Leading Ideas
from The Lewis Center for Church Leadership
from The Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Episode 13: The End of Youth Ministry One of the many things heightened in a life restricted by COVID-19 is the already-present concept of doubt within ministry. Perhaps it already had a strong presence before pandemic life for you, but with limited methods and the general loss of intimate gatherings, it probably feels overwhelming. Dr….
I’m excited to announce the pending release of my newest book, The Grace of Dogs. My search for the canine soul began the day my eight-year-old son led our family in a moving Christian ritual at the burial service for Kirby, our beloved black lab. In the coming weeks, I found myself wondering: What was…
Examining Mysticism in Today’s Culture Join us for our discussion with theologian Andrew Root on his book The Church in An Age of Secular Mysticism. In a world flooded with spiritualities promising personal transformation, Root sheds light on the differences between these mysticisms and authentic Christian transformation. We’ll explore the dangers of following or adapting…
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Season 3, Episode 3 I’ve been keeping tabs on Andy’s work for long time and when I was deciding on the theme for this season, he was the FIRST person I thought of to have on the show! Andrew (Andy) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in…