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  • Episode 4 | Humility, AI, and the Inside-Out Approach to Kingdom Leadership | Guest: Nona Jones

    Episode 4 | Humility, AI, and the Inside-Out Approach to Kingdom Leadership | Guest: Nona Jones
    2025/06/30
    In this powerful episode of the EntreChurch Podcast, Nona Jones joins Greg Atkinson to share transformative insights on leadership, technology, and spiritual growth. She explores the critical importance of humility in leadership, discusses how AI can enhance ministry efforts, and offers candid advice on navigating personal pain while leading effectively. Drawing from her experiences in corporate, entrepreneurial, and ministry contexts, she also provides practical wisdom for pastors and church leaders seeking to thrive in today's complex landscape.Resources:EntreChurch.com The Entrepreneurial Church ConferenceSuccess from the Inside Out: Power to Rise from the Past to a Fulfilling Future by Nona JonesThe Gift of Rejection: Harness Your Pain to Propel Your Purpose by Nona JonesKilling Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be by Nona JonesInside Out LeadershipGuest Bio:Nona Jones is a multifaceted leader—preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur—dedicated to empowering others through faith and resilience. She currently serves as the Chief Content & Partnerships Officer at YouVersion, the maker of the Bible App. Previously, she held executive roles at Meta (formerly Facebook) as Head of Global Faith Partnerships and at PACE Center for Girls as Chief External Affairs Officer.Nona is the bestselling author of Success from the Inside Out, From Social Media to Social Ministry, and Killing Comparison. Her writings and teachings focus on digital discipleship, leadership, and overcoming personal adversity. Licensed into gospel ministry at 17, she has preached globally and is a YouVersion Teaching Partner.Beyond her professional endeavors, Nona co-leads Open Door Church in Gainesville, Florida, with her husband, Pastor Tim. They are proud parents of two sons, Timothy Jr. and Isaac. You can follow her on social @NonaNotNora on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Patreon.
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    16 分
  • Episode 3 | Multiplying Leaders: From Ministry Widgets to Kingdom Impact | Guest: Mac Lake

    Episode 3 | Multiplying Leaders: From Ministry Widgets to Kingdom Impact | Guest: Mac Lake
    2025/06/16
    In this powerful episode of the EntreChurch Podcast, leadership architect Mac Lake joins Greg Atkinson to reveal transformative strategies for developing church leaders. Mac breaks down his innovative five-level leadership pathway, challenging churches to move beyond simply filling volunteer roles to intentionally discipling and developing leaders who can impact their communities. He also shares practical insights on how churches of all sizes can create a leadership culture that multiplies disciples and empowers lay leaders, drawing from Jesus' own model of leadership development.

    Resources:

    EntreChurch.com

    The Entrepreneurial Church Conference

    Discipling Leaders Series by Mac Lake

    Multiply Group

    Guest Bio:

    Mac Lake has been a pioneering voice in the church planting movement for over two decades. In 1997, he planted Carolina Forest Community Church in Myrtle Beach, SC. He later served as the Leadership Development Pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston for over six years. In 2010, Mac partnered with West Ridge Church to launch the LAUNCH Network, a church planting initiative later adopted by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) in 2015. Mac spent three years at NAMB, helping integrate the LAUNCH system into their broader church planting strategy.

    In 2019, Mac founded The Multiply Group, an organization dedicated to equipping leaders and churches to multiply disciples and ministries. He is the author of seven books, including The Multiplication Effect.

    Mac and his wife, Cindy, live in Charleston, SC. They are the proud parents of three adult children and the grandparents of six grandchildren.
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    28 分
  • Episode 2 | Entrepreneurship as a Ministry Multiplier | Guest: Brady Shearer

    Episode 2 | Entrepreneurship as a Ministry Multiplier | Guest: Brady Shearer
    2025/06/02
    In this episode of the EntreChurch Podcast, Brady Shearer joins Greg Atkinson to share insights on how churches can leverage entrepreneurship to enhance ministry funding and community engagement. He discusses innovative approaches like renting church spaces, creating revenue-positive projects, and breaking traditional funding models. They also explore how churches can become more sustainable by thinking creatively about their assets, addressing potential criticisms, and demonstrating that entrepreneurial ventures can actually support, not detract from, a church's mission.

    Resources:

    EntreChurch.com

    The Entrepreneurial Church Conference

    33 Business Ideas for Churches in 2025: Grow Revenue and Fund Your Vision

    Guest Bio:

    Brady Shearer is the founder and CEO of Pro Church Tools Inc., a media company dedicated to helping churches navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. He is also the creator of Nucleus, a church website platform, and SocialSermons, a service that repurposes sermon content for social media.

    Brady began his journey in digital ministry during his time at Bible college, where he was studying theology and youth ministry. In his second year, he took on the role of Media Director at a church plant, despite having little experience in media or communications. This opportunity sparked his passion for digital storytelling and church communications.

    Through Pro Church Tools, Brady has built a team of over 20 full-time creatives who produce resources, podcasts, and tools to support churches in enhancing their digital presence. His work focuses on equipping churches with practical strategies to effectively communicate and engage with their congregations in the digital age. Brady resides in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two daughters.

    For more information and resources, visit prochurchtools.com or follow Brady on social media @bradyshearer.
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    14 分
  • Episode 1 | Introducing The EntreChurch Podcast

    Episode 1 | Introducing The EntreChurch Podcast
    2025/06/02
    In this inaugural episode of the EntreChurch Podcast, Greg Atkinson and Taylor Standridge, the producer of the EntreChurch podcast, give you an overview of what to expect from this new podcast while showcasing a revolutionary approach to church finances. They discuss how churches can supplement traditional tithes and offerings through entrepreneurial strategies, emphasizing financial sustainability and innovation in ministry.

    Resources:

    EntreChurch.com

    The Entrepreneurial Church Conference

    The Coming Revolution in Church Economics: Why Tithes and Offerings Are No Longer Enough, and What You Can Do about It by Mark Deymaz

    33 Business Ideas for Churches in 2025: Grow Revenue and Fund Your Vision
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    10 分