Discover why storytelling is crucial for effective ministry in the digital age. Luke and Adam explore the elements of a compelling story, share examples of Adventist ministries using storytelling successfully (like Chai and Amazing Facts), and provide practical tips for crafting your ministry's narrative.

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How do you tell a story that truly connects? Luke sits down with Kaleb Eisele, a seasoned storyteller and producer for the Oregon Conference, to explore the art of authentic storytelling. Kaleb shares his number one principle for building trust with interview subjects, the philosophy behind asking questions that reveal a person's journey, and how to find the meaningful stories that others often miss. This episode is a masterclass for anyone looking to deepen their connection with their community through powerful narratives.

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What does it take to migrate a massive ministry with thousands of pages and over 5,000 videos to a new platform? Luke and Adam sit down with Eric Kippel, IT Director for Amazing Facts, to discuss their journey from a decade-old legacy system to the robust ecosystem of WordPress. They explore the strategic thinking behind the move, the importance of hiring enterprise-level experts, and how the new platform will streamline content delivery across websites and apps. Plus, a look at the bleeding edge of AI in ministry—from live translation to the challenges of deepfakes.

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How can your ministry's story cut through in the digital age? Luke welcomes Larry Witzel, who shares about 'parasocial relationships' – those one-sided but emotionally impactful connections we form online. You'll discover why consistency and authenticity are key to cultivating these digital bonds, and how to use them to invite people closer to Jesus and even into in-person church communities. Larry shares his journey of building online presence, from custom AI tools to weekly podcasts, and offers practical advice for any ministry ready to amplify its story online.

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Governing decentralized ecosystems is always going to be challenging. Most leaders either try to give maximum autonomy or retain maximum control, but is there a better way? I sit down with Dominic Wells, CEO of Onfolio Holdings, to discuss his journey. You'll discover how centralizing strategy helps teams grow and become more efficient. Plus, you will learn how to apply these principles to your organization.

If you would like to connect with Dominic you can find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-wells-onfolio/

or on the Onfolio site https://onfolio.com/

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Brent is the director of Adventist Connect and has been involved in technology and leadership at all levels of the church from local, all the way up to the North American Division and General Conference level. He has led the rollout of new technologies, digital ministry practices.

We had the privilege of interviewing Brent and diving into both his story and specific practices you can apply in your organisation.

If you want to learn more about Adventist Connect you can visit the site here: https://adventistconnect.org/

Charles joins Luke on the Blue Vineyard Podcast to discuss his journey from corporate technology consultant to founder of Sabbatech, a company dedicated to empowering Adventist ministries through technology. Learn about the importance of quality, efficient processes, and the role of AI in accelerating the gospel commission.

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Kahn Ellmers, audio engineer and newest member of the Blue Vineyard team, joins Luke to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Christian musicians and podcasters. Discover practical advice on building a sustainable music ministry, leveraging technology for greater reach, and the importance of high-quality audio production.

Want to learn more about Kahn's work? visit bluevineyard.com/audio

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If you have an idea for an episode on the Blue Vineyard Podcast, Contact me at hello@bluevineyard.com

Do you offer services in the Adventist Ecosystem? Connect with us on LinkedIn

Or, perhaps you are seeking services. Find out more by visiting our website. bluevineyard.com