The Ministry Growth Show

Many churches talk about the Great Commission, but few intentionally equip children to participate in it. Yet the early years are when faith, imagination, and calling take root. When ministries disciple children with purpose and global awareness, they raise a generation prepared to carry the gospel into the nations.

Ministry leaders feel the tension: needs are endless, resources are limited, and people are more than the crisis in front of them. A holistic ministry to the poor keeps Jesus at the center while caring for bodies, stories, and communities. Here’s how to build a whole person approach that is faithful, wise, and sustainable.

Many ministry leaders feel tension around fundraising. You want to invite generosity without pressure, and you want to honor both donors and the people you serve. This guide offers a practical ministry fundraising strategy built on trust, clear language, and story driven communication you can sustain all year.

Digital discipleship is not a shortcut. It is often a starting point. For ministry leaders serving restricted nations and hard-to-reach people groups, wise use of media can open doors, strengthen believers, and support disciple-making when public ministry is dangerous or impossible.

In many parts of the world, following Jesus isn’t a cultural preference—it’s a life-altering decision that can cost everything. Yet in those same places, the Church is growing with remarkable courage and depth. What can ministry leaders learn from believers whose faith is forged under pressure—and how should that reshape our approach to discipleship, storytelling, and mission today?

Most people don’t visit a church first. They search first. This guide shows how churches can use SEO to meet real needs, build trust, and reach people with the hope of the gospel before they ever walk through the doors.

Your Church Growth Strategy Is Missing One Thing There’s a moment Brady Shearer described that is hard to shake. A man saw a short sermon clip appear in his social media feed — not because he searched for it, not because a friend shared it, but because an algorithm surfaced it on his lunch break.

This week on The Ministry Growth Show, we’re joined by David Elliott from Global Recordings Network Canada as he shares his insights on “Bible Storying” and using story to reach orality cultures. In this episode, we discuss the question posed by Fred Craddock, “Is there room for the story to serve as a major vehicle

This week on The Ministry Growth Show, we’re joined by Doug Nelms, Associate Pastor of Renovation Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, Doug and I discuss digital storytelling strategies for local churches. Doug has an incredible heart for evangelism and we spend time talking about how to think redemptively about the digital space. Enjoy!

This week on The Ministry Growth Show, we’re joined by Brian Sooy, President of Aespire Branding. In this episode we talk about the importance of consistent and clear communication, we discuss brand marketing vs. direct marketing, and we spend some time discussing how storytelling carries our brand beliefs to our audience. Relevant Resources:aespire.com entreworship.com

This week on The Ministry Growth Show, we’re joined by Dr. John Jackson, President of Jessup University and Author of the book Grace Ambassador. In this episode, John shares his insights on engaging with a relative or experiential truth cultural worldview around the gospel. We also spend some time discussing the future of higher education

This week on The Ministry Growth Show we’re joined by Joe Eelkema from National Christian Foundation as we discuss generosity and high-impact giving. In this episode, Joe and I discuss the changing landscape of generosity and Joe shares his insights on how storytelling plays a crucial role in National Christian Foundation’s work. Transcriptions: SPEAKERS: Joe