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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Stan Jantz⁠, the Global Ambassador for the ⁠Come and See Foundation⁠ which funds the global television phenomenon – ⁠The Chosen⁠.

Stan discusses the current challenges and opportunities in church leadership, the importance of storytelling in conveying the message of Jesus, the vision behind the series ‘The Chosen’, and its impact on faith and discipleship.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. It’s both a challenging and optimistic time for the church.
2. Materialism and atheism are leading to a search for something eternal.
3. Artistry and quality are essential in storytelling.
4. The Chosen aims to be accessible to everyone, everywhere.
5. The current era offers unprecedented opportunities for spreading the gospel.

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠Jenni Wong Clayville⁠ who serves at ⁠National Community Church⁠ with ⁠Mark Batterson⁠ in Washington, D.C. as the NoVA Campus Weekend Experience Pastor.

Jenni also serves with the following ministries:

• ⁠The Leadership team of the Innovative Church Leaders
• Propel Women⁠ which comes alongside women as they develop their leadership and potential
• ⁠Leading and Loving It⁠ which helps women lead strong and thrive in minisry
• ⁠YouVersion⁠ including her series ⁠”10 Scriptures To Help You Stick It Out In Ministry”⁠

In this interview, they discuss the importance of community for pastors. They explore how ministry dynamics have shifted, the need for authenticity, and the ways churches are adapting to foster discipleship and connection within their communities. Jenni also shares insights on being a missiological church and the significance of utilizing resources like YouVersion for spiritual growth.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Find community for yourself as a pastor.
2. Choose authenticity to better serve your community.
3. People are seeking genuine connections in church.
4. Discipleship methods need to adapt to new realities.
5. Equipping church members to be active in their communities.

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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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Glen Scrivener⁠ of ⁠Speak Life Media⁠ and author of ⁠The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality⁠ and ⁠How to Speak Life⁠.

Glen shares about the emerging interest in faith among youth and the importance of empowering laypeople for evangelism.

The conversation also touches on navigating the intersection of politics and the kingdom of God, emphasizing the role of the church in societal change.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. The secular narrative is losing its appeal among the youth.
2. People are exploring various spiritual options, including Christianity.
3. Conversations about faith should address the real questions of skeptics.
4. Cultural values like compassion stem from Christian teachings.
5. The church’s role is to scatter seeds of faith, not to force conversions.

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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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jon Chasteen⁠, pastor at ⁠Victory Church⁠ and founder of ⁠Re-Leaders⁠.

Jon shares about rebuilding trust after a pastor’s moral failure along with the critical role of re-leaders in church revitalization and raising up leaders.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Building trust takes time and consistent actions.
2. Healing and forgiveness are essential in leadership transitions.
3. Church revitalization is as important as church planting.
4. Empowering staff can lead to greater organizational effectiveness.
5. Re-leaders are running a marathon, not a sprint.

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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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J.D. Pearring⁠, the founder of the ⁠Excel Leadership Network⁠.

J.D. shares about the importance of raising up new leaders in the church, the challenges faced by church planters, and the significance of coaching and mentorship in leadership development.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Excel Leadership Network serves church planters and leaders.
2. Older churches are increasingly handing off buildings to younger planters.
3. There’s a growing interest among 19 to 29 year olds in church leadership.
4. Unrealistic expectations are a major reason for church plant failures.
5. The church must focus on serving rather than self-preservation.

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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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Jeff Rosene⁠ from ⁠Kids Around the World⁠.

Jeff discusses generational change in communities through a unique strategy that combines food, play, and discipleship.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Kids Around the World aims to create generational change.

2. Partnership with local churches allows for food distribution and discipleship.

3. Local churches can engage in missions through meal packing, refurbishing playgrounds, and mission trips.

4. Starting small can lead to significant change.

5. Transforming communities requires collaboration and trust.

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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In this episode of the ⁠Innovative Church Leaders⁠ podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠ interviews⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Tim Yee⁠ about the ⁠Tru Center assessment⁠, which helps individuals understand their motivations and how these insights can enhance church leadership and team dynamics.

5 Key Takeaways:

• 1. The Tru Center assessment simplifies motivations into eight dimensions.2. Understanding motivations can enhance team dynamics and helps identify patterns of fruitfulness.3. Facilitator training is accessible and impactful for church leaders.4. Urbana Conference will feature Tru Center for all attendees.5. Tru Center aids in mobilizing church members for service and fosters collaboration in ministry.

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 ⁠Andy Steiger⁠, founder of ⁠Apologetics Canada⁠.

Andy shares about the role of love in apologetics, the need for moral character in church leadership, and humanizing the gospel in a dehumanized world

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Apologetics is about providing reasons for hope in Jesus.
2. Love is central to effective evangelism and apologetics.
3. The church must humanize the gospel in a dehumanized world.
4. Moral character is crucial for church leaders.
5. Community and relationship are vital in addressing loneliness.

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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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠Michael Warden, executive coach and author of the epic fantasy series The Pearlsong Refounding.

Michael delves into understanding one’s identity for personal and ministry momentum.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Teachability and willingness to grow are essential for personal momentum.
2. Leaders often operate in the wrong habitat, hindering their potential and leading to burnout.
3. Understanding one’s identity is crucial for effective leadership.
4. Church leaders should seek renewal and connection with Christ.
5. Creative expression through writing can be a spiritual practice and point people towards God.

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 Raj Pillai, Chief of Staff of ⁠Exponential⁠.

Raj shares about reproducing churches, his journey from India into church leadership, the importance of art in expressing faith, and innovative approaches churches are taking to engage their communities and make disciples.

🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Exponential aims to increase reproducing churches from 7% to 16%.
2. Churches are shifting from consumerism to discipleship.
3. Innovative community engagement is essential for church growth.
4. Church leaders need to support one another in their challenges.
5. Creativity in ministry can lead to revival among young adults.

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.