# Unity in a Divided World: Leading with Grace | Rev. Dr. Keith Haney

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Published: 2026-09-05T01:51:13+00:00
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## Resource

Reverend Dr. Keith Haney is a pastor, author, and advocate for unity who has spent more than 30 years helping churches navigate change and build stronger communities. He serves as Assistant to the President for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship in the Iowa District West of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He is also the host of Beginning Bridge Builders and the author of Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change. In this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Haney shares: • How church leadership has changed over the last 30 years • How the church can become a bridge instead of a battleground • What real unity looks like inside a congregation • Why he chose storytelling over a traditional leadership manual • The truth about change: it always feels like loss • Practical advice for pastors facing declining attendance • How to stay guided by grace in a divided world If you’re in your 20s navigating faith, leadership, community, or simply wanting wiser ways to handle division and change, this episode offers grounded, grace-filled insight. Timestamps below ⬇️ #KeithHaney #GuidedByGrace #Unity #ChurchLeadership #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Keith Haney Website: https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkeithhaney/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-keith-haney-056b699/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/revheadpin If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member…

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