Join Leigh Spruill as he welcomes Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the Springtide Research Insititute, to answer the question, 'What is the Big Opportunity facing the church in today's world'? Leigh and Dr. Packard talk about the importance of relationships in young people's lives and how the types of relationships they have help them connect with religion.
Dr. Packard shares how old systems of church programming won't be effective in meeting a growing emphasis on communities and relationships. He sees a big opportunity for anyone who can innovatively create a new post-programming model of engagement for churches, focused on community and relationships.
Episode 1 - How Young People Connect to Religion
May 19, 2021 • Dr. Josh Packard
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Episode 7 - How to Develop Faith at Home
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Episode 5 - How To Be a Redemptive Presence
July 1, 2021 • Scotty Smith
Join Leigh Spruill as he welcomes Scotty Smith, founder of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee to answer the question, 'What is the 'Big Opportunity' facing the Church in today's world'? Leigh and Scotty discuss how the Church and people within it can be a redemptive presence in the world today as we strive to be the best neighbors to people in every sphere of our lives.
Episode 6 - How to Create Authentic Community
July 15, 2021 • Steve Cockram
As a result of COVID, people’s need for authentic, meaningful community and relational opportunities has reached the ‘pain killer’ level. There is a huge opportunity for churches to be relevant by meeting this need, not just in the sanctuary on Sunday, but also in the smaller groups that often meet in people’s homes. This authentic community forces a level of vulnerability, openness, and transparency that’s not always comfortable. Authentic, dynamic community and hospitality are an outcome of work of the Holy Spirit. Steve Cockram is dedicated to empowering the leader in everyone. He is an international speaker, author, and consultant to top-level executives and leaders around the world. He is a subject matter expert on personality and wiring, organizational leadership, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication. Steve is the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, a global leadership consultancy. He is also co-author of the books 5 Gears https://www.amazon.com/gears-present-productive-there-enough/dp/8126560029 and 5 Voices (5 Voices [Hardcover]: Steve Cockram: 9788126563388: http://amazon.com: Books)