Register Now for the Elevate Conference on September 9, 2025On this episode of the Elevate Podcast,Darrel Girardier is joined byMadi Wuebben andDillon Sherlock to unpack how churches can structure communications for maximum impact with limited resources. Whether you’re a solo comms director or part of a large team, this conversation offers practical strategies for prioritization, managing requests, leveraging AI, and preventing burnout.Meet the Speakers:

Darrel Girardier: Communications Director at Brentwood Baptist, strategist, and problem-solver in church communications.
Madi Wuebben: Promotions Director at Brentwood Baptist, leading branding, marketing, and project management for nine campuses.
Dillon Sherlock: Digital Strategy Director, overseeing social media, digital engagement, and online ministry strategies.

Building a Second Brain – Tiago Forte
Getting Things Done – David Allen
Hook Point – Brendan Kane
The Checklist Manifesto – Atul Gawande
The Comfort Crisis – Michael Easter

ChatGPT – Copywriting, strategy, and automation
Opus Pro – Fast sermon & podcast clip generation
Cast Magic – Transcription and content repurposing
Otter AI – Meeting transcription and action items
Google AI Studio – On-screen assistance for software navigation
Motion AI – AI-powered calendar & task management

Topics Discussed in This Episode:3:07 - Running lean: How 13 people serve 9 campuses7:01 - The tier system: Prioritizing church comms projects effectively10:04 - Why social media graphics don’t work (and what to do instead)15:44 - Managing last-minute ministry requests without losing your mind20:34 - Building a volunteer team to scale your church comms26:17 - The best project management tools for church comms36:43 - AI tools that are changing the game for church communications3:42 - If you could only use one platform for church comms, what would it be?[WANT MORE RESOURCES? SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE UPDATES-- embed subscribe small box]Resources Mentioned:📚Books & Leadership Tools:🛠AI & Productivity Tools:---Elevate Conference | September 9, 2025Join us for theElevate Conference onSeptember 9 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. This one-day event equips church leaders with actionable strategies for discipleship, growth, and navigating ministry challenges. Register today athttps://elevatechurchconference.com/.Want more church comms insights? Subscribe to theElevate Podcast and stay connected for new episodes every weekTo learn more about the conference and for additional resources, visithttps://elevatechurchconference.com/.