Justin Wise is a blogger, speaker and digital entrepreneur from West Des Moines, IA. Justin educates organizations on how to build technology and new media into their structural strategy.

Justin covers these topics from the 10,000 feet level all the way down to the step-by-step, depending on audience and need. He has presented to students, pastors, professors, young professionals, doctors, entrepreneurs, and many other groups.

Recommendations

Great information presented in a very engaging method.

Justin answered questions well without talking down to anyone at the many and varied levels of understanding.

Justin has a delightful presence, humorous, knowledgeable, and had great research and statistics to back up the material he presented.  Fabulous job!

Justin was PHENOMENAL–patient, clear in his explanations, energetic, listening well to us & making sure we understood!

Justin is a great presenter, open to questions and dialogue. A wealth of information presented but not in an overwhelming way!

Justin was very good at showing what you can do [with social media] and most importantly, how. His willingness to continue to engage with us … is great and helps me continue my learning!

Speaking Schedule

2012

• Luther Seminary Social Media Summit: St. Paul, MN – Social Media Training Event
• National Religious Broadcasters Convention: Nashville, TN – Social Media Workshop
• South-Central Synod of Wisconsin: Madison, WI – Pastoral Training

2011

• North Coast Social Media Workshop: San Diego, CA – Social Media Training
• Catalyst One Day: Chicago, IL – Official Blogger for Willow Creek Community Church
• WFX Dallas: Dallas, TX – Social Media Lounge and Presentation
• Conclave Sessions Chicago: Park Community Church – Church Communications Roundtable
• M2 LIVE Web and Social Media Ministry Workshop: October 8 – Social Media Basics & Strategy
• LifeServe Conference: September 27, Louisville, KY – “Communicating Through Social Media”
• M2 LIVE Web and Social Media Ministry Workshop: September 24, Hutchinson, KS – Social Media Basics & Strategy
• Speak: The Church Online: September 8, Minneapolis, MN – “How to Speak Your Message Clearly Online”
• Willow Creek Leadership Summit: August 11-12, Chicago, IL – Team Blogging and Social Media for the Event
• BeDeviant Social Media Summit: August 3, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN – “Social Media for the Rest of Us”
• ECHO Conference: July 27-29, Dallas, TX –  Breakout Speaker
• National Religious Broadcasters Research Symposium: June 28-29, Orlando, FL – “Ministry Effectiveness in Social Media”
• LIFT Conference: June 5-6, St. Paul, MN – “Technology and the Church”
• University Christian Church: May 16-17, Private Training Event
• Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit: May 12-13, Louisville, KY – “Low Cost, Big Reach: Harnessing New Media to Grow Ministry Impact”
• Destiny Leader Online Conference: May 5, www.DestinyLeaderOnline.com – TBD
• Cultivate: May 4-5, Huntington Beach, CA – Panelist
• Exponential Conference: April 26-29, Orlando, FL – “Social Media for the Rest of Us”
• Social Media Shepherds: April 8, St, Paul, MN – “Rubbing Elbows: A Look at Faith and Online Community”
• Writer’s Workshop: April 3, Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, IA – Thoughts on Writing
• M2 LIVE Web and Social Media Ministry Workshop: March 30, Little Rock, AR – Social Media Basics & Strategy
• Farrell’s Inc. Corporate Training: February 18, West Des Moines, IA – “Social Media Best Practices for Business”
• M2 LIVE Web and Social Media Ministry Workshop: February 12, Des Moines, IA – Various Topics

2010

• GuideOne Webinar: October 27, GuideOne Insurance Headquarters, West Des Moines, IA – “Social Media and Church Safety”
• BeDeviant Social Media Summit: October 23, Des Moines Social Club, Des Moines, IA – “Social Media for the Rest of Us”
• Lutheran Church of Hope: August 12, West Des Moines, IA – “The Dos and Donts of Social Media”
• M2 LIVE Webinar: July 29, M2Live.org – “How the Web is Flattening the Church”
• Faith Lift: June 6-8, Hosanna! Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota – “The Digital Pastor”

2009

• Cultivate Conference: October 27, Park Community Church, Chicago, IL – “What Would Luther Do?”

Email Justin for his speaking fee and availability. Photo courtesy of Barlich Photography