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Team Leader

Jason Hamrock
Social Media Strategist

Zac Bernauer
Communications Consultant

Tika Stock
Communications Consultant

Garrett Gerhart
Communications Specialist

Joanna la Fleur
Communications

Ezra Cerezo
Sponsorship Coordinator

Debbie Porter
Marketing Manager

Colette Smith
Conference Manager

David Thorne
Team Leader

Jason Hamrock

Jason is leading the Church Communications Group. He is the CEO of the Missional Group of Companies. With a background as a church Communications Director for 11 years and then launching and running a media company for a combined 10 years, he has coached hundreds of churches nationwide, helping them build strategies to reach the unchurched. He loves to create and invent when working with the staff and churches. Jason speaks at conferences and workshops throughout the year, sharing about church growth strategies that have proven to be successful. Check out the Missional Marketing Podcast, where he and co-host, Bart Blair, have produced more than 150 episodes. Jason is available for a consultation with you on how you can improve your communications.

Social Media Strategist

Zac Bernauer

Zac is one of the most creative ideators on our Church Communications Team. He brings ministry experience as a Digital Media Specialist. He has completed his Master’s degree in Theological Studies and his undergraduate degree in Pastoral Studies. Zac is passionate about churches developing their online presence to reach people for the gospel of Jesus. He recently obtained a certification with Hubspot for Social Media Marketing.

Communications Consultant

Tika Stock

Tika is a seasoned church communications professional with over seven years of experience. With a passion for graphic design and photography, she brings creativity and flair to her work, aiming to help churches reach their full communication potential. Tika is dedicated to caring for volunteers and church staff, recognizing their importance in church communities and ensuring they feel valued and equipped. Through her expertise, she helps churches develop cohesive branding and voice, making their communication strategies more impactful and engaging.

Communications Consultant

Garrett Gerhart

Garrett has dedicated over 20 years to church ministry. His experience as a youth pastor ignited a passion for church communications. Recognizing the significance of the changing communication technology landscape, he pursued an MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership. Garrett now collaborates with churches to optimize communication strategies, helping them accomplish their mission and vision within their community. In addition to coaching with Church Communications, Garrett serves as the Practitioner in Residence at The Christianity and Communication Studies Network. Here he researches and writes about media ecology and church leadership.

Communications Specialist

Joanna la Fleur

With degrees in business and theology, Joanna started her career in tech marketing and has since spent 15 years working inside and beside local churches, big and small. While the Creative Communications Director of a church that quickly grew from 500 to 5000 people, she found the Church Communications Facebook Group as a place of connection, coaching, and friendship. Her desire is to help churches sift through the noise and digital landscape to find the best ways that work for them to make good news sound truly good.

Communications

Ezra Cerezo

Ezra has worked in Church Communications for 5 years as a remote marketing assistant – helping out with messaging on digital platforms. As a freelance creative and digital marketing specialist for 10 years, Ezra has experience in marketing for companies, marketing agencies, retail & consumer goods, and technology. With varied experience and a versatile skill set in digital marketing, Ezra is passionate about connecting communities and building brand presence through engaging campaigns.

Sponsorship Coordinator

Debbie Porter

Working closely with our church clients and sponsorship partners, Debbie deploys new projects to our team. She will often talk to clients in follow-up and to help get the conversation started. She is a Customer Service expert and can answer any question you may have. Debbie has been with the Missional Marketing Group of Companies since 2011.

Marketing Manager

Colette Smith

With over 6 years of church and non-profit marketing experience, she leads our marketing team by connecting our specialized services with churches seeking growth. With a degree in Marketing and expertise in digital engagement, she is passionate about helping churches effectively communicate their message and reach those who don’t yet know Jesus.

Conference Manager

David Thorne

David oversees all of our AI initiatives as the brand manager of AI for Churches. He also oversees special projects. He is the Director of the Church Communications Group Annual Conference.  He has worked with Missional Marketing since 2017. He’s also among our top producers of SEO Content writing. David has a doctorate in leadership studies and master’s degrees in management and leadership, counseling, and practical theology.

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