Our Story

Built on 15 years of ministry.
Launched to serve thousands more.

Amplify Ministries was not conceived in a boardroom. It was born in the sound booth, behind the camera, and on the floor of a church... doing the work.

The Founding Story

The proof came first. Then the mission.

For over 15 years, our founder has served as Media and Technology Ministry Director at a prominent church in Orange, New Jersey, designing, building, and sustaining a broadcast-grade production infrastructure inside an active faith community.

What started with a single camera and a few wireless microphones, grew into 11 integrated displays across campus, simultaneous streaming on three platforms, and a trained volunteer media team capable of hosting large, high-profile events at a regional scale.

That work, done quietly, Sunday after Sunday, year after year, became the proof of concept for Amplify Ministries. Because if it could be built there, it can be built anywhere.

Amplify Ministries was founded to take that 15-year proof of concept and make it available to every church that needs it, regardless of denomination, size, or budget. Structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Amplify pairs the rigor of a professional technology firm with the heart of a ministry partner.

How We Got Here
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2008

SLS Web Studio Founded

SLS Web Studio is established as a professional services firm specializing in web development, photography, videography, and digital media.

2011

Ministry Partnership Begins

Our founder is named Media & Technology Ministry Director at a prominent church in Orange, NJ, beginning a 15+ year hands-on technology ministry engagement.

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2011–2025

Broadcast-Grade Infrastructure Built

11 integrated displays, simultaneous 3-platform streaming, a trained volunteer media team, and successful regional conference hosting. The proof of concept is built and proven.

2026

Amplify Ministries Founded

Amplify Ministries is established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving churches and faith-based organizations across New Jersey and the Tri-State Region, bringing 15 years of proven ministry technology service to churches that need it most.

What We Stand For

Identity & Values

Faith and professional excellence are not in tension. They are the same calling, pursued together.

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Faith + Professional

Equally balanced in everything we do. Technology in the service of ministry and never the other way around.

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Accessible

Serving churches of all sizes, denominations, and budgets. The need doesn't stop at the budget line and neither do we.

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Sustainable

Building lasting capacity, not dependency. Every engagement ends with a church that can maintain and build on what was installed.

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Transparent

Accountable governance and financial stewardship. Conflict of interest policies, independent board oversight, and arm's-length vendor relationships.

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Innovative

Bringing modern technology to faith communities without the complexity or cost that typically accompanies it.

"Amplify Ministries exists to equip churches and faith-based organizations across New Jersey and the tri-state region with the technology, media infrastructure, and resources they need to expand their reach, strengthen their communities, and fulfill their mission."

Leadership

The team behind the mission

Practitioners first. Every member of the Amplify Ministries leadership team brings lived ministry experience to this work.

SLS

Shannon L. Stukes

Founder & Executive Director

Founder and principal of SLS Web Studio (est. 2008) and a Media & Technology Ministry Director with 15+ years of hands-on service at a prominent New Jersey church. Shannon brings deep expertise spanning acoustic design, broadcast engineering, and digital strategy to every Amplify engagement.

Web Development · Photography · Videography · Broadcast Engineering · Digital Media · Digital Marketing · Portfolio Management

Governance

Built to be accountable

Amplify Ministries is governed by an independent Board of Directors committed to mission integrity, financial transparency, and conflict of interest accountability.

Legal Structure

Nonprofit Corporation – 501(c)(3) pending, New Jersey

Board Composition

Five-member Board of Directors; majority independent

Partner With Us

Let's build something for your congregation.

Whether you're starting from scratch or upgrading aging systems, we begin with a no-cost assessment. No pitch, no pressure. Just a clear picture of where your church stands and where it can go.

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