{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Try Tank Podcast","title":"On Seeing Growth: Jessie Thompson and Dan Kline share Innovative Strategies in a Post-Covid World","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1a6594e2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3650,"description":"In this episode, Father Lorenzo Lebrija talks with the Reverend Dan Kline and Reverend Jessie Thompson from St. Paul's in the Desert, Palm Springs, California. They share their journey of revitalizing a small congregation emerging from the challenges of the COVID pandemic. With a remarkable approach to church growth, spiritual formation, and lay leadership, Dan and Jessie discuss how they successfully doubled attendance and fostered a vibrant community. The conversation dives into effective church growth strategies, including the importance of empowering lay leaders and engaging the community. Dan and Jessie also emphasize the significance of being deeply rooted in prayer and how this foundation has influenced their leadership style and the congregation's spiritual life.\n\n\nKey Topics Covered:\n\nChurch growth and revitalization strategies\nCommunity listening and engagement\nSpiritual formation and leadership\nInnovative church practices and programs\nEmpowering lay leaders and volunteers\nResources Mentioned:\n\nTheir Church Website: https://stpauldesert.church","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uGSlZrH3sx44xRSlPo3ZYBMahEfQ293KMqaF-lVlUyA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM4Mzc5LzE3MDkx/MzI2OTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}