Podcast: Rhythms of rest and stress in your life

This month’s podcast is a conversation I had with Noel Jesse Heikkinen, pastor of Riverview Church, a large multi-site church in the Lansing region. Noel and I happened to be… Continue Reading Podcast: Rhythms of rest and stress in your life

Podcast: Leadership and trust with Jorge Acevedo

Ministering to thousands of people each weekend at the four Grace Church campuses near Cape Coral, Fla., takes leadership, trust and “appropriate vulnerability.” Listen in as Pastor Jorge Acevedo explains… Continue Reading Podcast: Leadership and trust with Jorge Acevedo

Podcast: Rethinking dinner church with Kendall Vanderslice

Dinner church is anything but your mother’s (or grandmother’s) church potluck. Hear from Kendall Vanderslice, writer, baker and dinner-church researcher. She is author of We Will Feast: Rethinking Dinner, Worship,… Continue Reading Podcast: Rethinking dinner church with Kendall Vanderslice

Podcast: Meeting super specific needs in your community with Paul Nixon

Rev. Paul Nixon, a New Church strategist, author, and church coach, talks about niche ministries, Readiness 360, and even alligator church (hey, that could be a thing). 

Podcast: Making members or growing disciples?

Real discipleship is a lifelong journey. Listen in to Rev. Jim Harnish, author of A Disciple’s Path, as he talks about how helping your congregation deepen their path with Christ… Continue Reading Podcast: Making members or growing disciples?

Podcast: Elaine Heath and opening doors for holy spirit

Dr. Elaine Heath’s not nervous about the changing landscape of American churches. In fact, this time of evolution might open  new doors for the Holy Spirit to move in missional… Continue Reading Podcast: Elaine Heath and opening doors for holy spirit

Podcast: Why church planting matters to all of us

Church planting not only turns denominations around. It can also turn a church around. Listen in to Rev. Rachel Gilmore, a young, dynamic pastor and church planter. She’s also a… Continue Reading Podcast: Why church planting matters to all of us

Podcast:Help your church grow younger

Reaching young people isn’t rocket science. But it does require culture and leadership shifts. Listen to this podcast with Jake Mulder, co-author of Growing Young. Mulder is also a keynoter… Continue Reading Podcast:Help your church grow younger

Podcast: Moving Beyond Visitor Gifts with Cornerstone UMC

Hang out with the team from Cornerstone UMC and learn the top two questions visitors ask themselves (and what you can do to get them to return). Plus, see how they grow their small groups in a surprisingly short time. Continue Reading Podcast: Moving Beyond Visitor Gifts with Cornerstone UMC

#digitalworshipcoach Ep 3

You’ve just delivered a great sermon. Now what? See how to make more disciples. With Valley Church, Allendale.

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