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  • Need new ways of engaging your digital church community? In this video, we’ll look at how to help people online connect more deeply with others, how to engage teams in ministry, and how to become a community-based church that impacts the local neighborhood.

    If you are a mega church or part time clergy and want to empower your lay leaders and lay pastors, then you’ll want to watch this entire video to learn from Hope Church Iowa pastor Mark Brandt who pastors a multisite church and equips and empowers volunteer teams at their church campuses. Mark has been doing digital ministry for 10 years. Learn a new way to help your digital church community connect online and how to support lay leaders in your multisite church today.

    Learn more about the Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines: https://wdm.lutheranchurchofhope.org/

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  • Do you find yourself wanting more people in your congregation to feel ownership of your church? Or do you want to be freed up more throughout your week to help people make spiritual meaning of their everyday life? In this episode, we will dive into how you can create a more sustainable and communal way forward for you and your faith community.

    Do you wonder how to engage collaborative leadership instead of leading solo? A lot of clergy we talk to know that leading a church by themselves is unsustainable. Here’s a case study of a congregation that has experimented creatively with empowering small communities of members to love their neighbors in the name of Jesus. Today’s guest is pastor Stephanie Williams O’Brien of Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis. She also teaches at Bethel Seminary and is the co-host of Lead Stories podcast with Jo Saxton. You’ll want to watch this episode to learn how to equip your church to live and love in the way of Jesus.

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    Find Stephanie Williams O'Brien's book, "Stay Curious" here: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506449562/Stay-Curious

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  • Leading a rural church in America today? In this video, we’ll look at the challenges and opportunities of discovering faithful, effective, collaborative, and sustainable models of leadership for rural churches.

    How to rediscover hope and creativity amidst change and loss in Rural America? If you lead a rural church and want to be effective as rural life changes across America, then you’ll want to watch the entire video to learn from Bishop Bill Tesch of South Dakota who has been a church planter, mission developer, and Air Force Chaplain. Discover church future trends across rural churches in America today and rediscover your hope and energy as a church leader.

    Related Episodes:
    How to Empower Lay Leaders in Your Church
    https://youtu.be/AShZDthq6j8

    How Rural Churches can Become More Involved in Environmental Issues
    https://youtu.be/i0852bRIbME

    Leadership Multiplication for Today’s Church
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  • Ever wondered what effective church ministry looks like with just half or quarter-time clergy? This is the reality for many churches today, and that trend is only increasing. Today’s guest is a bivocational pastor and author who discovered that shifting from full to part time clergy leadership actually led to healthy churches in numerous congregations. Join us to hear more about effective part time ministry, discipleship, bivocational ministry, and trusting the holy spirit’s activity today.

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  • Looking to engage your neighbors in a new way? Exhausted and overwhelmed leading your church alone? In this episode, we’ll look at a new ministry model and how micro churches might be perfect for you and your church.

    Are you wondering how to engage collaborative leadership instead of leading solo? A lot of clergy we talk to know that leading a church by themselves is unsustainable but they aren’t sure what it might look like to lead differently. Here’s a case study of a thriving congregation that relies almost exclusively on lay leaders who are supported by clergy. If you aren’t sure you want to join the micro church movement, then you’ll want to watch this episode to learn how clergy can equip bivocational ministry leaders to start new ministries.

    Burned out and Overwhelmed? Why this is more normal than you think: https://youtu.be/F_NuWL_xQg0

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  • All your questions answered in this Q&A session about exhaustion and burnout, what to do when your congregation is tired and lacking energy, pastoral identity, and preaching and leading when people are in conflict and it is an election year.

    Questions that listeners asked include:

    * Q1: “I’m burned out and exhausted; is it time to call it quits?”

    * Q2: “Help: my congregation is tired and lacking energy, what can we do to fix it?”

    * Q3: “If I'm not preaching and teaching and doing everything, then who am I as a pastor? If I’m not at the center of things I don’t feel like I’m doing my job.”

    *Q4: “What do I do when people in my congregation are at odds with one another, and with me? This is an election year when American society seems more divided than ever. How do I lead in this environment?”

    Video Mentioned:

    Burned out and Overwhelmed? Why this is more normal than you think: https://youtu.be/F_NuWL_xQg0

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  • In a wilderness season? Uncertain? In a waiting season with God? Isolated? You’re in good company as Jesus also lived through a wilderness season in Luke 4. In this episode, join Terri Elton as we explore the spiritual formation that comes with times of uncertainty and reflection. What might be God’s promises for us and for our communities even in times of wilderness seasons?

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  • Wondering how to navigate the path toward a financially secure future for your church? Join us for the Pivot podcast as your hosts, Terri Elton and Dr. Dwight Zscheile, dive deep into the topic with the insightful Grace Pomroy—accomplished author, dedicated educator, and the Director of Luther Seminary's Stewardship Leaders program. If your church is seeking a more sustainable financial roadmap, you're in the right place. Together, we'll unpack strategies, explore innovative approaches, and shed light on the keys to long-term financial stability for your faith community. So, whether you're a clergy member, a stewardship leader, or just curious about the financial well-being of your church, buckle up for an enlightening journey!

    FREE E-BOOK: Funding Forward Research Project by Grace Pomroy: https://faithlead.org/ebooks/funding-forward-research-project/

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  • Are your church programs making the impact you're hoping for? If you answered yes, no, or not sure, this is the place to start. In this episode of Pivot podcast, hosts Alicia Granholm and Dwight Zscheile dig into why focusing on membership doesn't necessarily mean that people are becoming disciples of Jesus.

    Guests Tania Haber and Jason Van Hunnik, two pastors who have discovered a way forward for their church, describe a mindset shift that orients church activities in a different direction. Net result? Individuals contribute to fostering faith that impacts everyday lives without the overwhelm of programs.

    Episode show notes: https://faithlead.org/show/pivot-podcast/

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  • Do you have an idea for a new ministry but aren’t sure exactly where to start or how to get it off the ground? If so, listen on!

    In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, hosts Alicia Granholm and Dwight Zscheile tackle the pitfalls to avoid when starting a new ministry, the most common hangups people have when starting a new ministry, and get advice for starting a new ministry with guest, Michael Binder.

    SHOW NOTES:

    How to Start a New Ministry Course with Michael Binder https://faithlead.org/course-lp/how-to-start-a-new-ministry/

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the podcast homepage at https://faithlead.org/show/pivot-podcast/

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-hlr3_nLIvE

    Key Words: Pivot Podcast, Alicia Granholm, Dwight Zscheile, leadership, church structures, scripture in community, agency, action, new ministry, pivot in posture, Michael Binder, Luther Seminary, Faith+Lead

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  • Start here when you can't find a full-time pastor for your church.

    In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, hosts Alicia Granholm and Dwight Zscheile tackle the challenge of clergy shortage in churches with guest Marianne Ell, facilitator for the School for Lay Ministry with Faith+Lead.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Find out more about the School for Lay Ministry at https://faithlead.org/learning-community/school-for-lay-ministry-learning-community/

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the podcast homepage at https://faithlead.org/show/pivot-podcast/

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/AShZDthq6j8

    Key Words: Pivot Podcast, Alicia Granholm, Dwight Zscheile, leadership, church structures, scripture in community, agency, action, lay ministry

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  • We know things need to change in our church, but where do we start?

    In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, host Dwight Zscheile addresses the common struggle church leaders face in navigating change with guest Dr. Ramon Pastrano, a specialist in transformational leadership. Together they explore the challenges of making changes in churches, highlighting pitfalls and proposing a better approach, emphasizing the significance of the design thinking process.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Faith+Lead Academy Course with Dr. Ramon Pastrano around Human Centered Design: https://faithlead.org/course-lp/spirit-led-solutions-through-human-centered-design/

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the podcast homepage at https://faithlead.org/show/pivot-podcast/

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PQWJyNV3mWk

    Key Words: Pivot Podcast, Ramon Pastrano, Dwight Zscheile, leadership, church structures, scripture in community, agency, action, disruption, design

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  • "It is precisely in moments of disruption, change, and uncertainty that God acts in scripture." - Host, Dwight Zscheile

    In this episode of the Pivot podcast, co-hosts Terri Elton and Dwight Zscheile are joined by guest, Mark Lau Branson.

    Mark Lau Branson is the Homer L. Goddard Senior Professor of the Ministry of the Laity and has taught at Fuller Theological Seminary since 2000. As a senior professor, his work focuses on PhD students.

    Summary: Leaders, if you're tired of navigating rigid church structures, this conversation empowers you to explore alternative questions and delve into scripture and community stories. Embrace disruption and uncertainty, as these moments align with God's actions in scripture. Mark's books offer guidance for leaders seeking a more hopeful future.

    In our next episode, we continue to explore the key pivots the church needs to make today.

    This episode was aired on January 2, 2024

    SHOW NOTES:

    Content Upgrade: Chapter Exercise [Pivot in Posture] with Mark Lau Branson can be found on this episode's page on our website.

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the podcast homepage at https://faithlead.org/pivot/season-5/5-57-what-to-do-when-you-find-yourself-saying-i-wasnt-trained-for-this/

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0d2TFdRnAIs

    Key Words: Pivot Podcast, Mark Lau Branson, Terri Elton, Dwight Zscheile, leadership, church structures, scripture in community, agency, action, disruption, individualization, Western culture

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  • Greetings from the Pivot Podcast family! This Christmas, we rejoice in the profound significance of Jesus' birth, a beacon of hope, joy, and love for the coming year.

    Today we hear from host, Dwight Zscheile along with guests, Rev. TT Daniel, Jennifer Wojciechowski, Godson Dauda, September Penn, Paul Kisingu, Akinpelu Lawal, Eun Strawser, Ramon Pastrano, and Jon Anderson.

    Amid festive cheer, let's unwrap the theological depth of the Nativity—the divine message in a humble manger. May the radiance of Christ's love illuminate your path.

    Stay tuned as we explore the sacred wonders of this season on the Pivot Podcast.

    You're in the right place if you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply curious about how faith communities adapt in changing times. Let's embark on this journey together!

    SHOW NOTES:

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the podcast homepage at https://faithlead.org/show/pivot-podcast/

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/eKX3Wou1MkA

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  • “The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few.” Luke 10:2

    In this episode of the Pivot podcast, co-hosts Terri Elton and Dwight Zscheile are joined by guest, Dr. Samuel Deressa.

    Deressa began teaching part-time at Concordia University of St. Paul, MN in 2016 and joined the faculty full-time in 2018. Previously, he was a member of the Faculty of Theology (Gudina Tumsa Chair for Justice), 2008-2011, at the Mekane Yesus Seminary, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Deressa teaches courses on Global Christianity, Scripture and its Interpretation, Christian Vocation, and Christianity and the Media.

    Stay tuned for more episodes unraveling the complexities of the current state of the church.

    You're in the right place if you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply curious about how faith communities adapt in changing times. Let's embark on this journey together!

    SHOW NOTES:

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the podcast homepage at https://faithlead.org/pivot/season-5/5-55-the-harvest-is-plentiful-but-the-laborers-are-few/

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/R9G-qnDd2dQ

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  • Listening is the first step in discovering how we can better love our neighbors and God.

    In this episode of the Pivot podcast, co-hosts Dee Stokes and Dwight Zscheile are joined by two lay ministry leaders from All Saints Episcopal in Atlanta, Ross Nicholas and Allen King.

    Join us as we explore the essential shift that churches must embrace today—a move away from the predominant focus on repairing established institutional structures. Instead, let's pivot towards a stance characterized by curiosity, discernment, and a willingness to experiment, all rooted in the art of active listening.

    Stay tuned for more episodes unraveling the complexities of this cultural shift.

    You're in the right place if you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply curious about how faith communities adapt in changing times. Let's embark on this journey together!

    SHOW NOTES:

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit https://faithlead.org/pivot/season-5/5-54-how-to-listen-to-your-neighbors-spiritual-stories/

    Access the Spiritual Listening Assessment at https://faithlead.org/ebooks/spiritual-life-listening-tool/.

    Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cn5A4PaC3_U.

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  • Let us at the Pivot podcast encourage YOU in this time leading up to Christmas!

    This week, host Dee Stokes is here to share a gentle reminder amidst the Christmas chaos: Jesus came expressly for you and your congregation, illuminating the darkness. In the busyness, find a sacred pause to recharge, for you are instrumental in guiding others. As exhaustion looms, extend the invitation to encounter Jesus anew this season. Reflect on your personal connection with Him and navigate through your seasonal challenges. Embrace the light and share it, making this Christmas a profound spiritual journey for all.

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit the Faith+Lead website at https://faithlead.org/pivot/season-5/5-53-word-of-encouragement-for-church-leaders/

    Watch this episode, Word of Encouragement for Church Leaders, at https://youtu.be/KLTpSZLiFeg

    SHOW NOTES:

    Faith+Lead's Advent 5-Day Challenge begins December 4th. Claim your spot now at https://lab.faithlead.org/advent/

    Downloadable ebook "Spiritual Life Listening Tool" at https://faithlead.org/ebooks/spiritual-life-listening-tool/

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  • How the church can faithfully navigate a changing world?

    In this episode of the Pivot podcast, co-hosts Dee Stokes and Dwight Zscheile are joined by special guest Eun Strawser.

    E. K. Strawser (DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine) is the co-vocational lead pastor of Ma Ke Alo o (which means "presence" in Hawaiian), non-denominational missional communities multiplying in Honolulu, Hawaii; a community physician at Ke Ola Pono; and an executive leader at the V3 Movement, the church planting arm of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Prior to transitioning to Hawaii, she served as adjunct professor of medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and of African Studies at her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania (where she and her husband served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship), after finishing her Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Dar es Salaam. She and Steve have three seriously amazing children.

    Tune in as we look into the pivot from focusing on making and sustaining members of voluntary association institutions to making disciples of Jesus.

    Stay tuned for more episodes unraveling the complexities of this cultural shift.

    You're in the right place if you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply curious about how faith communities adapt in changing times. Let's embark on this journey together!

    For transcripts, downloadable resources, and more, visit https://faithlead.org/pivot/season-5/5-52-centering-discipleship/

    Access the Advent 5-Day Challenge here: https://lab.faithlead.org/advent/

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  • In this episode of the Pivot podcast, co-hosts Dee Stokes and Dwight Zscheile answer YOUR frequently asked questions about challenges faith communities are facing.

    Questions that listeners asked include:

    Q1: "Our congregation shrank in numbers the past three years. How do we balance reimagining our model when buildings and grounds maintenance uses a lot of time, energy and money? How do we shift the culture within the church? And what if laypeople often want clergy to be involved in everything?"Q2: "I'm having a really hard time finding volunteers to support the church's existing ministries. Why is it so hard to recruit and retain volunteers?"Q3: "Why won't the members or congregants invite others to church?"

    You're in the right place if you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply curious about how faith communities adapt in changing times. Let's embark on this journey together!

    This episode was aired on November 16, 2023.

    For transcripts, downloadable resources such as the Expectations Analysis Tool, and more, visit https://faithlead.org/pivot/season-5/5-51-qa-response-session-1/

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  • Why this is more normal than you think and what to do about it.

    In this episode of the Pivot podcast, co-hosts Dee Stokes and Dwight Zscheile are joined by special guest Jorge Acevedo.

    In August of 2023, Pastor Jorge retired as the Lead Pastor of Grace Church, a multi-site congregation in Southwest Florida. Pastor Jorge is a graduate of Asbury College, Asbury Theological Seminary, and most recently, he graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary. His doctoral project was entitled “Congregational Vitality: The Church’s Journey from Heroic Solo Leadership to Generative Team Leadership.”

    Tune in as we dive into why exhaustion and overwhelm are so common among church leaders today with a few practical next steps that you can take to find a more sustainable way forward for you and your faith community.

    Stay tuned for more episodes unraveling the complexities of this cultural shift.

    You're in the right place if you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply curious about how faith communities adapt in changing times. Let's embark on this journey together!

    This episode was aired on November 9, 2023.

    For transcripts, resources, and more about our co-hosts, visit our website at https://faithlead.org/podcast_episode/5-50-burned-out-and-overwhelmed-why-this-is-more-normal-than-you-think-and-what-to-do-about-it/

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