What Churches Are Getting Wrong About Content, Ads & Growth

With Dillon Smith • Marketing Strategist • April 03, 2026 • 40 min

Dillon Smith on the biggest shifts in church content, digital strategy, and audience growth in 2026.

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01What You'll Learn

02Key Moments

00:00Introduction

04:51The guest's story

15:22The core conversation

26:41Hard truths

36:24Final challenge

03Memorable Quotes

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Most churches are putting money into the strategies that are fading.
— Dillon Smith

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Reach follows strategy, not luck.
— Dillon Smith

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