76 episodes
Pivot Faith+Lead
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.5 • 10 Ratings
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COVID-19 forced church leaders to respond to a global crisis in the blink of an eye. In a moment with little information and much uncertainty, churches reinvented nearly every aspect of church. This moment has ignited imagination, created collaborations, launched experiments, and dreamed of new possibilities as the heroic efforts of leaders continue to lead ministry. The response to these challenges has been great, but there comes a time when responding is no sufficient. If the church is going to live into a new reality, it will need to pivot.
Pivot invites church leaders to use the disruptive moment of COVID-19 to reimagine how they think about church, ministry, and leadership. Each week three veteran church leaders wrestle with making spiritual sense of this time, name how the Christian faith is a resource for navigating this moment in history, offer ideas on how church leaders can pivot toward the emerging future, and suggest practices for engaging others in this work.
Pivot is co-sponsored by LEAD and Faith+Lead.
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Episode 75: How to have Spiritual Conversations with Your Neighbors: Let’s Talk about the Difference Jesus Makes
Wondering how to have good conversations about your Christian faith with neighbors and friends who aren’t Christian? Many of us can think of examples of how not to do this. But how can we do it lovingly, faithfully, and respectfully? Church leaders often ask us, “how can I help people in my congregation have good spiritual conversations with their neighbors?."
Watch this Pivot podcast interview to learn from an artist and evangelist working in New York City among secular artists as well as a church planter in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If you want to learn how to talk about Jesus with your neighbors who are spiritual but not religious, tune into this episode and discover how to share the difference Jesus makes in your life.
Show notes:
Guest Mike Wu mentions listening to people's longings and losses as a way of finding hope. Check out this Faith+Lead article by Dawn Alitz for a free download to lead this practice in your community.
https://faithlead.org/blog/finding-hope-by-listening-to-longings-and-losses/
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Episode 74: Fresh Expressions: How to Start New Christian Communities
Looking for new ways to share the Gospel with your neighbors? Watch this pivot podcast episode to learn about simple ways the Spirit of God is raising up, calling and sending leaders–especially lay leaders–to cultivate new forms of Christian community that meet people where they are in daily life.
In today’s episode, we’re going to cross the pond to the UK to learn from hopeful seeds of new life that are emerging within a context where there is a long Christendom legacy but only 8% of the current population is actively engaged with church of any kind. Be encouraged with hope-filled stories of emerging communities of faith reaching people in local neighborhoods and helping people discover the difference that Jesus makes. If you want to learn where Christian communities are being started by lay leaders, watch this entire episode about fresh expressions of church being started in the UK.
Starting a Fresh Expression of Church: https://faithlead.org/course-lp/starting-a-fresh-expression-of-church/
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Episode 73: Even Divisive Congregations Can Change
Not sure how to experience unity in Christ when there is so much division? Watch this pivot podcast interview and learn how to experience unity in the church even when it feels impossible.
Experiencing deep disagreements, differences, or divides in your church? There are ancient spiritual practices church leaders and pastors can engage in to help their churches experience more unity in Christ today. In John 17, Jesus prays for unity; unity in the church matters to God. Watch this Pivot podcast interview to learn how to focus on following Jesus together in the midst of differences and division in your church.
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Episode 72: How to Invite Others to Engage in Spiritual Practices
Not sure how to help people grow spiritually? Watch this interview with Steve Thomason, seminary professor and pastor, and learn how to invite busy people into the journey of spiritual growth.
Having trouble getting others who are overwhelmed by life to engage in spiritual practices? There are simple and concrete steps to take to create a clear vision for discipleship and spiritual growth in your church. Watch this Pivot podcast episode to learn how to engage in spiritual practices as a church leader in everyday life. Getting stuck on how to engage spiritual practices when you are busy or overwhelmed? Learn how to follow Jesus and apply the Scriptures to your everyday life.
Faith+Lead Academy courses with Steve Thomason:
The Gospel of Matthew: Life in the Way of God
Overflow: An Introduction to Growing in Faith
The Book of Acts: The Ever-Expanding Church
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Episode 71: Renewing a Congregation’s Identity
In this episode of the Pivot podcast, guest Pastor Liz Eide, who currently serves the Lutheran Church of Peace in Maplewood, Minnesota, joins host Dwight Zscheile.
Together, they explore the Lutheran Church of Peace's journey in renewing its identity and expanding its capacity to name God's presence and activity after the congregation faced a near-death experience.
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Episode 70: Easter Is Coming: Resurrection Hope for Church Leaders
Jesus’ resurrection changes everything. Facing uncertainty? Feeling ashamed? Disappointed with how things are going? You are not alone. Jesus’ disciples felt the same way until they witnessed the resurrection; with it, their hope was restored.
Everything Jesus said about himself is true. In this episode, listen to a word of encouragement from Pastor Nicole Bullock and be unafraid, for we have a Savior we can trust to keep his word. Death has not won; fear will not overwhelm us.
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YouTube Video URL:
Looking for Easter inspiration? Watch "Easter Is Coming" from Working Preacher at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c2inXKD6PI and share it with your faith community. This 2010 video is Working Preacher's most-watched YouTube video of all time!
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