Over the past few years, church leaders have been forced to respond to several global crises in the blink of an eye. In a moment with little information and lots of uncertainty, churches reinvented nearly every aspect of church.
Season 5 of the Pivot podcast explores the changing landscape of the church. Our co-hosts will dig into difficult questions that faith leaders are asking now, and provide an understanding of the deeper cultural shifts that account for the unraveling of inherited models of church. What are the four key pivots that today's church must make? New episodes post weekly on Thursdays.
April 18, 2024
Discover ancient practices to find unity in Christ. Watch the latest Pivot podcast for guidance on uniting amidst differences.
April 11, 2024
Join Steve Thomason as he shares practical insights for busy individuals and church leaders on the Pivot podcast.
April 10, 2024
Explore a local church’s journey in rediscovering and renewing its identity and expanding its capacity to name God’s presence and activity.
March 28, 2024
Discover hope in Jesus' resurrection. Overcome fear and uncertainty with Pastor Nicole Bullock's encouraging words.
March 21, 2024
Gain invaluable insights from Pastor Mark Brandt to empower lay leaders and impact your neighborhood.
March 14, 2024
Discover sustainable church growth and collaborative leadership with Pastor Stephanie Williams O'Brien.
March 7, 2024
Navigate challenges, rediscover hope, and learn effective leadership for rural churches in America with insights from Bishop Bill Tesch.
February 29, 2024
Explore effective ministry, discipleship, and the Holy Spirit's guidance in today's dynamic landscape.
February 22, 2024
Discover a revolutionary ministry model with collaborative leadership in microchurches.
February 15, 2024
Get answers to burning questions on exhaustion, burnout, and leadership challenges in this insightful Q&A session.
February 8, 2024
In uncertain wilderness seasons, find solace in Jesus' journey (Luke 4).
February 1, 2024
Explore a sustainable financial framework for churches. Gain innovative strategies and finance advice for long-term stability with guest Grace Pomroy.
Dwight Zscheile is vice president of innovation and professor of congregational mission and leadership at Luther Seminary. His latest book is Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future (with Michael Binder and Tessa Pinkstaff, Fortress Press, 2023).
Terri is a teacher who loves Jesus and God’s world. She currently is a Professor of Leadership and Dean of Academic Affairs at Luther Seminary, but has also served in congregations and non-profit settings. In her free time, Terri loves to bike and explore nature. She, along with her husband Eric, believes the world is interesting and together they travel to different cultures and places as often as they can.
Dr. Dee Stokes is an entrepreneurial minister, educator, consultant, author, and podcaster. With 30 years of experience in education, Dr. Stokes understands what it means to be co-vocational and serve God in the Church and in the marketplace. She has worked at every level of education and has also served as a Senior Pastor, Formation and Connections Pastor, and Teaching Pastor. She has a passion for God and His Church and to see people walk in divine destiny. Her degrees are in Sociology (BA from UNC Charlotte), Public Administration (MPA from Devry University), Biblical and Theological Foundations (MBTF from Asbury Theological Seminary), and Educational Leadership (Ed.S. & Ed.D. from Liberty University). Dr. Stokes's research interests include Cultural Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Burnout, Transformational Leadership, unconscious bias, and spousal responsibility.