8Disruptive cultural shifts have led to significant decreases in church participation and engagement in North America. Many traditional ministry practices are no longer effective, and traditional pastoral training doesn't translate well to current realities. The church must pursue faithful innovation as it seeks to connect God's presence and reality to the everyday, lived experience of the people in congregations and communities. But how? More field guide than theoretical framework, The Leader's Companion will accompany you and the people you lead as you discover how to discern God's call and practice your way into the future God is already preparing.