Jonathan Foster

Exploring pastoral health, leading change, and building connections, guests like Kinsie Tate and Ted Smith discuss clergy challenges, the tension between individualization and community, and the impact of online ministry. The conversation touches on resisting consumerism, emphasizing discernment, and highlighting the importance of local church engagement for flourishing communities.

Jonathan Foster discusses the Open Table Network providing credentialing for marginalized clergy. He explores the shift from centralized institutions to local communities, denominational splintering, and ministry challenges. The conversation includes reflections on grief, the journey out of traditional denominations, and trends in clergy credentialing. Foster emphasizes empowering individuals and love as core values in clergy credentialing.