Episode 94: Fresh Expressions of Church: Exploring Churros, Chocolate, and Christ

Fresh Expressions are revolutionizing how we think about and do church in the 21st century. In this compelling episode of the Pivot Podcast, hosts Rev. Drs. Dwight Zscheile and Terri Elton welcome the Rev. Dr. Eliseo Mejia, a pioneering voice in the Fresh Expressions movement and director of Expressiones Divinas for Fresh Expressions North America.

Eliseo unpacks the concept of Fresh Expressions, sharing inspiring examples like "Churros y Chocolate" gatherings and dinner churches that are reaching people where they are. Discover how these innovative approaches are creating culturally-relevant, intergenerational faith communities that thrive outside traditional church walls. Whether you're new to Fresh Expressions or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical insights and a hope-filled vision for implementing Fresh Expressions in your own context. Join us as we explore the future of the Church through the lens of Fresh Expressions.

SHOW NOTES:

• Fresh Expressions North America: https://freshexpressionsus.org/
• Expressiones Divinas: https://freshexpressionsus.org/expressiones-divinas/
• Feed My Starving Children: https://www.fmsc.org/
• Faith+Lead Fresh Expressions course https://faithlead.org/course-lp/starting-a-fresh-expression-of-church/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dLFa-xbfiLQ

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