The Resilient Pastor
Join pastors Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller as they invite leaders to think out loud together about the challenges and opportunities of leading a church in a rapidly changing world. In each episode, they will have a conversation about church leadership and the challenges pastors are facing. Then, they’ll share a conversation with a pastor, church leader, thinker or theologian about the health of the pastor, the state of the church and what it looks like to love well and lead faithfully.
The Resilient Pastor
52 | Shaila Visser & Dan Blythe on Evangelism and Engaging the Open Generation
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Barna Group
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Season 6
Glenn Packiam sits down with Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Dan Blythe, Global Youth Director for Alpha, to explore how pastors and church leaders can reimagine evangelism in today’s cultural landscape. Together, they share key findings from The Open Generation research and the creation of the Youth Alpha film series, offering practical insights on fostering intergenerational ministry, empowering young leaders and creating authentic spaces for faith exploration. Shaila and Dan also highlight the importance of listening in evangelism and the power of prayer in joining the Holy Spirit's work.
Episode Links
- Watch this episode on Barna's YouTube Channel.
- Access The Open Generation research and insights on Barna Access Plus.
- Learn more about the Alpha Youth Series at Alpha.org/youth.
- View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on Barna's podcast page.
