About the Episode

We close out our 3-part series on Unity with Carey Nieuwhof bringing some deep thought to the conversation. Carey openly talks about how we get our identity wrapped up in things that can easily divide us, how we need to remain humble with our opinions and conclusions, and how when we move to cancel someone or something it is actually more of a statement on our own lack of ability to deal with adversity.

Who is Carey Nieuwhof?

Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church. Carey’s passion for helping people thrive in life and leadership is evident in his latest book, At Your Best: How To Get Time, Energy And Priorities Working In Your Favor. Pastor Niewhof is also a gifted speaker and the best-selling author of, Didn’t See It Coming: Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects But Everyone Experiences.

While attending law school, Carey Nieuwhof felt a strong call to ministry. After completing law school and seminary in 1995, he began his ministry as a student pastor among three little mainline churches an hour north of Toronto. When he started, one of the churches had an average attendance of 6. That church has changed everything in the last two decades...the music, the buildings, the governance, the mission, and the vision. They are now a multisite church with three locations reaching over 1500 people each weekend. Along the way, Carey developed a passion for helping other leaders lead like never before.

LILR 042 | Carey Nieuwhof on Identity, Politics, and Hope