The King's University came to Direct Development with 
          
      
      
    
  
  
  
    
      
        
        
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          increased competition in the faith-based education space, a need to redefine ministry outside of the traditional church context, and a desire to partner well with the local church.
          
      
      
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
      
        
        
          During a difficult season, they needed to reinforce their identity, but they didn't have one — not really. Their brand had been pieced together over the years, and they 
          
      
      
    
  
  
  
    
      
        
        
          had never really engaged in brand strategy. The King's needed a brand that helped them honor who they were, while honoring who they are becoming. 
          
      
      
    
  
  
  
    
      
        
        
          This is where we landed.
          
      
      
    
      
      
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
Branding Concepts
Theme: "Head, Hands, and Heart"
Evoke: "The teacher/pastor relationship"
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Theme: "Kingdom, Come"
Evoke: "The diversity of Christian perspectives"
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Theme: "Word of Wisdom"
Evoke: "Teaching in the Spirit-empowered tradition."
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Final Design Mockups
Theme: "Head, Hands, and Heart"
Evoke: "The teacher/pastor relationship"
  
  
  
  
    
      
        
        
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            brought a fresh perspective and an exceptional creative approach to our initial brand research project. Their partnership enabled IU Kelley to refine our messaging strategy, deepen our understanding of mindsets, and enhance our overall brand positioning.
            
          
          
          
          
        
        
      
      
      
Sarah Wanger
Executive Director, Kelley Direct Online MBA Kelley School of Business | Indiana University