The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
- Episodes
- 872
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business. Carey interviews top business and church leaders like Seth Godin, Adam Grant, Nancy Duarte, Simon Sinek, Cal Newport, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Keller, Annie F. Downs, Andy Stanley, Craig Groeschel, Rob Pelinka, Michael Hyatt, Christine Caine, John Mark Comer, Henry Cloud, Gordon MacDonald, Francis Chan, Lysa TerKeurst, Ian Morgan Cron and many more. For insightful posts on leadership, change and personal growth, episode transcripts and podcast show notes, go to https://careynieuwhof.com/.
Episodes 872
CNLP 842 | 3 Characteristics of High Performing Teams: Ron Friedman On What Makes Average Teams Average and How Top Teams Use AI
Ron Friedman on the three traits that separate high-performing teams from average ones, starting with something as basic as a shared goal. Plus, Carey and Ron discuss why your best people quietly use side gigs …
Show notes
Ron Friedman on the three traits that separate high-performing teams from average ones, starting with something as basic as a shared goal.
Plus, Carey and Ron discuss why your best people quietly use side gigs to sharpen skills they can't develop at work, and the uncomfortable truth about AI: everyone wants to use it; nobody wants to receive it.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
AI and the Future Church is sparking conversations in churches everywhere, from Sunday mornings to leadership circles.
The book comes with a free AI Hub at AIfuture.church, packed with resources built to help you navigate this moment. It's available wherever books are sold.
GENERIS
I've partnered with Generis to bring you Generosity360 Cohorts, a coaching program for churches with annual giving between $250,000 and $750,000 who want generosity to permeate their church culture.
Enrollment is open through December with cohorts starting in January. Go to generis.com/carey.
THE EXCHANGE
Ed Stetzer brings together theologians, pastors, researchers, and cultural voices for thoughtful conversations about what's happening in the church while it's still happening.
He also helps listeners consider what these changes mean, where the church may be headed, and how Christian leaders can respond faithfully.
Listen to The Exchange with Ed Stetzer, available wherever you get your podcasts.
CNLP 841 | When Control Goes Toxic: Lysa TerKeurst on How to Stop Being a Rescuer and Why You Keep Trying to Control the Narrative
You keep rescuing people who never asked to be saved, and calling it ministry. Lysa TerKeurst joins Carey to unpack why control so often disguises itself as concern, why you should stop trying to control the …
Show notes
You keep rescuing people who never asked to be saved, and calling it ministry. Lysa TerKeurst joins Carey to unpack why control so often disguises itself as concern, why you should stop trying to control the narrative, and how to know when your desire to control has gone toxic.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
AI and the Future Church is sparking conversations in churches everywhere, from Sunday mornings to leadership circles.
The book comes with a free AI Hub at AIfuture.church, packed with resources built to help you navigate this moment. It's available wherever books are sold.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Church Growth Engine's free guide 'Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?' uncovers the 10 most common growth obstacles with step-by-step implementation guides.
Download your free action plan at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan.
BELAY
BELAY matches your church with U.S.-based assistants and financial experts who handle the operations so you can do the work you were called to do.
Text CAREY to 55123 for their free Power of Productivity download.
CNLP 840 | The Dangerous Side of Leadership: Andy Stanley on Being "Special" And Letting Influence Go To Your Head
Andy Stanley offers some piercing insights on the dangerous side of leadership: how leaders get off course, what happens when you develop a court or entourage that adores you but won't tell you the truth, why …
Show notes
Andy Stanley offers some piercing insights on the dangerous side of leadership: how leaders get off course, what happens when you develop a court or entourage that adores you but won't tell you the truth, why resisting being 'special' is so important, and how to leverage the gift of leadership well so you last in the long run.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On November 10th, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barna.com/aiandthefuturechurch
GENERIS
I've partnered with Generis to bring Generosity360 to your church, a coaching cohort for churches with annual giving between $250,000 and $750,000.
You'll join other churches, and a Generis consultant will guide you to build a lasting culture of generosity, with bonus courses inside The Art of Leadership Academy at no extra cost.
Enrollment for 2027 is open now, with cohorts starting in January.
Go to generis.com/carey.
GLOO
The Gloo Feed is a free, regular text that delivers the latest research, trending topics, and updates from across the Church, without the noise.
Text CAREY to 46816 to join for free.
CNLP 839 | Philip Anthony Mitchell on Overcoming Jealousy, Surviving a Suicidal Season, How to Lead If Your Church Doesn't Grow (And If It Explodes), and Answering His Critics
Philip Anthony Mitchell has the number-one book in the world, but only a few years ago, he nearly quit and nearly ended his life. In a deeply candid interview, he opens up about jealousy, depression, preaching …
Show notes
Philip Anthony Mitchell has the number-one book in the world, but only a few years ago, he nearly quit and nearly ended his life.
In a deeply candid interview, he opens up about jealousy, depression, preaching that lands, and leading when your church stalls or explodes.
Then he answers his critics head-on.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On December 1st, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barnaaiandthefuturechurch.com
COMPASSION
Compassion International partners with churches of all sizes to help your congregation reach the world's most vulnerable children with the gospel. They equip your church with free family resources, church-wide experiences, and direct connections to global missions.
Go to compassion.com/carey and fill in the Church Partnership section.
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross, and your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14. Give your people and your community a meaningful, memorable experience.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
CNLP 838 | "I Don't Want to Be That Guy": Chuck DeGroat on Shame, Burnout, the Limits of Spiritual Disciplines and the Nervous System
Chuck DeGroat has spent years helping pastors after the crisis hits. In this conversation, he explains why shame does more damage than fear, what your nervous system is trying to tell you before you burn out or …
Show notes
Chuck DeGroat has spent years helping pastors after the crisis hits. In this conversation, he explains why shame does more damage than fear, what your nervous system is trying to tell you before you burn out or hit a crisis in ministry, and why spiritual disciplines alone won't save you.
If you're a young leader or starting to see the cracks in ministry, listen closely.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On November 10th, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barna.com/aiandthefuturechurch
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted believers in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, and Iran, bringing Scripture where it's restricted and providing emergency relief when crisis hits. When you stand with the global church, you're not supporting a cause. You're standing with family. Check them out at gcrelief.org
GLOO
Gloo is the technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They handle your tech and help you connect with the people you're trying to reach, so you can stay focused on the mission instead of burning nights holding your systems together.
If you're tired of spinning plates, go to gloo.com/grow
CNLP 837 | The Overcorrection Against Church Growth: Andrew Hopper on Why We Shouldn't Celebrate Church Decline
Andrew Hopper saw his church plant grow to 1000 in two years, and almost nobody understood how hard that actually was. Especially when you planted at 28 years-old. In this conversation, he tackles church growth …
Show notes
Andrew Hopper saw his church plant grow to 1000 in two years, and almost nobody understood how hard that actually was. Especially when you planted at 28 years-old.
In this conversation, he tackles church growth critics, and opens up about the tightrope of leading crazy growth in public.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On November 10th, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barna.com/aiandthefuturechurch
COMPASSION
Compassion International has been a trusted partner of mine for years. They're reaching the most vulnerable children with the gospel and working with churches of all sizes to do it. They equip churches with free family resources, church-wide experiences, and global partnerships with local churches serving children in poverty.
Find out more and watch my conversation with Compassion's CEO Jimmy Mellado at compassion.com/carey.
CNLP 836 | The Strengths, Weaknesses and Moral Failures of the Mega-Church Movement: Jimmy Mellado on Healthy Growth, Scale, and Lessons from an Olympian
Jimmy Mellado unpacks what the church growth movement got right and wrong from the 90s through 2010s, why concentrated power without governance breaks leaders, the ingredients that go into moral failure, and …
Show notes
Jimmy Mellado unpacks what the church growth movement got right and wrong from the 90s through 2010s, why concentrated power without governance breaks leaders, the ingredients that go into moral failure, and what scale costs a pastor.
Plus, he shares lessons from his time as an Olympian. This one's for leaders who've mistaken growth for health.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
AI and the Future Church has been out for a few weeks, and the most common question I'm getting is: what do I actually do about it?
That's why we built an AI Hub as a companion to the book — it helps you see where your church stands, what to address first, and how to lead your team through the shifts ahead.
Get your copy wherever books are sold, and access the AI Hub at aifuture.church
GLOO
If you're tired of wrestling with technology and guessing whether your marketing is actually working, Gloo handles both. They bring real engineering talent and smarter reach strategy so you can stay focused on the mission while they handle what's behind the scenes. Go to gloo.com/grow to learn more.
THE CHOSEN
The new season of The Chosen launches exclusively on Prime Video November 15, and from now through November 14, churches can show the first episode for free.
Visit comeandsee.net/church to sign up, and mark your calendar for The Chosen Crucifixion, opening exclusively in theaters March 12, 2027.
CNLP 835 | How to Trust God When You Don't Understand: John Ortberg, Ann Voskamp, and Toni Nieuwhof on Wanting to Give Up and What They Would Believe If They Weren't Christians
John Ortberg, Ann Voskamp, and Toni Nieuwhof get personal about the questions faith doesn't answer easily: what they'd believe if they weren't Christians, why suffering isolates us, wanting to quit, and what …
Show notes
John Ortberg, Ann Voskamp, and Toni Nieuwhof get personal about the questions faith doesn't answer easily: what they'd believe if they weren't Christians, why suffering isolates us, wanting to quit, and what Dallas Willard told John about painful seasons.
Plus, all proceeds from HonestToGodBook.com go to empowering youth education in developing nations through Convoy of Hope and Compassion.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
Most churches are stuck having transactional conversations about money when what actually holds up is a culture of generosity, and that culture is much easier to build now, before you're in a crisis.
Go to careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture to access the Fund the Future Masterclass with Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, and more.
BELAY
Your energy should go toward what you were actually called to do: leading.
Text CAREY to 55123 and get a free resource called The Giving Shift. THE EXCHANGE WITH ED STETZER
Each week on The Exchange, Ed Stetzer brings together theologians, pastors, and researchers for thoughtful, timely dialogue about where the church is headed and how leaders can respond faithfully.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
CNLP 834 | Everything You Know About Multisite Church is Wrong! What the Largest Multisite Study Ever Done Actually Found with Warren Bird and Sean Morgan
Warren Bird and Sean Morgan bust the "8,000 multisite churches" myth with real numbers from the largest multisite study ever done (there are only 1800). Multisite churches are just 0.5% of all churches, yet …
Show notes
Warren Bird and Sean Morgan bust the "8,000 multisite churches" myth with real numbers from the largest multisite study ever done (there are only 1800).
Multisite churches are just 0.5% of all churches, yet they reach 10% of churchgoers, and that share is growing.
Tune in for an hour of the most detailed data on multisite churches ever done, and what you can learn in the process.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
AI and the Future Church has been out for a few weeks, and the most common question I'm getting is: what do I actually do about it?
That's why we built an AI Hub as a companion to the book — it helps you see where your church stands, what to address first, and how to lead your team through the shifts ahead.
Get your copy wherever books are sold, and access the AI Hub at aifuture.church
GLOO
Join Gloo and Prison Fellowship for a free three-part webinar series with research-backed ways to strengthen discipleship and prepare your church for meaningful fall outreach.
Watch it on-demand at gloo.com/angeltree. SUBSPLASH
61% of church staff are already using AI tools, but most tools weren't built for ministry. Subsplash built AI tools specifically for pastors — analyze giving trends, streamline your media process, and set up automated workflows that keep people from falling through the cracks.
Head to subsplash.com/carey and save $500 when you sign up.
CNLP 833 | The Problem with Going Viral: Seth Godin on the Truth About Influencers, Status and Affiliation and Why You Should Avoid The Race to the Bottom in AI
Seth Godin returns to explore the problem with going viral, the truth about influencers, why you don't want to play the game of gaining more and more influence online, how status and affiliation drive …
Show notes
Seth Godin returns to explore the problem with going viral, the truth about influencers, why you don't want to play the game of gaining more and more influence online, how status and affiliation drive everything, and why you should avoid the race to the bottom in AI.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross. Your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
GLOO
Gloo connects churches with donors, audiences, and partners through trusted channels, so the people who need you can actually find you. Learn more at gloo.com/grow. COMPASSION
As a church leader, you're called to help your congregation live out both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Compassion International is a powerful partner for that mission.
Visit compassion.com/carey and fill out the Church Partnership section to connect with their team.
CNLP 832 | Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Annie F. Downs on AI Friendship vs. Real Friends and Why Christians Need to Stay in the Secular World
Annie F. Downs joins the show to talk about why every leader needs a personal board of directors and who actually belongs there. Carey and Annie discuss why AI friendship can never replace the real thing and …
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Annie F. Downs joins the show to talk about why every leader needs a personal board of directors and who actually belongs there.
Carey and Annie discuss why AI friendship can never replace the real thing and why Christians need to stay in the secular world instead of retreating from it.
Plus, we get a massive update on her recent marriage and what that does to her singles ministry.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross. Your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted Christians in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, India, and Iran—bringing Scripture where it's restricted, emergency relief when crisis hits, and long-term support for the Church.
When you give to the global church, you're not supporting a cause, you're standing with family. Check them out at gcrelief.org.
CNLP 831 | Is AI Worse for Mental Health Than Social Media? Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard Interview Carey Nieuwhof
We missed what social media would do to human flourishing. We can't afford to miss what AI is about to do, especially to the next generation. Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard sat down with Carey Nieuwhof on AI …
Show notes
We missed what social media would do to human flourishing. We can't afford to miss what AI is about to do, especially to the next generation.
Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard sat down with Carey Nieuwhof on AI, mental health, employment, and the isolation it's accelerating, and why the church might be the one place AI can't replace.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross. Your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
GOMPASSION
For almost 75 years, Compassion International has partnered with churches around the world to empower the most vulnerable children to become thriving followers of Jesus Christ.
Check out Compassion.com/carey and head to the Compassion Sunday section—a great first step for your church to get involved and raise up children to follow Christ and change their families and communities.
CNLP 830 | AI Parenting Advice: James Kelly on Whether AI Is Sinful in Nature and the Killer App Trap
Faith Tech's James Kelly sits in rooms with the people building AI companies and models, and he's blunt about what that means for your kids. He unpacks the Killer App Trap, why he won't let his own kids use AI …
Show notes
Faith Tech's James Kelly sits in rooms with the people building AI companies and models, and he's blunt about what that means for your kids. He unpacks the Killer App Trap, why he won't let his own kids use AI companions yet, and reflects on how AI itself is subject to the fall.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
CONVOY OF HOPE
Toni and I personally traveled to the field and witnessed firsthand the amazing impact of our Convoy partnership. The work is impressive and the need is great.
Your gift to Convoy of Hope will help make the difference. Join Toni and I in supporting this great ministry. convoyofhope.org/carey.
SUBSPLASH
When a first-time visitor fills out a connect card or someone signs up to volunteer, most churches drop the ball on the follow-up. Subsplash Workflows is a drag-and-drop board where every task gets a checklist, a due date, and a person responsible so nothing sits unassigned.
Head to Subsplash.com/CAREY for $500 off when you sign up.
CNLP 829 | The Race To Replace Humans Is Already On: Will Jones' Fight To Ban Superintelligent AI and What Most Leaders Have No Idea Is Coming
The AI Frontier labs are building AI to do what YOU do, only faster and cheaper. And most leaders have no idea what's coming. Will Jones of the Future of Life Institute says this is the part nobody tells you …
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The AI Frontier labs are building AI to do what YOU do, only faster and cheaper. And most leaders have no idea what's coming.
Will Jones of the Future of Life Institute says this is the part nobody tells you: the more you lean on it to keep up, the more replaceable you make yourself.
Will Jones, an AI safety researcher fighting to ban superintelligence, walks through the race to AGI, what it does to your work, and whether you should use AI or resist it.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free!
BELAY
BELAY helps church leaders reclaim their time by personally matching them with highly-vetted, U.S.-based Executive Assistants and Financial Experts.
They're giving away a free copy of Feedback that Fuels Growth, a practical guide to delivering feedback with clarity and care and building a culture of trust on your team.
Text CAREY to 55123
GLOO
Gloo and Prison Fellowship have teamed up for a free, three-part, on-demand webinar series with research-backed insights from Barna, practical ministry examples, and actionable next steps to help your church build meaningful community connections.
Watch all three sessions anytime at gloo.com/angeltree.
CNLP 828 | The Giving Disruption Coming for the Church: Pat Gelsinger on AI and Mental Health
Former Intel and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger talks about what AI is doing to us and our churches. He unpacks the mental health toll of social media (and what's coming next), the job loss scenarios leaders aren't …
Show notes
Former Intel and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger talks about what AI is doing to us and our churches. He unpacks the mental health toll of social media (and what's coming next), the job loss scenarios leaders aren't ready for, how AI will reshape giving in the church, and why engaging high-net-worth individuals matters now.
Plus: will the AI optimists or pessimists be proven right?
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free!
CONVOY OF HOPE
With every breaking news story of disaster, help is already on the way through our friends at Convoy of Hope. Last year they trained nearly 50,000 farmers, empowered 80,000 women, and made sure 677,000 children woke up to a nutritious meal.
Join Toni and me in supporting this great ministry at convoyofhope.org/carey.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
If your church has faithful people, solid preaching, and genuine love for God but still feels stuck, Church Growth Engine's free guide "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems and gives you practical steps toward thriving ministry.
Get it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan.
COMPASSION
Compassion partners with churches of all sizes to reach the most vulnerable children with the hope of the gospel, providing free family resources and church-wide mission experiences.
Check out compassion.com/carey, drop your information in the Church Partnership section, and someone from Compassion will reach out.
CNLP 827 | The Questions About AI Leaders Never Ask: AI Girlfriends, Truth and Deepfakes, and Best and Worst Case Scenarios
You use AI. Have you thought about what it's doing to your church, the people you're reaching, or your soul? James (JP) Poulter flips the mic to interview Carey! They discuss AI girlfriends, deepfakes, and the …
Show notes
You use AI. Have you thought about what it's doing to your church, the people you're reaching, or your soul?
James (JP) Poulter flips the mic to interview Carey! They discuss AI girlfriends, deepfakes, and the best and worst case scenarios nobody's naming.
There's a shift happening in your church and your community right now, and most church leaders haven't caught up.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
Follow @careynieuwhof
❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life.
Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes
AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free!
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
If your church has faithful people, solid preaching, and genuine love for God but still feels stuck, Church Growth Engine's free guide "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems and gives you practical steps toward thriving ministry.
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STUDIOC
Our friends at StudioC built the free Church Communications Grader to show you exactly where your church's communication is strong and where people are slipping through the gaps.
In about three minutes, you'll get a score, your biggest opportunity, and practical recommendations based on your role.
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CNLP 826 | How to Preach Through Controversial Topics: Charlie Dates on What White Preachers and Black Preachers Can Learn From Each Other and Preaching So a Dead Room Wakes Up
Charlie Dates started preaching at eight, lining up chairs in his living room. Now he's one of Chicago's most respected pastors. He joins Carey to talk about whose approval you're really preaching for, why a …
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Charlie Dates started preaching at eight, lining up chairs in his living room. Now he's one of Chicago's most respected pastors.
He joins Carey to talk about whose approval you're really preaching for, why a major donor once walked out mad, how to wake up a dead congregation, and what white and Black preachers desperately need to learn from each other.
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BRUSHFIRE
Your staff and volunteers give everything to make ministry events happen. Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting in one place for over 20 years, all for one monthly subscription for qualifying churches. Save on Brushfire at brushfire.com/Carey
CONVOY OF HOPE
When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, Convoy of Hope is already moving. Last year alone, they served 677,000 children with daily meals and empowered tens of thousands of farmers and women across the globe. Your gift makes a real difference. Visit convoyofhope.org/carey
GLOO
Gloo has built a network that connects ministries and nonprofits with Christians who are already engaged through trusted podcasts and content channels like this one. If you want to reach an audience like this, visit gloo.com/grow
CNLP 825 | What Destroys Leaders: Eric Geiger on Preaching to Your Own Sins and On Disappointing Your Staff
Eric Geiger, senior pastor of Mariners Church, joins Carey to talk about what actually brings leaders down, the personal and systemic reasons for moral failure, why a lot of us end up preaching to our own sin …
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Eric Geiger, senior pastor of Mariners Church, joins Carey to talk about what actually brings leaders down, the personal and systemic reasons for moral failure, why a lot of us end up preaching to our own sin, and how to disappoint the staff you used to work directly with without losing them as your church grows.
If you lead people, listen in.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
Carey's new book, AI and the Future Church, releases September 15th. Pre-order before September 14th and you get a free Executive Summary and the audiobook. Go to careynieuwhof.com/ai to grab your copy and lock in those bonuses before they're gone.
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted believers in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, and Syria, bringing Scripture, emergency relief, and long-term support so the Church can remain and grow strong. Check them out at gcrelief.org.
CNLP 824 | A $37 Million Building Campaign with a Church of 900 People: Aaron Graham on Big Vision and The Key to Talking About Hot Button Topics
Aaron Graham is leading a $37 million building campaign with 900 people and explains exactly how to inspire people to give to something much bigger than themselves. Carey and Aaron also cover what it's like to …
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Aaron Graham is leading a $37 million building campaign with 900 people and explains exactly how to inspire people to give to something much bigger than themselves.
Carey and Aaron also cover what it's like to be held hostage by an enemy army at ten years old, how to unite a congregation in a divided world, and how to tackle cultural lies.
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ALPHA
Alpha is a free 10-week resource that helps your church invite and welcome people who are asking real questions about faith. You create the space, Alpha provides everything else. Start with the free 3-Step Alpha Launch Plan at alphausa.org/carey.
BRUSHFIRE
Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting for over 20 years. For qualifying churches, they offer a subscription designed to help your ministry grow. Save on Brushfire at brushfire.com/carey.
CNLP 823 | Winning Back Lost Customers: Will Guidara on Customer Service Pet Peeves, What Simon Sinek Taught Him About Speaking, and Whether AI Will Harm (or Help) Hospitality
Every leader loses customers. Few know how to win them back. Will Guidara, the restaurateur behind Eleven Madison Park and author of Unreasonable Hospitality, joins Carey to talk about taking the anxiety out of …
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Every leader loses customers. Few know how to win them back. Will Guidara, the restaurateur behind Eleven Madison Park and author of Unreasonable Hospitality, joins Carey to talk about taking the anxiety out of service, the customer-service pet peeves that drive him crazy, what AI is actually doing to hospitality, and the lesson Simon Sinek taught him about leading people.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS ACADEMY
First Impressions Academy gives guest experience leaders live coaching and practical training to help your church make a better first impression. Try it free for 30 days with code CAREY30 at ficonf.com/academy.
GLOO
Gloo is a technology platform built for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They handle the tech and digital marketing so your church can find and connect with more people in your community. Learn more at gloo.com/grow.
CNLP 822 | Seven Signs AI Wrote Your Sermon, What Your Voice Actually Is, and New Study on AI's Impact on the Brain That Should Scare Every Pastor
Should you use AI to write your sermon? Maybe not. Three years after ChatGPT, we don't just sound the same. We're starting to think the same, or not think at all. Enter brain rot. Carey walks through seven …
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Should you use AI to write your sermon? Maybe not. Three years after ChatGPT, we don't just sound the same. We're starting to think the same, or not think at all. Enter brain rot.
Carey walks through seven tells that give away AI writing, shows you how to find the voice only you have, and unpacks a new study on cognitive surrender that every pastor needs to hear before next Sunday's sermon.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
Carey's new book, AI and the Future Church, is built on three shifts that anchor your church through the change ahead. Make Sundays non-downloadable. Build shock absorbers for the crises heading your way. Fortify your integrity before AI exposes what you'll fall for. Pre-order now at aifuture.church.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Church Growth Engine is the free weekly newsletter for pastors who want real growth without compromising depth. Every Tuesday, research-backed insights on what's actually working in churches your size. Subscribe free at churchgrowthengine.com
BELAY
Your church's finances matter, but bookkeeping isn't why you answered the call. BELAY's U.S.-based financial experts handle the numbers so you can stay focused on leading and serving. Text CAREY to 55123 for their free Blueprint for Growth resource.
CNLP 821 | Finding Your Voice as a Young Preacher: Tyler Staton on the Gift of Imagination and What Getting Sick Taught Him About Pace
Most young leaders try to sound like someone else long before they sound like themselves. Tyler Staton, lead pastor at Bridgetown Church, talks about finding your voice as a preacher and writer, what a season …
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Most young leaders try to sound like someone else long before they sound like themselves. Tyler Staton, lead pastor at Bridgetown Church, talks about finding your voice as a preacher and writer, what a season of sickness taught him about pace, why addiction thrives when you're moving too fast, and the gift of imagination you're probably wasting.
Slow down for this one.
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THE ART OF PREACHING
After 30+ years of preaching, I've made pretty much every mistake you can make as a communicator. That's why I created The Art of Preaching, a step-by-step course to help you break free from panic and preach with clarity, confidence, and impact. Enroll now at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
SUBSPLASH
Analyze giving trends, streamline your media workflow from livestream to social, and automate follow-up so no one falls through the cracks. For leaders already stretched thin, head to subsplash.com/carey and save $500 when you sign up.
IF THE TREE COULD SPEAK
Tim Tebow's new book, If The Tree Could Speak, tells the story of Jesus' sacrifice from the perspective of the cross itself, with stunning illustrations that make it genuinely moving for any age.
CNLP 820 | Required Listening: Eric Peterson and Winn Collier on Eugene Peterson's Battle Over Not Losing HIs Soul, Workaholism, Bono and Celebrity, And the Tension to Create a Contemplative Life
In Part 3 of this summer's Required Listening, Eugene Peterson's son, Eric Peterson, and biographer Winn Collier talk about Eugene Peterson's battle to avoid losing his soul, his struggle to overcome his …
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In Part 3 of this summer's Required Listening, Eugene Peterson's son, Eric Peterson, and biographer Winn Collier talk about Eugene Peterson's battle to avoid losing his soul, his struggle to overcome his workaholic tendencies, Bono and celebrity, and the tension he had to overcome to create a contemplative life.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I'm releasing a new book this September called AI and the Future Church, a pastoral playbook for leading your church through the biggest disruption of our lifetime. Pre-order it now at aifuture.church, on Amazon, or wherever you buy books.
BRUSHFIRE
Most ticketing platforms provide cookie-cutter technology, but Brushfire has been helping churches for over 20 years manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting all in one place for one monthly subscription cost for qualifying churches.
Listeners of the podcast can save on Brushfire by visiting brushfire.com/Carey
GLOO
Gloo connects ministries and nonprofits with donors, churches, and audiences that are already looking for what they offer—through channels and networks those people already trust.
If you know your mission matters, but you're struggling to get it out there, that's exactly the problem Gloo was built to solve.
If you need a real marketing partner, someone who actually gets this space, go to gloo.com/grow to start that conversation.
CNLP 819 | Required Listening: Eugene Peterson on the Rhythms of a Reflective Life, The Challenges of Leading Through the 1960s, and the Origin of the Message
In Part 2 of this summer's Required Listening, Carey interviews Eugene Peterson weeks before he retired from public life. Carey talks to Eugene about the origin of the Message and the life rhythms he and his …
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In Part 2 of this summer's Required Listening, Carey interviews Eugene Peterson weeks before he retired from public life.
Carey talks to Eugene about the origin of the Message and the life rhythms he and his wife Jan adopted that helped produce the legacy millions have appreciated. Plus, they discuss what it was like to lead through the turbulence of the 1960s.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I'm releasing a new book this September called AI and the Future Church, a pastoral playbook for leading your church through the biggest disruption of our lifetime. Pre-order it now at aifuture.church, on Amazon, or wherever you buy books.
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted brothers and sisters in places where following Jesus carries a real cost — Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, and more — bringing Scripture, emergency relief, and long-term church investment. When you give to GCR, you're not supporting a cause, you're standing with family. Visit gcrelief.org.
CNLP 818 | Required Listening: Gordon MacDonald on the View From 80 and 15 Lessons On What Really Matter in Life and Leadership
In this inaugural episode of Required Listening, Carey talks to Gordon MacDonald. For his 80th birthday, Gordon MacDonald wrote down the 15 leadership and life lessons he's learned so far. He unpacks all of …
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In this inaugural episode of Required Listening, Carey talks to Gordon MacDonald. For his 80th birthday, Gordon MacDonald wrote down the 15 leadership and life lessons he's learned so far.
He unpacks all of them here: how to stop cheating the people closest to you, how to survive doubt and obscurity, why you reinvent your interior life every decade, and how to ask the questions that open a heart.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I'm releasing a new book this September called AI and the Future Church, a pastoral playbook for leading your church through the biggest disruption of our lifetime. Pre-order it now at aifuture.church, on Amazon, or wherever you buy books.
BRUSHFIRE
Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting for over 20 years, all in one easy-to-use platform. Save by visiting brushfire.com/Carey.
ALPHA
Alpha is a free resource that gives your church a step-by-step guide to host conversations where people can explore Christian faith together over a meal, no pressure. Download your free 3-Step Launch Plan at alphausa.org/carey.
CNLP 817 | Grieving Your Ministry Wounds: Father Ronald Rolheiser and John Mark Comer on Getting Past Bitterness and Giving Your Life and Death Away
Father Ron Rolheiser has thought longer and harder about grief, aging, leadership, bitterness, and surrender than almost anyone alive. John Mark Comer joins me to co-interview him on what ministry actually …
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Father Ron Rolheiser has thought longer and harder about grief, aging, leadership, bitterness, and surrender than almost anyone alive.
John Mark Comer joins me to co-interview him on what ministry actually costs, why so many leaders end up bitter, and what it looks like to give your life away before it's taken from you.
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ART OF PREACHING
If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
VISITOR REACH
Use the free Digital Health Assessment to see how many people are searching 'church near me' in your area.
Visit VisitorReach.com/Carey to get your free assessment or book a demo.
GLOO
Gloo is the technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They exist to serve the people who serve others.
They do two things really well: they handle your technology, and they help you find and connect with people.
If you're a church or a nonprofit or a ministry and you're tired of spinning plates, go to gloo.com/grow
CNLP 816 | The Brutal Reality of Pastoring: John Ortberg on Leadership Pain, the Introvert's Ministry Dilemma, and Dealing With the Job You Didn't Sign Up For
John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about pain in …
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John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about pain in leadership, what it's like to be an introvert in ministry, and how to handle the work you'd rather avoid.
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ART OF PREACHING
If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION
80 million people with disabilities in developing countries can't get to work, school, or church because they have no way to move. Free Wheelchair Mission provides durable wheelchairs completely free to recipients across 95 countries.
For about $100, you can give someone their independence back.
CNLP 815 | The Death of Secularism: Matt Chandler on Why Pastors Shouldn't Wear Capes and When the Church Is All Wood and No Fire
Matt Chandler doesn't pull punches. The lead pastor of The Village Church joins Carey to talk about why wearing a cape doesn't help anyone, the death of secularism, and why the church is all wood and no fire …
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Matt Chandler doesn't pull punches. The lead pastor of The Village Church joins Carey to talk about why wearing a cape doesn't help anyone, the death of secularism, and why the church is all wood and no fire.
Matt also opens up about the moment he almost quit, what Spurgeon taught him about suffering, and why he stopped neglecting the Holy Spirit.
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ART OF PREACHING
If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
BELAY
BELAY gives you U.S.-based assistant or accounting support tailored to your church so you can lead instead of manage. Text CAREY to 55123 for a free copy of The Freedom Framework.
RIGHT NOW MEDIA
God's Kids from Right Now Media is a brand-new elementary and preschool curriculum launching this fall. Head to RightNowKids.org/access to schedule a free demo.
CNLP 814 | Networking Without the Awkward: Michael Bungay Stanier on Better 1:1s and Building a Path No One Else Is Walking
Networking feels fake because most people do it wrong. Michael Bungay Stanier has a better way. In this conversation, MBS breaks down how to connect without the cringe, the seven questions you need to ask to …
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Networking feels fake because most people do it wrong. Michael Bungay Stanier has a better way. In this conversation, MBS breaks down how to connect without the cringe, the seven questions you need to ask to run 1:1s that actually matter, and build a career path nobody handed you.
Plus: a deep dive into self-publishing and viral marketing.
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SERMON PREP CHALLENGE
July 7th through 9th, my team and I are running a free three-day challenge to help you get two weeks ahead on your sermon prep. There's a one-hour call each day, and if you stick with it, by Thursday you'll have a two-week buffer built in. It's free.
Sign up at careynieuwhof.com/sermonprep.
MINISTRY BRANDS
Get the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report from Ministry Brands.
This free report breaks down the latest trends in church generosity, digital giving, donor behavior, and financial engagement — all designed to help church leaders make smarter decisions in a changing ministry landscape.
CHURCH SALARY
Trying to figure out what to pay your team fairly? Church Salary gives you personalized compensation recommendations built on the largest church-specific salary database in the world. Head to ChurchSalary.com/carey.
CNLP 813 | Church Trends Update: Your Congregation Is Being Discipled 49 Hours a Week (And Not By You), The Wrong Convo About AI, Women Leaving, and the Anti-Celebrity Pastor
Six months into 2026, four church trends deserve a closer look. Algorithms are discipling your congregation 49 hours a week. AI's biggest threat isn't prompts—it's disruption on a scale the church isn't ready …
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Six months into 2026, four church trends deserve a closer look. Algorithms are discipling your congregation 49 hours a week. AI's biggest threat isn't prompts—it's disruption on a scale the church isn't ready for. Women are still leaving, and now we know why. And a new kind of megachurch pastor is quietly emerging.
Here's what's changing and what to do about it.
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SERMON PREP CHALLENGE
July 7th through 9th, my team and I are running a free three-day challenge to help you get two weeks ahead on your sermon prep. There's a one-hour call each day, and if you stick with it, by Thursday you'll have a two-week buffer built in. It's free.
Sign up at careynieuwhof.com/sermonprep.
MINISTRY BRANDS
Get the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report from Ministry Brands.
This free report breaks down the latest trends in church generosity, digital giving, donor behavior, and financial engagement — all designed to help church leaders make smarter decisions in a changing ministry landscape.
LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
Adult Bible Teacher gives you a verse-by-verse exposition of every week's lesson, built-in discussion questions, practical points, research helps, and lesson preparation notes. Everything you need to walk into your classroom with confidence every quarter.
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