About Pivot Podcast
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.
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#94: Fresh Expressions of Church: Exploring Churros, Chocolate, and Christ
September 12, 2024
Dive into the world of Fresh Expressions with Dr. Eliseo Mejia, director of Expressiones Divinas for Fresh Expressions North America.
#93: Beyond Church Growth Strategies: Is Innovation a Helpful Category for the Church? (2 of 2)
September 5, 2024
Dr. Andy Root, Rev. Dr. Michael Binder, and Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile suggest true ministry innovation may come from slowing down, not speeding up.
#92: Beyond Church Growth Strategies: Is Innovation a Helpful Category for the Church? (1 of 2)
August 29, 2024
Is innovation a helpful category for churches seeking to thrive in changing times? (Part 1 of 2)
#91: Fruit of Evangelism
August 22, 2024
In episode 91 of Pivot, Dave Male discusses blending traditional and emerging church forms.
#90: Faith and Justice: Lessons from Ferguson with Rev. F. Willis Johnson
August 15, 2024
Explore the intersection of faith and justice with the Rev. F. Willis Johnson, a pastor who led his church through racial tensions in Ferguson, Missouri.
#89: Faith and Politics: How to Lead with Wisdom
August 8, 2024
Explore the complex relationship between faith and politics with Luther scholar, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Bateza in this enlightening episode of the Pivot Podcast.
#88: Preventing Pastoral Burnout: Insights and Strategies from Rev. Nicole Bullock
August 1, 2024
Rev. Nicole Bullock, church planter and ministry innovator, shares her personal journey and offers practical strategies for avoiding burnout in ministry.
#87: Unleashing Lay Leadership: Vicki Elfers’ Lay Leadership Success Story
July 25, 2024
Vicki Elfers, an alum of Faith+Lead’s School for Lay Ministry, shares her remarkable journey from shy church secretary to confident lay minister.
#86: The Practical Discipleship Revolution: Mark Scandrette and the “Jesus Dojo”
July 18, 2024
In this Pivot Podcast episode, Mark Scandrette shares his innovative "Jesus Dojo" concept and transformative spiritual practices that bring Jesus' teachings to life.
#85: Is Your Church Ready for Lay-Led Ministry?
July 11, 2024
Discover how the church is adapting to changing times with a shift towards lay-led ministry, supported by ordained clergy.
#84: Building Beloved Community in Challenging Times with Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers
July 2, 2024
Stephanie Spellers shares inspiring insights on nurturing spiritual practices that transform lives and create authentic, loving communities of faith.
#83: Discipling the Disillusioned: Christian Authenticity with Yolanda Solomon
June 27, 2024
Yolanda Solomon shares her journey from skeptic to passionate disciple-maker, offering insights for church leaders seeking to foster genuine faith in a world craving sincerity.
