So much has changed and is changing in the church. And the good news is that the future is a much more level playing field than the past. Exponential President Dave Ferguson talks about the future of...Read the whole entry... »


CNLP 169: Dave Ferguson on the Future of Church Growth and the Rapid Multiplication of Church Leaders and Churches

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 Prof G, Scott Galloway, joins the podcast for the first time to talk about why a generation of young men are filled with rage and shame and what we can do about it.  Plus, he discusses the biggest threat AI poses, offers an atheist's view on faith, and he and Carey rethink how to be the church.   Show Notes  On The Rise Newsletter  Preaching Cheat Sheet  Watch on YouTube  Follow @careynieuwhof  Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by:   GLOO Did you know people respond to direct mailers 5 to 9 times more often than they do other channels like email and social media? Combine that with texting, and your church has a new outreach superpower. Learn more at Gloo.us/GlooPlus   GENERIS As a Church leader, you know about the importance of generosity, but do you know how to inspire people to live passionately generous lifestyles? Whether you're on the verge of a campaign, or simply looking to transform the hearts of your church through generosity, the team at Generis provides custom solutions that will meet you and your church right where you are. Visit generis.com/carey    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network    

CNLP 646 | Prof G (Scott Galloway) on A Generation of Young Men Filled With Rage and Shame, The Biggest Threat AI Poses, and An Atheist's View on Rethinking How to Be the Church

Jon Tyson talks about secularism and how to respond to the new obsession with identity. He discusses generational differences in the church, getting older in leadership, and what he learned from Eugene Peterson. Plus, Jon dives into AI, technology, discipleship, and providing an alternative to the culture.  Show Notes  On The Rise Newsletter  Preaching Cheat Sheet  Watch on YouTube  Follow @careynieuwhof  Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by:   THE CHURCH NETWORK Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don’t go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY. Register today at thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference   CHURCH.TECH With a single click of a button, you can actually turn your message into small group guidance, devotions, social media content, and more. Visit get.church.tech/carey/ to get started and use code CAREY at checkout.    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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 Annie F. Downs talks about how churches are missing opportunities in ministry to and with single men and women.  Plus, she discusses a new take on sexual purity, how to finish well, why your 50s, 60s, and 70s are your best decades, the state of publishing and podcasting, and lessons from New York.    Show Notes  On The Rise Newsletter  Preaching Cheat Sheet  Watch on YouTube  Follow @careynieuwhof  Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by:   THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE I'm excited to announce the Art of Leadership LIVE, my first—ever leadership conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, this September. With a select group of leaders, you’ll be able to have the safe, unfiltered conversations you can’t have anywhere else, learn strategies that challenge and change you, and build connections with the right people. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com.   GLOO With Gloo's FREE texting service, it only takes 5 minutes to send that last-minute update, create a devotional, rally your volunteers, or even get more people praying. When you sign up you can send unlimited texts, free, forever. Go to gloo.us/freetexting to sign up.    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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CNLP 169: Dave Ferguson on the Future of Church Growth and the Rapid Multiplication of Church Leaders and Churches

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