Why Every Church Needs a Better Story with Joel Thiessen
Every church tells a story. The question is: Is it the right one?
In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with sociologist Joel Thiessen about The Stories Congregations Tell, a research project exploring why some churches flourish through seasons of transition while others struggle. Drawing on case studies from congregations across Canada, Thiessen argues that the stories churches tell about their past, present, and future profoundly shape their identity, leadership, and mission.
The conversation explores how congregations develop a healthy sense of identity without becoming trapped by…
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