Spiritual Disruption
Learning Objectives
- Innovative Mindset: Learn to embrace change, challenge traditional models, and foster creativity in your ministry.
- Community Building: Gain tools to reimagine spiritual connection and cultivate inclusive, adaptable faith communities.
- Leadership Growth: Strengthen your ability to navigate complex challenges with empathy, curiosity, and courage.
- Practical Tools: Walk away with actionable insights to inspire your team, deepen engagement, and make lasting impact.
Course Components
Introduction
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                        Exploring the Future of Ministry: A Journey with Spencer Burke3.5 MinutesLesson Locked
The Dynamic Call of Ministry
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                        We Need More Pirates, Not Preachers, in Today’s Church2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Embracing the Dynamic Call of Ministry2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        The Call to Step Out: Ministry as a Journey of New Beginnings2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Love the Problem, Not the Solution
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                        Ever Wonder Why Elevators Have Mirrors?3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Assumption vs Observation3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        The Power of Pausing and Practicing Empathy3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Embracing Risk
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                        Embracing Risk in Ministry: A Path Toward Innovation2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Minimize the Risk: the Power of Prototypes2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        The Two Sides of Risk2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Evolving Absolutes
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                        Sweden's Unforgettable Traffic Switch2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        From Heretic to Catalyst: Why We Need Bold Voices in Faith Today2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        If I'm Not a Little Embarrassed About Yesterday, I Haven't Learned Anything Today2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Redefining Loyalty
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                        The New Loyalty: What American Airlines Teaches Us About Community3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Is Sunday Morning Church Still Relevant in Modern Society?1.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Rethinking Faith Leadership: From Church Service to Being of Service3.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Collaboration Beyond Compromise
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                        Collaboration: Creating a “We” Space Beyond Compromise2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Embracing True Collaboration: Giving, Not Taking, in Every Interaction2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        The Art of Collaboration: Creating Inclusive Spaces Through Shared Vision3.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Humane Spirituality
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                        The Definition of Humane Spirituality2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Beyond Retaliation: Rediscovering the Meaning of "An Eye for an Eye"2 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Choosing Love: The Radical Compassion of Jesus on the Cross3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
DJ Metaphor for Leadership
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                        What a DJ Taught Me About Leadership and Teaching2 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Leadership Lessons from a DJ: Read the Room and Listen to your People3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Leadership as a DJ: Curating a Spiritual Playlist for Growth2.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Solving the Riddle of Sustainability
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                        Solving the Riddle of Sustainability: Shifting Mental Models3.5 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Don’t Overlook The Resources In Your Own Backyard3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
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                        Embracing the Finite: Why We Need to Reimagine "Built to Last"3 MinutesAssignmentLesson Locked
Outro
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                        Revisiting Your Journey: Embracing the Ongoing Growth of Ministry2 MinutesLesson Locked
 
                  Spiritual Disruption
Taught by Spencer Burke
Spiritual Disruption invites you to explore 27 paradigm-shifting parables with longtime faith leader Spencer Burke, offering fresh perspectives on ministry for today’s world. Designed for curious, courageous leaders, this course challenges outdated assumptions and sparks meaningful conversations and thought shifts. It's a bold invitation to see ministry as dynamic, evolving, and deeply relevant.
 
            Meet Your Instructor,
Spencer Burke
                Spencer Burke is the Lead Guide of ETREK, a wisdom journey that integrates the Enneagram with spiritual growth and meaningful service. He is the Creator and Executive Producer of Soularize, a learning party for spiritual innovators and changemakers, and the Director of Lean Faith, where he helps faith communities apply Design Thinking and rapid iteration to spiritual leadership and community transformation.
A pioneer in digital faith movements, Spencer founded TheOOZE.com, one of the first online platforms for progressive Christianity. He also launched Hatchery LA, an incubator for spiritual entrepreneurs, and served as Minister of Innovation and New Church Development with the Disciples of Christ in the Pacific Southwest Region.
Spencer is the author of A Heretic’s Guide to Eternity and Making Sense of Church, and has been a trusted coach, speaker, and strategist for over two decades. An ordained minister and longtime Enneagram practitioner, he is known for elevating emerging voices, convening courageous conversations, and guiding communities toward a future of humane spirituality rooted in love, curiosity, and action.
