Video Of Geno’s Interview

Innovation with business tactics to reach people for ministry with Geno Guevara

This episode will open your mind to new possibilities for what is available to you as a ministry. We often get stuck in our own minds, but the most significant innovations come from ideas outside our circle.

Geno owns a martial arts business where he uses software to create sales funnels and automation to bring in new customers. He was inspired to use the same business tactics to reach people who are searching for answers online.

Geno has a passion for ministry to millennials and wanted to reach them with the Gospel where they were.

9941 Page Layout

Geno Guevara discussing innovative strategies for engaging millennials in ministry, highlighting digital outreach and marketing techniques.

Crafting a Millennial-Friendly Church Website with 9941

 

  • Geno’s Website: 9941.co

     

    • Millennials are disrupting every industry. It’s not unique to the church. Geno’s Martial Arts school was also affected by the methods of millennials and had to adjust.
    • Asked: what would it look like to uniquely reach millennials? 
    • Geno went on a 3-year process of creating a strategy to reach this group of people. 
    • The mission: reach them online first, then point them to a local church. Go after that one lost person. He called it 9941 Ministries.
    • Created a digital connect card to get into a one-on-one conversation first, then point them to a group, finally to a church service.
    • Collect data from people interacting with the brand to be able to follow up with them effectively. 
    • Millennials feel like they are being judged constantly. The strategy is to let them be anonymous as long as they would like. 
    • The church impacted Geno to get him out of addiction and now wants to give back to others. 
    • Geno desires to guide people to relevant messages that can help them where they are by developing a personal relationship with them online.
    • 9941 is focused on the “fun, fearless female millennial.” The brand is not designed for everyone; it is hyper-focused.
    • Geno is reaching out to those who are not ready to step into a church but are curious about their faith. 
    • Website: 9941.co
    • The next step for 9941 is to create a Facebook Live show to let the audience know they have beauty on the inside. 
    • The feel of the brand is personal, not corporate. 

9941 Branding

Logo of 9941 featuring a heart symbol, representing a brand focused on connecting with millennial women and fostering personal relationships in faith.
9941 branding image featuring the phrases "live the life you love," "unique community," "radical transparency," and "church reimagined" with heart icons, emphasizing a modern, engaging church identity aimed at millennials.
Woman holding an umbrella and wearing glasses, carrying a blue tote bag featuring the text "9941" and the phrase "live the life you love," symbolizing personal connection and branding for unchurched millennials.
Woman wearing a pink sweatshirt with a black heart logo, embodying a personal and relatable brand aesthetic aimed at connecting with millennials seeking faith.
Young woman holding a white mug featuring the logo "❤️ 9941," representing the church brand focused on connecting with unchurched millennials and promoting personal relationships in faith.
Person reading the "Church Branding Checklist" guide in a casual setting, with a coffee drink on the table, emphasizing church branding strategies to enhance online presence and community engagement.

Get the Church Branding Checklist for Free

Unlock the power of effective branding with our meticulously crafted PDF Ebook.

More Podcast Episodes

Infographic illustrating the Church Brand Guide's Smart Website Agent process for church growth, featuring steps for traffic generation, nurturing leads, and managing reviews, with a focus on SEO strategies and community engagement.

How a Smart Church Website Becomes Your #1 Tool for Growth in 2025

The way people find and connect with churches has changed dramatically. Today, 97% of people search online before visiting a local church, making your website the first impression most potential visitors will have. But having just any website isn't enough anymore. A...

Women collaborating on a church marketing strategy, analyzing charts and notes on a whiteboard, with a focus on seasonal engagement for March.

Seasonal Church Marketing Strategy Leading Up to Easter

March Marketing Strategy Easter represents the biggest attendance opportunity of the year for churches. Research shows church attendance doubles on Easter Sunday compared to regular weeks, with an average increase of 102% according to LifeWay Research. Just as...