Clarify what the room is really asking.
Before tactics, listen for context: what changed, who needs to move, and what success would make possible.
MISSION
Founder · Consultant · Track Leader
Your mission is clear. Your message isn't.
Founder of Creative Nomads. Marketing & Communications Track Leader at Missio Nexus. I help for-purpose organizations clarify their messaging and build digital legitimacy.
Rogers, AR
Organizations I have served alongside
Strategic CommunicationsMissio NexusCoffee Before StrategyCreative Nomads46 States & CountingAI & Automation5th Wheel AdventurersGlobal MissionsNorthwest ArkansasMinistry InnovationStrategic CommunicationsMissio NexusCoffee Before StrategyCreative Nomads46 States & CountingAI & Automation5th Wheel AdventurersGlobal MissionsNorthwest ArkansasMinistry Innovation
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Years in Communications Strategy & Missions
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Organizations served globally
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Marketing & Comms Track Leader
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Founder & Lead
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Leading Creative Nomads — team of 20+ Building AI workflows for missions Serving as comms track leader at Missio Nexus Brewing Ethiopian single origin from Airship (pour over, of course)
Signal map
Less noise. More useful movement.
The work is not to make everything louder. It is to find the clearest next move, then build enough structure for people to actually follow it.
Turn strategy into visible next steps.
Make decisions practical enough to survive Monday morning.
Build systems people can keep using.
Simple rhythms beat heroic launches that nobody can maintain.
Use AI without losing the human voice.
Better tools should make the work more specific, not more generic.
My Approach
Strategic clarity for
organizations on mission.
I've spent 15+ years at the intersection of mission and communication — building Creative Nomads into a global agency, leading the Marketing & Communications track at Missio Nexus, and sitting across the table from hundreds of ministry leaders who are doing incredible work but can't figure out why nobody knows about it.
The organizations doing the most important work in the world are often the worst at telling people about it. That's not a critique — it's why I have a job.
I help leaders cut through the noise, find the one strategic move that will have the biggest impact, and build the confidence to actually ship it. I'm also deep in AI and automation — testing every new tool so you don't have to, and figuring out how lean ministry teams can punch way above their weight without losing the human voice that makes their work matter.
Where I Operate
- Founder & CEO of Creative Nomads
- Track Leader at Missio Nexus
- AI & automation for mission orgs
- Strategic advisor to nonprofits & churches
- Serving Christian missions worldwide
Writing & Appearances
Articles, newsletters,
ideas, & conversations
AI Tools
The AI Agent Shift Is Not About the Tool
What mission-driven leaders should notice as AI moves from answering prompts to carrying out real work.
Podcast / Video
How Jason Rutel Thinks About Escaping Fear-Based Hustle Culture
A conversation with Kenny Lange on leadership, pace, and building work that is not powered by fear.
Podcast / Video
Website Mistakes Killing Conversations
A practical conversation on the website mistakes that keep good organizations from earning trust and starting better conversations.
The Journey
15 Years of Building at the Intersection
Storytelling. Missions. Leadership. Digital communication.
2007
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2007 → 2011
Studying Communications & Missions
Bachelor's in Communications with a minor in Missions / Cross-Cultural Ministry from Nelson University.
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2008
International Media Missions — Spain
A summer in Spain interning with international media ministries.
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2011 → 2013
TV Station — Learning the Craft
Broadcast television: visual storytelling, editing, production workflows, deadlines.
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2011 → 2013
Church Plant Communications
Led communications for a growing church plant while working in TV production.
11
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2011
Documentary Work Across Asia
Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal — documentary and missions-focused media.
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2013 → 2015
Michael Jr. — Touring the Country
Production manager. Nearly 180 shows per year across the country.
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2015 → 2017
Church Media Director
Led media and communications for a 1,500-member church.
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2017 → 2019
Michael Jr. — Media Director & Producer
Comedy special + nationwide Fathom Events theatrical release.
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2018
Training Missionaries in Guatemala
Communications workshops for missionaries in Guatemala.
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2019 → Present
Founded Creative Nomads
Solo → global agency. 20+ team, hundreds of clients worldwide.
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2024 → 2025
Life on the Road
Fifth-wheel RV, wife, three kids, husky — leading Creative Nomads remotely.
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2025 → Present
Roots in Northwest Arkansas
Settled in Rogers, NW Arkansas.
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2025 → Present
Missio Nexus Track Leader
Marketing Communications Workshop Track Leader.
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Building digital legitimacy for world changers.
Creative Nomads is the agency I built to give mission-driven organizations the online presence they deserve. We're shepherds, not wanderers — 20+ people who understand your world and are committed to building brands, websites, and campaigns that earn trust before you ever get on a call. (And yes, we'll make it look like it belongs in this decade.)
Visit Creative NomadsBrand Identity
Logo, guidelines, and visual systems that hold across every touchpoint.
Web Design
Websites built for clarity and conversion — as hard-working as your team.
Content Strategy
Messaging frameworks that align your whole organization around one story.
Advertising
Google Ads, Meta Ads, and PPC campaigns that put your mission in front of the right people.
Common questions
Before you book a call.
What does an engagement actually look like?
Most start with a 30-minute discovery call to name the actual constraint. From there we either do a one-time strategy intensive (clarify the message, build a 30-day plan) or a longer advisory engagement (monthly working sessions, async between). I'll tell you which one fits — and if neither does, I'll tell you who to call instead.
How much does this cost?
Discovery calls are free. Strategy intensives and advisory retainers depend on scope, urgency, and how much hands-on support you need. I'll give you a clear number on the first call once I know what you actually need.
Do you work with smaller organizations, or just larger ones?
Both. I've worked with a 1,500-member church and global missions agencies. The thing that matters more than size is whether you have a clear next decision to make. If you do, I can probably help. If you're still figuring out what the question is, that's what the discovery call is for.
What if we're not sure we're a good fit?
That's exactly what the discovery call is for. 30 minutes, no pitch. If we're not a fit, I'll tell you who is — I know a lot of good people in this space.
How is this different from hiring an agency?
Agencies are great when you know what you're building. I help you figure out what to build before you spend money on it. Once we've named the move, I often hand the execution to Creative Nomads (my agency) or another team you trust.