The Church3.0 Podcast
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.
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The Church3.0 Podcast
Church App Strategy That Works: Jay Owen Breaks Down What Actually Scales
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 Eleven22 integrates Apollos, YouTube, and RockRMS for scalable communication
✅ What leaders should know about app development, staff turnover, and long-term tech strategy
✅ Encouragement for pastors, church communicators, and ministry teams
📍 Recorded for leaders searching for real solutions in digital ministry, church growth, and tech strategy.
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🔗 Connect with Jay Owen - https://www.instagram.com/jayowen
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00:00 - Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership
01:02 - The “Monkey in the Office” Metaphor for Leadership Clarity
02:05 - Using Instagram to Foster 1:1 Discipleship
03:35 - Why 100 Views Can Matter More Than 1 Million
05:10 - Small Gestures That Create Big Impact (Sprinkles!)
06:37 - How the Church App Became the Digital Hub
09:04 - The Hidden Cost of Custom App Development in Churches
11:30 - Why Church of 1122 Chose Apollos App for Flexibility & Control
13:30 - Leadership Lessons & AI Tools That Are Changing the Game
16:40 - Final Encouragement for Church Leaders & Digital Teams
