From Stuck to Spirit-Led: Tools for Congregational Renewal

Feeling stuck in your congregation’s outreach? Looking for fresh, Spirit-led ways to connect with your neighbors?Join the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile for Your Community Is Calling: Practical Steps to Cultivating a Mixed Ecology in Your Context, a members-only online workshop hosted by Faith+Lead on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm CT.

This 90-minute session will equip you with the theological grounding and practical tools to explore what a “mixed ecology” of church can look like in your context. A mixed ecology nurtures both traditional and emerging forms of church—offering faithful leaders a path forward that is relational, responsive, and deeply rooted in discernment.

Participants will gain:

• A clear definition of “mixed ecology” and why it matters

• Ways to identify overlooked neighbors and emerging leaders

• Imaginative approaches to what church can be today

• Practical next steps to begin cultivating new expressions of ministry

• A renewed sense of clarity in your call

This workshop is led by the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, Vice President of Innovation at Luther Seminary and a nationally recognized voice in congregational mission and leadership. He brings deep theological insight and an invitational approach to church renewal.

Access requires a Faith+Lead Membership ($19.95/month), which includes all live and recorded workshops, downloadable leader guides and workbooks, and a supportive online community. Scholarships are available to ensure accessibility—no one is turned away due to cost.

To join or RSVP:

👉 faithlead.org/workshops/mixed-ecology-workshop

This opportunity aligns with our synod’s calling to embody the good news for the life of the world. In a time of rapid change, may we stay curious, faithful, and open to the Spirit’s movement beyond inherited structures—meeting people where they are, and discovering that God is already there.