Topic
Ministry Leadership
Find resources and inspiration for church leaders who are leading in changing times.
#124: Discerning God’s Movement: A Father and Son’s Journey in Church Leadership
Mike and Danny Housholder share how Lutheran Church of Hope focuses on following God's lead rather than their own plans.
#123: Holy Week: Slowing Down the Journey
In this 6-minute reflection, Terri invites listeners to slow down and fully experience Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to Easter—highlighting how embracing its solemn moments deepens our faith and appreciation of Christ’s resurrection
#122: Rediscovering Your Church’s Identity
In this quarterly Q&A, hosts Terri Elton, Dwight Zscheile, and Alicia Granholm tackle the common challenge of church identity confusion.
#120: Christian Mysticism: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Spiritual Seekers with Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski
Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski joins the Pivot Podcast to explore how ancient traditions speak to contemporary spiritual needs.
#119: Church Planting Apprenticeship: Ancient Wisdom with Rev. Dr. Christian Selvaratnam
Rev. Dr. Christian Selvaratnam shares insights on church planting, leading from the middle, and fostering a 'mixed ecology' of new and legacy churches.
#118: The True Meaning of Lent: A Reality Check for Pastors
Blair Pogue shares a Lenten reflection for church leaders.
#117: Church Community Service Transformed: Connecting Neighbors over Laundry
Nancy Dyson from St. John's Episcopal Church shares how her congregation's Laundry Love ministry emerged organically from listening to their neighbors' actual needs.
#116: Church Community Building: The Power of Rewilding
Discover a fresh approach to church community building through the concept of "rewilding" with Steve Aisthorpe, author of "Rewilding the Church."
#115: Neighborhood Ministry Made Simple: How to Actually Connect with Your Community
Join Rev. Canon Dave Male, Co-Director of Vision and Strategy for the Church of England, as he shares practical ways to build authentic relationships in your neighborhood.
#110: How to Write a Sermon: Moving from Task to Sacred Practice
Discover a transformative approach to how to write a sermon with the Rev. Dr. Lisa Cressman, founder of Backstory Preaching.
#109: Ministry Education in Crisis? Why Seminary Leaders Are Actually Hopeful
In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Luther Seminary President, the Rev. Dr. Robin Steinke, shares how theological education is evolving.
#108: Advent Hope: A Gift We Receive with Rolf Jacobson
Where does Advent hope truly come from? In this special reflection, Professor Rolf Jacobson of Luther Seminary shares how hope isn't something we manufacture but a gift we receive from God.
#107: Church Leadership Q&A: How to Lead Change When Your Congregation Resists
Alicia Granholm, Dwight Zscheile, and Terri Elton address listener-submitted questions about navigating resistance, fostering trust, and discerning God's will in church leadership today
#106: Beer Church and Beyond: Creating Spiritual Community in Breweries, Parks, and Public Spaces
Discover how Beer Church and Trail Church redefine spiritual community in everyday spaces with Bryan Willkom of Jesus Fit.
#105: Reclaiming Advent — Simple Church Activities for Sacred Presence
Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason shares how to simplify Advent with art, stillness, and meaningful spiritual practices.
#104: Can the West Be Converted?
Discover how to move beyond quick fixes and embrace a deeper transformation in your church with Dr. Michael Goheen.
#103: Church Community Building: How a Café Created a Church
Learn practical, inspiring strategies for authentic church community building from scratch with guest Fiona Mayne.
#102: Political Theology Reimagined: Dr. Joel Lawrence on “Sabbath Politics” in a Polarized World
Dr. Joel Lawrence introduces "Sabbath politics" on the Pivot Podcast, guiding church leaders to foster unity and trust in God amid political division.