The Church3.0 Podcast

Apollos
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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 in the 21st century. If you’re seeking conversations that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and inspire transformation, this podcast is for you. Discover how leaders are cultivating vibrant communities (both online and in person), addressing real-world issues, and creating a more hopeful future for the church and the world. Church3.0. Push boundaries. Change lives. Create a more hopeful future. For more information visit: https://apollos.com/church-growth

  1. Dr. Kregg Hood: Cultivating a Culture of Generosity Through Discipleship | Church3.0

    5D AGO

    Dr. Kregg Hood: Cultivating a Culture of Generosity Through Discipleship | Church3.0

    Is your church’s approach to giving built on a budget or a biblical vision for growth? In this episode, Dr. Kregg Hood joins Tyler to explore the profound connection between spiritual formation and a generous heart. Drawing from decades of leadership in the nonprofit and ministry sectors—including his work with over 4,200 churches and Convoy of Hope—Dr. Hood shares how pastors can move beyond the "chore" of the offering and into a life-giving discipleship journey. Learn how focusing on the spiritual health of the giver inevitably leads to a more vibrant, generous, and mission-focused congregation. What You’ll Learn: ✨ The Generosity Unlock: Why Dr. Kregg Hood views giving as a primary tool for spiritual formation and intimacy with God. 🌱 Discipleship-First Leadership: How to shift your church culture from financial obligation to joyful invitation. 🏛️ Tithing as a Foundation: Moving past legalism to see the tithe as a "floor" for a lifelong journey of faith. 🛡️ Authentic Stewardship: The power of a pastor’s personal testimony in modeling a generous life. 📱 Modern Tools for Ancient Habits: Leveraging digital innovation to support consistent spiritual disciplines. 🤝 Kingdom Impact: How heart-level transformation results in a sustainable increase in ministry resources. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth  🔗 Connect with Dr. Kregg Hood: https://www.takegodathisword.com

    40 min
  2. Dr. Josh Whitehead: Strategic Scaling and the Future of Church Expansion | Church3.0

    MAR 4

    Dr. Josh Whitehead: Strategic Scaling and the Future of Church Expansion | Church3.0

    Dr. Josh Whitehead joins the Church3.0 podcast to reveal the strategic blueprint behind one of America’s fastest-growing ministries. As the Executive Pastor of Expansion at Faith Promise Church, Josh shares how to move past leadership plateaus by building healthy systems, scaling multisite campuses, and bridging the gap between business excellence and spiritual mission. In this episode, we dive deep into the "second chair" leadership dynamic and the tactical shift required to grow from a local congregation to a global impact center. Whether you are leading a mobile plant or a maturing multisite, Josh’s insights on church expansion and leadership development provide a clear path forward for the modern digital ministry landscape. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Scaling Strategy: How Josh Whitehead helped lead Faith Promise Church through explosive growth and multisite expansion. 🤝 The Trust Gap: Navigating the critical relationship between Senior Pastors and Executive Pastors for long-term health. 📈 Growth Systems: Why churches plateau and the specific organizational structures needed to break through. 🌍 Global Reach: Insights into Faith Promise’s unique mission, from Tennessee campuses to international prison ministries. ⚙️ Business vs. Ministry: How to apply high-level business principles without losing the heart of the Gospel. 🛠️ Portable Success: Why most portable campuses fail and the dashboard Josh uses to ensure they thrive. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth  🔗 Connect with Josh Whitehead: https://www.joshwhitehead.net/ #JoshWhitehead #FaithPromise #ChurchExpansion #ChurchLeadership #DigitalMinistry #Multisite #ChurchGrowth #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #MinistryStrategy #FaithAndTechnology #LeadershipDevelopment

    44 min
  3. Jay Kranda: Beyond Online Streaming to Hybrid Discipleship | Church3.0

    FEB 18

    Jay Kranda: Beyond Online Streaming to Hybrid Discipleship | Church3.0

    Is your church simply streaming services, or are you actually making disciples in the digital age? Join Jay Kranda, Tech Pastor at Saddleback Church, as he reveals why "online church" isn't the final destination and how to build a robust hybrid ministry strategy. In this episode of Church3.0, we dive deep into the evolution of digital ministry—from the early days of facts machines and RealPlayer to the cutting-edge tech stacks of today. Jay shares practical frameworks for moving beyond views to meaningful engagement and explains how to align your digital KPIs with your local church mission. What You’ll Learn: 🚀 The Alpha Omega Exercise: How to assess and improve digital integration across every ministry department. 📊 Engagement Metrics: Why Jay Kranda prioritizes "30-minute engagement" over fleeting video views. 🤝 Hybrid Discipleship: Practical ways to use technology to foster real-world relational connections. 🏗️ Building a Tech Stack: Understanding the convergence of CHMS, apps, and streaming for church growth. 💡 Change Management: How to lead your staff through major technological transitions without losing momentum. ❓ AEO Insight: What is a Hybrid Discipleship paradigm and how does it differ from traditional online church? 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Jay Kranda: https://www.jaykranda.com/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.

    51 min
  4. Nathan Artt: Why Digital Engagement Fuels Church Growth, Not Attendance Decline | Church3.0

    FEB 5

    Nathan Artt: Why Digital Engagement Fuels Church Growth, Not Attendance Decline | Church3.0

    Nathan Artt, founder & principal of Ministry Solutions Group, challenges everything churches assume about attendance, digital ministry, and physical space. In this episode, Nathan shares why engagement—not attendance—is the new predictive metric for church growth and how digital platforms are shaping the future of the local church. Host Tyler Vance sits down with Nathan Artt to explore how churches can reimagine both digital strategy and physical spaces to meet people where they are. From Nathan’s own faith journey through digital ministry to real-world examples from retail, this conversation reframes how innovation, discipleship, and community intersect in Church 3.0. What You’ll Learn 🔍 Nathan Artt digital ministry insights on why engagement is a leading indicator for church growth 🏛️ Ministry Solutions Group strategy for reimagining church buildings as community assets 📊 Church attendance vs engagement metrics and why attendance is now a lag indicator 💻 Hybrid church and online church models that actually drive in-person participation 🙏 Prayer, safety, and digital discipleship as catalysts for trust and transformation 🧠 Content for conversation vs consumption in modern church communication 🌍 The Gutenberg moment for the church and why digital is the greatest gospel amplifier since print 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Nathan Artt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanartt/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.

    42 min
  5. Daniel Yang: How Your Church Can Reach the Nations Through Missional Discipleship | Church3.0

    JAN 21

    Daniel Yang: How Your Church Can Reach the Nations Through Missional Discipleship | Church3.0

    Daniel Yang of World Relief joins the podcast to discuss how the global migration crisis is actually a massive missional opportunity for the local church. Discover how your congregation can move beyond political rhetoric to embrace a "Great Commission" mindset that welcomes the stranger. Tyler and Daniel Yang explore how local churches can lead with faith, courage, and clarity in a complex cultural moment. This conversation connects leadership, innovation, and digital discipleship with real-world mission and global impact. What You’ll Learn 🌍 The Refugee Highway: How Daniel Yang sees global displacement as a tool for modern church planting. 🏡 Good Neighbor Teams: Practical steps for World Relief partners to build "trauma-informed" relationships. 📈 Growth Strategies: Why immigrant populations are the primary drivers of growth for Southern Baptists and Assemblies of God. 🛡️ Beyond Politics: Navigating the "proximity gap" to move from partisan debate to missional action. 📖 Biblical Mandate: Understanding the "four groups" (widow, poor, orphan, foreigner) that God prioritizes throughout Scripture. 🤝 Mutual Discipleship: How the global church is actually helping to disciple the American church. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth  🔗 Connect with Daniel Yang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koobxwm/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations. #DanielYang #WorldRelief #RefugeeMinistry #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalMinistry #ChurchLeadership #ApollosPodcast #Church3Point0 #GreatCommission #Missiology #GoodNeighbor #ChurchGrowth

    38 min
  6. Zac Stephens: Discipleship, Attendance, and the Power of Digital Engagement | Church3.0

    JAN 7

    Zac Stephens: Discipleship, Attendance, and the Power of Digital Engagement | Church3.0

    Zac Stephens, Senior Pastor of Faith Promise Church, shares an unfiltered look at leadership transition, vision clarity, and building a culture of everyday evangelism. In this episode, you’ll discover how Zac Stephens is equipping believers to win their world Monday through Saturday—not just on Sundays. Host Tyler Vance sits down with Zac Stephens to explore what it takes to lead a multi-campus church through generational transition while accelerating spiritual formation. The conversation dives deep into vision alignment, accountability, digital discipleship, and how the WIN Network is reshaping church growth across Tennessee and beyond. What You’ll Learn 🧭 Zac Stephens leadership transition at Faith Promise Church and the realities of senior pastor succession 🏛️ Faith Promise Church vision & culture and how values were clarified and recrafted 🌍 WIN Network explained — how churches equip believers to win their world 📱 Digital discipleship strategy using the Faith Promise App and Apollos 🔥 Personal evangelism accountability that led to record baptisms 📊 Church leadership systems that inspect what leaders expect 🤝 How technology multiplies pastoral care beyond weekend services 🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Zac Stephens: https://www.instagram.com/thezacstephens Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.

    39 min
  7. Blue Van Dyke: How Data & Personalization Are Transforming Church Engagement | Church3.0

    12/17/2025

    Blue Van Dyke: How Data & Personalization Are Transforming Church Engagement | Church3.0

    Blue Van Dyke, founder of Studio C and longtime church and marketplace leader, joins Church3.0 to unpack how data, personalization, and digital strategy can help churches truly know and shepherd their people. In this episode, you’ll learn how modern engagement tools—when submitted to the Holy Spirit—can drive spiritual growth, not just metrics. Blue Van Dyke shares how engagement marketing principles translate into kingdom impact. Tyler and Blue explore why knowing people, personalizing communication, and leveraging mobile apps are essential for church growth, discipleship, and long-term engagement in a digital age. 🔗 More about Blue Van Dyke: Blue Van Dyke is the founder and CEO of Studio C and brings a rare blend of international business savvy, digital marketing expertise, and executive pastoral leadership to his work. He was first introduced to the concept of “member engagement” during his time at Mercedes, where he began shaping strategies that now help churches connect more personally with their people. Today, he leads Studio C in partnering with churches to implement tech-enabled, next-step communication strategies that drive engagement and discipleship. Blue, his wife Crystal, their family, and their dog Leo now reside in Arizona. What You’ll Learn 🚀 Blue Van Dyke’s journey from global marketing to founding Studio C for churches📊 How church data and personalization improve discipleship and pastoral care📱 Why the church mobile app is the most powerful post-Sunday engagement tool🧭 The Product, Placement, Promotion framework applied to ministry🔍 How churches can avoid being “data drunk” and use insights wisely🤝 Why engagement drives attendance and generosity as a byproduct🔮 How predictive data helps pastors shepherd people before they disengage🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Blue Van Dyke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluevandyke Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.

    51 min
  8. The Future of Church Strategy: Johnmark Oudersluys on Multiplication, Digital, and Community Impact

    12/03/2025

    The Future of Church Strategy: Johnmark Oudersluys on Multiplication, Digital, and Community Impact

    In this Church 3.0 episode, Tyler interviews Johnmark Oudersluys, the Executive Director of CityLink Center, for a powerful conversation about the future of church health, long-term disciple-making, and how ministries can rethink their strategies for real community impact. Johnmark shares lessons from leading one of the most innovative, collaborative ministry centers in the country—focusing on outcomes, not outputs, and helping churches move beyond weekend-centric models. From measuring what actually matters to building systems that create transformation, this episode gives pastors and ministry leaders a practical roadmap to build healthier churches in 2025 and beyond. ⛪ What You’ll Learn📊 Why many churches are measuring the wrong things🔁 The shift from programming to pathways🤝 How CityLink Center is redesigning community impact💡 What healthy churches prioritize (and what they stop doing)🤲 Why collaboration—not competition—is the future of ministry📈 The new metrics every pastor needs in 2025🧩 How to structure teams for long-term discipleship🛠️ Practical steps to build a healthier, more sustainable church model 🔗 About Johnmark Oudersluys Johnmark Oudersluys is the Executive Director of CityLink Center, a nationally recognized hub where churches, nonprofits, and service providers collaborate to help individuals break cycles of poverty through integrated, Christ-centered support. 🔗 Learn more about Apollos – https://apollos.com/church-growth 🔗 Connect with Johnmark Oudersluys on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmark-oudersluys-98a785/ Subscribe for more church leadership insights, digital ministry strategies, and faith + technology conversations.

    41 min
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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 in the 21st century. If you’re seeking conversations that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and inspire transformation, this podcast is for you. Discover how leaders are cultivating vibrant communities (both online and in person), addressing real-world issues, and creating a more hopeful future for the church and the world. Church3.0. Push boundaries. Change lives. Create a more hopeful future. For more information visit: https://apollos.com/church-growth

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  • Creator
    Apollos
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Church3.0 Podcast
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    The Church3.0 Podcast

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