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The Future Church: Lessons from Fuller’s Church Leadership Institute
The Future Church: Lessons from Fuller’s Church Leadership Institute

How can church leaders effectively engage the next generation and navigate adaptive change? The latest edition of The Crucible, the Church Leadership Institute’s newsletter, explores these pressing questions. Featuring insights from Future Focused Church, a book by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Ray Chang, this issue highlights research-driven strategies for leading change in diverse church communities. Plus, don’t miss discussions on cultivating transparency in leadership and practical training for managing the business of ministry. Read more and explore these resources—click here.

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Church Leadership Institute provides podcasts on political polarization
Church Leadership Institute provides podcasts on political polarization

In the latest Crucible newsletter from the Church Leadership Institute, you can find a collection of episodes from their Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast that dig deep into the challenges of faith and politics:

If you’re looking for some quicker insights, they also have shorter episodes from our “Quick Conversations for the Long Haul of Leadership” series with Tod Bolsinger:

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The Crucible: Real Leadership Is Learned in the Field, Not Just the Classroom
The Crucible: Real Leadership Is Learned in the Field, Not Just the Classroom

Traditional leadership programs often fall short, focusing more on theory than practical application. In the latest The Crucible newsletter, Tod Bolsinger of the Church Leadership Institute addresses this challenge with The Practicing Change Series, a set of books designed for real-time leadership learning. Additionally, this week marks the final chance to apply for the Business of Ministry Cohort, equipping ministry leaders with essential skills in administration and management. For those in Colorado Springs, a Fuller Seminary training event offers tools for rethinking church leadership. Learn more and register now!

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Fuller Church Leadership Institute shares their Crucible newsletter for August, 2024
Fuller Church Leadership Institute shares their Crucible newsletter for August, 2024

In the August 2024 Fuller church Leadership Institute newsletter The Crucible, reflect on Jürgen Moltmann’s influential legacy and his emphasis on finding hope amidst life’s tensions. Enhance your ministry leadership skills by joining the Business of Ministry Cohort with Mike Bonem, preorder Tod Bolsinger’s adaptive leadership series, and attend a practical training event in Colorado Springs.

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Recharge and Lead: The Importance of Regular Rest for Church Leaders
Recharge and Lead: The Importance of Regular Rest for Church Leaders

In the July 2024 issue of the Crucible Newsletter from Fuller Church Leadership Institute, Embrace resilience in church leadership by integrating regular rest and renewal into your routine, as inspired by legendary coach Bill Bowerman’s stress-recovery-improve principle. This summer, recharge with vacations or sabbaticals, and consider the ongoing rhythm of restoration for effective leadership.

Additionally, explore the Business of Ministry Cohort this September to enhance your administrative skills, and listen to the latest episode of the Spiritual Life and Leadership Podcast for insights on multi-inclusivity in church communities.

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Fuller Church Leadership Institute announces the Business of Ministry Certificate
Fuller Church Leadership Institute announces the Business of Ministry Certificate

To be a successful ministry leader, it’s essential to have a working knowledge of finances, team management, facilities, planning, board relationships, and systems. FULLER Equip and Fuller Seminary's Church Leadership Institute have partnered with consultant and Executive Pastor Mike Bonem to create the Business of Ministry Certificate—designed to enhance your skills in these areas to help you feel more prepared and confident in your ministry leadership. Learn more and purchase here.

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Empower Your Ministry: Must-Listen Episodes from Spiritual Life and Leadership
Empower Your Ministry: Must-Listen Episodes from Spiritual Life and Leadership

From their Crucible Newsletter for February 2024, we read of the The Church Leadership Institute's Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast, hosted by Markus Watson, which continues to be a beacon for pastors and church leaders seeking inspiration and guidance. With a mix of "Quick Conversations" featuring Tod Bolsinger and in-depth discussions with thought leaders in ministry, the podcast offers valuable insights into adaptive leadership, spiritual formation, and navigating ministry challenges.

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The Church Leadership Institute Announces New Opportunities for Church Leadership Growth
The Church Leadership Institute Announces New Opportunities for Church Leadership Growth

The Church Leadership Institute heralds the new year with gratitude and anticipation for future collaborations. They highlight the upcoming Adaptive Church Leadership Cohort, an intensive 6-month program to help churches navigate post-Covid challenges, followed by an optional year of personalized coaching. For a glimpse into the program's global impact, they recommend an episode from their podcast, "Spiritual Life and Leadership." For more on the cohort and inspiring stories, visit the full newsletter post.

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Fuller Church Leadership Institute: Crucible newsletter, July 2023
Fuller Church Leadership Institute: Crucible newsletter, July 2023

The Fuller Church Leadership Institute shares their Crucible newsletter for July, 2023. Join them on the journey of adaptive ministry leadership with their Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast. Dive into short yet insightful "Quick Conversations" and enriching long-form conversations with respected authors and leaders. Enhance your leadership in disruptive times.

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Leadership and the challenges facing our neighbors today and tomorrow
Leadership and the challenges facing our neighbors today and tomorrow

The Fuller Church Leadership Institute presents Leadership and the Challenges Facing our Neighbors Today and Tomorrow, a free webinar with Dr. Tom Sine and Tod Bolsinger, Wednesday, 5/10/2023, 11am MST/PDT, 12pm MDT. Register for free here.

In order to build adaptive capacity for the long haul of change, church leaders must be able to identify ongoing pain points in their community. But in an ever changing world, is it possible to identify pain points of the future?

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Fuller Church Leadership Institute: The Crucible newsletter for February, 2023
Fuller Church Leadership Institute: The Crucible newsletter for February, 2023

The Fuller Church Leadership Institute shares their Crucible newsletter for February, 2023.

“This month's newsletter offers you a link to an article that for Fuller Magazine #24, Renewing the Church. Admittedly, it starts with a troubling question, but it takes us to a familiar and faithful place. How do you lead when you cannot understand the present moment, let alone predict the future? Read the whole article and all of the rest in this issue of Fuller Magazine.

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Fuller Church Leader Institute offers Online Adaptive Capacity Cohort
Fuller Church Leader Institute offers Online Adaptive Capacity Cohort

Guided by Tod Bolsinger, the Online Adaptive Capacity Cohort from Fuller Church Leader Institute is an 18-month cohort process starting in October of 2021.

Twenty church teams will discover how to be attentive and strategic about experimenting on the edges and re-shaping the culture within your church in order to more effectively BE the church for a changing world. Lilly Endowment grants available, more info here.

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