Ep 3: Unlocking Creativity: Innovation, Leadership and Ministry with Len Wilson

Summary In this conversation, Len Wilson shares insights on creativity, its decline from childhood to adulthood, and the importance of fostering a creative environment in leadership and ministry. Wilson emphasizes the need for safe spaces for creativity, the vulnerability involved in creating original work, and the importance of personal discipline in nurturing creativity. In this conversation, Lindsay and Len explore the themes of creativity, leadership, and innovation within ministry. They discuss the importance of recognizing one's own creativity, the balance between tradition and innovation, and the evolving nature of ministry in response to cultural changes. Len shares insights on navigating the creative process, emphasizing the need for perseverance through challenges and the value of collaboration in fostering new ideas.   Takeaways Creativity is not limited to the arts; it encompasses original ideas with value. Leaders should foster safe environments for creative expression. Team-based solutions are essential in addressing complex problems. Innovation in ministry requires understanding cultural shifts. Encouragement from others is vital in the creative journey.   Episode field note:  The key to the creative process is to keep going. Trust the process, and if you believe the idea is God-given, persevere through the difficulties. While the final product may never match the lofty vision you started with, it will still reflect the faith, effort, and creativity poured into it.    Resources and links: Len’s website: lenwilson.substack.com/ Books mentioned by Len: https://www.inviteministries.org/authors/len-wilson/ Follow SLI: @spiritualleadershipinc This episode is brought to you by Spiritual Leadership, Inc Head to spiritual-leadership.org to take a look at resources for ministry leaders.