Why Does the Church Need Innovation?

How design thinking can apply to ministry—not for its own sake, but to discover and follow where the Holy Spirit is leading.

PublishedJun 05, 2019

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Michael Binder explains how the church can benefit from innovation practices such as design thinking—not for its own sake, but to discover and follow where the Holy Spirit is leading.

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Michael Binder

Michael Binder is a professor, pastor, and church leadership consultant. He currently is on the faculty of Luther Seminary teaching ministry leadership; Michael also serves on the Innovation Team at Luther. He helped start Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis in 2008 and continues to serve there. He also consults with congregations and denominations in the U.S. and Canada. He lives in Saint Paul with his wife and three children.

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Why Does the Church Need Innovation?

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