Practicing Connection
Jonathan Page explores how the connectional nature of United Methodism provides a model for leadership rooted in shared purpose, intentional relationships, and collective growth. Through…
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Self-Care is an Act of Faith
Dr. Dontá McGilvery argues that self-care is more than a personal wellness practice. For pastors, ministry leaders, and church members alike, making time for rest…
The Myth of the “Stable Church”
Many congregations are asking what faithful ministry looks like in a time of change and uncertainty. Lovett H. Weems Jr. explores recent research on church…
Dramatic Changes Are Ahead. The Small Church Can Guide Us.
Church leaders are facing huge demographic shifts, leading to smaller denominations, fewer resources, and leaner institutions. Allen T. Stanton gives us three lessons we can…
Part 2 — Conversations on Christian Nationalism: An In-depth Interview with Caleb Campbell and Rachel Williams
As churches and families continue to navigate political division and fractured relationships, the final part of this interview focuses on what it means to remain…
Part 1 — Conversations on Christian Nationalism: An In-depth Interview with Caleb Campbell and Rachel Williams
In a cultural moment marked by deep division and difficult conversations, this episode steps into one of the most complex and emotionally charged topics shaping…
The Faith to Rest: Why Sabbath Matters for Leaders
Is Sabbath the missing key to healthier leadership? Cary Humphries explores why practicing Sabbath is more than taking a day off—it’s an act of faith…
5 Ways to Engage Youth This Summer
Many churches assume meaningful youth ministry requires extensive programming and resources. Laura Heikes shows how simple, relational experiences often have the greatest impact. She offers…
Under the Surface: The Mission Trip
Mission trips are often viewed as service projects, but effective ministry leaders understand that mission trips can become powerful opportunities for spiritual formation and theological…
From One Blood: Faith, Justice, and Leadership
Dontá McGilvery reflects on the relationship between Christian faith, the pursuit of justice, and the responsibility of church leaders to remember the sacrifices that shaped…
A Church LGBTQ+ Pride Guide: 12 Dos and Don’ts at Festivals and Parades
As more churches participate in Pride events, thoughtful engagement matters. Cody Sanders offers practical tips for congregations seeking to communicate authentic welcome, support, and solidarity…
“Anti-Leader: AI, Faith, and Minimal Leadership” featuring Louis Kim and David Mcallister-Wilson
Podcast Episode 184 What if the strongest leaders are not the loudest voices in the room? In this episode, Louis Kim, David McAllister-Wilson, and Jonathan…
How Christians Can Celebrate Juneteenth
Church leaders are often called to shepherd their congregations through complex cultural conversations. Nathan A. Finn encourages us to see the holiday as an opportunity…
Is AI Out of Control?
As AI quietly integrates into everyday tools and church practices, ministry leaders are finding that their choices are increasingly shaped by forces outside their control.…
Leading Faithfully in a Changing Church: An In-depth Interview with Karen Stewart
How can church leaders navigate a rapidly changing cultural landscape while sustaining meaningful, faithful, and adaptive ministry? In this interview, Jonathan Page is joined by…
Equipping Men for Spiritual Leadership at Home and in the Church
Equipping men for spiritual leadership requires a shift in our approach—moving from program-based training to relationship-based development. Aaron Summers offers guidance for building intentional mentoring…
Healthy and Helpful Accountability
Healthy church leadership depends on accountability, but not the kind rooted in guilt, control, or micromanagement. Jonathan Page outlines three principles for creating a culture…
Showing Up with Questions: Listening in a New Setting
Strong leadership in a new ministry setting begins not with quick answers, but with intentional listening. Luke Edwards shares the key questions he plans to…
Pentecost Reminds Us That God Speaks in the Ways That We Each Hear Best
Pentecost reveals how the Spirit breaks down barriers of language and belonging, calling faith leaders to embody hospitality, inclusion, and presence in ways that make…
Prophets, Not Chaplains
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Kendal McBroom challenges church leaders to reconsider the relationship between faith, patriotism, and prophetic witness. At a…
Our Traditions Are a Sacred Inheritance to Be Used
Pastor Marc Antoine Lavarin draws from his experience leading the historic First Calvary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, to explore how sacred inheritance can…
“How Leaders Make Meaningful Connections” featuring Zach Mercurio
Podcast Episode 182 What makes people feel like they truly matter in your church? In a season where many are disengaging from church life, how…
3 Questions AI Is Forcing Your Congregation to Ask
As AI reshapes everyday life, pastors are increasingly facing difficult conversations about identity, truth, and human connection within their congregations. Kenny Jahng, Editor-In-Chief at Church…
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…
Leading Faithfully through Transitions
In seasons of transition, leadership is tested as much as it is revealed. Dontá McGilvery reflects on how shifting roles and uncertainty have shaped his…
What If Church Leadership Isn’t about Doing More?
Is the church’s biggest problem decline—or distraction? Craig Meek says that the answer may be unexpected. He engages with When Church Stops Working by Andy…
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…
Christian Nationalism and the Crisis of Church Unity
In the aftermath of 2020, many church leaders continue to navigate fractured relationships and deep political division within their congregations. In his book Disarming Leviathan:…
What Gets Celebrated Gets Replicated: Why Joy Drives Leadership
What if the key to lasting momentum in your church isn’t more pressure, but more joy? Brad Aycock shares five practical ways leaders can make…
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…
