S7 E21: Congregations With Community

Dr. Kilen Gray joins JC and Matt to talk about conflict in congregations. Dr. Gray believes that, far from being a negative, conflict is actually something that can strengthen an organization. Resources Dr. Kilen Gray's website Dr. Kilen Gray's Facebook Bates Memorial Church Every Congregation…

Will Mancini joins Shellie and Matt to talk about how congregations can best develop vision for their specific context. Will Mancini is a former pastor, author and consultant with decades of experience in congregational life. Resources frunfree.co (organization) Will Mancini's website The Maste…

Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr., joins Kara and John to discuss how relational and resource connections can lead to vital congregations and communities. The conversation includes the importance of continual learning for leaders, assessing your own congregation and how to navigate some of the major cul…

Dr. Elise Erikson Barrett, the President of the Center for Congregations, joins Shellie and Matt to talk about her past experience with organizations who work with congregations, the present challenges and future hopes. Resources Hartford Institute for Religious Research (organization) The Atten…