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Mike Winger

Religious & Apologetics

Built 689K subscriber Bible teaching channel delivering deep theological content with remarkable clarity

689K

Subscribers

5.3M

Monthly Views

$21K-$43K

Est. Monthly Revenue

$3.96-$8.11

Est. RPM

743 videos uploaded | 156M total views

The Story

Mike Winger emerged as one of YouTube's most trusted Bible teachers by combining theological depth with exceptional clarity and humility. As a pastor committed to verse-by-verse teaching, Winger identified a gap in online biblical education—most content was either too shallow or too academic. He positioned himself in the sweet spot: rigorous but accessible. Winger's breakthrough came through systematic series like his epic verse-by-verse study through entire books of the Bible and his comprehensive 'Women in Ministry' series addressing controversial theological questions. These long-form, well-researched videos demonstrated commitment to truth over clickbait, building trust with an audience hungry for substantial teaching. The channel's consistent growth to 689K subscribers and 5.3M monthly views proves that depth and quality win on YouTube. Winger's refusal to compromise theological rigor for entertainment value created a loyal community that views his content as essential discipleship. With estimated monthly revenue exceeding $21K, the channel demonstrates that faithful teaching can sustain full-time ministry.

I'm not here to entertain—I'm here to equip. If people stay for the truth, that's the audience worth building.

Mike Winger

The Transformation

Before

Local church pastor reaching hundreds weekly through in-person teaching

After

Digital Bible teacher with 689K subscribers reaching millions globally each month

Timeline: 6+ years of faithful, consistent biblical teaching

Content Strategy

Focuses on verse-by-verse Bible teaching, topical theological series addressing controversial questions, and response videos to false teaching. Prioritizes comprehensive coverage over viral trends. Long-form content (45-90 minutes) encourages deep engagement and positions channel as educational resource rather than entertainment.

Key Insights

Long-form theological content attracts highly engaged viewers with exceptional watch time

Systematic series approach encourages binge-watching and sustained subscriber growth

Humble teaching style without sensationalism builds trust and long-term audience loyalty

Business Impact

Generated estimated $252K-$516K in annual ad revenue supporting full-time ministry

Created extensive biblical education library serving as discipleship resource for churches worldwide

Built platform enabling pastoral ministry beyond geographical church limitations

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Last updated: November 27, 2025

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