The Propel Podcast

In this presentation, Cris Cazarine shares why social media should no longer be viewed as a distraction or an optional ministry tool but as a mission field where people are already searching for connection and hope. Drawing from her own experience planting a church during the pandemic, she explains how an authentic online presence can build trust, create meaningful relationships, and open doors for discipleship long before someone ever visits a church. Rather than using social media as a digital bulletin board, she challenges church leaders to use it as a space to listen, engage, and genuinely care for people.

Creators and Guests

Host
Larry Witzel
Respected innovator at intersection of technology and ministry. Marketing nerd. Computer geek. Founder of SermonView. Servant of God and friend to humankind.
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Guest
Cris Cazarine
Cris Cazarine serves as Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministries for the Carolina Conference, supporting young adults across North and South Carolina. With nearly 20 years in ministry and seven years as a pastor, she focuses on leadership development, training, and major ministry events. Cris planted The Vine SDA Church and later launched The Way Online Church to reach young adults digitally. She holds degrees from Southern Adventist University and Andrews University and is completing a Doctor of Ministry.

What is The Propel Podcast?

Welcome to the Propel Podcast, inspiration and innovation to grow your church, hosted by Larry Witzel. This podcast offers every presentation from the annual Propel Conference on church growth.

Our goal is to offer practical training for effective evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist ministry context, but we know the principles we talk about here are applicable in many other churches, as well. So, wherever you’re doing ministry, welcome to the Propel Podcast!

The 2026 Propel Conference will be in Silver Spring, MD, April 12–15, 2026!