Growing Churches with Judson Aulie is the podcast where real church leaders share real growth stories. Judson interviews pastors and ministry teams from churches of all sizes to uncover what’s actually working in church growth, guest retention, outreach, discipleship, and more. You’ll hear practical strategies and inspiring stories to help your ministry thrive. Judson is the founder and CEO of Click Nonprofit, a leading church marketing agency that helps churches grow through the Google Ad Grant, Meta Ads, and Local SEO.
How Fusion Church Went from 5 People to 500+ in the Northeast
In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Armando Palazzo to hear the story of how Fusion Church grew from just 5 people to over 500 in regular attendance — in one of the hardest places to plant a church. Armando shares the challenges of launching in New York’s spiritually resistant culture, the intentional systems that keep their “back door” almost shut, and how their monthly Impact Ministry is turning skeptics and even atheists into followers of Jesus.
We also dive into Fusion’s digital strategy that’s reached over 3 million people with the gospel, the importance of authenticity in ministry, and the leadership health that fuels healthy church culture. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or simply passionate about seeing the gospel advance, this conversation will inspire you with practical insights for growth and long-term impact.
2 Jul 2025
How to Maximize the $10K Google Ad Grant for Your Church
Most churches qualify for the Google Ad Grant… but the majority are only spending a fraction of it. In this episode, Judson breaks down how your church can move beyond the basics and actually unlock the full $10,000/month in free Google Ads.
You’ll learn:
Why most churches only spend $300/month — and how to avoid that trap
How to create content that ranks in both Google and AI search results
Strategies for matching your ads with real-life search queries like “Does God love me?”
The role of Performance Max (PMAX) campaigns in today’s AI-driven landscape
Why blog posts still dominate — and how AI can help you write them fast
This episode is perfect for pastors, church communicators, or anyone managing digital outreach in a ministry setting. Let’s turn that Google Grant into a powerful ministry tool.
👉 Free Google Grant Course: clicknonprofit.com/google-ad-grant-acquisition-course
👉 Learn more at clicknonprofit.com (https://clicknonprofit.com)
20 May 2025
Thursday Church? Why Bethlehem Church Is Breaking the Mold (and Growing Fast)
Candy Greene, Communications Director at Bethlehem Church, discusses launching a thriving Thursday night service and fostering authentic connection, interviewed by Judson Aulie, offering insights for churches navigating growth and community impact.
20 May 2025
How Alinea Church Gets First-Time Guests to Actually Come Back (and Stick Around)
Pastor Jeremy Pickwell discusses how Alinea Church fosters a welcoming environment that encourages first-time guests to return and become engaged members through intentional follow-up and community building in this interview with Judson Aulie.
20 May 2025
How Liquid Church Built a Thriving Digital Ministry
Lauren Bercarich and Brooke Stempert from Liquid Church discuss building a thriving digital ministry and creating a seven-day discipleship strategy in an interview with Judson Aulie.
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Candy Greene
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Brooke Stempert
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