A new culture is emerging, and the Christian story has lost its central place in a society it did much to shape. While every generation has a responsibility to contextualize the gospel, the pace of change is accelerating. New challenges are facing the Church, and old models of ministry aren’t bearing the same fruit. The harvest remains ripe, but our harvesting methods must change.
In the midst of these challenges, God is doing something new. Isaiah 43:19 tells us, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Innovation NEXT provides an opportunity to see new ways God is moving through dozens of innovative ministries and our NEXT Ventures program. Listed below you will find articles, interviews, podcasts, and other resources to better serve you as you seek to invest in the future church.
Through a growing group of Venture Partners, we have a front-row seat in discovering, connecting, learning from, and investing in dozens of innovative ministry leaders. We are convinced that twenty years from now, we will look back and see the profound impact this investment has made in changing the trajectory of the church and multiplying disciples, leaders, and churches.
Join Jon Wiest, Leadership Network Innovation NEXT Director, for episode 1 of Innovation NEXT: Snapshots of Innovation.
In this episode Jon shares current cultural trends and highlights the need for innovation and the future of the church.
Join Jon Wiest, Leadership Network Innovation NEXT Director, and Rob Wegner, LN’s Director of Microchurch NEXT for episode 2 of Innovation NEXT: Snapshots of Innovation.
In this episode, Rob explains the rise of microchurches and how they are innovating to meet the cultural and practical challenges of ministry.
Join Jon Wiest, Leadership Network Innovation NEXT Director, and Jay Moon, Professor at Asbury Theological Seminary for episode 3 of Innovation NEXT: Snapshots of Innovation.
In this episode, Jay provides six creative ways for churches to innovate by remaining missional and financially viable.
Join Jon Wiest, Leadership Network Innovation NEXT Director, and Jason Shepperd, Lead Pastor at the Church Project for episode 4 of Innovation NEXT: Snapshots of Innovation.
In this episode, Jason shares a few key principles for leveraging facilities for ministry and rethinking how churches gather.
Join Jon Wiest, Leadership Network Innovation NEXT Director, and Hannah Gronowski Barnett, CEO of Generation Distinct for episode 5 of Innovation NEXT: Snapshots of Innovation.
In this episode, Hannah gives examples of how next generation leaders are innovating to reach new segments of people with the gospel.
Join Jon Wiest, Leadership Network Innovation NEXT Director and Ed Love, CMAD, Director of The Wesleyan Church, for episode 6 of Innovation NEXT: Snapshots of Innovation.
In this episode, Ed unpacks key principles for how a denomination and networks can innovate to create movement.
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Jon Wiest (“West”) is the Co-Founder of Mobilize the Church, a global ministry mobilizing a growing wave of disciple makers, pioneer leaders, and church planters. He previously planted churches in Dallas, TX and Des Moines, IA and is the author of Banding Together and Pioneers. Jon has degrees from Wheaton College, Wesley Seminary, and a D.Min. in church planting from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a rabid San Francisco 49ers fan, loves traveling, sports, and history, and currently lives in the Indianapolis, IN area with his wife and four daughters.
