Live from the Siburt Institute

David Kneip and Catherine Spiller talk about challenges that churches face in ministering to individuals with disabilities, as well as opportunities for facilitating full participation in worship on the part of all congregants, especially those dealing with disability.   0:00-2:15: Intro 2:15-4:15: Disability Inclusion vs Participation 4:15-7:30: Inspiration for the Article  7:30-12:45: Power of W...

David Kneip and Stacey Losher talk about ways that ministry residency can help congregations equip, grow, and send out new ministers, as a response to the challenges churches are having in finding individuals to hire.   0:00-2:30: Intro 2:30-3:15: What is “NextGen”? 3:15-7:15: NextGen Residency Program 7:15-13:30: Residency Programs: Expansion of Summer Interns 13:30-20:00: What Do You Look for in...

David Kneip, Laura Callarman, and Ian Shelburne talk about the Eden Center for Regenerative Culture and Spirit-led opportunities for intentional community.   0:00-3:00: Intro  3:00-5:30: Eden Center for Regenerative Community: What is it? 5:30-9:30: Defining “Regenerative Culture” 9:30-13:30: How Eden Center Began 13:30-17:00: Ian Describes How He Became Involved 17:00-20:00: Necessity for Deep Co...

David Kneip and Casey Lankford talk about the ongoing work of the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative, from the perspective of a current member. This is the fourth and final podcast in a series about the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative.   0:00-3:25: Intro 3:25-5:30: How Casey Got Involved with CMI 5:30-9:40: Stepping Away for CMI: Challenges & Benefits 9:40-13:00: Experience of CMI with Li...

David Kneip and Josh Jackson talk about the ongoing work of the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative, from the perspective of a former member. This is the third podcast in a four-part series about the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative.   0:00-3:40: Intro 3:40-6:00: Contemplative Minister’s Initiative Focus on Prayer and Contemplation 6:00-10:10: How Josh Got Connected with CMI 10:10-16:00: Memora...

David Kneip and Houston Heflin talk about the ongoing work of the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative, from the perspective of the current director. This is the second podcast in a four-part series about the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative.   0:00-2:00: Intro 2:00-3:00: Contemplative Minister’s Initiative Background 3:00-5:15: How Houston Got Involved in CMI 5:15-7:30: What is Awesome about CM...

David Kneip and Randy Harris talk about the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative and its founding as part of a series on CMI.   0:00-3:10: Intro 3:10-8:35: Contemplative Minister’s Initiative (CMI) 8:35-11:00: Experienced Leaders of CMI 11:00-14:00: Continued Participation in CMI While in a New Role 14:00-18:00: Growth and Creation of CMI: Importance of Community 18:00-22:50: Long Term Goals and Le...

Jennifer Schroeder and Holly Allen talk about her passion for intergenerationality and her new book, Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community, and Worship.   0:00-2:45: Intro 2:45-7:30: Holly’s First Experiences with Intergenerationality 7:30-12:40: Intergenerationality: A Definition 12:40-18:30: Why Intergenerationality Is Important To Faith...

Shelby Coble and Chris Flanders talk about the persistent notions of honor and shame, even in our Western culture, and how those matter for church ministry.   0:00-2:50: Intro 2:50-6:45: Defining Honor and Shame 6:45-10:45: Importance of Knowing These Definitions 10:45-16:45: Marginalization of Outsider Groups 16:45-21:35 : How to Understand and Alleviate This Marginalization 21:35-23:00: Things W...

David Kneip and Suzie Macaluso talk about ways that the sociology of religion can help ministers and church leaders serve their churches and lead more effectively.   0:00-3:45: Intro 3:45-5:30: Sociology: What is it? 5:30-7:45: Sociology and Religion 7:45-10:25: Why The Interest in Sociology 10:25-15:30: Sociology within the Siburt Institute 15:30-20:50: Church Health Assessment 20:50-23:40: FaCT...

David Kneip and Royce Money talk about Charles Siburt's ministry and legacy, as well as the founding of the Siburt Institute.   0:00-4:15: Intro  4:15-14:30: Charles Siburt Legacy 14:30-15:45: Founder of ElderLink 15:45-19:00: Creation and Founding of Siburt Institute 19:00-24:00: What Makes Siburt Different 24:00-26:00: Revealing of the Institute 26:00-28:00: Donors and Their Help 28:00-31:00: Th...

David Kneip and Brad East talk about the benefits of theology and the challenges of technology for ministers   0:00-2:15: Intro 2:15-8:45: What is Theology? 8:45-12:30: Why We Need Theology 12:30-15:45: Theology And Technology: The Smart Integration 15:45-22:45: The Need to Think Critically About Tech 22:45-29:30: Brad Speaks About His Book 29:30-32:00: Book Recommendations 32:00-34:00: Closing an...

David Kneip and Wes Crawford talk about Carl Spain's historic 1960 speech as well as how churches can move forward in race relations    0:00-2:20: Intro 2:20-5:00: Who was Carl Spain? 5:00-13:00: Historical Context of the Speech 13:00-16:45: Role of the Church Within the Issue 16:45-: What Happens to Carl Spain? 24:30-26:30: Speech Intentionally Uncensored? 26:30-33:45: Why We Still Need to Talk A...

David Kneip and Carson Reed talk about the minister shortage facing churches today. They offer opinions on what is adding to this shortage and ways churches can address this issue.    0:00-3:00: Intro 3:01-7:00: Ministers In Short Supply: Why So Important? 7:01-10:30: How to Deal with Everyone Having an Idea on How a Minister Should Function 10:30-13:59: Bridging the Gap Between Elders and Ministe...

Ashley Lankford, Robert Oglesby, and Dudley Chancey talk about contemporary challenges in youth ministry.  Robert teaches in ACU’s Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry, and he serves as the director of the Center for Youth and Family Ministry.  Dudley is a professor of youth and family ministry at Oklahoma Christian University, and he directs OCU’s Intergenerational Faith Center.   0:00-3:00...

Ashley Lankford and Beth Robinson discuss the current challenges ministers and mental-health professionals face in helping adolescents deal with anxiety.  Beth is a long time counselor, writer, and professor who now teaches at Colorado Christian University.   0:00-2:00: Intro 2:00-3:40: Contributing Factors to Adolescent Anxiety 3:40-12:15: 5 Skills and Techniques to Help Adolescents Cope 12:15-16...

Ashley Lankford and Amanda Box continue their conversation about conflict, communication, and church leadership. Make sure to listen to Part 1 as well!   0:00-1:20: Intro 1:25-4:00: Training/ “News Anchor Trick” 4:00-6:00: Helping the Larger Audience 6:00-13:20: Having the Conversation: Ins and Outs 13:20-18:00: When A Professional Is Needed 18:00-22:00: Church Leadership is No CakeWalk 22:00-25:2...

Ashley Lankford and Amanda Box discuss the challenges of communicating in times of conflict.  Amanda is a long time teacher and minister who is the self-proclaimed communication evangelist at Box Communication, Incorporated.   0:00-2:40: Intro 2:41-6:44: Preparing as Churches for Conflicts 6:45-25:00: A Conversation on Defensiveness 25:00-25:27: Closing and More in Part 2

Jennifer Schroeder and Daniel Rodriguez discuss Hispanic ministries in churches and beyond, including the consideration of new models and perspectives.  Daniel is a professor of religion and hispanic studies and one of the deans in Pepperdine University’s Seaver College.   0:00-2:40: Intro 2:41-4:30: What is Hispanic Ministry? 4:31-8:36: What are challenges in ministering across differences? 8:39-...

Ashley Lankford, Jennifer Schroeder and Shannon Rains discuss the value and importance of ministry to children.   0:00-1:13: Intro 1:14-6:30: Problems/Challenges in Children’s Ministry 6:31-9:45: “Just” Children’s Ministry 9:46-14:56: Practical Ways of Addressing Problems: Recognizing Children’s Ministry with Videos 14:57-20:30: Proximity Does Not Equal Relationship: Intergenerationality 20:31-25:...