The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 665 | Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates on Keys to Church Revitalization in a Post-Christian Era, How to Create a Vibrant Church Culture, And Field Notes on Successful Succession From a Successor and Outgoing Pastor
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Jul 23, 2024 
Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates discuss church revitalization in a post-Christian era, creating vibrant church culture, and successful succession. They touch on church decline, global growth, leadership challenges, and the importance of love and humility in church culture.
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Green Shoots of Faith
- The Church of England is declining, but new, passionate Christians are emerging.
- These individuals are rebelling against the broader cultural trend of secularization.
Community Seeking
- A young woman joined Alpha to find authentic community and deeper discussions.
- She felt that modern culture's focus on "self" made genuine connection difficult.
Community as Entry Point
- Community has become rare while content is readily available.
- Alpha provides a loving, Jesus-centered community, attracting those seeking meaning.