Warren Bird

Warren Bird, Senior Vice President of Research at ECFA, and Adelle Banks, an award-winning journalist, discuss making churches future-ready in a post-pandemic world. They dive into the surprising reasons for declining attendance, especially among younger generations. The conversation highlights the importance of evolving church leadership and fostering inclusivity to reach the 'nuns'—those without religious affiliation. They also explore innovative community engagement strategies, emphasizing collaboration over traditional pastor-centric models.

In this engaging discussion, Warren Bird, a leading scholar on large churches and author of 35 books, shares insights into resilient ministry leadership. He emphasizes the importance of intentional peer groups to combat isolation and burnout. Warren explores how collaborative leadership models enhance well-being and accountability among pastors. He delves into the benefits of small group dynamics and highlights the power of virtual connections in building relationships. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for thriving in ministry.

In this conversation with Warren Bird, a research director and author at Leadership Network, insightful strategies for building high-performing church teams are unveiled. Warren discusses defining 'next level teams' through the Teams That Thrive project and how surveys identify top teams. He highlights qualities like clarity of purpose and healthy conflict that drive success. The importance of diversity, productive debate, and integrating prayer into decision-making processes is emphasized. Practical steps for improving team dynamics and mentoring future leaders are also shared.