Lead Pastor Mark Batterson, Technology Director Matt Ortiz, and Groups Pastor Amanda Seidler join us from National Community Church—a multi-campus church based in Washington D.C.—to discuss how they utilize technology for deeper connections with their community. Plus, hear how they launched a daily devotional podcast, digital prayer meetings, TV apps, and more to stay connected in an unpredictable year for their church. 

Learn more about National Community Church: www.national.cc

Chief Relations Officer Jon Sharpe shares how the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. is striving to engage people of all backgrounds with the transformative power of scripture. Listen in to hear how the museum is fulfilling its mission through technology and innovation.

Learn more about the Museum of the Bible: www.museumofthebible.org

Dr. Esau McCaulley—writer, Anglican priest, and New Testament scholar—joins us to discuss his recent book, “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope.” Listen in to hear how studying Scripture from other perspectives and church traditions can be invaluable for Christians of all backgrounds.

Learn more about Dr. Esau McCaulley: www.esaumccaulley.com

Dr. Derwin Gray shares how he and his wife set out to build the multigenerational and multiethnic community that would become Transformation Church. Plus, hear how they’re using technology to stay connected with their community and expand their reach through TV apps on the Subsplash Platform.

Learn more about Derwin Gray: www.derwinlgray.com

Jesse Eisenhart, lead pastor of True North Church, shares how they are embracing the unique circumstance of ministry amidst a pandemic to reflect upon and adapt their strategy in order to better understand, serve, and equip their community.

Learn more about True North Church: www.truenorth.cc

Zach Bolen of the Seattle-based band Citizens shares how they’re continuing to release music amidst the pandemic and in the process have provided churches with new songs to sing and make their own.

Learn more about Citizens: www.wearecitizens.net
Download The Joy of Being chord charts: www.weareworship.com/citizens

Jamie Winship shares how his organization, Identity Exchange, is helping people face the realities of life during a pandemic—and experience personal growth in spite of it.

Learn more about Identity Exchange: www.identityexchange.com

Jamie Aten and Kent Annan join us from Wheaton College’s Humanitarian Disaster Institute, the first faith-based academic disaster research center in the United States. Listen in to hear how they’re providing churches with timely resources regarding spiritual health, reopening, the future of the church, and so much more. 

Learn more about the Humanitarian Disaster Institute: www.wheaton.edu/HDI
Learn more about the Spiritual First Aid Hub: www.spiritualfirstaidhub.com

Bert Alcorn, lead pastor of Anthem Ventura, shares how they are embracing the reality of ministry amidst a pandemic by thoughtfully reexamining and adapting their strategy in order to come out of this season looking more like Jesus.

Learn more about Anthem Ventura: www.anthemventura.org

Julian Lowe, lead pastor of Oasis Church, joins us to discuss how crisis is an opportunity for the Church to reveal deep truths and bring transformational change.

Learn more about Oasis Church: www.oasisla.org