Podcast Episode 154 How can we lead in times of disaster? As we remember 9/11, Terry Bradfield, a retired Army chaplain who was assigned to the Pentagon on that fateful day, joins Lewis Center Director Doug Powe for a conversation about leading faithfully during a disaster. He reminds church leaders to check their doctrine at [...] The post “Remembering 9/11: Leadership During a Disaster” featuring Terry Bradfield first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 153 A call to ministry along with a desire to make friends and fight off loneliness led Cristin Cooper to launch Coop’s Soups, an innovative business and ministry. She shares how loving God and loving neighbor led her to reach people in new and creative ways. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | [...] The post “Coop’s Soups, an Innovative Business and Ministry” featuring Cristin Cooper first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 152 How can congregations engage in ministry with young adults? Reggie Blount shares ways congregations can strengthen their ministry with young adults through hospitality, welcoming and meeting young adults where they are, and empowering them to engage in works of purpose and mission. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on [...] The post “Welcoming Young Adults” featuring Reggie Blount first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 151 How can intergenerational Christian practice foster relationships with God and community by engaging persons of all ages? We speak with Valerie Grissom, editor of All Ages Becoming: Intergenerational Practice and the Formation of God’s People, about the countercultural and community building work of intergenerational practices. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | [...] The post “Being the Body of Christ through Intergenerational Christian Practice” featuring Valerie Grissom first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Kathleen McShane, an author focused on leadership models for today’s religious leaders, and Elan Babchuck, who discusses innovative shared power approaches, delve into the biblical narrative of Moses. They propose a generous leadership model emphasizing community engagement and shared power. The hosts challenge traditional hierarchical structures, advocating for inclusivity and collaboration. They also highlight the importance of nurturing relationships over rigid standards, fostering community ownership, and reflecting on transformative leadership through the 'mosaic cycle'.

Heidi Brooks, a leadership expert from Yale, discusses everyday leadership for church leaders. Topics include bridging leadership intentions with impacts post-pandemic, embracing curiosity in leadership, resources for difficult conversations, and the importance of community impact.

Podcast Episode 148 What is the state of clergy health and wellbeing coming out of the pandemic? What factors and practices influence the emotional wellbeing of clergy? Allison Norton describes new research that reveals growing discontentment even though clergy health and wellbeing tends to be better than that of the general public. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify [...] The post “Clergy Health and Wellness in the Post-Pandemic Era” featuring Allison Norton first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Holly Allen discusses the benefits of intergenerational Christian formation and the importance of integrating different age groups for a holistic faith experience. Topics include the role of storytelling in ministry, practical ideas for intergenerational activities, and evolving trends in faith formation towards relational experiences with God.

Podcast Episode 146 How can church leaders better engage the public sphere and expand their prophetic witness? We speak with Kevin Slayton, a pastor with a passion for public policy and prophetic preaching, about building relationships, engaging in politics, and his book Politically Preaching, Why Politics Are Local to the Black Church. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify [...] The post “Engaging in the Public Sphere” featuring Kevin Slayton first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Podcast Episode 145 How can a passion for helping people flourish lead to social innovation? We speak with K Scarry about social innovation and the ways she is supporting local artists, helping create spaces where everyone can thrive, and more. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related Resources Innovating to Reach More People [...] The post “Innovating to Build Communities Where All Can Flourish” featuring K Scarry first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.