FRAMEWORK CATEGORY
Shift Ministry Models
Christian communities need to harness skills of agile leadership, stewardship, social entrepreneurism, and management to be nimble enough to respond to a changing cultural landscape.
#148: Cruciform Leadership: Why Church Leaders Need the Cross More Than Success
Drawing from her journey from corporate consultant to ministry executive, Nicole Massie Martin reveals how most leadership models ignore the very heart of Christian faith and why pastors are burning out trying to lead like the world instead of following Jesus.
#147: Why You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone
Discover a life-giving model of shared leadership that prevents burnout and multiplies ministry impact with Dr. Eun Strawser.
#146: The Advantages of Small Church Ministry
Brandon O'Brien reveals the unique advantages of smaller congregations in today's culture.
#145: Developing a Future-Focused Church, Part II: Building Transformation Through Collaborative Teams
We continue our conversation with Dr. Kara Powell, Dr. Jake Mulder, and Dr. Ray Chang from Fuller Seminary about creating sustainable church transformation.
#144: Developing a Future-Focused Church, Part I
Discover the three research-backed checkpoints that distinguish future-focused churches.
#143: Authentic Christian Leadership: Why Character Beats Charisma Every Time
Jason Jensen of InterVarsity shares how his engineering mindset failed in cross-cultural ministry—and how it reshaped his view of spiritual authority.
#142: Making Disciples: Why Catechesis Matters More Than Ever
Dr. Alex Fogleman, author of "Making Disciples: Catechesis in History, Theology, and Practice," explores how the early church's approach to catechesis can revolutionize modern discipleship formation.
#141: Beyond the Tithe: How Churches Can Help People Navigate Faith and Money Faithfully
Grace Pomroy shares insights about how congregations can move beyond traditional stewardship campaigns to engage people's entire financial lives.
#140: Church Leadership Today: Cultivating Encounters with the Living God
Hosts Terri Elton, Dwight Zscheile, and Alicia Granholm tackle some key church leadership challenges facing pastors and ministry leaders today.
#139: Reimagining Church Spaces: How to Transform Underutilized Buildings into Community Hubs
Tim and Tabitha share the inspiring story of transforming a unused church basement from 1985 into the thriving Center for Belonging.
#138: Maintaining Christian Identity in a Post-Christian Society: What Early Believers Can Teach Us About Cultural Engagement
Dr. Stephen Presley reveals how early Christians maintained their identity in pagan culture and their "third way" for today.
#137: Religious Decision Making: Dr. Angela Gorrell’s Guide to Faithful Discernment When You Don’t Know What to Do
Dr. Angela Williams-Gorrell shares her framework for religious decision making when facing difficult choices.
#136: Fresh Expressions: From VBS Burnout to Vibrant Community Ministry (Part 2)
Shannon Kiser reveals how fresh expressions transformed her church from event-driven ministry to authentic neighborhood relationships.
#135: Fresh Expressions: From VBS Burnout to Vibrant Community Ministry (Part 1)
Dwight Zscheile and Shannon Kiser explore how churches can grow vibrant fresh expressions to reach changing neighborhoods.
#134: Has Religion Become Obsolete? with Christian Smith (Part 2)
Has religion become obsolete in American culture? In this second part of our conversation with sociologist Dr. Christian Smith, we explore his groundbreaking research on why traditional religion has lost its cultural relevance for post-Boomer generations.
#133: Has Religion Become Obsolete? A Conversation with Christian Smith (Part 1)
Dr. Christian Smith explores why religion feels outdated in modern culture, citing shifts in family, institutions, and technology as key causes.