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Real Conversations - Phil Dvorak & Lance Ford

Wednesday 21st February 2024

Join Phil Dvorak and Lance Ford as they discuss reimagining church leadership through decentralization and servant leadership in this episode of Studio RC.
73 minutes
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Rethinking Church Leadership: A Conversation with Lance Ford

Episode Overview

  • Discussion on questioning traditional church systems and refocusing on Jesus as the head of the Church
  • Exploration of hierarchical leadership pitfalls and the need for decentralization in church structures
  • Insights from Lance Ford's books 'The Starfish & The Spirit' and 'The Atlas Factor' on decentralized intelligence in the church
  • Emphasis on servant leadership, mutual accountability, and equipping others for ministry
  • Impact of recovery communities within churches and the role of Recovery Church in revitalizing congregations
The blueprint is still there in that little black book we all carry around. I don't think hope is lost. It's a hopeful time too, because there's a refinement that's taking place and an opportunity here as long as we don't try to go back to the old wineskins and try to go back to this recent paradigm.
What happens when you mix faith, recovery, and a fresh perspective on church leadership? You get a riveting conversation between Phil Dvorak and Lance Ford. In this episode of Studio RC, part of the Recovery Church Movement, Phil sits down with Lance Ford, the author of 'The Starfish & The Spirit' and 'The Atlas Factor'. Together, they tackle the current state of the church in America and the pressing need to re-center Jesus as the head of the Church.
Forget about top-down hierarchies; Lance argues for a decentralized approach where servant leadership and mutual accountability take center stage. They delve into the pitfalls of traditional church systems and explore how Recovery Church can play a crucial role in revitalizing local congregations. If you're curious about how faith communities can thrive through innovative leadership models, this episode is a must-listen.