Exponential NEXT Podcast

Mobilizing Missional Disciples Repentance: The catalyst for individual formation (discipleship) and community transformation (mission) — Featured Guests: CANDACE LEWIS — President-Dean of Gammon Theological Seminary JAIME JIMENEZ — Pastor of Mission and Mercy at Christ the King Presbyterian Church Hosts: RYAN HAIRSTON — National Director of Forge America BETH WOLFF — Pastor at Clarksburg Chu...

What is the difference between a small group and a house church? And what is the difference between a small group leader and a house church pastor? Some people simply adjust nomenclature, and accomplish no real change at all. Both consist of smaller groups of people, who have leaders. But, the distinctions create significant differences. In this episode, we will discuss the distinctions of these i...

The vision of the church as the body of Christ does not pertain only to one local church. The body of Christ is made up of many churches, and each part of Christ's body has something unique to offer the rest. When we open ourselves up to learn from one another and work together in unity, we are truly better together.

It’s time to get creative with space! A building can be more than a place for weekly services. Your location can generate revenue and create community connection & transformation. In fact, you may not even need a physical space. If the pandemic taught us anything about faith communities, it proved “church” is not limited to a pinpoint on a map. Join us as we talk with Sara Joy Proppe. Sara’s p...

If you want to reach your community, then one of the first steps is making sure that your neighbors know you exist. Raising awareness through marketing will help ensure that you won’t wind up being your neighborhood’s best kept secret. In this webinar, Sean Cronin and Patrick Bradley will sit down with Chris Pasik, lead pastor of Unite Community Church, to walk through the practical side of creati...

With so many responsibilities and distractions vying for our attention, too many of us have built unhealthy cycles of rest. As a result, we burn ourselves out, striving and straining against God's intent for our lives. We can only sustain a life of purpose if we learn to truly rest.

America has become a beautiful mosaic filled with many colors and ethnicities—but does your church reflect this change? Are you longing to be a cross-cultural leader who can guide the church into a multicolored world for the sake of the gospel? If so, Building a Multiethnic Church will give you the tools to embrace an invigorated community of grace, love, and reconciliation. In Building a Multieth...

What are the “New Frontiers in Nonprofit Fundraising” that Christ-centered ministries and churches are pressing into as they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing landscape that has resulted? Which ideas and strategies to fund the mission are gaining the most traction in these new frontiers? In this informative webinar, Warren Bird and Chris Willard will unpack the findings of a new ECF...

What made Jesus' teachings different from those of the Pharisees? Authority. Passion. Conviction. “To be the Leader, you do not have to be the most brilliant. You do have to be the most passionate.”

Digital ministry has opened up a wide range of possibilities for church leaders to reach new people and engage those already involved in their church. However, it has also added an unexpected layer of complexity that can make leveraging technology difficult. In this practical webinar, Joel Pazmino will interview Jeff Reed, director of digital church planting at Stadia, on what he's learned th...

America has become a beautiful mosaic filled with many colors and ethnicities—but does your church reflect this change? Are you longing to be a cross-cultural leader who can guide the church into a multicolored world for the sake of the gospel? If so, Building a Multiethnic Church will give you the tools to embrace an invigorated community of grace, love, and reconciliation. In Building a Multieth...

Every church faces isolation. Whether you’re a startup, or you’ve been around for decades, it’s easy to silo yourself and miss out on what’s around you. Yes, the good news message is the gift you offer your community. But did you know your community has a gift to offer you? Here’s what you might be missing: Your church is part of a complex network, an ecosystem, which consists of a variety of orga...

Join Krisha Buehler, Vice President of Human Resources at Belay, and Obe Arellano, Director of Exponential Español, for a conversation on keeping remote team members accountable. Many organizations are moving towards decentralized structures that allow employees to work from home or other places outside of a central office. While that can increase job satisfaction and cut costs, it also comes with...

Most of us know that we need to plant more churches to reach new people. However, when it comes to actually sending out church planters from our churches, there are inevitably a list of reasons why multiplying should wait until later. Those unresolved tensions keep us from expanding the kingdom to our fullest capacity. In this webinar Myron Pierce will unpack how to push through those barriers and...

Generational differences range from small and insignificant to suprisingly drastic, especially when it comes to the workplace. Older generations value different environments and cultures in their jobs than younger generations. This presents a challenge to any church leader faced with a staff that is made up of more than one generation. It's not always immediately clear when a generational dif...

Here’s the one question you need to consider when choosing a potential team member: Is this person on mission with Jesus? Fill your team with disciple-makers on a mission to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10.) In this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. David Docusen. He and his family have successfully built a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural team in an urban community. David cultivated a strong group o...

Hope is not a strategy. We’ll talk about Christ Fellowship’s comprehensive strategy to elevate generosity and stewardship.

We all worship someone or something, and for many of us, technology and/or the habits enabled by technology shape our worship. If we are to make space and better know ourselves, we will need to rethink our relationship with the online world and recalibrate our patterns in more constructive ways. Our struggle with time and busyness is not just a structural or habit-based challenge, but a spiritual...

Urban environments present unique challenges to church planters, both from a financial and a cultural perspective, which causes some to be hesitant to plant in the middle of a city. However, with increasing populations, the need for urban church planting has never been greater. In this episode, Ralph and Myron will sit down with veteran church leader Troy Evans to discuss the need for urban church...