Leading Ideas Talks Podcast - Lewis Center for Church Leadership

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March 4, 2020 0

Episode 50: “Finding New Resources to Support Your Church’s Ministry” featuring Sidney Williams

Is a lack of resources limiting the potential of your ministry? In this episode we speak with Sidney Williams of Crossing Capital about how congregations can develop new sources of capital in the marketplace, engage community partners, and develop unrecognized sources of social, intellectual, and human capital within the pews.

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February 12, 2020 0

Episode 49: “What is Messy Church?” featuring Johannah Myers

Looking for a creative, new way to bring people of all ages into a space where they can meet Jesus? In this episode we speak with Johannah Myers about Messy Church, a global movement born of the desire to reach individuals and families not attracted to traditional Sunday morning services.

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January 22, 2020 0

Episode 48: “Congregational Renewal Begins with Breakthrough Prayer” by Sue Nilson Kibbey

Looking for ways to re-energize you congregation? In this episode we speak with church renewal expert Sue Nilson Kibbey about the central role of breakthrough prayer in helping a congregation shift the focus of its gaze up and out, rather than down and in.

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January 8, 2020 0

Episode 47: “The New Face of Missional Ministry” featuring Tom Berlin

How can a congregation be more effective in developing a missional presence? In this episode we speak with Tom Berlin, lead pastor at Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon, Virginia, about how being adaptive can help churches live into a more fruitful missional sensibility.

December 28, 2019 0

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December 4, 2019 0

Episode 46: “How Can Churches Thrive in a Time of Cultural and Institutional Change?” featuring David McAllister-Wilson

How can churches and church-related organizations thrive in a time of rapid cultural change and deteriorating institutional structures? In this episode we speak with David McAllister-Wilson, President of Wesley Theological Seminary, about new models of church, new ways of preparing people for ministry, and the importance of a renewed vision that engages nontraditional leaders.

November 13, 2019 0

Episode 45: “Holiness and American Culture” featuring Cheryl Sanders

How have the holiness and Pentecostal movements influenced American culture? In this episode we speak with Cheryl Sanders about why these movements grew so rapidly, how they influenced our culture, and the challenges they face in our modern world.

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October 30, 2019 0

Episode 44: “What’s Happening with Money and Congregations?” featuring David King

What are the latest trends in how churches receive, manage, and use funds? And what do they mean for your congregation? In this episode we speak with David King, director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, about new research on the economic practices of churches.

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October 16, 2019 0

Episode 43: “Resurrecting Youth Ministry” featuring Jen Bradbury

Are you longing to connect with youth in relevant and faithful ways? In this episode we speak with Jen Bradbury about fresh approaches to youth ministry and how to conduct youth mission trips with integrity and purpose.

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September 18, 2019 0

Episode 41: “The Contours of the Church of the Future” featuring Paul Nixon

How can the church be more receptive and open as neighborhoods become more complex and culture more multi-faceted? In this episode we speak with consultant Paul Nixon who works to help churches meet the demands of a rapidly changing age.

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September 4, 2019 0

Episode 40: “You’re Already Doing It” featuring Kevin Harney

How is your congregation practicing evangelism? In this episode we speak with Kevin Harney about ways to improve your church’s organic outreach to connect better with those outside of your congregation.

August 21, 2019 0

Episode 39: “Pastor as Community Activist” featuring Heber Brown, III

How can pastors be on the frontlines of community activism while also being faithful to their call? In this episode we speak with Heber Brown, III, pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church and founder of the Black Church Food Security Network, about his work for racial justice in Baltimore and beyond.

August 7, 2019 0

Episode 38: “Young Adult Ministry: Moving from Aspirational to Instructional” featuring Emily Peck-McClain

How can you better engage young adults today? In this episode we speak with Emily Peck-McClain, Visiting Professor of Christian Formation and Young Adult Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary, about ways congregations can connect with young adults more effectively.

July 24, 2019 0

Episode 37: “Learning about Leadership from Women in the Bible” featuring Carla Works

What can we learn from the example of women leaders in the Bible? In this episode we speak with Carla Works, associate professor in New Testament at Wesley Theological Seminary, about leadership lessons from biblical women.

July 10, 2019 0

Episode 36: “Think Big” featuring Joe Daniels

How can a congregation make an impact no matter its size? In this episode we speak with Joe Daniels, the pastor of Emory Fellowship in Washington DC, and co-author of the new book, Connecting for a Change: How to Engage People, Churches, and Partners to Inspire Hope in Your Community.

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June 12, 2019 0

Episode 35: “Doing Innovative Ministry” featuring Kenda Creasy Dean

How can leaders think outside of the box? In this episode we discuss innovation, entrepreneurial ministry, and leadership with Kenda Creasy Dean, the Mary D. Synnott Professor of Youth, Church, and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary.

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June 5, 2019 0

Episode 34: “It’s All about the Building” featuring Bob Jaeger

How can congregations imaginatively use their space? In this episode we speak with Bob Jaeger, president of Partners for Sacred Places, about re-imagining the space in your church building.

May 22, 2019 0

Episode 33: “How Can Your Church Draw the Circle Wider?” featuring Jacqui Lewis

How can we live into a more multi-ethnic vision for our congregations? In this episode we speak with Jacqui Lewis of Middle Collegiate Church about multi-cultural and multi-racial congregations, plus the joys and challenges of being a multi-ethnic congregation.

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May 8, 2019 0

Episode 32: “Becoming a Rapidly Growing Church” featuring Matt Miofsky

Why do some congregations grow more quickly than others? In this episode we speak with Matt Miofsky, founding and lead pastor of The Gathering in St. Louis, about the book he wrote with Jason Byassee, 8 Virtues of Rapidly Growing Churches.

April 24, 2019 0

Episode 31: “Leaving Well and Starting Strong: Planning for an Effective Pastoral Transition” featuring Lovett H. Weems, Jr.

How can a pastor avoid common pitfalls and make the most of opportunities when moving from one congregation to the next? In this episode we speak with Lovett H. Weems, Jr., about how to plan for a pastoral transition, leave well, and get off to a strong start in a new church.

April 3, 2019 0

Episode 30: “Being a Missionary in Your Own Community” featuring Laura Heikes

How can you get outside the doors of your church, learn about your community, and meet people where they are? In this episode we speak with Laura Heikes, pastor of Bee Creek United Methodist Church in Spicewood, Texas, about strategies for bringing a missionary mindset to your own neighborhood.

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March 20, 2019 0

Episode 29: “A More Engaging Hospitality” featuring Dr. Juan Francisco Martínez

How can your congregation be more attentive to those in the community? In this episode we discuss leading in a changing culture with Dr. Juan…

March 20, 2019 0

Episode 29: “A More Engaging Hospitality” featuring Dr. Juan Francisco Martínez

How can your congregation be more attentive to those in the community? In this episode we discuss leading in a changing culture with Dr. Juan Francisco Martínez, Professor of Hispanic Studies and Pastoral Leadership at the Fuller School of Theology in Pasadena, California. His most recent book is The Story of Latino Protestants in the United States (Eerdmans, 2018).

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March 6, 2019 0

Episode 28: “Faith and Public Life” featuring Mike McCurry

How can people of faith bring their values to work in government and the public square? Listen as Ann Michel speaks with Mike McCurry, former White House Press Secretary and Director of Wesley Theological Seminary’s Center for Public Theology.

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February 6, 2019 0

Episode 26: “Every Sunday is the Superbowl” featuring Bishop Robert C. Wright

How can you effectively change a church culture? In this episode, Bishop Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta shares insights with Lewis Center Director Doug Powe about leading struggling congregations through change.

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January 23, 2019 0

Episode 25: “Toward a Culture of Joyful Generosity” featuring Cesie Delve Scheuermann

Has stewardship become a dirty word in your congregation? Stewardship consultant Cesie Delve Scheuermann speaks with Lewis Center Associate Director Ann Michel about cultivating generosity through simple practices of gratitude and sharing the good that money can do in the church and the world.

January 9, 2019 0

Episode 24: “Leadership Lessons from Lovett Weems”

Looking for practical strategies to more effectively engage others and lead change? Listen as leadership expert Lovett H. Weems Jr. shares some of his sage advice on the attitudes and practices that can help church leaders thrive.

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December 26, 2018 0

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