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Learn AI and Social Media. Equip yourself for the AI-era.

The mission of Connected Church Academy (CCA) is to teach church leaders and media teams how to use AI & Social Media for their ministry, through workshops, courses, community and in-person training. No jargon. No hype. Simple, doable, actionable education.

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Natchi Lazarus
Natchi Lazarus, Author of The Connected Church and Spirit-led Intelligence
The real problem

AI is moving faster than you can learn it. What you need is focus - right strategy, useful tools, and effective tactics.

Most church teams &  leaders I talk to are overwhelmed. The tools change every month, the advice online contradicts itself, and nobody has time to sort the 'useful' from the 'noise'. CCA can help you focus.

"We don't know where to start with AI."

Everyone recommends using AI. Nobody shows you what to actually do on a Monday morning.

"Our content isn't reaching anyone."

You post faithfully every week, but the numbers don't move.

"We're learning alone."

No one else in your church speaks media or AI (we are not talking about using ChatGPT for funny images here), and there's no one to ask for ideas when you're stuck.

Inside the academy

One membership. Four ways it changes how you work.

Everything below is included the moment you join, nothing is sold separately, nothing is locked behind a higher tier.

01

Full Course Library

Access to the full course library on AI, media, YouTube and more. Including awesome courses from our guests & industry  experts. Watch at your pace, on any device.

02

Member-only Workshops

Every month I teach a hands-on workshop, covering the newest trends, tools, techniques, and strategies in AI and social media, with time for questions.

03

Resources and Mobile App

You get access to all resources from our workshops & courses -  downloadable PDFs, prompts, checklists & more. And our mobile app for Apple iOS and Android.

04

Online Community

A discussion space where leaders and media teams like you share what's working, what is not, and ask questions. Community is for members only & private.

CCA COURSE LIBRARY

1. Step-by-step courses. Inside a growing library.

Start anywhere. Most members begin with AI Fundamentals and work forward.
All courses (plus new ones added every month) are included in your membership.

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AI Track Start here

AI Fundamentals

What AI actually is, the history, what it can and can't do for ministry, and how to put it to work in your week without losing your voice or your integrity.

βœ“The fundamentals of AI and how it works
βœ“The historical context and how it fits into tech
βœ“AI Basics including prompting, and use cases
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AI Track Advanced

Agentic AI Foundations

The next step past chatbots: AI that carries out multi-step work for you. Learn to build agents that handle the repetitive parts of your media and admin load.

βœ“Understand how AI agents work
βœ“Automate a sample workflow end to end
βœ“Know when a human must stay in the loop
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Media Track START HERE

Media Fundamentals

Understand the basics of media with a proven 4-part communication model, and a 6-part implementation framework for ensuring success & impact in your media ministry.

βœ“Globally proven model that I use in consulting
βœ“A 4-part media communication model
βœ“A 6-part implementation framework
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Media Track Platform

YouTube for Churches

How the platform actually decides who sees your sermon. Titles, thumbnails, retention and the habits that grow a channel instead of an archive.

βœ“Set your channel up properly
βœ“Titles and thumbnails people click
βœ“Turn sermons into shorts that travel
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Leadership Guest masterclass

The Disrupted Church

with Mark Schaefer

Learn from one of the top marketers in the world about a new mindset that we need to adapt.

βœ“Why old growth playbooks stopped working
βœ“The shifts that may not be apparent to us
βœ“Adapting to the new social media trends

New courses are added throughout the year. Your membership includes every one of them.

Members only Β· Every month

2. Workshops on AI / Social Media, every single month.

This is the part members tell me they value most. Each month we go live and teach what has actually changed & what works: the new tools worth your time, the trends that matter for ministry, the strategies working right now, then stay on to answer your questions.

βœ“Practical workshops - no fluff or theory, just hands-on demos & how-tos
βœ“Bring your own situation and get a real answer
βœ“Can't make it? Every session is recorded and kept in your library
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NEW: Planning for 2027
Our next workshop will be on media strategy for 2027 - how to prepare your AI & Social media plan for the coming new year.
CCA RESOURCE LIBRARY

3. Resources you can use right away - tools, apps, and more

Every workshop and course comes with the working files behind it, and the library keeps growing.

PDFGuides, workbooks and cheat sheets
⌘Prompt libraries for ministry work
β–¦Content calendars and templates
β˜‘Checklists for launches and livestreams
CCA COMMUNITY

4. You stop being the only person in the room who does this

Discussion forums for members only, organised by topic, moderated, and quiet on noise.

AI & automation
Ask what tool to use, share what worked, get unstuck fast.
Media & production
Gear questions, workflow fixes, feedback on your work.
POST & PRAYER
Share your wins, questions, learnings. Ask for Prayer (we all need it).
CCA MOBILE APP

All of CC Academy in your hands

Every course and workshop is in the app. Watch a lesson anytime anywhere, ask questions and interact with the community from your phone, and pick up where you left off on any device.

βœ“Full course library on iPhone, iPad and Android
βœ“Community and live workshop alerts in your pocket
βœ“Included with your membership. Log in with the same account
Search "Connected Church Academy" in the App Store or Google Play.
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CC Academy app content library showing Agentic AI for Ministry, Media Ministry ROI, Media Ministry Foundations, The Disrupted Church and YouTube for Ministry
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Natchi Lazarus
CEO, FOUNDER
Why learn this from me

I've spent my career translating tech & media for churches and ministries worldwide.

I'm a digital, AI and social media marketing consultant, a keynote speaker and an online educator. For 20+ years, I have been focussing on serving nonprofits, churches and faith-based organisations, helping them use the power of media (and now AI + social media) to reach & help their community. First, I co-founded agency to do that work at scale, and now I have created this academy to put that knowledge in the hands of ministry leaders & teams.

I teach what I use in my consulting work, breaking them down into simple, doable, actionable steps, because I know how churches & ministries work - with part-timers, volunteers, limited resources, and tech skills. I am also partnering with leading experts to teach alongside me.

Author
The Connected Church (an Amazon bestseller) and Spirit-led Intelligence.
Speaker
Keynotes and workshops at global conferences for church & ministry leaders.
Host
The Connected Church Podcast, a weekly AI and social media show.

Consulting Work

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MII
BibleProject
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
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MII
BibleProject
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Events & Keynote Speaking

NRB
CMB
Missional AI
Exponential
United Bible Societies
NRB
CMB
Missional AI
Exponential
United Bible Societies

Podcasts, Shows & Interviews

FaithTech
Alpha
CBN
CV
Lausanne Movement
FaithTech
Alpha
CBN
CV
Lausanne Movement
MEMBERSHIP FEE

CC Academy Membership

One membership covers a growing library of courses, every monthly workshop, the full resource library and our online community. No upsells, no hidden pricing.

Limited time founding member pricing
Monthly
$37 / month

Full access, billed monthly. Cancel any time from your account.

Join monthly
βœ“All five courses, in full
βœ“Monthly member-only workshop
βœ“Workshop recordings library
βœ“PDFs, templates and prompt libraries
βœ“Private discussion forums
βœ“Mobile app access
Best value β€” save $145
Annual
$299 / year

Just $25/month billed annually (2-months free compared to monthly)

Join annually
βœ“Everything in the monthly membership
βœ“Two months free, effectively
βœ“New courses ensure you stay up-to-date, even when tech changes
βœ“Locked-in rate while you stay subscribed
βœ“Best for leaders committing to learn AI & Social Media for the year

Prices in USD. Other payment options like UPI available during checkout. Have questions before you join? Get in touch.

A QUICK ASSESSMENT

Is the Academy right for you?

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Yes, if you are…

  • A pastor or ministry leader who knows that AI & digital knowledge matters and wants to lead well.
  • On a media team as a paid staff or volunteer, and responsible for content that has to go out every week.
  • Curious about AI but unwilling to use it carelessly in a ministry context.
  • Working with a small budget and a smaller team, and you need practical teaching.
  • Willing to invest an hour a week.
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Probably not, if you…

  • Want a done-for-you service rather than training. You can talk to my agency instead.
  • Are looking for engineering-level AI development work. Again our agency may be able to help.
  • Believe growth comes from one viral post instead of a consistent practice. You need to attend some of my free workshops.
  • Too busy. Have no intention of showing up or allocating time to learn AI and social media (Hint: Our CCA community is where most of the value lives.
FROM CHURCH & MINISTRY LEADERS LIKE YOU

Testimonials

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"You make some of the most challenging topics in the curriculum pretty easy by just making it structured, organized, clear and helpful. Enjoyed my classes."

John Meimai
Course student -  A Public Review on Google
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"Anna, I am so blessed by your teaching, God bless you with health and wisdom as you ignite the hearts of the generations through the media"

Joel Kadari
Workshop attendee- Review on Google
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"I really liked Natchi's class because he not only shares theory, but he is so spirit-led... he genuinely wants all of us to succeed and so generous with his knowledge."

Pearly Ng
Student from Malaysia - Review on Google
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Who is the Academy actually for?+
Church leaders, pastors, communications staff and media team members (paid or volunteer) in churches, nonprofits and faith-based organisations interested in learning about AI & Social Media for ministry. If any part of your responsibility is getting your church's message to people through media, this is built for you.
I'm not technical. Will I be able to keep up?+
Yes. Every course starts at the beginning and assumes no background. My whole approach is to break complicated things into simple, doable, actionable tasks. And when something still isn't clear, you can ask in the forums or bring it to the monthly live workshop.
How much time does this take each week?+
Around an hour a week is enough to make steady progress. Lessons are short and self-paced, so you can watch one over lunch and apply it the same day. Nothing expires for members, you set the pace.
What happens if I miss a live workshop?+
Every session is recorded and added to your library, so you can watch it whenever suits you. You can also post your question in the community beforehand and I'll cover it live.
Do I get new courses as they're released?+
Yes. Membership includes everything currently in the library and everything added while you're a member, including guest courses like The Disrupted Church with Mark Schaefer.
Can my whole team join? Do you have special plans for teams?+
Yes. Teams are welcome.

Generally, memberships are individually paid for, so each person signs up for their own account, and will get their own login, progress and community profile.

But if you'd like to bring several people from your church in together, get in touch with us (email, info@natchilazarus.com) and we'll sort out team access.
Can I just buy an individual course instead of membership?+
You, you can!

But we do recommend you get the membership for the following reasons:

The memberships option includes all courses that we have created and will create in the future. So, when you buy an individual course, you will not have access to a growing library of new courses 

Some individual courses may not get ongoing updates (if we have to release an entirely new version due to a major tech-shift, which, as you know, is highly likely)

You will not have access to the vibrant community area where a lot of learning happens through discussions and meetups. 

You will not have access to member-only workshops & events 

Please email us info@natchilazarus.com with the name of individual courses that you are interested in and we will send you the details. Or you can find the courses listed on our main website home page.

Can I cancel?+

Yes. You can cancel anytime before your next renewal (depending on which plan you are on - monthly or annual).

If you wish to cancel your subscription, you can do so at any time either through your account settings or by emailing us at info@natchilazarus.com, and we’ll take care of it for you.

Note: Once you cancel, you will lose access to all courses (and future courses),  and all member-only privileges, including community and workshops access.

Is there a mobile app?+

You, you can!

We have a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android. 

CC Academy is also fully mobile-optimized and works well on any web browser, so you can watch the lessons and access the community space using your mobile phone, iPad, or computer.

iOS App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/connected-church-academy/id6627336390 

Android App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?src=AppAgg.com&id=com.kj24419.app2 

Connected Church Academy

The tech industry won't wait for you to catch up.

Join today and start with the first course. You'll have the whole library, the next workshop and a room full of people doing the same work as you.

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