Harbor Network Event Media Podcast

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore what Jesus means by thriving.

Jamaal Williams is the Lead Pastor of Sojourn Midtown in Louisville, KY and the President of Harbor Network.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore the promises of Babylon and how they derail us from experiencing satisfaction under the rule and reign of Jesus.

John Starke is the Lead Pastor of Apostles Uptown in New York, NY, author, and board member of Harbor Network.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore the habits of Mystics, Pilgrims, and Missionaries and what they have to teach us about conviction and imagination.

Ed Marcelle is the Director of Church Planting and Multiplication at Harbor Network.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore what the future of Harbor Network might look if we embrace conviction and imagination.

Dave Owens is the Executive Director of Harbor Network and a lay elder at Sojourn Midtown in Louisville, KY.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore the idea that one of the means of fueling creativity and imagination in our churches is the diversity God provides within our churches.

Dan Hyun is the Lead Pastor of The Village Church in Baltimore, MD.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore why imagination is necessary for churches to thrive.

Hannah Anderson is the author of several books. You can find more about her and her work at sometimesalight.com.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore the reality that we need both truth and beauty and how together they display the glory and goodness of God.

Ronnie Martin is a songwriter, recording artist, author, and Lead Pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, OH.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore through words of Jesus where our conviction and imagination comes from.

Jonathan Pennington is the Professor of New Testament interpretation at SBTS, and Spiritual Formation Pastor at Sojourn East in Louisville, KY.

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to stand up for truth in the face of opposition, and a beauty that compels us to love and wonder. One provides a safe place to explore and take risks without fear. The other enlivens and pushes into new horizons of vibrant ministry. It’s not either/or. It's both/and. Let’s imagine together a better, more beautiful way.

In the episode, we explore some of the history of Harbor Network, how we came up with our values, and what we mean by conviction and imagination.

Brand Shields in the Lead Pastor of Soma Midtown in Indianapolis, IN and board member of Harbor Network.

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.

In this session, we look at how the primary elements of renewal (Justification, Sanctification, The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and Authority in Spiritual Conflict) drive us outward toward faith-filled mission.

Jamaal Williams is Lead Pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky and is the President of Harbor Network.