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Episode Synopsis
We are joined by Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet for Episode 4. Sweet is a world-renowned preacher, teacher, historical theologian, and theo-semiotician. He is a prolific author and professor to doctoral students at four different institutions including Drew University and George Fox University. He is an expert in preaching, evangelism, and ecclesiology, best known for his interests in church history, semiotics, and the future mission of the church.
In this episode, we discuss his spiritual journey from pastor’s kid to atheist to follower of Jesus, “doing church” vs “being church,” and the power of understanding one’s cultural context in ministry.
Find Len here:
Website - https://leonardsweet.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lensweet
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lensweet
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMTwBtYo-saUcc4rXeF9GQ
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
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In this episode, we discuss his spiritual journey from pastor’s kid to atheist to follower of Jesus, “doing church” vs “being church,” and the power of understanding one’s cultural context in ministry.
Find Len here:
Website - https://leonardsweet.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lensweet
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lensweet
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMTwBtYo-saUcc4rXeF9GQ
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
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