Leadership Network Podcast | Episode 3 Guest: Pastor Brock, Founder, 4X Christian Fellowship Host: Jeff Reed - Metaverse Church NEXT Director What does evangelism look like in the metaverse? Those in the know talk about the opportunities in this massive metaverse mission field to relationally connect with people and share Jesus with others in virtual reality. Is the metaverse culture receptive to conversations on faith? This is really the heart of the issue. With the

Every Sunday, I go to church, hoping someone will notice me. As the sermon concludes, I wonder if it will be a catalyst for us to grow and do more for Christ. Yet, I leave thinking, "They don't see me.  As a seasoned female entrepreneur, I am doing tremendous work outside the church. Sadly, my experience, passion, and talents remain idle inside. It's frustrating to be an extraordinary leader who seems invisible to church leadership.

Last week, more than 70 mission-minded leaders and entrepreneurs gathered in Austin, Texas for NEXT Ventures, an innovative approach to finding, connecting, and learning from pioneering leaders as they present projects that shape future expressions of the Christian church.  Project leaders submitted concepts in early 2022 and Leadership Network NEXT Ventures leaders chose 12 finalists to present their projects to a highly engaged audience that included NEXT Venture Partners, network and denomination leaders, reproducing church

Our macro vision as an inner-city church is to saturate every inner city with diverse hope filled churches. Our missional venture, “Shift” is an entrepreneurial incubator designed to impact the inner city by shifting the mindset of the inner city into an entrepreneurial mindset. This allows us to elevate the water mark of impact in the inner city and leave a hope filled footprint in the lives of the underdog. 2019 Beta Test 2020 Launched