Author: eric@innovativechurchleaders.org

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing⁠, a theologian, author, speaker, and founder of ⁠The Advocate Collective⁠.

Amy shares about the resurgence of interest in Christianity in the U.K. and how the church can engage with the spiritually curious through bold preaching and compassion for the vulnerable.

Amy is the author of the following books:

• ⁠Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God’s Calling, and Leading with Courage⁠
• ⁠But Is It Real?: Answering 10 Common Objections To The Christian Faith⁠
• ⁠Why Trust the Bible? (Revised and updated): Answers to Ten Tough Questions⁠
• ⁠Where Is God in All the Suffering?⁠

🔥 5 Key Takeaways:

1. The Lord is actively working in the UK, drawing people to faith.
2. Prayer and cultural engagement are essential for spiritual renewal.
3. The church must address the questions of suffering and injustice.
4. Survivors of abuse need to be heard and supported.
5. The church’s response to harm and injustice reflects its values.

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠McLaren Lewis⁠, pastor of ⁠Mosaic London⁠.

McLaren shares his journey to faith, the challenges of ministry in a post-Christian context like London, and the vision behind Mosaic London, a church plant of ⁠Mosaic in Los Angeles⁠. He emphasizes the importance of community, discipleship, and the need for church leaders to remain encouraged and active in their calling. McLaren’s insights reflect a deep understanding of the complexities of modern ministry and the necessity of building genuine relationships within the church.

🔥5 Key Takeaways:

1. Ministry in London is challenging due to people’s guarded nature.
2. Mosaic London aims to help individuals discover their purpose.
3. Community and relationships are vital for church growth.
4. Discipleship involves teaching others to teach.
5. The church’s foundation is built on community and shared experiences.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

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What if the key to church growth isn’t doing more ministry yourself, but empowering others to step in?

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with prolific author and researcher Warren Bird to discuss the surprising trends in post-pandemic church health, the shift from attendance to attachment, and why the future of ministry depends on raising up the next generation of leaders.

Warren shares insights from his latest book Becoming a Future Ready Church and unpacks practical wisdom about breaking growth barriers, building diverse communities, and why your communication skills matter more than you think.

Whether you’re leading a church of 50 or 5,000, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to think differently about what success really looks like.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

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What if the real barriers to reaching secular communities are the assumptions we bring with us?

I recently interviewed Mandy Santos, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Echo Church in Silicon Valley. They planted expecting hostility in one of America’s most de-churched regions. Instead, they found neighbors who joined the launch team before believing and atheists who eventually started baptizing others.

The reality of ministry in post-Christian contexts often looks different than we expect. Mandy shares insights from years of experience in the Bay Area—navigating leadership transitions, creating space for both skeptics and disciples, and building formation rhythms that don’t feel like performance.

If you’re wrestling with how to stay accessible while going deeper, or simply rethinking what discipleship looks like in your context, this conversation offers a perspective worth hearing.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews three generations of the Neighbour family, all of whom are involved in ministry.

Prolific author and church leader for decades ⁠Ralph Neighbour, Jr.⁠, his son ⁠Ralph Neighbour III⁠ of ⁠Converge Coaching⁠, and his grandson ⁠Nathan Neighbour⁠, pastor of ⁠Humanity Church in Pomona, CA⁠ discuss the significance of legacy, innovation, and the anointing in ministry, as well as the commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders.

🔥5 Key Takeaways:

1. The Neighbour family has a rich legacy of ministry spanning generations.
2. Each generation adapts ministry to meet the unique challenges of their time.
3. Prayer has been a foundational element in the Neighbour family’s ministry.
4. Recognizing one’s anointing is crucial for effective leadership.
5. The importance of authentic community in ministry cannot be overstated.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

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What if everything you’ve heard about declining church attendance is about to change? 

⁠Luke LeFevre⁠ joins us to share what he’s witnessing across North America—from college campuses to historic churches like Saddleback—and why he believes we’re on the cusp of a 60-year movement of God.

In this conversation, Luke pulls back the curtain on what happened at Saddleback’s sacred assembly, shares his encounter with Andy Wood that started it all, and explains why Gen Z is now the most frequent church-attending generation in the West.

But here’s the challenge: Are our churches actually ready for what’s coming?

Luke doesn’t hold back on what he believes the Western church has lost—and what needs to be restored before we can sustain a genuine move of God’s Spirit.

Whether you’re a pastor feeling isolated in your hunger for revival or a church leader wondering what the next decade holds, this conversation will stir something in you.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

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Rich Birch⁠ of ⁠unSeminary.com⁠ breaks down the practical strategies that actually move the needle in church growth. If you’ve been frustrated by low guest retention or wondering why people aren’t inviting their friends, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can implement this week.

Rich shares surprising data about why traditional marketing is losing its punch and what’s replacing it in terms of actual effectiveness. He walks through his approach to building momentum in just 90 days and reveals a simple tweak that even mega-churches overlook. You’ll also hear about a follow-up framework that changes everything and discover what churches need to stop saying on Sunday mornings if they want guests to actually take next steps.

Having visited 22 churches and consulted with leaders across the country, Rich is seeing clear patterns in what’s working right now. From weekend experiences to connection systems, this episode gives you practical steps you can start implementing immediately.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast, ⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Steve Kim⁠ from ⁠Apologetics Canada⁠. They discuss the importance of apologetics in the church, the uniqueness of Jesus compared to other religions, and the necessity of biblical literacy in developing a strong Christian worldview. The conversation also delves into the implications of transhumanism and the ethical considerations surrounding technology and humanity’s future.

🔥5 Key Takeaways:

1. Steve Kim’s journey into apologetics stemmed from his own spiritual questions.
2. Apologetics Canada aims to equip the church with resources for a robust faith.
3. Understanding the uniqueness of Jesus is crucial in discussions about faith.
4. Biblical literacy is essential for developing a strong Christian worldview.
5. Transhumanism raises important ethical questions about humanity’s future.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interview Nick Shock⁠, pastor of ⁠The Point Community Church⁠, founder of ⁠Doxa Coffee Roasters⁠, and entrepreneur behind ⁠the Way South Food Park⁠. These are just the beginning of their unique efforts in reaching out to their community.

They discuss the importance of fostering community among pastors, innovative strategies for community engagement, and the development of a community hub through a food park and coffee business. They explore creative church planting methods in Austin and future plans for community development, emphasizing the need for relational ministry and addressing local needs.

🔥5 Key Takeaways:

1. Pastors often feel isolated and need community support.
2. Churches should aim to be a blessing to their neighborhoods.
3. Innovative engagement strategies can attract people to community.
4. Creative church planting is essential in urban areas.
5. Collaboration with local organizations can enhance impact.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

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What does it look like to lead a church that’s anchored in Jesus when everything around you feels like it’s being blown by political winds? 

⁠Dr. Derwin Gray⁠, lead pastor of ⁠Transformation Church⁠, joins us for an honest conversation about staying focused on the kingdom of God in a divided culture. Derwin challenges us to stop using a 250-year-old country as our biblical filter and instead anchor our churches in first-century gospel truth. The result? A church family that’s unified and a living example of Hope to those around them.

Derwin shares the real secret behind their multi-ethnic church community and why he refuses to let the spirit of the age put him in a box. He talks about his book “Lit Up With Love” and why evangelism isn’t about perfecting a sales pitch—it’s about living so authentically in God’s love that others are naturally drawn to what they see. If you’re navigating leadership in these divisive times, this conversation will remind you that people are hungry for the Jesus of Scripture, not a left or right version.

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🔥5 Key Takeaways:: 

Navigating Political Divisions and Focusing on the Kingdom

7:33 – The Hunger for Hope and the Role of the Church

10:08 – The Heart Behind ‘Lit Up with Love’

13:10 – Stories of Transformation and Baptism

15:59 – Communicating the Kingdom Without Political Bias

20:36 – Encouragement for Discouraged Pastors

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠McLaren Lewis⁠, pastor of ⁠Mosaic London⁠.

McLaren shares his journey to faith, the challenges of ministry in a post-Christian context like London, and the vision behind Mosaic London, a church plant of ⁠Mosaic in Los Angeles⁠. He emphasizes the importance of community, discipleship, and the need for church leaders to remain encouraged and active in their calling. McLaren’s insights reflect a deep understanding of the complexities of modern ministry and the necessity of building genuine relationships within the church.

🔥5 Key Takeaways:

1. Ministry in London is challenging due to people’s guarded nature.
2. Mosaic London aims to help individuals discover their purpose.
3. Community and relationships are vital for church growth.
4. Discipleship involves teaching others to teach.
5. The church’s foundation is built on community and shared experiences.

THE INNOVATIVE CHURCH LEADER PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

We want to help pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation, reaching new people, and making disciples who make disciples.

Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us for a chance to win future book giveaways, retreats, cohorts, workshops, and assessments!

Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Innovative Church Leaders Podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders.