Why Do Guests Find Church Visits Intimidating? With Richard Riccardi

Why Do Guests Find Church Visits Intimidating? With Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper

  Powered by youtube embed code generator Discussion Questions: How did Richard Riccardi’s background as a “cradle Catholic” inform his perspective as he visited different churches and faith traditions? What were some of the misconceptions about church that Richard Riccardi sought to address through his journey and his book? Richard Riccardi described being warmly welcomed…

How to Build Trust with Today’s Youth, with Josh Packard

How to Build Trust with Today’s Youth, with Josh Packard, author of Faithful Futures

  Powered by youtube embed Discussion Questions: How does the concept of “sacred listening” challenge traditional approaches to youth ministry, and what specific changes could it inspire in your context? Josh Packard emphasizes the importance of trust shifting from institutions to relationships. In what ways can churches intentionally prioritize and build trust with young people?…

The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to the Church Leadership Institute Partnership, with Tod Bolsinger

Episode 301: The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to the Church Leadership Institute Partnership, with Tod Bolsinger

  Powered by youtube embed video generator   Discussion Questions: The episode emphasizes the role of local context in church leadership development. Why is understanding context so vital when leading adaptive change? What does it mean to grow “adaptive capacity” in leaders and congregations? Why is this concept especially significant given the changes in the…