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The Challenge

Journey of Faith Church needed reliable, high-quality sermon branding and creative assets to support weekly services.

Like many churches, they were navigating internal staff transitions while still carrying the weight of weekly ministry rhythms. Sermon series branding couldn’t slow down, and creative quality couldn’t slip, especially when every Sunday matters.

They needed a partner who could:

  • Keep sermon planning on track
  • Maintain visual consistency across channels
  • Support new points of contact as roles shifted

All without adding friction or extra management overhead.

The Real Risk

The risk wasn’t just missed deadlines. It was burnout, inconsistency, and falling behind.

Without steady creative support, Journey of Faith faced:

  • Last-minute scrambles before services
  • Inconsistent visuals across slides, video, and social
  • Added pressure on new team members stepping into unfamiliar roles

In a weekly ministry environment, instability compounds fast.

Clever’s Role

Clever stepped in as an extension of Journey of Faith’s team, providing ongoing design production and creative support beginning in 2025 and continuing today.

Clever handled the production of sermon branding and assets, including:

  • Slide templates and finalized sermon slides
  • YouTube thumbnails
  • Social media posts and reusable templates
  • Posters and supporting print assets
  • Bumper videos and motion elements
  • Icons and supporting design elements

About Journey of Faith

Journey of Faith began in 1911 with a small group of families wanting to share the love of Jesus in the beach cities of the South Bay of Los Angeles. Over 100 years later, there are now thousands of people at two campus locations and an online community who call Journey of Faith their home.


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When Journey of Faith’s point of contact changed, Clever didn’t miss a beat, helping onboard new leaders, clarify workflows, and keep creative moving forward without disruption.

What Changed

The work didn’t just get it done, it got steadier. Since partnering with Clever:

  • Sermon series assets are completed earlier in the planning process
  • Creative quality remains consistent week after week
  • Leadership confidence increased, knowing creative execution was handled
  • New team members received practical support as they learned the role

Clever’s work supported multiple sermon series, including:

  • Christmas In Us
  • You 2.0
  • BeLOVED
  • First Family
  • Inbox
  • Ambassadors

You can see examples of this work across Journey of Faith’s message archive here.

Why It Worked

This partnership worked because Clever focused on reliability, not just creativity.

  • Clear systems kept work moving without micromanagement
  • Openness to feedback allowed designs to evolve and improve
  • Consistent follow-through built trust, even during staff changes

Clever didn’t replace Journey of Faith’s team. They stabilized it.

The Bigger Takeaway

Sometimes success doesn’t show up as a bright shiny number on a KPI dashboard. Sometimes success looks like:

  • Fewer last-minute requests
  • Faster weekly turnaround
  • Consistent creative across every channel
  • Confidence during seasons of transition

Clever helps churches stay ahead—even when teams change—by providing steady creative support that lasts beyond a single project.

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Powerful design

Clever designed everything Journey of Faith needed to maximize engagement and put their best face forward.  

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“Since working with Clever, we’ve been able to consistently get high-quality graphics, videos, and creative assets that support our ministry. We’ve also appreciated how open they are to feedback and how willing they are to collaborate and refine things with us. I’d feel confident recommending you because it’s clear you genuinely care about supporting and loving churches, not just delivering a service. Your team is kind, patient, and meets churches exactly where they are, making the process feel supportive rather than overwhelming.”
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Ashley Diehl

Communication Specialist at Journey of Faith

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