Propel Your Mission Forward

The Innovation Launchpad is a cohort-based learning program designed for ministry innovators and organizational leaders to learn best-in-class innovation principles, encounter opportunities for collaboration, and join a global community – all in 15 weeks.
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Embracing Continuous Innovation is essential for Christian Organizations to pursue the Great Commission.

Through the Innovation Launchpad you will learn how the most successful companies lead effective change by embracing the top innovation practices found across multiple industries.

You'll learn the core principles and obtain the tools necessary to design and launch new initiatives, manage teams, lead sprints, and introduce as well as validate new ideas to your organization.

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Raeli Smith
Content Digital Strategist
JesusFilm
Liam Savage offers one of the most exceptional learning experiences for ministry-minded individuals looking to apply the principles of innovation to everyday moments. I’ve attended some of the most highly acclaimed innovation conferences globally, and this course still is the best place to prepare for whatever mission field you’re called to, with a high degree of excellence.
Bob Liberty
Software Development Manager
OneHope
The Innovation Launchpad has given me a renewed perspective on how to think about and execute our projects. It is loaded with great ideas and practical tools that can be immediately applied to a wide range of disciplines. Anyone who wants to be more effective and impactful with their projects will greatly benefit from this course!
Matt Gorman
YouVersion Relationship Manager
OneHope
I am thankful to have had the opportunity to participate in the Innovation Launchpad course. I had an idea of what the course would entail, but it was even greater than I realized. It was filled with insightful readings, case studies, tools to take with me into my work, and much more. I am grateful for the gift of this course and have already seen ministry, products, meetings, and more through a sharper lens of innovation. I believe others will too!
Ivy Koome
Regional Operations Coordinator
OneHope East Africa
Taking the innovation launchpad for me has felt like walking into a mine full of treasures I really needed but couldn't find. The different topics, class readings and TedTalks have reconfigured my perceptions and given me tools that are helping me begin the journey of transforming the community around me. I'm so grateful I took this and I'm carrying all the knowledge acquired and sharing it with everyone in my world. It's too good to not share!
Kyle Yates
Product Manager
JesusFilm
This course contains the world class components necessary for true innovation in this day and age. As someone who has helped to create and run topnotch innovation programs in the secular space, I can truly say that this course not only equips people in ministry well, but maintains a strong Biblical perspective towards innovation that is critical when pursuing Kingdom work.
Gabe Handy
Director of Digital Strategies
Cru
If you're looking to get a broad overview of innovation but also learn practical tools and frameworks, this is the course for you. A lot of the value is in the incredible effort Liam put in to curate the content for this course. This will help you quickly zero in on the materials to explore more deeply when the course is over. Liam clearly put a lot of thought into this course and I believe you'll walk away feeling more empowered around the idea of "innovation".

Who this course is for

You're a Founder building a team to launch a product.
You're a Ministry Leader looking to engage a new audience and grow your return on mission.
You're an Ambitious Employee seeking to bring new ideas to your organization or ministry.

Topics Covered

● Quickly evaluate existing systems and find room for innovation.

● How facilitating SPRINTS can increase your program/product development cycle 5X

● Developing new ideas and confidently presenting them to your organization

● Leading effective meetings to save time and motivate team input

● How the right UX/UI practices can greatly impact your target audience

● How to leverage the power of story when leading organizational change

Meet your Instructor

Liam spent 8 years as the director of innovation at OneHope, a global non-profit reaching 130 Million children by partnering with and serving local churches in over 100 countries. Liam also serves as a digital transformation consultant for multiple organizations and participates in the leadership of Indigenous, a Great Commission accelerator that seeks to empower ministries with powerful digital solutions.

Liam designed and instructs this course to apply industry best practices to a ministry context with the goal of equipping the Global Church to begin leading cultural and technological change. He is passionate about learning, teaching and building culture to advance the Kingdom through Innovation.

Meet your Instructor

Liam has spent 8 years as the director of innovation at OneHope, a global non-profit reaching 130 Million children by partnering with and serving local churches in over 100 countries. Liam also serves as a digital transformation consultant for multiple organizations and participates in the leadership of Indigitous, a Great Commission accelerator that seeks to empower ministries with powerful digital solutions.

Liam designed and instructs this course to apply industry best practices to a ministry context with the goal of equipping the Global Church to begin leading cultural and technological change. He is passionate about learning, teaching and building culture to advance the Kingdom through Innovation.

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Course Overview
Look forward to your Flight Path - 15 Week Long Masterclass
Why Innovation

You will dive into the foundational concepts and thinking that you will need for the journey ahead. You will learn how to challenge your assumptions and adopt a growth mindset—two secret weapons for successful innovation.

Incredible Solutions are Prompted by Epic Problems

Without other people coming on the journey with you, even your best ideas will never achieve lift off. You'll dig into how to understand your audience and what drives their behavior, as well as the ways you can motivate them to action.

Understanding Humans, and Designing for Them

Once you understand your audience, you get to make something special just for them. You'll learn to think critically about the experiences you create and how to design for powerful moments and memories.

Preparing to Launch

You'll learn how to facilitate a group to bring a concept from the idea phase to a testable prototype...in less time than you might think.

Why We're Never Finished

The work of innovation is never really finished. You'll understand how to seek out feedback to help you iterate your designs. Shift your mindset from creating a product to providing a service that you can continually improve.

The Power of Presentation

Storytelling and visual design go a long way in setting you up for success. You'll learn to clearly communicate your message in a way people will want to hear and share with others.

How you connect with your Audience

This is an under-utilized tool in ministry and Christian NGOs. You'll learn how to effectively leverage the power of growth marketing in pursuit of the Great Commission.

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Course Overview
Look forward to your Flight Path - 15 Week Long Masterclass
Course Overview
Why Innovation

You will dive into the foundational concepts and thinking that you will need for the journey ahead. You will learn how to challenge your assumptions and adopt a growth mindset—two secret weapons for successful innovation.

Incredible Solutions are Prompted by Epic Problems

Without other people coming on the journey with you, even your best ideas will never achieve lift off. You'll dig into how to understand your audience and what drives their behavior, as well as the ways you can motivate them to action.

Understanding Humans, and Designing for Them

Once you understand your audience, you get to make something special just for them. You'll learn to think critically about the experiences you create and how to design for powerful moments and memories.

Preparing to Launch

You'll learn how to facilitate a group to bring a concept from the idea phase to a testable prototype...in less time than you might think.

Why We're Never Finished

The work of innovation is never really finished. You'll understand how to seek out feedback to help you iterate your designs. Shift your mindset from creating a product to providing a service that you can continually improve.

The Power of Presentation

Storytelling and visual design go a long way in setting you up for success. You'll learn to clearly communicate your message in a way people will want to hear and share with others.

How you connect with your Audience

This is an under-utilized tool in ministry and Christian NGOs. You'll learn how to effectively leverage the power of growth marketing in pursuit of the Great Commission.

Join our Upcoming Cohort

Jan
22
Launchpad Cohort

Launchpad Flight

Cost: $500 Per Section
Dates: Jan 22 -  May 3, 2023
Last Day to Apply: Jan 15, 2023
Payment Deadline: Jan 19, 2023

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about course
  • Experience Level: Any
  • Duration: 2 Sections (8 weeks each)
  • Avg. Hours per Week: 10
  • Live Sessions: 13
Feb
14
Ulysses Flight

Ulysses Flight

Cost: $1,450
Dates: Feb 14 - May 12, 2022
Last Day to Apply: Feb 4
Payment Deadline: Feb 11

Join Today
about course
  • Experience Level: Any
  • Duration: 15 Weeks
  • Avg. Hours per Week: 10
  • Live Sessions: 13

Learning is better
with cohorts

Active Learning, Not Passive Watching
We'll host live interactive Zoom sessions where you'll actively develop your skills
Accountability and Feedback

Hands-on sessions with Liam
Connect with a cohort of Global Peers
You'll develop relationships with Christian leaders from over 20 countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Live Sessions be Every Week?

All live sessions will take place at 9 AM EST from July 3rd to November 10th (13 Sessions Total)

Are there special rates for teams?

Yes, we believe the most value for an organization is gained when multiple members complete this together. We have a special package for teams of 3+ that sign up for the Launchpad. Inquire through the application or email us at launchpad@onehope.net

Is there a community to communicate with others?

Yes, we have created a private community space for students of the Innovation Launchpad. There you can share your progress, share feedback, ask for help and more!

Do I need to lead a large team to make the most out of this course?

Not at all. The innovation practices and resources shared throughout the course are able to empower the individual as well as large teams. Any level of influence is enough to get tangible value from this course.

How much time will this take?

The course duration is 15 weeks. We suggest setting aside 7-10 hours a week for course content and course work. So, roughly blocking one day a week, or one hour a day is enough to stay on track.

Will the live sessions be recorded?

Yes, all live sessions are recorded. However, we encourage students to attend as many as they can as these sessions add to the richness of the program.

Can I expense this to my organization?

Probably. The Innovation Launchpad is designed to unleash productivity and innovation in the work place. To learn more about expensing the Launchpad to your company, visit our "how to" page.

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Are Scholarships Available?

The potential for scholarships are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Registration is Open – Seat are Limited

Jan
22
Launchpad Flight

Launchpad Flight

Cost: $500 Per Section
Dates: Jan 22 -  May 3, 2023
Last Day to Apply: Jan 15, 2023
Payment Deadline: Jan 19, 2023

APPLY Today
Fast Facts
  • Experience Level: Any
  • Duration: 2 Sections (8 weeks each)
  • Avg. Hours per Week: 10
  • Live Sessions: 13
Feb
14
Ulysses Flight

Ulysses Flight

Cost: $1,450
Dates: Feb 14 - May 12, 2022
Last Day to Apply: Feb 4
Payment Deadline: Feb 11

APPLY Today
Fast Facts
  • Experience Level: Any
  • Duration: 15 Weeks
  • Avg. Hours per Week: 10
  • Live Sessions: 13