The Connect Ministries Podcast
The Connect Ministries Podcast
Podcast Description
Whether you're a pastor, volunteer, or church leader, the Connect Ministries Podcast equips you to think more strategically about getting outside your church walls to meet new people. Since 2006, Connect Ministries has helped over 2,000 churches meet over 500,000 new people.
Each episode provides you with practical insight to help your church meet new people through executing a clear plan, creating remarkable experiences, building life-giving relationships, and enjoying deep friendship with God.
For more resources to help your church meet new people, visit connect-ministries.com.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as effective community engagement, building relationships, creating remarkable church experiences, and executing strategic outreach plans. Episodes include discussions on the importance of life-giving relationships, practical growth strategies for churches, and how to foster a welcoming environment, exemplified in episodes like 'How to Reach More People and Grow Your Church' and 'Don't Be Ordinary. Be Remarkable.'

Whether you’re a pastor, volunteer, or church leader, the Connect Ministries Podcast equips you to think more strategically about getting outside your church walls to meet new people. Since 2006, Connect Ministries has helped over 2,000 churches meet over 500,000 new people.
Each episode provides you with practical insight to help your church meet new people through executing a clear plan, creating remarkable experiences, building life-giving relationships, and enjoying deep friendship with God.
For more resources to help your church meet new people, visit connect-ministries.com.
How can churches grow in a rapidly changing culture? How can innovation and AI actually increase real, in-person ministry impact?
In this episode, Nate Thomas of Connect Ministries sits down with leaders from The Elements Group, a nationally respected church consulting and marketing agency known for helping ministries clarify vision, grow attendance, and strengthen community engagement. Together, they unpack why innovation is essential for long-term church growth, how the landscape of ministry is shifting in the digital era, and some practical ways AI can empower your team to create more space for meaningful, face-to-face relationships.
This conversation dives into the future of church communications, the tools churches can’t afford to ignore, and the mindset shifts leaders must make to stay effective in reaching their communities. Whether you're a senior pastor, next-gen leader, or communications director, you'll walk away with new ideas for improving your team’s workflow and building a church that connects with new people.
If you want your church to grow, innovate, and lead well in this new ministry era, don’t miss this episode!
Interested in attending the Connect Conference and learning more from Mandy Arioto and others? Visit connect-ministries.com/connect-conference to learn more and register today!!

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