3.0, hosted by Tyler Vance of Apollos, we sit down with Kacie Frazier, Director of Partnerships at Ministry Brands, to answer real questions church leaders are searching for: ✅ How can churches use data to better engage members? ✅ What is CHMS and why does it matter? ✅ How do you retain new visitors before they leave your church for good? ✅ What’s the best way to move from traditional to...
In this episode of Church3.0, Tyler Vance COO of Apollos sits down with Alan George, former Church Online Pastor at Life.Church and a leading voice in digital discipleship, to explore how churches can innovate with technology while staying rooted in relational ministry. Alan shares how churches can use digital tools to go beyond content delivery and foster daily spiritual growth through intentional engagement. From personalized text messages to strategic app design, this episode unpacks what ...
In this episode of Church 3.0, Tyler Vance sits down with Darin Yates from Crossroads Church to discuss the critical evolution of church technology over the past two decades. Darin shares how Crossroads strategically shifted from simply enhancing in-person services with technology to leveraging digital tools for deeper discipleship and community engagement. Hear about Crossroads' early innovations like cassette tape distribution, the lessons learned from their first major digital initiatives,...