Power in the church is meant to be shared, not hoarded. In this conversation, author Eun.K. Strawser, Jonathan Brooks (Pastah J), and Kyuboem Lee explore how the way we lead shapes the way our communities flourish. Drawing from Eun Strawser’s upcoming book, You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone, the panel will examine the early church’s model of shared leadership, where power was distributed among apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers for the sake of mission. Together, they’ll confront the dangers of domineering leadership and offer a hopeful vision where shared power results in equitable systems. They’ll reflect on the need to dismantle hierarchical, patriarchal systems, creating space for collaboration, inclusion, and the Spirit’s work through the whole body of Christ.

1. Recognize unhealthy patterns – identify signs of domineering leadership and how they hinder community flourishing.
2. Recover biblical models – understand how the early church equitably distributed leadership.
3. Learn practical steps – explore strategies for sharing leadership in their own contexts.
4. Envision renewed communities – imagine how wholeness, belonging and mission in the context of shared leadership drives community flourishing.

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