Michael Babler
Tuesday, Jan 24
3:15 – 4:30 pm
Supporting Relational Evangelism Without Replacing It
In a post-Christian culture, people aren’t searching for the nearest church—they’re searching for meaning, connection, and truth. That’s why traditional church marketing, polished promo videos, and generic social media posts often underperform. And when church members believe they’ve “done evangelism” just by reposting something from their congregation’s page, momentum stalls. Passive digital content isn’t enough.
This session helps leaders reframe digital outreach—not as a substitute for personal witness but as a tool that supports it. We’ll explore how churches can use social media, short-form video, and targeted ads to fuel connection and conversation. The goal is gospel clarity, not clickbait—equipping members to use digital tools to connect with friends, family, and neighbors in meaningful ways. Participants will walk away with practical strategies for content creation, measuring what matters, and member engagement—but more importantly, they’ll leave with a renewed vision that digital outreach is most effective when it supports relational evangelism.
Michael Babler serves as the director of digital ministry at Victory of the Lamb, Franklin, Wis. After 16 years in Christian education, he joined Victory in 2022, using his passion for technology to open new pathways for outreach and connection.
From livestreamed worship and video content to digital downloads and online courses, Michael’s day-to-day work at Victory is always positioned to reach the unreached. He helps digital touchpoints lead to real relationships by blending targeted communication with analytics, multiplying the impact of messages shared online.
Michael and his family live in Franklin, enjoying everything that comes with having a two-year-old boy (mainly trucks, tractors, and trains).


