Live from the Siburt Institute

David Kneip talks with Josh Stephens and Warren McNeill, two members of a recent search committee at the Monterey Church of Christ in Lubbock, about the process of searching for a minister. They discuss ways to do a search well, practices to avoid, and the importance of depending on God throughout the process. During the podcast, Warren and Josh talk a lot about ways that the Siburt Institute has helped them; you can find information about Siburt's consulting services at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/consulting.

David Kneip and Missy Taylor discuss her story of entering ministry in middle age, with the goal of encouraging those volunteering in churches who may be sensing a call into ministry.

David Kneip talks with Sierra Gustafson and Anna Moser, two children's ministers in Churches of Christ, about the importance of sabbaticals in ministry. They discuss preparing for and entering into sabbaticals, exiting sabbaticals and re-entering ministry, and the challenges of conversations with leaders and ministry partners. Resources discussed in the podcast include the Siburt Institute's guide for sabbaticals, which can be found at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/downloads, as well as John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (available at https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/600096/the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-by-john-mark-comer-foreword-by-john-ortberg/), and Ruth Haley Barton's Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again (available at https://www.ivpress.com/embracing-rhythms-of-work-and-rest).

David Kneip and Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby talk about the very current topic of trauma, how prevalent it is in our world and our churches, and things ministers need to know and can do to help.

David Kneip and Steve Hare discuss why it's important for churches to talk about bodies, sex, and desire. Not a "how-to," this episode encourages church leaders to be proactive in helping their congregants build solid theology around the body.

Jennifer Schroeder and Dana Kennamer discuss the spirituality of children and key elements that are essential in fostering the spiritual formation of children in churches.

David Kneip and Josh Kingcade discuss Josh's first year as a preacher after many years in other kinds of ministry. The podcast includes reflections on and recommendations for church leaders involved in ministry transitions.

Jennifer Schroeder and Cheryl Russell discuss the transformative nature of dialogical preaching, where the pulpit becomes a meaningful dialogue between the minister, the congregation, and the message. Explore with Cheryl how dialogical preaching can inspire, challenge, and unite churches and listen as she talks about her church's experience with it.

David Kneip and Kaley Ihfe talk about the challenges that face ministry wives, as well as some ways that the Lavish HOPE ministry is seeking to support, nourish, and refresh them.

David Kneip and Alan Howell from Mission Resource Network talk about the changing face of missions in our world, along with resources that MRN has to offer churches and missions workers.

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.

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.

David Kneip, Laura Callarman, and Ian Shelburne talk about the Eden Center for Regenerative Culture and Spirit-led opportunities for intentional community.

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.

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.

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.

David Kneip and Randy Harris talk about the Contemplative Ministers' Initiative and its founding as part of a series on CMI.

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.

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.

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.