What’s more important: Building an internal empire or achieving real success? As leaders, we often measure success by what we build. The teams we assemble, the structures we put in place, the systems we oversee — these can feel like markers of progress. But at what point do we stop and ask: Are we building something that truly serves our mission or just building an empire for ourselves?

At Radiant, we believe technology and design can be powerful catalysts for ministry impact. When Compassion, a global leader in child development and poverty alleviation, needed a solution to engage donors more effectively, they partnered with us to reimagine their primary donor system, MyCompassion.

As a new year begins, many ministries set ambitious goals: grow their reach, impact more lives and deepen their connection to the communities they serve. But what if the most significant growth isn’t found in doing more, but seeing differently? What if the greatest obstacle to your ministry’s growth isn’t lack of resources,

Over the last three decades of working with ministries, I’ve had many conversations that have left me thinking deeply about the intersection of stewardship, responsibility and leadership. A specific interaction has left a lasting impression on me...

If you’re an Executive Director or Marketing Manager, think about how much cash went to marketing salaries, overhead and the endless cycle of onboarding and managing. Now, compare that to what you actually accomplished. Are you seeing the growth and ROI you aimed for, or does the math look grim?

As the leaves begin to change and we settle into September, it's easy to think we still have plenty of time before the year comes to a close. But here’s the truth: September isn’t just another month—it’s a pivotal time to refocus, plan and ramp up your efforts for the ministry year ahead. 

Ministry leaders, in this article you’ll find what you need to know about the unprecedented IT outage that disrupted institutions around the world today.

Reports indicate that thousands of flights were temporarily grounded, financial transactions were disrupted and critical healthcare services were impacted. This event serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of our technology-dependent world. 

At Radiant, we often encounter ministries and churches tempted by services offering to flood social media with large volumes of content at incredibly low costs. While the appeal of constant activity might seem enticing, it’s the quality of content that truly drives success on social media. Here are seven reasons why focusing on high-quality content is the strategic choice for meaningful engagement and long-term growth.

Helping our clients move away from the all-too-common practice of self-diagnosing their own marketing and communications problems often leads to brand breakthroughs that propel their organizations forward. In our experience, it’s really hard to read the label from inside the bottle. While you may have important insights about the state of your brand, problems get solved when ministries welcome objective input from experts who care about advancing their mission.