Episode 48 | David Gustafson: How One Summit Launched a Multiplying Ministry

About this episode

Bubba interviews David Gustafson about leveraging nerd culture for ministry and his experiences in building a team and leading mission trips.

Bubba sits down with David Gustafson to talk about turning nerd culture into ministry. From discovering NCMS through Storyland Studios to a pivotal summit in Marble Falls , David shares how he launched “Nerd Nights,” built a five-person team , and led mission trips to PAX Unplugged . Now a leader in the Nerd Culture Ministry Collective , he encourages others to use their passions to fulfill the Great Commission. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/ncmu/

People in this episode

Host: Bubba

Guest: David Gustafson

Topics covered

• nerd culture
• ministry
• Great Commission
• mission trips
• team building

Keywords

• Nerd Nights
• ministry
• PAX Unplugged
• team
• Great Commission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nerd Culture Ministry Collective, Storyland Studios

Places: Marble Falls

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