Congregational Renewal Through Listening with Liz Eide | Episode 210

In this episode, Pastor Liz Eide discusses the renewal journey of the Lutheran Church of Peace in Maplewood, Minnesota, emphasizing the transformative power of listening. Since 2018, she has led efforts to deepen relationships through structured listening sessions, intertwining biblical narratives with personal stories to foster community bonds. Pastor Eide shares how this approach clarified the church's vision and core values like "Boundless Joy" and "Radical Hospitality," while promoting a culture of innovation through grace and evaluation. She reflects on the challenges of growth and maintaining community identity, providing valuable insights for leaders looking to rejuvenate congregations through relational engagement. Suggested Reading and Listening: Lutheran Church of Peace website   Related Episodes: (Prayer) Walking In Memphis with Geoff Mitchell | Episode 191 Theological Humility in the Local Church With David Emery | Episode 175 How Your Church Can Be A Good Neighbor with Nicholas Tangen | Episode 155 Links: Donate:  Venmo- @churchandmainpod |TipTopJar- https://tiptopjar.com/electricparson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchandmain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchandmainpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@churchandmainpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@churchmainpodcast Substack: https://churchandmain.substack.com/ Website: https://churchandmain.org/