Podcast Episode 160 What does the post-pandemic and post-disaffiliation United Methodist Church (UMC) look like? In this episode, Jessica Anschutz speaks with Lewis Center Director Doug Powe and Senior Consultant Lovett Weems, who discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the UMC. They highlight regionalization, the need for structural reform, and changes to the ordination process, while [...] The post “The Future of the United Methodist Church” featuring Doug Powe and Lovett Weems first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Dustin Benac, co-founder of the Program for the Future of the Church and author of Adaptive Church, dives into how churches can innovate amid changing times. He highlights the power of collaborative leadership and the importance of belonging in faith communities. Discussion centers on 'hubs' as modern frameworks for connection and adaption, which help congregations navigate uncertainty. Benac emphasizes nurturing local wisdom and imagination as essential for fostering resilient and engaged church environments.

Podcast Episode 158 How can your congregation more effectively engage people in the digital sphere? Jim Keat, Digital Minister at Riverside Church in New York City, shares tips and strategies that can help any church approach digital ministry with more intentionality and focus. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth [...] The post “Digital Ministry Trends and Perspectives” featuring Jim Keat first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 157 How can Christians faithfully engage public policy? We speak with Miranda Zapor Cruz, professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University and author of Faithful Politics: 10 Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters. She shares with us how Christians can engage public policy in faithful, yet nonpartisan ways. Listen on [...] The post “Faithfully Engage Public Policy” featuring Miranda Zapor Cruz first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 156 How can congregations cultivate fruitful partnerships with nonprofits that promote human flourishing and abundance? We talk with Mahogany Thomas, chief program officer of Bread for the City, about building partnerships to meet the needs in your community. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the in-depth interview [...] The post “Community Partnerships: Moving from a Mindset of Scarcity to Abundance” featuring Mahogany Thomas first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 155 How can church leaders address polarization? We speak with Cathy Bien about the Campaign for Kindness and how church leaders can lead out of their faith to engage polarization in their communities with kindness. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related Resources A Campaign [...] The post “Engage Polarization with Kindness” featuring Cathy Bien first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.