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The Innovative Church Leaders PodcastEmbracing Change: Heather Zempel on Navigating Ministry in a Post-Christian EraIn this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with Heather Zempel from National Community Church in Washington DC. Heather shares her insights on navigating a post-Christian world, emphasizing the importance of revisiting how we fulfill our mission and how we serve as the local church - to root them in biblical truth rather than in inherited cultural norms.
Heather discusses the innovative Dream Collective, an initiative launched to train, encourage, and inspire church planters and missional ventures. She highlights transformative stories, like Ebenezer's Coffee Shop, where everyday encounters lead to profound spiritual impact. Heather also...2024-11-1920 min
Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel280. Creativity in Discipleship with Heather ZempelOn today's show we are diving into the intersection of creativyt and discipleship! Brain Daniel and Haley. Malone are joined by Heather Zemple to cover a range of topics including leadership, discipleship, creativity, and generational dynamics within the church. Heather Zemple is passionate about making disciples, cultivating community, and curating experiences that expand the horizons of possibility. With a background in biological engineering, she brings a unique perspective to ministry leadership. Heather leads NCC’s Dream Collective community of pastors, artists, and entrepreneurs who explore the intersection of gospel and culture. Heather wrote a few books, including Comm...2024-07-0337 min
The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug SmithHeather Zempel on Discerning God's Will for Your Life, Ministering in Washington DC, and Politics in the ChurchSend us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Heather talks about how to discern your calling in life, what it’s like to minister to leaders in Washington DC, advice to women in leadership, what she’s learned in politics and so much more. About Heather Zempel: Heather Zempel is the Discipleship Pastor and Campus Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC. She is the author of several books, including Big Change, Small Groups, a how-to book for small group leaders of adult smal...2023-02-2850 min
Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of GodS4 Ep 10 Braving the MessHow do we practice the way of Jesus when we’re bumping into people that hard to love, and people that we disagree with? What does love require of us? The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to love regardless, and we do that by practicing the spiritual discipline of seeing, engaging people’s mess, and showing compassion even when it’s risky. Episode notes here. Heather Zempel's book about navigating small group dynamics "Community is Messy" is available here. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.orgWhen available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. L...2022-05-1734 min
Windows Into The BibleAsking Ancient Questions in D.C. with Pastor Heather Zempel (Re-broadcast)In one of our favorite episodes from Season 1 of Windows Into The Bible Podcast, Marc sits down for an interview with Pastor Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor & Campus Ministries Director of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. Pastor Heather discusses her ministry's deep focus on small groups, the power that small groups can have on spiritual life, and how to improve your Bible study by asking ancient questions.
To read more of Pastor Heather's work on small groups, check out her books "Big Change, Small Groups" and "Community Is Messy".
Follow Pastor Heather on social...2021-09-0846 min
BrewHouseBrew House Season 2 - Episode 2 - Faith Through CommunityWelcome to Brew House! This is a weekly podcast/videocast where we make fun of bad coffee and enjoy good coffee. But beyond that, this is a forum where we have the chance to tackle some of the tough questions around our faith. You won't necessarily find all of the answers here, but you will find some of our ideas and thoughts around God and faith in Him. We hope you will tune in weekly as well as give your input as you interact with this content. Blessings!
Book Reference: Community is Messy by Heather Z...2021-02-1049 min
Ready, Get Centered, Go! with Jess G97: Who are all those voices in your head?I came across this one line from the book Big Change, Small Groups, by Heather Zempel, and it cut into my heart immediately:
"Everybody needs someone who knows their name and knows what's happening in their life."
I think for many of us, this is what we remember at Thanksgiving and other seasonal holidays that are quickly approaching. These are often the times we are with these special people. They are the ones who show up at weddings and funerals, at parties and quiet walks or weekly phone calls.
It's about...2020-11-1700 minWisdom Unlocked: The Ways of GodS2 Ep 4 Is It Time to Shut Up?It's Election Day and everyone is talking about who will lead our country on the national, state and local levels. Instead of talking about Christians and voting, Christians and political parties, and how the Church is viewed by the world, let's talk about how to be and develop godly leaders. Our guest Heather Zempel, discipleship pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C., talks about what is going right in the world of faith and politics and what she says to Christians who are struggling to be in relationship with fellow believers who are “on the other side.” Episod...2020-11-0337 min
Windows Into The BibleAsking Ancient Questions in D.C.: Interview with Pastor Heather Zempel of National Community ChurchMarc sits down for an interview with Pastor Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor & Campus Ministries Director of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. Pastor Heather discusses her ministry's deep focus on small groups, the power that small groups can have on spiritual life, and how to improve your Bible study by asking ancient questions.
To read more of Pastor Heather's work on small groups, check out her books "Big Change, Small Groups" and "Community Is Messy".
Follow Pastor Heather on social media @HeatherZempel.
For more information about the Windows Into...2020-06-1746 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 281 | Heather Zempel with an Inside Look at Washington DC and Ministry Trends Among Young Adults and Post-Christian CultureThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.2019-08-011h 06The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 281 | Heather Zempel with an Inside Look at Washington DC and Ministry Trends Among Young Adults and Post-Christian CultureThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.2019-08-011h 06
Catalyst PodcastEpisode 493: Heather Zempel // Providing Spaces for Life Change to HappenOn this episode of the Catalyst Podcast Jason Haynes sits down with Heather Zempel for a conversation about how to lead a small group - how do you overcome the intimidation factor, how do you step into what can be an overwhelming role and boil it down the essence of providing a space for life change to happen.2018-12-2047 min
The Think Orange Podcast018: The Power of Story with Heather Zempel and Dan ScottThe Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.2017-08-1547 min
The Think Orange Podcast018: The Power of Story with Heather Zempel and Dan ScottThe Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-08-1547 min