Podcast: Bishop Willimon on why theology matters

Podcast guest Bishop William H. Willimon talks about theology and why it matters on the ground in our churches.

Podcast: The practical side of dinner church

Creating a new dinner church may be easier than you think. Sit down with Matt Kreh, pastor of Gunnisonville and Bath UMC just outside of Lansing. Hear about how God… Continue Reading Podcast: The practical side of dinner church

Podcast: Lia McIntosh and church for 22nd Century

Lia McIntosh serves as the Associate Director of Congregational Excellence for the Missouri Annual Conference. In this role, McIntosh collaborates with and coaches pastors and laity to launch new  congregations and… Continue Reading Podcast: Lia McIntosh and church for 22nd Century

Podcast: Organizing for Racial Reconciliation

God did not intend for us to be divided along racial lines. Listen in as Victoria Gibbs and Janice McWhertor of CORR, Congregations Organizing for Racial Reconciliation, explain how we… Continue Reading Podcast: Organizing for Racial Reconciliation

Podcast: Olu Brown on leadership lessons

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Olu Brown of Impact Church (one of the fastest growing churches in America) talks about leadership lessons through the eyes of Moses.

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: 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

#digitalworshipcoach Ep 2

Get – and hold – people’s attention during your digital sermon. Plus, boost the impact of your sermons. With Hartford UMC.

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