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Missio Nexus | Innovation in Mission | Activity https://missionexus.org/groups/innovation/ Activity feed for the group, Innovation in Mission. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:24:34 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 717000201194936433624c05bdab96d1 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Welcome to @faith-delacoursim-org and […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/126977/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:49:23 -0400 Welcome to @faith-delacoursim-org and @dwillsonfimworldwide-org – Our newest Innovation in Mission Members!

Here is your innovation lesson for the day:

  • It should be enjoyable to create something new. If you are doing it out of a sense of obligation it won’t have any life in it. Creativity springs from your heart.

    • More lessons here if you want to…

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]]> 0 ab638577a091977283aa63395ae93f11 Faith De La Cour joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/126822/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:53:08 -0400 0 2a9dc6feda775707c5f774bc62d8a213 David Willson joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/94040/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:09:33 -0400 0 c7fbd2013575e127e67b429df5516193 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Have you ever thought about the difference or how […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93927/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:14:27 -0400 Have you ever thought about the difference or how important each role is? Explore the difference in this article and share on our group which category you fit in!

https://missionexus.org/articles/bringing-the-new-and-the-need-together-2/

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Bringing the New and the Need Together   - Missio Nexus

Innovation is a NEW solution that generates VALUE for the provider and the people who NEED it.

]]> 2 4a29622374a4b5c1642492180a0380b3 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Have you ever thought about how strategy and […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93860/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:03:04 -0400 Have you ever thought about how strategy and innovation integrate and play off each other. Take a moment to read my thoughts and then share your own in the chat here!

https://innovationinmission.substack.com/p/imagine-plan-and-build

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Imagine, Plan, and Build

Understanding how Strategy and Innovation work Together

]]> 0 fd33af4ea88c78a4c60492a4413aa651 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: "Transformation involves equal parts faithfulness […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93810/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:18:46 -0400

  • “Transformation involves equal parts faithfulness and fruitfulness. Results come through consistent, humble effort focused on producing a particular result.”

    See more innovation lessons here: https://innovationinmission.substack.com/p/50-lessons-about-innovation

    • Also, welcome to our newest members @speaktruthcafe and @CJP !

    ]]>     0     8e585408193887b9244c45cb7fa5e0f9 Speak Truth Cafe joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93806/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:34:37 -0400 0 a2393f4a758cef2c829179df5a4a32e4 Caleb Peacock joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93702/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:44:55 -0400 0 83650329d828ac73ea7132e112c637b7 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Welcome to @hannah-ayenasim-org @oyibo_ben1 and https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93683/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:34:37 -0400 Welcome to @hannah-ayenasim-org @oyibo_ben1 and @keith-webb – Great to have you in the Innovation in Mission Community.

    Are you getting ready to sign up for the Missio Nexus Annual Conference in September. Make sure you sign up for the pre-conference focused on “Becoming an AI-Ready Organization.” This is a key opportunity to think through…

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    ]]>     0     29e21e224e6138054a481dd493f9b52f Hannah Ayena joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93545/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:50:08 -0400 0 db7f47e8371a07f192b42e18dfbfb08b Oyibo Benjamin joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93371/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:37:24 -0500 0 c22bde3cc279514ebe1aaf33c4540d73 Keith joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93318/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:21:55 -0500 0 20cdcba06d689d120e66e69ce68ef02a Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Welcome to @MarkM and @mark-grow2serve ! We are […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93200/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:04:10 -0500 Welcome to @MarkM and @mark-grow2serve ! We are getting closer and closer to 200!

    Here is your innovation insight for today:

    • “Organizational change happens naturally when everyone has the opportunity to imagine together and the permission to build what emerges.”

      • Read more innovation lessons here:

      …

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    ]]>     0     46c8d221ecbd97ea6db5111a16d8c8d9 Siloam-sent joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93178/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:38:47 -0500 0 06462dd26797a393be1badd437142b5f Mark Morgenstern joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93138/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:25:48 -0500 0 2a1f81fd4a4f8e2e7d7fd1073b80d4dd Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: "Nothing imagined is ever wasted. Even if your new […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93116/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:13:20 -0500

  • “Nothing imagined is ever wasted. Even if your new idea doesn’t help you in one situation, it is the raw material to draw from when you face your next challenge.”

    • See more insights here:

    https://innovationinmission.substack.com/p/50-lessons-about-innovation

    ]]>     0     f000bb837e025cf04c79e9cc793c0cd0 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey Innovation in Mission Community, we are almost to […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93115/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:09:59 -0500 Hey Innovation in Mission Community, we are almost to 200 members. Will you take a moment to invite some other Missio Nexus members to join in with us. Welcome to our three latest newcomers: @kathysands111gmail-com @randyleonegmail-com @Piet

    As you share about this group, also consider sharing an article or innovation insight with us.

    ]]>     0     d892e1f2808a4b4b773d176b3d1c4fa7 Kathy Sands joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93090/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:59:06 -0500 0 00b93ccb6dc101aee95c5f7ae00222e6 Randy & Kaye Hacker joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93068/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:02:33 -0500 0 9c8aca0600b7c2af9d394ed98c178f18 Phillip joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/93020/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:01:58 -0500 0 180d6287eabe54c45e145413efab0cf4 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing a series […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92987/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:54:31 -0500 Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a series of innovation insights. Feel free to jump in with your own or comment on the ones shared.

    “Innovative cultures welcome new ideas by saying “Yes if…” They have a validation process that welcomes ideas by giving them attention, support, and…

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    ]]>     0     9d1226d0257e23b21ad5fa08db2e0e73 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Don't miss Missio Nexus' book review of Aaron […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92944/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:32:09 -0500 Don’t miss Missio Nexus’ book review of Aaron Abramson’s new innovation book: https://missionexus.org/books/leaders-edge/leadership/mission-design-abramson/

    ]]>     0     4c291252a7d58d4e8a72b565182ffec2 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey Innovation Team, this Thursday we will do our […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92918/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:21:44 -0500 Hey Innovation Team, this Thursday we will do our final webinar in the 3-part series. The last one was focused on collaboration in innovation and this next one is focused on spirituality and innovation. Would love to see you there. Register here: https://missionexus.org/event/grounding-your-innovation-work-in-a-spiritual-framework/

    ]]>     0     b8d406a20f57e228adac3743fe5c1fe1 Brian Drimalla joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92874/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:27:33 -0500 0 e47f0560c7d369204d7f37e207faa616 Nappanee Missionary Church joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92611/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:34:34 -0500 0 7508bdbbaa8925ee769be81865ae192c Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Today (Thursday the 29th) we are meeting at noon […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92600/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:17:02 -0500 Today (Thursday the 29th) we are meeting at noon Eastern Time to talk about collaboration in innovation. If you have wondered how to do more effective collaborations in your innovation work, you won’t want to miss it. Sign up here: https://missionexus.org/event/innovating-through-collaboration/

    ]]>     2     d5be7086a242e1252b9128a774812435 Brian joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92585/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:26:46 -0500 0 1f09d20a61977df7e9dec507e9473d97 Shannon Alley joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92561/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:57:46 -0500 0 f5aecf5a3097489b62655fa8e2dd24aa Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey Friends, this Thursday at noon Eastern we are […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92517/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:32:04 -0500 Hey Friends, this Thursday at noon Eastern we are doing Session 2 of our Disciplined Innovation Webinar series. This session is all about collaborating for innovation. Please consider joining us: https://missionexus.org/event/innovating-through-collaboration/

    ]]>     0     039476af446a9996a9c429b69b53c4b5 Justin joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92410/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:55:23 -0500 0 94a260415095c0384ca771d9e6328c35 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Urbana did an amazing job this year and really set a […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92308/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:15:30 -0500 Urbana did an amazing job this year and really set a tone for innovation. Explore their approach and some specific examples that innovators who were there noticed: https://innovationinmission.substack.com/p/sending-sparked-by-imagination

    ]]>     0     4867b263f8b2f6d7ff5a5fae584e83c2 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey friends, if you are looking for ways to make more […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92267/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:08:21 -0500 Hey friends, if you are looking for ways to make more time for innovation, today’s webinar is a great way to start the year. It is the first of a 3-part series on implementing disciplined innovation in your organization. Sign up here: https://missionexus.org/event/freeing-up-time-for-innovation/

    ]]>     0     a2d5031c21cfe9cf9a8dbf845a1883a2 Baolerhu Ligden joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92251/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:30:48 -0500 0 bcd13a9b565b3e199d60f126f80adfe1 Cheri Dunnigan joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92238/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:21:42 -0500 0 43ecb9e9a536c0bac9d4c6d8abe68c17 Ruth Brodeen joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92215/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:39:08 -0500 0 bec84a7293e2d89f194084116f4d48dc Marqas Liaqat joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92179/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:50:54 -0500 0 177acbe85f82183e1f23aa6f6c963014 Sam Goff joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/92153/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:26:39 -0500 0 5481f2f01d89ff6b8287ceedaad34353 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey Innovation Colleagues, I hope you all had a […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91990/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:40:15 -0500 Hey Innovation Colleagues,

    I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Over the holidays I wrote a piece studying the transformation in the life of Scrooge (from The Christmas Carol). I think it has some important lessons to teach us about transformation and innovation. I hope it will be a help to you: …

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    ]]>     0     571388907fbb68533d40287928cadaba Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey everyone, the registration is now open for our […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91722/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:55:59 -0500 Hey everyone, the registration is now open for our 3-part webinar series on practical support for innovation. We will cover 3 very practical topics related to innovation:

    1. Making time for innovation in your busy schedule

    2. Understanding how collaboration fits into innovation

    3. Integrating your faith walk into your innovation work

    Sign up here: …

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    ]]>     3     492aafb7d0a85401894b426d303a7544 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: For all you innovators out there, one of the key areas […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91694/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:44:23 -0500 For all you innovators out there, one of the key areas we need to be exploring are the funding models that make missions sustainable. Missio recently did a webinar with Dave Raley on the Subscription Economy. Watch the video here: https://missionexus.org/event-proceedings/webinar-the-rise-of-sustainable-giving/

    ]]>     0     cb735ebf9a1ba2627d700677f7fe87f9 Josh Mitchell joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91681/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:44:05 -0500 0 fd6104bd69ce8a9d9a8ee873f455c789 Collective Mercy posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Thank you, Jon. Looking forward to your January […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91487/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:20:15 -0500 Thank you, Jon. Looking forward to your January webinars. Currently very engaged in building multidenominational collaborative partnerships for collective action in Peru and in Oklahoma. Can you tell us what time the webinars will be?

    ]]>     2     81be44c2b498879922efadbf0a691ac1 Joanna Lima joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91484/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:28:52 -0500 0 c6e02a829d41197f72d7cd8b829515bd Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey friends, Missio will be doing 3 workshops on […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91481/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:49:07 -0500 Hey friends, Missio will be doing 3 workshops on Innovation in early 2026. The info should be coming out soon. But they will be on Jan 15, Jan 29 and Feb 12. We will be tackling:

    – Freeing Up Time for Innovation

    – Innovating Through Collaboration

    – Grounding Your Innovation Work in a Spiritual Framework

    Hope you can participate!

    ]]>     2     eda45b214f4f9295a04ed8dcd8a7e786 Kevin Condrin joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91429/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:26:16 -0500 0 32ad51ae8757aa83619698fd5a512597 Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey Innovation Community, don't miss this great […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91357/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:47:37 -0500 Hey Innovation Community, don’t miss this great Missio webinar later today: https://missionexus.org/event/generative-ai-in-christian-evangelism/

    ]]>     0     407870a192c41623049b7232a1c8b3da Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Dear Innovation in Mission Group, I reached out you about […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91347/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:28:02 -0500 Dear Innovation in Mission Group, I reached out you about an opportunity to be part of a 6-month cohort to develop your innovative ideas. I’m excited to share that we have finalized our 3 cohorts for January. They are:

    – Hackathons/Accelerators/Incubators

    – Global Mobilization

    – Media in the Muslim World

    Please pray for us as those who have signed…

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    ]]>     0     0cfe3af98c878312200f4febbed4d8f6 Kenneth Liles joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91259/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:46:54 -0500 0 b75b6218c403b621b2af2bdb3b3c32ff Fremont Presbyterian Church joined the group Innovation in Mission https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91149/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:06:18 -0500 0 59f3357f37463abda4fc9240525cba3c Jon Hirst posted an update in the group Innovation in Mission: Hey Innovation Community, I just got back from the […] https://missionexus.org/news-feed/p/91143/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:42:46 -0500 Hey Innovation Community, I just got back from the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly in Seoul, Korea. I wanted to share an update on the efforts we were involved in to advocate for the role of innovation: https://generousmind.blogspot.com/2025/11/listen-walk-and-innovate.html

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    Listen, Walk and Innovate

    Photo by  Markus Spiske  on  Unsplash  "... listen with humility, walk with compassion,  and minister with biblical clarity and pastoral ten...

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