How to Become More Innovative
September 11, 2023
There is a pervasive myth out there that innovation is the exclusive domain of artists, entrepreneurs, and creative types. But is it possible to cultivate
Innovation NEXT
Groundbreaking ideas, curated for you.
LNP 44 | Mobilizing Women Around the World
August 22, 2023
All In Ministries International wants to mobilize an army of women to make disciples and impact communities around the world. In this episode, Susan Freese,
A.I. and the Future of Preaching
August 21, 2023
The best artificial intelligence chatbot in history was released by the A.I. research company OpenAI toward the end of 2022. ChatGPT (the GPT stands for
When Tithes and Offerings are Not Enough
July 10, 2023
One third of churches in the U.S. are in the red this year¹, living “paycheck to paycheck.” Some of these will close. According to Jim
LNP 39 | Innovation and the Future Church
June 27, 2023
What are some of the most innovative ideas for the future church? In this episode, Jon Wiest, Director of Innovation NEXT, shares the rationale and
Innovation as Stewardship
June 12, 2023
Innovation is often born out of adversity. Problems, setbacks, and challenges require us to find new paths forward. New solutions are needed. But this is
Is It Time to Change Wineskins?
May 8, 2023
The rabbis of old had a saying, “Without wine, there is no joy.”1 This was especially true at a wedding. In the first century, weddings
LNP 33 | Transforming a City
May 2, 2023
We have all been commissioned by God to make disciples. Many others have been called to plant new churches. But what would it look like
What Happened in the 1990s?
April 10, 2023
Growing Numbers of Americans with No Religious Affiliation In 1972, only 1 in 20 Americans had no religious affiliation. They were primarily atheists and demographically
4 Types of Ministry Innovation
March 23, 2023
What do the wheel, compass, printing press, lightbulb, automobile, computer, internet, and smartphone all have in common? They were all breakthrough innovations that radically reshaped
Microchurches for the Next Generation
September 18, 2023
Every year, more than one million young people will walk away from the Christian faith. The young people in America are considered to be the
How to Become More Innovative
September 11, 2023
There is a pervasive myth out there that innovation is the exclusive domain of artists, entrepreneurs, and creative types. But is it possible to cultivate
Engaging the Next Generation
September 11, 2023
In an era of rapid societal changes and shifting values, many local churches are facing the challenge of engaging the next generation. With declining attendance
Time to Create New Norms
September 4, 2023
Fifty-five years ago, nearly half of Americans smoked and only 100,000 regularly took a jog. Then, in 1968, Dr. Kenneth Cooper wrote his groundbreaking book,
Informal and Formal Disciplemaking: Movements Require Both
August 28, 2023
Moses tells the people of Israel in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “The Lord, your God, the Lord is one,” and “Love the Lord your God with all
A.I. and the Future of Preaching
August 21, 2023
The best artificial intelligence chatbot in history was released by the A.I. research company OpenAI toward the end of 2022. ChatGPT (the GPT stands for
