Leading Ideas Talks

Podcast Episode 162 How can congregations faithfully engage in ministry with Millennials and Gen Z? In this episode, Dexter Nutall shares how New Bethel Church engages these generations. The church fosters belonging, social justice, and leadership, creating a welcoming and impactful community for young people. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related [...] The post “Belong, Believe, Become: Engaging Millennials and Gen Z in Faith” featuring Dexter Nutall first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 161 How can spiritual direction impact leaders and congregations? In this episode Eunhyey Lok reflects on the role of spiritual direction, its benefits for personal and church growth, distinctions from counseling, and tips for finding a spiritual director. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related Resources Spiritual Lessons from a [...] The post “Exploring Spiritual Direction“ featuring Eunhyey Lok first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

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.