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Learning as We Go with Dr. Bill Owen
What have we learned these last two years? What are you learning? I remain hope-filled for us participating in Project Thrive. I am hopeful we will courageously follow new paths, innovate, and even change our minds as necessary about how we have always done things....
Change with Rev. Nick Baird-Chrisohon
Transcript and Footnotes: “We want you to reach out to young people.”“How do you plan to do that?” “We hired you.” I have had this conversation multiple times and expect at least a few more in my career. As a clergyperson under the age of 50, that is the primary...
On the Current Reality of Worship with Dr. Bill Wilson
It was a haunting statement by a pastor. She was asked about how her church had rebounded from the impact of Covid upon live worship attendance. Like most, she reported that only about 65% of the pre-Covid attenders had returned to in-person worship. As she talked...
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Thriving Traits: Missional Fervor
Missional Fervor can be embodied in the church. Learn how a church widens their view of social justice and another church intentionally connects with the Asian American community.
Thriving Traits: Non-Traditional Leadership
How can congregations and key leaders propel the envisioning process forward? Learn how two leaders adapted during key visionary moments.
Thriving Traits: Faithful Engagement
Christian practices and sacraments are key to the health of a congregation. Three faith leaders share how COVID, biblical relevance, and online discipleship empower the depth of faithful engagement in congregations.