Adaptive Leadership and Fresh Expressions: A Conversation with Dan Jackson
In this episode of 'In the Sandbox where Creativity and Utility Meet,' hosts Matt Rawle and Rachel Billups interview His Holiness, Dan Jackson. The discussion covers Dan Jackson's extensive leadership experience, particularly in the Florida Annual Conference where he served as the district superintendent and was instrumental in developing hundreds of fresh expressions. They delve into adaptive leadership, the importance of evaluating and evolving church programs, and innovative funding strategies for new church starts. Dan also shares personal anecdotes from his career, his transition to retirement, and his involvement in leadership development. The episode concludes with a fun lightning round and a prayer.
00:00 Welcome to In the Sandbox
00:42 Introducing Dan Jackson
01:10 Dan's Journey and Leadership
02:23 Adapting to Change
02:49 Challenges During COVID-19
04:37 Fresh Expressions in Florida
07:22 Evaluating Church Programs
14:25 New Church Development Strategies
20:15 Introduction to mLab and Women Pastors
21:19 Restructuring Church Financing in Florida
23:00 Challenges and Successes in Church Funding
24:24 Adaptive Leadership and Fresh Expressions
26:53 The Impact of Dinner Churches
29:10 Collaboration and Innovation in Ministry
30:19 Retirement and Personal Reflections
33:21 Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Questions
36:33 Conclusion and Contact Information
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