Candid Conversations About Women and the Church
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 61 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church In ministry, change is to be expected. We watch people come and go, leaders change lanes, and even the structures of our ministries or churches change. But what is it like to navigate our own transitions out of long held roles into new […]
When Urban Leaders THRIVE: How Discipleship and Digital Innovation Are Fueling Church Multiplication
The church is reawakening in the heart of America’s cities – not through massive crusades or slick marketing, but through gritty, ground-level discipleship. At Nitrogen, we believe one thing is proprietary to the church: starting more churches. And church multiplication is most powerful when it’s rooted in discipleship that transforms individuals and communities. That’s exactly […]
Digital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 60 Series: Digital Discipleship Being part of a church is so much more than just consuming spiritual content. Yet, we all know there are people—both online and in person—who are simply there to consume. In this conversation with Matt Welty, we discuss how Crossroads Church in Cincinnati got into online ministry […]
How Do I Handle Conflict in Friendships?
Nursing a friendship back to health is often the last thing a leader has time and energy for with all that is on their plate. Calendars are filled with services, conferences, counseling sessions, Zoom calls, and trips. Our social lives can often get put on the back burner with all the responsibilities we carry. In […]
Called Not Curated: The Strategic Power of Women in Leadership
Many have spent decades in the church, attending and serving with conviction, sacrifice, and a deep reverence for God. The Word has been preached faithfully, the souls have been stewarded prayerfully, and the flock has been guided diligently in leadership. Yet, something has often been missing in the church’s holistic witness and the compounded strength […]
Digital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 59 Series: Digital Discipleship From a landlocked church in rural Indiana, Tyler Sansom has led First Capital Church and Church Anywhere to plant campuses around the world—despite limited resources, but with incredible impact. In this conversation, we explore how digital tools like Church Anywhere’s web platform are bringing the Gospel to […]
Three Shifts For Moving From Addition to Multiplication
The Problem with Addition In the church world, we’ve gotten used to celebrating addition – more people in the room, more followers online, more dollars in the offering. But addition is not the same thing as multiplication. And when we settle for addition, we end up celebrating the wrong wins. I want to challenge that […]
‘Portrait of a Healthy Multiracial Church’
What does a healthy multiracial church actually look and feel like in real life? This article highlights the beautiful story of Nim Maua, pastor of Church in the Valley (CIV) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nim and I met at the 2025 Global Exponential Conference and I was struck by how his story reflects the […]
Digital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 58 Series: Digital Discipleship We’re at the dawn of a new era of personalized technological intelligence, and the possibilities are startling. From AI-driven innovations to groundbreaking applications in ministry, the future is unfolding faster than we ever imagined. Join us for a conversation with Kenny Jahng, a leader on the cutting […]
7 Things Pastors Get Wrong About AI for Churches – and How to Get Them Right
AI isn’t coming for your pulpit. But it is showing up everywhere else. From sermon prep tools to Bible study apps to administrative help, AI is starting to quietly shape how ministry gets done. And while some pastors are excited, others feel overwhelmed – or even suspicious. Here’s the truth: AI isn’t a magic trick, […]
From the Keyboard to the Couch, the Headset to the Dinner Table
While we have no examples of digital ministry in scripture, we do have examples of “long-distance” ministry in Paul’s writings. Paul, by way of handwritten letters and messengers like Timothy, found creative ways of speaking to his distant partners. I often wonder what Paul’s ministry would have looked like if he had access to social […]
Digital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 57 Series: Digital Discipleship How do we theologically navigate a world where we are creating a new form of intelligence in our own image? With the rise of AI and large language models, the Church must wrestle with profound questions about technology, humanity, and faith. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation […]
Digital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 56 Series: Digital Discipleship You might not expect someone who has managed billions of dollars in church building projects to be passionate about digital ministry—but Nathan Artt is. Having experienced its impact firsthand, he sees digital ministry as a vital part of the church’s future, both online and in physical spaces. […]
