Holiness is not abstraction … it’s missional, it’s redemptive, and brings back that which is lost. – Alan Hirsch In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Alan Hirsch explores how and why we need to listen to our context in order to join what God is already doing in the neighborhood. He explores ways in which we can interpret the existential issues that people face, the symbols and stories they use, as well as how the yearning of unbelievers can help us find new and appropriate ways in which to communicate the ancient Gospel. Join Alan at Exponential East 2017,...

The issue isn’t who is your neighbor; it’s will you be a neighbor? Jesus said the entire law of God is summed up and fulfilled when we love God and our neighbor as we love ourselves. Imagine cities across a nation, sprinkled with Christ-followers living in condos, houses, and apartment buildings, who have taken Jesus’ words to heart. They have committed to tangibly love their neighbors, and neighborhoods, as they love themselves. They have committed to be the salt of the earth, as Jesus said we are to be. What does it look like when we view our neighborhoods as...

It’s hard for us to love our neighbors when we don’t know our neighbors’ names – Brad Brisco While more and more people are less and less interested in the programs and activities of the church, missionally-minded people must learn how to lovingly engage people in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places that we inhabit. In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Brad discusses the topics of biblical hospitality in and through our homes (1st place), understanding how God has placed us in a vocation for His missional purposes (2nd place), and what it means to identify, create, and support...

Our job as the people of God is to alert others to what the Kingdom of God looks like What is God’s dream for your neighborhood? How can you identify what God is doing in your place in order to join Him there? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Michael Frost will share practical steps, gleaned from his own long-term experience in neighborhood transformation, for following God into mission wherever he has planted you. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks and a pre-conference intensive on the Mission of the Church. Key Highlights: The...

Words create worlds – Dave Rhodes The key to living out your calling is not just about “what” you do. In fact, we would suggest it has more to do with “how” you do it. This podcast from Exponential West 2016 uses teaching, tools and tactics to help participants live out whatever they do in the way they are called to do it. Join Dave Rhodes at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead workshops on calling and church multiplication. Key Calling Highlights: Articulating your calling Differentiating between a passion and a burden Reading the narrative of your life Re-Imagining...

Does your church staff have high turnover? Do you lack a leadership development pipeline? Do you have trouble finding and keeping the right people for your team? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Tim Stevens unpacks four proven leadership principles to building a culture that draws people to your church staff and develops them into leaders people want to follow. Join Tim Stevens at Exponential East 2017, where he will be leading workshops on leadership and staff development. Key Church Staff Culture Highlights: Living a life with margins Hiring new staff members Maintaining a healthy staff culture 4 Leadership...

If God has called us to be multiplying movements, where do we expect those leaders to come from? – Brian Howard The era of hiring pre-packaged leaders is over. You may occasionally hire a leader from the outside, but there are simply not enough leaders out there for you to not develop your own. Few pastors have any intentional plan for developing new leaders. There is, however, no better use of your time as a pastor than to develop leaders. Why should I develop leaders? How do I get started? How can I become a leader-developing machine? Find answers to...

Culture can’t be copied from somewhere else – Jenni Catron Culture is the North Star to your team’s success. While mission, vision, purpose and strategy are all critical, without great culture your team will flounder. What contributes to great culture? How do you create it? How do you keep it? Jenni will share the joy, pains and process of culture keeping. Join Jenni Catron at Exponential East 2017, where she will be leading workshops on leadership and teams. Key Culture Highlights: Defining what great culture looks like Creating your own unique culture The impact of the leader on culture Culture...

If you don’t know what to measure and how to keep score, you can’t lead well. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Larry Osborne shares several principles he’s learned over decades of ministry while growing a team around him. Key Takeaways: Which metrics should be on your scorecard Why health and mission matter What happens when you project your gifts on others Health in leadership and discipleship development Join Larry at Exponential East 2017, where he’ll be leading more workshops focusing on leading well. Leading Well: Why Health AND Mission Matter – Larry Osborne Larry Osborne is one...

What does a healthy team look like? How can you develop a culture of leadership where people thrive and actually enjoy their work? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, pastor, planter and leadership coach Ron Edmondson answers these questions and shares 10 practical indicators of a healthy team culture that develops leaders. Edmondson brings his proven and innovative ideas for leadership development, offering invaluable counsel for church leaders in any context. Key Takeaways: 10 characteristics of healthy teams The importance of keeping staff unified around the vision Why everyone should feel like an owner in the vision Edmondson’s free or low-cost ideas...