Church Leadership Has Changed: Leadership Expert Explains with Tom Tumblin

2025-08-04

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Can co-creative leadership transform your church? In this conversation with Dr. Tom Tumblin (Asbury Theological Seminary), we explore what co-creative leadership is, why it matters, and how it can reshape your ministry team into a collaborative, Spirit-led force for the kingdom. You’ll hear how moving from control to co-creation builds trust, empowers others, and creates space for shared vision and mission. If you’re a pastor or church leader who wants to lead more effectively without burning out or bottlenecking your tea...

Can co-creative leadership transform your church?

In this conversation with Dr. Tom Tumblin (Asbury Theological Seminary), we explore what co-creative leadership is, why it matters, and how it can reshape your ministry team into a collaborative, Spirit-led force for the kingdom.

You’ll hear how moving from control to co-creation builds trust, empowers others, and creates space for shared vision and mission. If you’re a pastor or church leader who wants to lead more effectively without burning out or bottlenecking your team—this conversation is for you.

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📚 Recommended Resources on Co-Creation:

📌The Way of the Co-Creative Leader by Steffan Surdek https://amzn.to/40m1o59

📌Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with Power of Co-Creation by Deaver and Clawson https://amzn.to/4eWnK3f

📌 Lead More, Control Less: 8 Advanced Leadership Skills that Overturn Convention by Marvin R. Weisbord and Sandra Janoff (on co-creative leadership) https://amzn.to/4m1Ad87

📌 Co-Creation…: 13 Myths Debunked: A Practical Guide by Hans Begeer & Lesley Vanleke https://amzn.to/4kR6OMR

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