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
Liz Schauer on Leading Innovation & Church Health at Willow Creek | Church3.0
How does one of America’s most well-known churches keep innovating in a digital age?
In this Church3.0 conversation, Liz Schauer — Marketing, Communications & Digital Director at Willow Creek Community Church — shares how her team is transforming digital strategy, creative communication, and online engagement to reach people where they are.
From building digital systems that serve the mission to aligning staff culture around communication clarity, Liz opens up about what it takes to lead innovation inside a large church. This episode is packed with insights on digital engagement, storytelling, and how Willow Creek is adapting to meet a post-pandemic world that’s still hungry for connection and hope.
What You’ll Learn
💡 Digital Ministry Framework: How Willow Creek structures its digital communication strategy.
🎯 Mission-Driven Marketing: Aligning creative teams around church purpose and values.
🧠 Team Leadership: Leading creative teams through clarity, trust, and collaboration.
🌎 Online Engagement: What’s working for reaching new audiences beyond the walls.
📱 Tech & Tools: How Willow Creek approaches digital platforms and innovation.
🕊️ Faith in Communication: Keeping the heart of the Gospel central in every medium.
🔗 Learn more about Willow Creek Community Church: https://www.willowcreek.org
🔗 Connect with Liz Schauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizschauer/
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