Nils Smith is a renowned author, speaker, vlogger, podcaster, and consultant with expertise in social media and new technologies. He has a passion for partnering with leaders and organizations to maximize their social media and digital strategies and help them accomplish their goals. With a Master's in Ministry Leadership from Rockbridge Seminary and a Bachelor's in Business Management from Texas State University, Nils has had a long and successful career in the industry.

Currently serving as the Chief Strategist of Social Media and Innovation for Dunham+Company, Nils endeavors to help ministries worldwide achieve success in marketing and fundraising efforts. He has authored several books that provide practical insights for effective engagement in social media, the latest being The Social Media Guide. He has also co-founded Mere Technology three years ago, which builds powerful and affordable bleeding-edge technology for media maximization and amplification. The company has recently developed a Virtual Reality app.

Nils has also served as the Innovation Pastor at Community Bible Church for six years, successfully launching the ministry of OnlineChurch.com. He hosts a weekly podcast on social media and vlogs on YouTube, both of which can be found on his website at http://NilsSmith.com. Nils has also served in various other leadership positions, including Strategic Marketing Advisor at FetchMD, Conference Speaker at NilsSmith.com, and Social Media Pastor at Community Bible Church San Antonio, among others.