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Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay#102 How Storytelling and Creativity Shape Purpose and Success with Luke GajaryIn this episode of Thinking That Matters, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luke Gajary, a fellow Leadership McKinney classmate and a dynamic professional in the field of digital marketing and communications. Luke currently works at the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, where he handles all things digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and advertising. Luke shared his journey from being homeschooled and discovering his passion for writing and storytelling at a young age to publishing his book, Tell It Well, by the age of 27. He emphasized the importance of positive reinforcement from adults during c...2024-12-3036 min
Digital Church ToolboxHaaaaaave you met Capcut?"Capcut? Someone was just telling me about that app!"I meet pastors all the time and share some concepts with them about better digital media outreach, recently a friend connected me with a pastor in South Dallas. We chatted for a few minutes on the phone, and I brought up the way we use capcut in our workflow of weekly church content. I shared some tricks, tips, and simple ways to leverage the free app - and after I hung up the phone, I thought I would share some of that here. Enjoy! htt...2024-03-2106 minDigital Church ToolboxHow should churches be using Threads?Had some short thoughts about churches using Threads, X, and text based platforms vs photo based ones. Digital Church is all about helping church creatives and busy pastors with the online side of church - the Toolbox podcast is a resource to help with practical ideas and online church ministry marketing philosophies.Audio Episodes: https://digitalchurch.co/podcast/Learn more about the team or download free resources: http://digitalchurch.coSubscribe to our email newsletter: https://digitalchurch90646.activehosted.com/f/32024-02-0508 min
McKinney MomentumNever miss a moment with startup StadiumDrop - McKinney MomentumSend us a textJoin MEDC marketing manager Luke Gajary today as he jumps out from behind the camera to interview startup founder Adam McAbee of StadiumDrop - an Innovation Fund portfolio company. Adam shares the story of how he and his wife started the company, how COVID19 affected their launch, and some unique achievements they've made along the way.StadiumDrop is a game changing mobile ordering and delivery app, that allows you to stay in the moment. Order food, beverage and merchandise from your phone and let them bring it to you. 2024-02-0136 minDigital Church ToolboxWhat a CVS remodel has to do with your churchThe CVS near me was recently remodeled, and it was amazing...until I actually needed something. Let's talk about how that connects to church!Digital Church is all about helping church creatives and busy pastors with the online side of church - the Toolbox podcast is a resource to help with practical ideas and online church ministry marketing philosophies. Video episodes available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOR3iaxYehl8Q5XcqgsPztA9dSqVEU0dXLearn more about the team or download free resources: http://digitalchurch.coSubscribe to our...2024-01-2909 minDigital Church ToolboxWelcome to the New Digital Church ToolboxWelcome to an updated / rebranded show, where Luke dials in to some concepts, theories, and ideas about church online and reaching people on social media. Video episodes available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOR3iaxYehl8Q5XcqgsPztA9dSqVEU0dX2024-01-2503 minMcKinney MomentumMcKinney Momentum: Lisa Hermes from the McKinney Chamber of CommerceSend us a textThis week on McKinney Momentum, Luke Gajary and Caroline Causey from the MEDC host Lisa Hermes of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce as we discuss community involvement, leadership development, and economic development from the perspective of the Chamber of Commerce.2023-05-1740 min
McKinney MomentumMcKinney Momentum - Episode 1 - Peter TokarSend us a textMeet our president, Peter Tokar III! MEDC Marketing Manager Luke Gajary sits down with Peter to hear about his back story of economic development, what brought him to McKinney, and his vision for the economic growth of our city. 2023-03-2828 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 20 - The Tech Audit2022-01-1112 minDigital Church ToolboxEp 19 - Bones DayToday we're talking about a trend on TikTok called Bones Day! I'm pulling in an excerpt from a message I preached in October 2021 about serving God. Enjoy! 2021-11-3010 minDigital Church ToolboxEp 18 - FollowershipBefore we get great at leadership, we've got to be good at following. Do we put the cart before the horse?2021-11-1612 min
Student Ministry ConversationsSummer Recap with Russell and Brent | SMC Podcast | Episode 017We are celebrating our first 16 episodes of the podcast! Come join us this week as Russell and Brent talk through different highlights of their favorite conversations with guests so far!
Show Notes
Russell’s Favorites:
– “Cultivating Worship with Melissa Glaves” (Audio Clip: 16:26-20:00)
– “What We’ve Learned From The Past Year with Chad McElveen (Audio Clip: 20:00-
– “The Future of Youth Ministry with Brock Morgan” (Audio Clip: 21:30-
Brent’s Favorites:
– “Pastoral Care with Stephen Gehring” (Audio Clip: 11:15-15:53)
– “Infrastructure in Youth Ministry with Kurt Libby” (Audio Clip: 21:45-26:22)
– “Getting On Board With...2021-08-1931 minDigital Church ToolboxEp 017 - The Parent Coach pt 1 w/ Zach VassarSpecial guest Zach Vassar joins the pod today to talk about what it looks like ot be a present parent, and paralells he's picked up from coaching that apply to parenting well. Link to the facebook group we mention at the end here.2021-07-2723 minDigital Church ToolboxEp 016 - Breaking Company RulesWasted opportunity over some broken, outdated corporate rules. 2021-07-2008 min
Student Ministry ConversationsGetting On Board With Your Pastor's Vision with Luke Gajary | Student Ministry Conversations | Episode 009While our primary job is building a ministry that brings students closer to Jesus through equipping leaders and students to bring the Gospel, we are also working alongside a staff that at minimum contains a Senior Pastor and a secretary. What are you doing to step into the vision that has already been given to the staff that you are working with? Come join us as Brent sits down with Luke Gajary as he challenges us to go beyond our "job" and serve the church as we are called to serve.
You can listen to this episode...2021-06-2449 minDigital Church ToolboxEp 015 - Turn on the faucetI'm back! 2021-06-1606 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 014 - High School Football & HillsongTwo very different, yet similar stories illustrate what impulsivity and selfishness can do to a team.2020-12-0909 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 013 - What's Your Heart Posture?Leadership Lessons from Acts 20 and the story of Eutychus - what can we learn about our heart posture in the middle of a move of God.2020-08-2533 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 012 - I Tested Positive for Covid-192020-07-2211 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 011 - The Passion Translation and Offline ArguingI had a disagreement with someone online recently. SHOCKER, right? Not so much. The interesting part about it was the 45 minute offline phone call we had about our different views. 2020-06-1710 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 010 - We Didn't Ask About The Chicken's RecordUs white people have some weird ways of dealing our exposed racism, don't we? Today let's talk about what a chicken and three teenagers taught me about how we're (white people) currently processing systemic racism in the good ole USA. 2020-06-0907 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 009 - You can't say that, you're white.raw and real. toxicity of racism and poor perspectives run rampant. 2020-05-2812 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 008 - Prophecy, IHOP-KC, and the Superbowl - feat. Borin DoulosIn this week's longer than usual episode, Luke talks to House of Prayer missionary Borin Doulos about the word Bob Jones gave years ago about the KC Chiefs winning the Super Bowl...and what that looks like for the Body of Christ. 2020-05-191h 05
Brotherhood of FatherhoodBOF 7: Technology and Youth with Luke Gajary In this episode, Scott chats with Luke Gajary about raising kids and how to navigate and manage technology in a household. Luke gives practical tips and advise on navigating the rough waters of technology and youth. Be sure to find out more about the Brotherhood of Fatherhood by joining our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/984125438623808/ Luke is the Author of Tell It Well - http://lukegajary.com/product/tell-it-well/ and on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Well-Faith-Encourage-Others/dp/09908738702020-05-0838 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 007 - Disney + and the Streaming WarsWhere on earth do we go from here?? You cut cable, now what? Is Disney + worth the hype? What services should you buy vs avoid? Let's talk about that!2019-11-1912 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 006 - Tips for a Successful SabbathHurry and rushing are just a few badges of honor in today's culture - no one is talking about what it means to successfully slow down and rest! Let's talk about a few practical tips to a successful, God-honoring day of rest.2019-11-1310 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 005 - The Apple vs Android DebateA tale as old as time... well really, a tale as old as smartphones. The android vs apple conversation! My thoughts on the topic.2019-11-0510 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 004 - The Boring Foundational ThingI learned something from a couple of dogs the other day. Let's talk about obedience2019-10-2909 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 003 - Pot Roast & CommunicationWhat does delicious pot roast teach us in how we can approach how we communicate? HEYO! Let's talk about that. 2019-10-2208 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 002 - One Hundred SquaresHow do you deal with failure?2019-10-1504 minDigital Church ToolboxEp. 001 - The IntroLet's talk about what Luke's gonna talk about. 2019-10-1002 min