Reading the signs of God in a world of signals.
Theo-semiotician · Historian · Preacher
Reading the signs of God in a world of signals.
Theo-semiotician · Historian · Preacher
About Len
Leonard Sweet grew up with two brothers under a preacher-mom. He is the author of almost eighty books, hundreds of articles, and nearly 2,000 published sermons — most recently Jesus Human, Designer Jesus, and the theo-semiotics textbook Decoding the Divine.
After a lifetime as Dean, Provost, President and Chancellor, he now works with graduate students at Drew University (E. Stanley Jones Chair), George Fox University, Northwind Seminary and Southeastern University.
He and his family live on Orcas Island, where they host guests at Sanctuary Seaside, their "advance center."
Advances · The next gathering
Faith, AI & the Future of Ministry
The First East Coast Advance with Leonard Sweet, featuring Dr. David J. Swisher
March 5–6, 2027 · Regency Hall · Covington, Georgia
What happens to faith, ministry, and the human spirit when artificial intelligence changes the world around us?
An intimate two-day gathering at Regency Hall, the historic home of Len and Tia Sweet in Covington's charming historic district — a conversation on faith, culture, and the responsible use of AI in ministry, leadership, and Christian education.
David J. Swisher is an AI trainer and consultant, ministry technologist, ordained Wesleyan minister, and author of Early Warning: How to Lead with Wisdom in Times of Technological Disruption. He earned his Doctor of Ministry in Semiotics, Church, and Culture under Len.
- Friday, March 5 — begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday, March 6 — concludes after the evening meal
- Evening meals hosted at Regency Hall; breakfast, lunch and lodging on your own
- 2204 Monticello Street SW, Covington, GA 30014 · Twelve Oaks B&B next door
Registration information and pricing will be announced.
Previous Advance conversation partners
For years Len's Advances on Orcas Island have gathered guests for conversation, imagination and discovery alongside these voices.
- Byron Borger
- Leah Payne
- Dr. Katie Kresser
- Shane J. Wood
- Scott Cairns
- Mark Pierson
- Bill Easum
- Carl Medearis
- Bob Roberts Jr.
- Frank Viola
- Karen Swallow Prior
- Matt Knisely
- John Stackhouse
- Margaret Feinberg
- Reggie McNeal
- Mark Batterson
- Jessie Rice
- Joan Ball
- Mike Slaughter
- Alan Hirsch
- Alan Jamieson
- Lisa Samson
- Luci Shaw
- Greg Paul
- Chris Seay
- Ron Martoia
- Erwin McManus
- Mark Driscoll
- Brian McLaren
- Sally Morgenthaler
- Mike Riddell
- Ken Ulmer
From Salish Sea Press
Leonard Sweet Books in Print
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Explore every book by collection at Salish Sea Press.
Speaking
Invite Len to speak.
One of the most sought-after speakers in the religious world today.
Seminaries, conferences, festivals and island retreats. He has spoken in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, England, Wales, South Africa, South Korea, Iceland, Scotland, China, Indonesia, Latvia, India and Russia.
Booking resources
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