In this enlightening episode of the Pivot Podcast, Westina Matthews, a spiritual director with a background in Wall Street, challenges our understanding of contemplative practices. Hosts Dwight Shiley and Alicia Granholm explore Westina's unique journey and her innovative approach to integrating contemplative living into our fast-paced world.

Westina offers a fresh perspective on contemplative practices, expanding beyond traditional methods to include diverse activities that foster spiritual connection. She provides practical advice for incorporating these practices into daily life, addressing collective grief, and nurturing hope in challenging times. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual journey and create more resilient, faith-filled communities through the power of contemplative practices.

SHOW NOTES:
"Soul Food: Nourishing Essays on Contemplative Living and Leadership" by Dr. Westina Matthews (ed.)
"This Band of Sisterhood: Black Women Bishops on Race, Faith, and the Church" by Dr. Westina Matthews
"Dancing from the Inside Out: Grace-Filled Reflections on Growing Older" by Dr. Westina Matthews 
YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/TxoptR85htk.

In this enlightening episode of the Pivot Podcast, Westina Matthews, a spiritual director with a background in Wall Street, challenges our understanding of contemplative practices. Hosts Dwight Shiley and Alicia Granholm explore Westina's unique journey and her innovative approach to integrating contemplative living into our fast-paced world.
Westina offers a fresh perspective on contemplative practices, expanding beyond traditional methods to include diverse activities that foster spiritual connection. She provides practical advice for incorporating these practices into daily life, addressing collective grief, and nurturing hope in challenging times. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual journey and create more resilient, faith-filled communities through the power of contemplative practices.
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li>"<a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/soulfood">Soul Food: Nourishing Essays on Contemplative Living and Leadership</a>" by Dr. Westina Matthews (ed.)</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/thisbandofsisterhood">This Band of Sisterhood: Black Women Bishops on Race, Faith, and the Church</a>" by Dr. Westina Matthews</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/dancingfromtheinsideout">Dancing from the Inside Out: Grace-Filled Reflections on Growing Older</a>" by Dr. Westina Matthews </li>
<li>YouTube Video URL: <a href="https://youtu.be/TxoptR85htk">https://youtu.be/TxoptR85htk</a>.</li>
</ul>

COVID-19 forced church leaders to respond to a global crisis in the blink of an eye. In a moment with little information and much uncertainty, churches reinvented nearly every aspect of church. This moment has ignited imagination, created collaborations, launched experiments, and dreamed of new possibilities as the heroic efforts of leaders continue to lead ministry. The response to these challenges has been great, but there comes a time when responding is no sufficient. If the church is going to live into a new reality, it will need to pivot.
Pivot invites church leaders to use the disruptive moment of COVID-19 to reimagine how they think about church, ministry, and leadership. Each week three veteran church leaders wrestle with making spiritual sense of this time, name how the Christian faith is a resource for navigating this moment in history, offer ideas on how church leaders can pivot toward the emerging future, and suggest practices for engaging others in this work.
Pivot is co-sponsored by LEAD and Faith+Lead.

COVID-19 forced church leaders to respond to a global crisis in the blink of an eye. In a moment with little information and much uncertainty, churches reinvented nearly every aspect of church. This moment has ignited imagination, created collaborations, launched experiments, and dreamed of new possibilities as the heroic efforts of leaders continue to lead ministry. The response to these challenges has been great, but there comes a time when responding is no sufficient. If the church is going to live into a new reality, it will need to pivot.
Pivot invites church leaders to use the disruptive moment of COVID-19 to reimagine how they think about church, ministry, and leadership. Each week three veteran church leaders wrestle with making spiritual sense of this time, name how the Christian faith is a resource for navigating this moment in history, offer ideas on how church leaders can pivot toward the emerging future, and suggest practices for engaging others in this work.
Pivot is co-sponsored by <a href="https://waytolead.org/">LEAD</a> and Faith+Lead.

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Season 5 of the Pivot podcast explores the changing landscape of the church. Our co-hosts will dig into difficult questions that faith leaders are asking now, and provide an understanding of the deeper cultural shifts that account for the unraveling of inherited models of church. 

Season 5 of the Pivot podcast explores the changing landscape of the church. Our co-hosts will dig into difficult questions that faith leaders are asking now, and provide an understanding of the deeper cultural shifts that account for the unraveling of inherited models of church.

Episode 98: Reimagining Contemplative Practices for Modern Life: From Wall Street to Renewal

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Explore innovative church fundraising ideas in this inspiring episode of the Pivot Podcast. Hosts Dwight Zscheile and Terri Elton sit down with Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary and author of "Funding Forward," and Pastor Christina Ennin from First Presbyterian Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Discover how churches can transform underutilized assets into sustainable income sources while deepening community connections.

Grace and Christina share practical insights on aligning church finances with mission, fostering community partnerships, and navigating the challenges of implementing new fundraising strategies. From business centers to ecumenical collaborations, learn how churches are pivoting towards financial sustainability that serves both their congregations and their broader communities. Whether you're struggling with church finances or looking to diversify your income streams, this episode offers creative solutions and inspiring examples for churches of all sizes.

Resources Mentioned:
Book: "Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry" by Grace Pomroy
Book: "We Aren't Broke" by Mark Elsdon
Program: Good Futures Accelerator by Rooted Good

Explore innovative church fundraising ideas in this inspiring episode of the Pivot Podcast. Hosts Dwight Zscheile and Terri Elton sit down with Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary and author of "Funding Forward," and Pastor Christina Ennin from First Presbyterian Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Discover how churches can transform underutilized assets into sustainable income sources while deepening community connections.
Grace and Christina share practical insights on aligning church finances with mission, fostering community partnerships, and navigating the challenges of implementing new fundraising strategies. From business centers to ecumenical collaborations, learn how churches are pivoting towards financial sustainability that serves both their congregations and their broader communities. Whether you're struggling with church finances or looking to diversify your income streams, this episode offers creative solutions and inspiring examples for churches of all sizes.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.fortresspress.com/store/product/9781506493336/Funding-Forward">"Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry" by Grace Pomroy</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.melsdon.com/wearentbroke">"We Aren't Broke" by Mark Elsdon</a></li>
<li>Program: <a href="https://www.rootedgood.org/good-futures">Good Futures Accelerator by Rooted Good</a></li>
</ul>

Episode 97: Innovative Church Fundraising Ideas: Transforming Spaces into Sustainable Income

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Discover a revolutionary approach to church leadership with Dr. JR Woodward in this eye-opening episode of the Pivot Podcast. Author of "The Scandal of Leadership," Woodward unpacks the crisis of discipleship facing the church today and offers practical solutions for creating a culture of authentic spiritual growth.

Learn about the four spaces of belonging, understand the hidden powers influencing church leadership, and gain insights on how to lead your congregation into a more faithful future. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or a new church planter, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reimagine leadership in the way of Jesus.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to ministry and discipleship. Like, subscribe, and share to join the conversation on pivoting towards a more vibrant and missional church.

SHOW NOTES:
* JR Woodward website
* "The Scandal of Leadership" by JR Woodward
* The V3 Church Planting Movement
* "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" podcast on Christianity Today

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVPBCZ63ixs

Discover a revolutionary approach to church leadership with Dr. JR Woodward in this eye-opening episode of the Pivot Podcast. Author of "The Scandal of Leadership," Woodward unpacks the crisis of discipleship facing the church today and offers practical solutions for creating a culture of authentic spiritual growth.
Learn about the four spaces of belonging, understand the hidden powers influencing church leadership, and gain insights on how to lead your congregation into a more faithful future. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or a new church planter, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reimagine leadership in the way of Jesus.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to ministry and discipleship. Like, subscribe, and share to join the conversation on pivoting towards a more vibrant and missional church.
SHOW NOTES: * <a href="https://jrwoodward.com/">JR Woodward website</a> * "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scandal-Leadership-Unmasking-Powers-Domination/dp/1955142246">The Scandal of Leadership</a>" by JR Woodward * <a href="https://thev3movement.org/ ">The V3 Church Planting Movement</a> * <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ ">"The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" podcas</a>t on Christianity Today
Watch this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/iVPBCZ63ixs">https://youtu.be/iVPBCZ63ixs</a>

Episode 96: Missional Leadership Reimagined: JR Woodward’s Four Spaces of Belonging

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In this groundbreaking episode of the Pivot podcast, we turn the tables on our regular host, the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, to explore the revolutionary concept of Fresh Expressions of Church. Dwight, co-author of the forthcoming book "Embracing the Mixed Ecology," offers an exclusive preview of his research on innovative approaches to ministry in our rapidly changing world.

Discover how Fresh Expressions are breathing new life into the church landscape as part of a broader "mixed ecology" of ministry. From coffee shop gatherings to digital communities, learn how these innovative forms of church are reaching people that traditional models often miss. Dwight shares inspiring examples, practical insights, and a hopeful vision for the future of the church that embraces both tradition and innovation.

Whether you're leading a traditional congregation, exploring new forms of ministry, or simply curious about where the church is heading, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss. Join us for a conversation that could reshape your understanding of what it means to be and do church in the 21st century.

Discover how Fresh Expressions of Church are transforming the landscape of ministry in this eye-opening episode of the Pivot podcast. Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, co-author of the upcoming book "Embracing the Mixed Ecology," shares groundbreaking insights on innovative approaches to church in our rapidly changing world. Learn about the "mixed ecology" model and how Fresh Expressions are reaching people traditional churches often miss. Whether you're a church leader, ministry innovator, or simply curious about the future of faith communities, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for navigating the changing face of church in the 21st century.

SHOW NOTES:
* Upcoming book: "Embracing the Mixed Ecology" by Dwight Zscheile and Blair Pogue (Spring 2025)
* FreshExpressions.com
* "Mission-shaped Church" report from the Church of England (2004)
* "Microchurches: A Smaller Way" by Brian Sanders
* Tampa Underground and KC Underground movements
* LifeChurch online ministry

In this groundbreaking episode of the Pivot podcast, we turn the tables on our regular host, the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, to explore the revolutionary concept of Fresh Expressions of Church. Dwight, co-author of the forthcoming book "Embracing the Mixed Ecology," offers an exclusive preview of his research on innovative approaches to ministry in our rapidly changing world.
Discover how Fresh Expressions are breathing new life into the church landscape as part of a broader "mixed ecology" of ministry. From coffee shop gatherings to digital communities, learn how these innovative forms of church are reaching people that traditional models often miss. Dwight shares inspiring examples, practical insights, and a hopeful vision for the future of the church that embraces both tradition and innovation.
Whether you're leading a traditional congregation, exploring new forms of ministry, or simply curious about where the church is heading, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss. Join us for a conversation that could reshape your understanding of what it means to be and do church in the 21st century.
Discover how Fresh Expressions of Church are transforming the landscape of ministry in this eye-opening episode of the Pivot podcast. Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, co-author of the upcoming book "Embracing the Mixed Ecology," shares groundbreaking insights on innovative approaches to church in our rapidly changing world. Learn about the "mixed ecology" model and how Fresh Expressions are reaching people traditional churches often miss. Whether you're a church leader, ministry innovator, or simply curious about the future of faith communities, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for navigating the changing face of church in the 21st century.
SHOW NOTES: * Upcoming book: <a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/embracingthemixedecology">"Embracing the Mixed Ecology" by Dwight Zscheile and Blair Pogue (Spring 2025)</a> * <a href="https://freshexpressions.com/">FreshExpressions.com</a> * <a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/missionshapedchurch">"Mission-shaped Church" report from the Church of England (2004)</a> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Microchurches-Smaller-Way-Brian-Sanders/dp/1088455662">"Microchurches: A Smaller Way" by Brian Sanders</a> * <a href="https://www.tampaunderground.com">Tampa Underground</a> and <a href="https://kcunderground.org/">KC Underground</a> movements * <a href="https://www.life.church/">LifeChurch online ministry</a>

Episode 95: Fresh Expressions of Church and the Mixed Ecology

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