On this special edition of the Learn and Lead Podcast, we are taking a break from our regular programing to highlight some important conversations happening on the Faith and Race Podcast. In this epis

In a conversation that highlights churches in rural areas, Rev. Allen T. Stanton describes the challenges and opportunities facing churches in small town America and the unique position they have as p

Churches do not get healthy and then do mission; churches get healthy by doing mission. Check out this conversation with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck on Fresh Expressions and how you can form a new faith c

Have you ever wondered, What is this Enneagram thing I hear my friends, family and coworkers talking about? Perhaps you know about the Enneagram already and are looking for a deeper dive conversatio

A 3 on the Enneagram, mom to two toddlers (one with autism), serving two churches, and a daily rhythm of rippin and running to get it all done, Charity hit the floor. Literally. After what she des

Freddy and his wife Yuri along with their three children answered Gods call to leave Cuba and start a new Hispanic church in Kansas City. About FreddyFreddy is originally from Cuba. An accomplished ar

Learn the first steps to becoming a multicultural leader and practical ways you diversify leadership teams in your church. About Nikki Nikki Lerner is a singer, author, speaker, and culture coach ba

What if you had a filter that would help you create a more effective planning and decision-making process for fulfilling your mission? Rev. Dr. Barry Winders, a United Methodist ordained elder in the

Nikki Lerner is a singer, author, speaker, and culture coach based in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. She spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department o

What do you do when you hit rock bottom? When you've lost all that matters in your past and your future to addiction? Courtney Trankle grew up an army brat and became addicted to drugs in her teen yea