Welcome to the Innovation Launchpad!

The Innovation Launchpad is an online, cohort-based learning experience that equips you with the tools to spark impactful innovation in your church, ministry, and organization!



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🌱 THE INNOVATION THINKING COURSE (BRINGING IDEAS TO LIFE)

  • What it is: You encounter opportunities for innovation every single day – you may just not realize it! Thinking like a true innovator involves a few key steps, and the Innovation Thinking course will help you get your step count in perfectly 😉

    Learn what innovation really is, why it’s central to our calling as followers of Christ, and get equipped with the mindset & tools you need to maximize Kingdom impact!

  • What’s inside: 7 lessons | 7 projects (test flights) | 8 live interactive sessions

    Course Modules:
    • Foundation for Innovation: It's all in the mind – no, really! Start by learning the core critical thinking that underlies innovation.

    • Defining the Problem: Houston, do we have a problem? Perfect! Learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities for innovation with this module.

    • Understanding Humans: If you're thinking "Is that even possible?" we have great news. Get ready for a deep dive into the #1 secret to innovation success!

    • Ideation & Design: Learn how to use the right tools and design meaningful moments that become your audiences' most-loved memories!

    • Planning & Prototyping: Let's get practical! Discover the tools to turn great ideas into greater prototypes that you can test in real-time before launch.

    • Why we’re never finished: So you created the perfect prototype. Congratulations! What's next? Explore strategies & tools to plan next steps and gather feedback for future iterations!

    • The Journey Ahead: … and you're through. Well, not just yet! Get ready to use the new strategies & tools you've learned to chart your own course forward as an innovation designer!

  • What you get:

    🎯 Applied Learning: Practice new concepts you learn each week through purposeful activities designed to help you apply innovation to your unique situation!

    💬 Interactive Sessions: Join your cohort and instructors for a special weekly call on Zoom. Dive into discussions, share experiences, and watch a live demo of 1 NEW innovation tool each week!

    📎 Downloadable Resource Library: Access over 50+ innovation resources (including journey maps, storyboarding templates, 5-point interview guidelines, and more!) that you can download for use digitally or in print for you and your team.

    🤝 Community Engagement: You’ll never walk alone! Ask questions, discuss ideas, and share updates with like-minded kingdom innovators in the Innovation Community.

    📲 Learn on-the-go: Enjoy flexibility while learning! Access all your Launchpad lessons, resources, tools, & community channels on desktop & mobile devices, anytime, anywhere!

    🌟 Certification of Achievement: Display your innovation expertise with a digital certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile or CV upon completing your course! 

    … And we’re not done yet! Innovation is a lifelong mission, so you’ll have lifetime access to ALL lessons, resources, and the global community. Happy Innovating!

💡 THE INNOVATION LEADERSHIP COURSE (LEADING CHANGE)

  • What it is: Even with experience in innovation design, it can be tricky to make the shift from imagining and designing projects to actually serving your audiences in innovative ways that are meaningful to them.

    With the Innovation Leadership course, gear up to take your skills to the next level and serve your audiences with purposeful impact, even through changing cultures, markets, and new seasons of ministry!

  • What’s inside: 7 lessons | 7 projects (test flights) | 8 live interactive sessions

    Course Modules:

    • Foundation for Innovation Leadership: Blast from the past? More like foolproofing for the future! Start prayerfully, think clearly, and craft mission plans to transform today’s visions into tomorrow’s innovations!

    • Creating a Culture of Innovation: Learn how to create a team culture where ideas come alive, and innovation thrives!

    • The Power of Presentation: Once upon a time, a little storytelling inspired a big innovation movement! Master the art of transformative narration & visual design in this module.

    • Marketing in Ministry: We did the math! Marketing in ministry = effectiveness in ministry. But where do you even start? Get ready to 'Go-To-Market' withthis module!

    • Innovating within the Global Church: You innovate better when you serve the Body of Christ together. Learn to lead innovation missions that grow your church’s potential to fulfil the Great Commission!

    • Systems Thinking: Organizations are like engines – complex, intricate, and filled with nuanced connections. Get ready to do a systems check, identify challenges, & develop the skills needed for smooth running!

    • The Road to Change: We’ve come to the end of the road, but the journey is never really finished! Gear up to design an innovative future for both yourself and your ministry, using love, humility and unity as your roadmap.

  • What you get:

    🎯 Applied Learning: Practice the new concepts you will learn each week through purposeful activities designed to help you apply innovation to your unique situation!

    💬 Interactive Sessions: Join your cohort and instructors for a special weekly call on Zoom. Dive into discussions, share experiences, and watch a live demo of 1 NEW innovation tool each week!

    📎 Downloadable Resource Library: Access over 50+ innovation resources (including journey maps, storyboarding templates, 5-point interview guidelines, and more!) that you can download for use digitally or in print for you and your team.

    🤝 Community Engagement: You’ll never walk alone! Ask questions, discuss ideas, or share updates with like-minded kingdom innovators in the Innovation Community.

    📲 Learn on-the-go: Enjoy flexibility while learning! Access all your Launchpad lessons, resources, tools, & community channels on desktop & mobile devices, anytime, anywhere!

    🌟 Certification of Achievement: Display your innovation expertise with a digital certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile or CV upon completing your course! 

    … And we’re not done yet! Innovation is a lifelong mission, so you’ll have lifetime access to ALL lessons, resources, and the global community. Happy Innovating!