Navigating the Pre-Transition Space
In a season of transition for the church, Jonathan Page offers practical and pastoral insights into how congregations and clergy can navigate change with intention…
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Jonathan Page
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page is the director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Previously he was director of Connection and Innovation for the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church and has served as a pastor in churches of a variety of sizes and contexts. Jonathan holds a Doctor of Education with a degree focus in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School.
Global Leadership Lessons for the American Church: An In-Depth Interview with Taylor Walters Denyer
Church leaders face constant pressure to adapt in a changing culture, yet the deeper challenge may be how the church understands its mission. In this…
Part 2 — “Loving Across the Divide: Conversations on Christian Nationalism” featuring Caleb Campbell and Rachel Williams
Podcast Episode 181 This is part two of Loving Across the Divide: Conversations on Christian Nationalism. Part one is available here. In part two of…
96 Hours That Can Change You Too
As Holy Week approaches, many church leaders find themselves caught between the demands of planning meaningful worship and the deeper invitation of the story they…
Harnessing Social Capital for Community Centered Ministry: An In-depth Interview with Angie Williams and Audrey Smith
What does it look like for churches to truly center their communities in their ministry? In this interview, Audrey Smith and Angie Williams explore the…
“Leading Faithfully in a Changing Church” featuring Karen Stewart
Podcast Episode 179 How do we lead faithfully in a world that’s changing faster than the church ever expected? In this episode, Lewis Center Director…
The Outside-Inside Parallel of Church Leadership
Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page says that church leadership today requires holding two realities at once: engaging the needs of the community while also forming…
Lenten Contemplative Actions for Leaders
This Ash Wednesday, Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page invites church leaders to enter a season of contemplative action: a time to discern what to add,…
“Global Leadership Lessons for the American Church” featuring Taylor Walters Denyer
Podcast Episode 178 What happens when you look at the American church from the outside? In this episode we sit down with missiologist Taylor Walters…
Some Considerations for Speaking Up
In times of public tragedy and social tension, church leaders are often left discerning whether and how to speak in faithful response. Recent events in…
Church Leadership Trends for 2026
As church leaders look toward 2026, familiar approaches to leadership are proving insufficient amid changing communities, evolving teams, and growing demands on leaders. Lewis Center…
Learning to “Begat” Gratitude
Gratitude is one of the most powerful forces in shaping healthy ministry. Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page offers five practical ways to intentionally “begat” gratitude…
“Leading Together: Collaboration and Connection in the Church’s Future” featuring Jonathan Page, David McAllister-Wilson, and Carla Works
Podcast Episode 176 What does the future of church leadership look like? In this episode, new Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page joins Wesley Seminary President…
A Letter from the New Lewis Center Director, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page
Jonathan Page, the new director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, writes his first article for Leading Ideas as a letter to all the…