EFCA East

Slippery Places: Reflections on Psalm 73

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:41:04 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

I Was Wrong About Ordination

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:33:56 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

At The Table - Episode 2

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:30:56 +0000

Pull up a chair — you're invited. At The Table with Tony and Cedrick is a new podcast for pastors and leaders across EFCA East. Hosted by our district superintendents, Tony Balsamo and Cedrick Brown, this podcast is all about real conversations, shared wisdom, and encouragement for the journey of ministry.

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This is a podcast from EFCA East — the Eastern District of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Helping leaders live well, lead well and mutliply.

At The Table - Episode 1

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:44:26 +0000

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This is a podcast from EFCA East — the Eastern District of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Helping leaders live well, lead well and mutliply.

At The Table - Episode 0

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:28 +0000

Each episode brings you:

Honest hot takes on life, leadership, and the church.
Real questions from leaders across the district.
Practical moments to help you live well, lead well, and multiply.

Whether you're pastoring a church, planting something new, or leading in the background, this is a space to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that you're not alone.

This is a podcast from EFCA East — the Eastern District of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Helping leaders live well, lead well and mutliply.

The Slow Work of Intentional Leadership

Tue, 13 May 2025 17:42:34 +0000

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Dan Spino Article: Intentional Leadership

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

The Legacy of Pope Francis

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:45:22 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Hold On Loosely Preview

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:42:55 +0000

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today, we're talking to Marc Ramirez, District Superintendent of EFCA Southeast. We chat about how to discern God's will for a big transition, staying connected to the local church when your role changes, understanding church context, being an influencer vs a decider, how to maximize interactions with people you lead but don't see very often, how to leave well, leading with clarity, and more!

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Marc Ramirez is the District Superintendent of EFCA Southeast. For 18 years previously, Marc served as both an associate pastor and senior pastor of Fellowship Church. During that time, he implemented a vision and strategy that led to significant growth in church attendance, church staff and the expansion of the church worship center. Marc has also functioned in leadership roles with his district cluster group and pastoral care team.

Marc received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Misericordia University, Pennsylvania, and a Masters from Liberty Theological Seminary, Virginia. Before serving as a pastor, Marc worked for 12 years in the corporate sector, including time in South Florida.

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Persevering in Ministry and Publishing Preview

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:13:22 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today, we're talking to Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Pastor of Community EFC in Harrisburg, PA. We chat about questioning your calling, creative solutions when your church doesn't have the resources it needs, cultivating healthy relationships with your elder board, an amillenial ordination, persevering through rejection, how writing and reading influences preaching, books, and more!

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Benjamin Vrbicek, is the Lead Pastor of Community EFC in Harrisburg, PA. He and his wife, Brooke, have six children. Benjamin enjoys reading, wrestling with his children, dating his wife, eating at Chipotle, and riding his bicycle in the early hours of the morning. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri and a masters in divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has written for Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and For The Church. He is a content creator for Gospel-Centered Discipleship and a member of the Gospel-Centered Discipleship Writers’ Guild.

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Leading Worship In A Changing Culture

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:21:38 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

5 Essential Practices for Mental Well-Being

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:34:35 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/5-essential-practices-for-mental-well-being/

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Four Tips For A Thriving Church Mentorship Ministry

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:43:19 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/four-tips-for-a-thriving-church-mentorship-ministry/

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Before You Say Yes

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:30:52 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

The Church Chat Cantata Preview

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:32:26 +0000

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're joined by Derek Hodne, Program Director at Camp Orchard Hill, to add some levity to your holiday season. Christmas is often a stressful time for ministry leaders. So let's laugh a little - at ourselves and the wild ways Christmas can go awry in the church.

Derek Hodne graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2002 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Elementary Education and thought he would have a long career in teaching. But in 2006, after 4 fun years teaching 6th grade in Somerset, NJ, God clearly called him back to Camp Orchard Hill to serve in the full-time Program Director position.

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Beyond Fairness: Understanding God's Inverted Kingdom

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:15:03 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Plagiarism and the Pulpit

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:51:59 +0000

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Mental Health Matters: How the Church Can Lead with Compassion and Care

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:38:49 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/mental-health-matters/

EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Beauty Among the Flies: Finding God Amid Distractions

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:54:23 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/beauty-among-the-flies-finding-god-amid-distractions/

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EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ.

The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Thriving In Seasons Of Change with Jeff Martin

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:01:10 +0000

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Jeff Martin, Lead Pastor of Rock Creek Church, about the difference between relational and organizational problems, making big changes the simple way, ministering in a transient community, being a flexible leader, what the world needs in a hyper partisan environment, how to combat the one-way sermon, being a majority leader in a diverse community, attracting the younger generation, developing a replace yourself mentality and more!

Jeff Martin grew up in northern New Jersey and attended Miami University (OH) where God changed his life’s ambitions through the ministry of Cru. He joined Cru staff where he met Mary, and they served for 23 years together. Seven of those years were spent in Bulgaria helping to launch collegiate ministries. Back in the States, Jeff served as the Regional Director for Cru in the Mid-Atlantic. In addition to his RD role, Jeff had the privilege of training hundreds of Cru staff members in Christ-centered preaching, through the Institute for Biblical Studies. Jeff has an MDIV from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Since 2013, Jeff has served as the Lead Pastor of Rock Creek Church in Rockville, Maryland. His love for ministry leaders has recently led him to pursue certification with the Society of Church Consultants. In July of 2024, he launched JTM Ministry Coaching with the vision of helping leaders build healthy, gospel-centered ministries.

Jeff loves sports, intense conversations, making people laugh, and creating boating videos on his YouTube channel. He and Mary have been married for 33 years and have two daughters, two sons-in-law, one son, and one grandson. They currently reside in Olney, Maryland.

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Longevity and Leaders That Last with Steve Anderson

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:31:44 +0000

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Steve Anderson, Pastor of Student Ministries at Mountain View Community Church, about how podcasting has made him a better youth pastor, the isolation of ministry, longevity in ministry, the evergreen needs of students, maintaining a vibrant relationship with your spouse, finding good team members, how to get along with your senior leader and more!

Steve Anderson is a youth ministry veteran of nearly 30-years, and has been at Mountain View Community Church since 2000!

He is a graduate of Grove City College and Denver Seminary, where he received his MDiv with an emphasis in Youth and Family Studies. After many years of raising their own teens, Steve and his wife, Karen, are now the proud parents of three young men. Steve loves to read great books, binge watch good shows, and play golf, basketball, or tennis. Born and raised in Western PA, he bleeds black and gold and is a passionate fan of all Pittsburgh sports.

He's also the founder and co-host of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

Steve's spiritual passion is helping teenagers discover their place in God's amazing story and raising up the next generation of leaders.

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Being A Non Anxious Presence with Trent Williams

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:33:18 +0000

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Trent Williams, student ministries pastor at Tristate Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. They talk about foster care, what's changed in Trent's ten years of youth ministry, what volunteer recruitment looks like, the danger in trying to replicate other ministries, the fear of failure, Trent's battle with anxiety, leading while suffering, the practice of moving toward health, raising kids in today's culture, being a non-anxious presence, leading in community and more!

Trent and his wife Katie joined the Tristate Fellowship family in June, 2014 as the Pastor of Student Ministries. Trent has his BS in Youth Ministry with a Biblical Literature Minor from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is extremely passionate about building relationships with students and families, challenging them to grow in their faith along the way. He loves sports, hearing people’s stories and spending time with friends and family.

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Be Kind To Yourself

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:56:11 +0000

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3 Critical Components Of A Healthy Church Culture

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:43:45 +0000

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How To Keep The Momentum Going

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:45:13 +0000

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The Journey of Faith: Understanding Stages of Spiritual Growth

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:31:18 +0000

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Developing A Reservoir of Well-Being with Michael Martin

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:19:56 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Michael Martin, lead pastor of Stillmeadow Community Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland, and Pastor Support Associate here at EFCA East. They talk about why leaders struggle with rest, the difference between hurry and rushing, developing a reservoir of well-being, warning signs of burnout, advice for the next generation of leaders looking to establish healthier rhythms in their lives, the importance of rediscovering the Holy Spirit, systematic things that need to change in the church world and more!

Michael serves at Senior Pastor at Stillmeadow Community Fellowship. He has had significant involvement in the work of church health and church diversity both while serving locally as a resource and nationally in denominational work within the EFCA.

As a recording artist, (MichaelStevenMartin), he has been fortunate to have music he has written heard in a variety of venues in Christian and secular formats. He considers music an amazing means of speaking truth and joy into any life. His current project is JOY lifeStories vol. 2.

He is proud of the fact that Gail, his wife of over 35 years, still seems to like him. They have a daughter, son, son-in-law and 3 grandsons. Raised in a large, loving, extended family in Flint, Michigan; his upbringing in the church has shaped many of his values and commitments today.

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Putting Away The Sword: Uniting Around The Essentials

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:20:09 +0000

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You Can Have Anything You Want: Lessons in Focus and Long-Term Vision

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:16:11 +0000

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The Art of Feedback: Building Trust and Encouraging Growth

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:03:16 +0000

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People Need Help with Dr. Jim Meyer

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:13:38 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Jim Meyer, co-pastor of Pocono EFC! They talk about why counseling has gotten a bad reputation among believers, what we often miss about Psalm 23, the polarizing views on medication, finding a balance between body and soul, when to refer your parishioners to a professional, how to ask good questions, how you know it's time to seek professional help yourself, how to raise kids in the fish bowl of ministry, the pains pastors are facing and more!

Dr. Jim taught at Cairn University from 1996 – 2019 and continues to pastor the Pocono EFC in Tannersville, PA since 1996. He also offers biblical counseling, discipleship, consulting, and coaching to pastors and missionaries through a ministry called Biblical Counseling Resources (BCR). BCR is a ministry of Pocono Evangelical Free Church.

Jim has been serving continuously with the EFCA since 1984. He resides near Martins Creek, PA with his wife Kathy. They enjoy canoeing on the Delaware River, hiking and being grandparents.

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5 Ways To Give Our Families The Best Of Us

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:07:33 +0000

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Simplifying Church Organizational Structures

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:41:23 +0000

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Discipleship Pathways For Kids

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:03:33 +0000

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I'll Rest When I'm Dead

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:43:09 +0000

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Creating Culture and Being An Intentional Leader with Dan Spino

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:08:12 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Dan Spino, Discipleship Pastor at West Shore Free Church in Mechanicsburg, PA! They talk about why clarity is important, how the corporate world can benefit the church, ministering from your wounds, results vs. systems, leveraging feedback, valuing people over the organization, being addicted to our ideas, church culture shock and more!

Dan provides strategic leadership for many ministries at West Shore. He has a diverse background in organizational talent and culture and has a Master’s Degree in ILR, and a Master’s of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dan and his wife, Stephanie, reside in downtown Mechanicsburg. For fun, he enjoys working on house projects, traveling, visiting coffee shops and getting to the ocean.

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Love The Ones You're With

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:55:29 +0000

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Evangelicalism, Politics, and Essentials with Bill Riedel

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:37:11 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Bill Riedel, lead pastor of Redemption Hill Church in Washington D.C.! They talk about fundamentalism vs evangelicalism, the political divide in our churches, essentials vs non essentials, how to function as a church when we disagree, getting objective about the culture in which you serve, deconstruction, the intersection of Christianity and politics and more!

Bill is the founding and lead pastor of Redemption Hill Church in Washington, DC. He was formally trained at Trinity International University (BA) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MDiv), and has served in ministry since 1998. He serves the Acts 29 Network as the DC Area Director and on the A29 North Atlantic Leadership Team, as well as BOMS for EFCA.

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Conflict and The Marathon of Ministry with John Nesbitt

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:04:40 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. In this episode, Josh and Emily are joined by John Nesbitt, Operations Specialist here at EFCA East. They talk about the value of a confidant and how to find a good one, the marathon of ministry, creating healthy work-life balance, cultivating the heart of a peace maker, finding conflict and resolving it, finding the balance between business and ministry and more!

John yielded his life to Christ in 1969 while a freshman at the University of North Carolina. After graduation, he met and married the love of his life, Terry. Together they began a lifetime of ministry through training at Dallas Theological Seminary. John and Terry have been blessed with two great sons who live in Ohio and Minnesota! John's passions in ministry include peacemaking, developing systems that help the body of Christ thrive, and being helpful. For recreation, John enjoys fitness, reading classic fantasy, and fine desserts!

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How To Function With Few On The Floor

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:13 +0000

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From Grinch to Griswold

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:31:28 +0000

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I Thought You Ought To Know

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:10:50 +0000

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Concepts That Permeate and Nurturing Your Own Soul with Tony Hunt

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:01:33 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today, Josh and Emily are joined by Tony Hunt, lead pastor of Lancaster EFC. They talk about the different places pastors get energy, developing a culture of multiplication, how to build a preaching team, nurturing your own soul as a leader in ministry, sabbaticals and more!

Tony joined the Lancaster EFC staff in 2011 after spending eighteen years in youth ministry. He and his wife Kristen have two children. They love spending time at their cabin and exploring new places.

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They're Just Not That Into You

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:03:08 +0000

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You Don’t Need a Mentor: You Need a Bullpen!

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:34:51 +0000

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Church Chat 8: Navigating Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings with Deb Hinkel

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:46:32 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Deb Hinkel, Director of Spiritual Formation and Family Ministry at Hershey Free! They talk about how to navigate glass ceilings and sticky floors as a woman in ministry, developing a thick skin, chauvinism hiding behind theology, establishing healthy boundaries in a co-ed environment, creating church cultures where the expectation is that women will contribute, and paradigm shifts that need to happen for women in leadership.

Deb joined the Hershey Free staff in 2015 after spending fourteen years as an assistant professor in the Church and Ministry Leadership department at Lancaster Bible College.

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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:54:47 +0000

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A Simple Pattern For Discipleship

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:25:13 +0000

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Numbers, Success and NextGen with David Boerema

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:33:42 +0000

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today we're talking to David Boerema about how NextGen ministry has changed in the last 3 years, the best way to define success, navigating trauma with people, how the definition of hard has shifted, and more!

David Boerema is director of Apex and NextGen director for EFCA East. He has decades of experience working with youth.

Get all the blog posts David Boerema has written for EFCA East and all sorts of NextGen resources HERE.

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Church Chat Primer

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:26:37 +0000

Get to know the hosts, Josh Ott and Emily Gardner, and the whole vibe of the show. We're so glad you're listening.

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Hitting Re-Pete When You Fail

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:40:26 +0000

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A New Preaching Resource!

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:49:55 +0000

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Is Humiliation A Prerequisite For Ministry?

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:13:26 +0000

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Avoiding The Drift

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:30:41 +0000

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Getting Unstuck As A Teacher of God's Word

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:55:00 +0000

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Underappreciated Hope

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:34:55 +0000

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What Christmas Means To Us

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:08:46 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-christmas-does-to-us/

See our advent reflections on Instagram -->

instagram.com/efcaeast

Download the Advent prayer guide: efcaeast.com/advent

4 Ways to Nourish a Flourishing Team

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:35:45 +0000

All our Advent resources --> efcaeast.com/advdent

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-nourish-a-flourishing-team/

The Great Contextual Commission

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:57:31 +0000

This is audio from Charles Wilson's breakout session - The Great Contextual Commission - from the 2021 EFCA East Leadership Conference.

For more conference resources --> https://efcaeast.com/conference-video/

3 Causes of Depletion in Pastoral Ministry

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:29:48 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/3-causes-of-depletion-in-pastoral-ministry/

What's Up With Discipleship

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:30:16 +0000

Get all the details about the EFCA East Leadership Conference at efcaeast.com/one-voice

4 Lessons I Learned About Praying For My Church

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:03:11 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-lessons-i-learned-about-praying-for-my-church/

When Retirement Is Not What You Expect

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:02:33 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/when-retirement-is-not-what-you-expect/

Leadership In A Post Pandemic World

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:28:17 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/leadership-in-a-post-pandemic-world/

We Don't Serve Customers. A conversation with Josh Ott and Ed Harris.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:06:21 +0000

Find Pastor Ed Harris:

Christ Power Church & Ministries

On Instagram

Find Josh Ott:

Grace Free Church

On Instagram

Also Mentioned:

EFCA East Resource Page

What A Crow Taught Me About My Declining Church

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:17:38 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-a-crow-taught-me-about-my-declining-church/

3 Ways To Help Break Undesirable Patterns

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:49:58 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/3-ways-to-help-break-undesirable-patterns/

Is Anybody Listening?

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:52:25 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/is-anybody-listening/

Is There Any Good In Extremism?

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:09:48 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/is-there-any-good-in-extremism/

Regarding Abortion

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:59:06 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/regarding-abortion/

How To Respond When You’re Being Attacked

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:21:45 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/how-to-respond-when-youre-being-attacked/

What Metallica Helped Me Remember About Ministry

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:13:12 +0000

Metallica playing the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game: watch the video

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-metallica-helped-me-remember-about-ministry/

Are you making progress?

Tue, 24 May 2022 17:01:40 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/are-you-making-progress/

7 Things To Do Now That Your Church Is Online

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:35:31 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/7-things-to-do-now-that-you-are-online/

Depression and The Path of The Pastor

Tue, 03 May 2022 23:43:34 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/depression-and-the-path-of-the-pastor/

Worship In Your Context

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:49:39 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/worship-in-your-context/

How To Build A Healthy Children's Ministry

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:35:06 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-LK

Pablo Martinez

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:12:17 +0000

to watch the video --> https://vimeo.com/666042201

Not For Them - For You

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:54:38 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode and more information about Peace at the Park --> https://efcaeast.com/not-for-them-for-you/

One tribe. One God. One goal.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:58:13 +0000

To watch the entire session --> https://vimeo.com/662401795

Unity, Identity and Credentialing

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:26:59 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/unity-identity-credentialing/

Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:22:01 +0000

To watch more sessions from the EFCA East Leadership Conference --> https://efcaeast.com/conference-video/

Rethinking Women's Ministry

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:43:31 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/rethinking-womens-ministry/

We Used To Be In This Together

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:25:33 +0000

To watch the entire session --> https://vimeo.com/662376677

4 Ways To Live A Fluid Life

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:16:07 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-live-a-fluid-life/

Own Your Zone

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:59:33 +0000

This is audio from Tim Jacob's session at the 2021 EFCA East Leadership Conference. You can watch all the main sessions at efcaeast.com/conference-video.

Parents: The Wisest Among Us

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:15:44 +0000

for a full transcript of today's podcast --> https://efcaeast.com/parents-the-wisest-among-us/

Extraordinarily Ordinary - Bill Kynes

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:52:00 +0000

Today's episode is audio from one of our conference speakers, Bill Kynes. He's a veteran pastor and his message is simple, but profound. You can watch the video version here: https://vimeo.com/665287332

3 Ways Christians Send Mixed Messages

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:08:25 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/politics-and-our-christian-witness/

Episode 138: Audio from Bill's breakout session --> https://pod.co/eda-move/politics-and-the-christian-witness

Politics And The Christian Witness

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:09:10 +0000

In today’s episode you'll be hearing the audio from Bill Riedel's breakout session, Politics and The Christian Witness. This was given at our 2021 EFCA East Leadership Conference. After you listen, make sure to listen to his follow up post on Episode 139, where Bill tackles three ways we send mixed signals with our politics.

Top 10 Tips to Juggle Family and Ministry, Not Burn Out, and Keep Your Sanity

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:34:23 +0000

for a transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/top-10-tips-to-juggle-family-and-ministry-not-burn-out-and-keep-your-sanity/

Loving Ministry When It Doesn't Love You Back

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:17:37 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/loving-ministry-when-it-doesnt-love-you-back/

Josh Ott and Emily Gardner

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:50:25 +0000

Mentioned in this episode:

Dave Hyatt - Is Missions The PR Department of The Church

Jim Meyer - Four Key Practices For Developing Emotional Health

Theology Refresher audio: Contemporary Critical Theory

Theology Refresher audio: Contemporary Critical Theory Q&A

Theology Refresher audio: Christian Nationalism

Theology Refresher audio: Christian Nationalism Q&A

SAVE THE DATE

January 5: Building Christ Centered Friendships with Muslims, an online course being offered by EFCA ReachNational has a session beginning January 5, 2022. More HERE.

March 31 - April 1: EFCA Theology Refresher with Greg Strand, hosted by John Biegel at Riverstone Church in Yardley, PA will be March 31- April 1, 2022.

March 22-23: EFCA National is hosting a live and in person History, Theology, and Polity course (required for credentialing!) at the National office on March 22-23, 2022.

October 18-19: The EFCA East Leadership Conference will be at Lancaster EFC again, October 18-19, 2022.

Four Key Practices For Developing Emotional Health

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:34:36 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/four-key-practices-for-developing-emotional-health/

Is Missions The PR Department of The Church?

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:43:47 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/is-missions-the-pr-department-of-the-church/

Leading While Suffering

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:51:53 +0000

for a full transcript of today's post --> https://efcaeast.com/leading-while-suffering/

Do You Compete or Complete?

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:43:28 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/do-you-compete-or-complete/

Two Pastors. Two Friends. One Voice.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:09:42 +0000

To watch this conversation --> https://efcaeast.com/michael-and-guy/

What Our Soul Needs

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:40:35 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-our-soul-needs/

Stuck Happens

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 01:21:56 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/stuck-happens/

Scarcity Problems

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:54:20 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/scarcity-problems/

Keeping Your Eyes on the Future During a Challenging Present

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:19:15 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/keeping-your-eyes-on-the-future-during-a-challenging-present/

The Tension In Working Out Our Salvation

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:29:11 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/the-tension-in-working-out-our-salvation/

Seeing With A New Vision

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:36:29 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/seeing-with-a-new-vision/

9 Ways To Improve Search Team Results

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:18:38 +0000

for the full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/9-ways-to-improve-search-team-results/

5 Ways To Build A Ministry Of Encouragement

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:19:37 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/5-ways-to-build-a-ministry-of-encouragement/

Ezra, the NFL and A Pandemic

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:43:19 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/ezra-the-nfl-and-a-pandemic/

How's Your Vocabulary?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:19:10 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/hows-your-vocabulary/

more details about the EFCA East Leadership Conference --> https://efcaeast.com/one-voice/

My Favorite Idol

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:04:55 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/my-favorite-idol/

Nothing To Lose. Nothing To Prove.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:21:48 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/nothing-to-lose-nothing-to-prove/

Leading From Second Place

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:36:02 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/leading-from-second-place/

Shred It

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:11:13 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/shred-it/

Why Bother Getting Credentialed?

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:35:30 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/strengthening-ministry-through-evaluation/

for more info about credentialing through EFCA East --> https://efcaeast.com/credentialing-info/

Deconstruction Discouragement

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:28:39 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/deconstruction-discouragement-please-lord-not-another-one/

Leading Through Pain

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:13:59 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/leading-through-pain/

Choose Your Adventure

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:06:55 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/choose-your-adventure/

Before You Say Yes

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:02:42 +0000

For more information on our rebrand --> https://mailchi.mp/cef22281ec49/introducing-efca-east

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/before-you-say-yes/

When The Leaders Are Tired

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:44:54 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-the-leaders-are-tired/

What's Your Next Move?

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:14:47 +0000

for a full transcript of today's message --> https://edamove.com/whats-your-next-move/

The Leadership Dance

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 01:41:17 +0000

John's previous blog --> https://edamove.com/the-pastors-most-strategic-relationship/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/the-leadership-dance/

3 Ways To See Past A Blind Spot

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:46:56 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-see-past-a-blind-spot/

The Pastor’s Most Strategic (Or Stressful) Relationship

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:52:07 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/the-pastors-most-strategic-relationship/

John's previous post: https://edamove.com/governance-church-leadership-is-there-a-better-way/

Theology Refresher Christian Nationalism Q&A

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:13:01 +0000

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher.

Theology Refresher: Christian Nationalism

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:11:35 +0000

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher. This is the second session about Christian Nationalism.

Theology Refresher Critical Theory Q&A

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:47:45 +0000

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher. This was a Q&A after session one on contemporary critical theory.

Theology Refresher: Contemporary Critical Theory

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:45:53 +0000

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher with Greg Strand. This is the first session on Contemporary Critical Theory.

He is Risen... Indeed?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:16:25 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/he-is-risen-indeed/

When The Gospel Starts To Grind

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:26:55 +0000

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-the-gospel-starts-to-grind/

Friendly Fire: 3 Ways To Avoid The Casualties

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:07:25 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/friendly-fire-3-ways-to-avoid-the-casualties/

When Normal Gets Broken

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:42:07 +0000

for a ful l transcript --> https://edamove.com/when-normal-gets-broken/

When The Church Cuts Off The Ear Of The World

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:52:51 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-the-church-cuts-off-the-ear-of-the-world/

What About The Dark Nights?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:04:49 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/what-about-the-dark-nights/

How To Pastor The Political Crazies

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:53:56 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/how-to-pastor-the-political-crazies/

Our Two Conversations

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:48:19 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/our-two-conversations/

Social Media Trends in 2021

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:39:25 +0000

Mentioned in this episode:

Brady Shearer's IG post about social media trends.
Growing your church via social media.
Why I Jumped on TikTok and What I Learned About Being Relevant by Josh Ott
More church communication resources.

Let Him Be Teacher

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:04:12 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/let-him-be-teacher/

Embracing The New In New Year

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:16:45 +0000

For Full Transcript --> https://edamove.com/embracing-the-new-in-new-year/

When Perfect Isn't An Option

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:29:16 +0000

Mentioned In This Episode:

Rewatch speakers from past EDA Move Leadership Conferences HERE.
Email Josh - josh.ott@efca.org
EDA Move Cluster Groups
Email David - david.boerema@efca.org

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-perfect-isnt-an-option/

Credentialing Is The Starting Point Of The Ministry Marathon

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:04:01 +0000

for full transcript --> https://edamove.com/credentialing-is-the-starting-point-of-the-ministry-marathon/

Governance & Church Leadership – Is There A Better Way?

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:39:50 +0000

for full transcript --> https://edamove.com/governance-church-leadership-is-there-a-better-way/

4 Essential Ingredients To Build Effective Teams

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:12:42 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/4-essential-ingredients-to-build-effective-teams/

What Does Your Prayer Life Say About You?

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:10:45 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-does-your-prayer-life-say-about-you/

What I’ve Learned During 20+ Years of Support Ministry

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:20:35 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-ive-learned-during-20-years-of-support-ministry/

The Value of Ministry In Small Places

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:51:21 +0000

pastor clusters --> https://edamove.com/pastor-support/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/the-value-of-ministry-in-small-places/

You Only Have Three and Three

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:05:03 +0000

for full transcript --> https://edamove.com/you-only-have-three-and-three/

What I Learned About Communication While Working In Law Enforcement

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:26:43 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-i-learned-about-communication-while-working-in-law-enforcement/

3 Questions To Help You Structure Your Ministry For Success

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:46:29 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/3-questions-to-help-you-structure-your-ministry-for-success/

Why I Jumped on TikTok and What I Learned About Being Relevant

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:31:41 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/why-i-jumped-on-tiktok-and-what-i-learned-about-being-relevant/

3 Reasons You Are Stuck And How To Get Moving Again

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:58:24 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/3-reasons-you-are-stuck-and-how-to-get-moving-again/

What I Learned About Church Communications From My Hiatus As A Communications Director

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:24:10 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-AB

I Am Not Enough

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:58:45 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/from-an-anonymous-eda-pastor/

4 Principles From Hamilton That Will Remake The Way I Do Church

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:58:51 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/4-principles-from-hamilton-that-will-remake-the-way-i-do-church/

3 Ways To See Another Instead of An Other

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:55:08 +0000

full transcript --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-see-another-instead-of-an-other/

Women: Forerunners To A Great Movement

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:02:20 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/women-forerunners-to-a-great-movement/

To Be or To Do

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:11:51 +0000

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/to-be-or-to-do-that-is-the-question/

In and Out of Season

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:20:38 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/in-and-out-of-season/

Are We Bigger Than A Building?

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:27:36 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/are-we-bigger-than-a-building/

The Two Biggest Challenges Of Multicultural Ministry

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:39:01 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/the-two-biggest-challenges-of-multicultural-ministry/

Should We Ask Forgiveness

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:12:10 +0000

For the full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-zp

Fathers, Ask For Their Heart

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 01:34:24 +0000

Confessions From A White Pastor In Suburbia

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:59:23 +0000

Cedrick and Tony Speak Up

The Unmuted Gospel

Confessions From A White Pastor In Suburbia

Addressing Racism in Your Church

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 23:52:32 +0000

Watch the video of this conversation --> https://vimeo.com/418185025?fbclid=IwAR1X-6frpyjMUUQ_J8bo5WY42kpwJYApKZZycl8agyhzRbZLf3u5Gyy17LA

Crossing The Finish Line

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:13:11 +0000

For the full transcript --> https://edamove.com/crossing-the-finish-line/

What Is Shaped In Solitude and Stillness?

Tue, 19 May 2020 23:31:19 +0000

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-is-shaped-in-solitude-and-stillness/

What Is Essential?

Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:08 +0000

EDA Move Virtual Prayer Summit --> https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrduivrz4uGND8ylWRQMYhFM8ezRsHP6id

Video of today's episode -- > https://edamove.com/what-is-essential/

Worship In The Time of Covid

Wed, 06 May 2020 01:00:41 +0000

Transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/worship-in-the-time-of-covid/

Now What?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:12:46 +0000

Full transcript of Nate's post --> https://edamove.com/now-what/

Preserving Your Own Heart (And Sanity)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:11:34 +0000

For a transcript of today's episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-xI

Don’t Doubt What God Can Do In This Temporary New Normal

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:51:15 +0000

For full transcript of today's episode -->

https://edamove.com/dont-doubt-what-god-can-do-in-this-temporary-new-normal/

This Feels Familiar And I Don't Like It

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:12:20 +0000

Josh Ott is taking us back to 2008, the worst year of his life.

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/this-feels-familiar-and-i-dont-like-it/

Will God Provide?

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:25:55 +0000

As this pandemic continues on, church leaders are experiencing the increasing weight of shepherding their people in lean and stressful times without the benefit of in person interaction. Finances are a swift current that threatens to derail pastor's best efforts. In today's episode, EDA Move Operations Director John Nesbitt asks the question - Will God provide?

For full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/will-god-provide/

Leading Your Church Online During The Coronavirus Crisis

I've Got Nothing, People

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:12:35 +0000

I don't know about you, but virtually everything about this COVID 19 crisis leaves me speechless. I never thought I'd be using the word pandemic in my lifetime. But here we are. In today's episode, Steve Anderson, Student Ministries Pastor at Mountain View Community Church, offers some thoughts about where we find ourselves today.

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/ive-got-nothing-people/

3 Keys To Help The Next Generation of Leaders Crush Giants

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:58:08 +0000

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-wW

3 Questions To Help Maintain Healthy Vital Signs

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:58:11 +0000

Mentioned in this episode --> https://edamove.com/vitality/

For full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-questions-to-help-maintain-healthy-vital-signs/

Tell Your Scar Story

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:36:08 +0000

In today's episode - Kevin Ozolins, Associate Pastor of Youth and Outreach at Montgomery EFC, is sharing his own scar story - which is far more epic than mine - and 3 reasons why we need to get in the habit of sharing those stories.

Full Transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/tell-your-scar-story/

5 Reasons To Call A Timeout In Ministry

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:59:24 +0000

In today's episode, Tim Ryan, Executive Pastor at West Shore Free Church in Pennsylvania is talking about some reasons you as a pastor or ministry leader may need to call a timeout.

Mentioned in this episode --> https://edamove.com/resources-for-leaders/

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/5-reasons-to-call-a-timeout-in-ministry/

Receiving, Responding To, and Leveraging Reviews For Your Church

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:29:18 +0000

Have you ever written a review for something online? Maybe it was something you loved and you just wanted every one to know that the product or service was amazing. Or maybe you had such a bad experience with something that you felt like it was your civic duty to tell people to stay away. Whether you've written one or not, we live in an age where reviews carry weight. People read Yelp reviews before they make a reservation at a restaurant. Readers buy books based on the ratings on Amazon. So what if your church gets a bad review? In today's episode, Emily Anthony shares two recent reviews for Faith Church where she works that she encountered on Google and how she responded. Spoiler alert, one wasn't so hot.

Mentioned in this episode --> Alejandro's story

Full transcript -- > https://edamove.com/receiving-responding-to-and-leveraging-reviews-for-your-church/

Imposter Syndrome

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:42:23 +0000

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Well, you're not alone. In today's episode David Sherwood is sharing about imposter syndrome.

Full transcript for today's episode --> https://edamove.com/imposter-syndrome/

Ways To Be A Leader Who Listens

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:51:56 +0000

Would your spouse say you're a good listener? How about your kids or your friends? What about God - would God say you were a good listener? It's not always easy, but we think being a good listener goes a long way to being a good leader. In today's episode, Deb Hinkel is sharing three ways to be a leader who listens.

For full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-be-a-leader-who-listens/

How To Deal With Parents In Youth Ministry

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:45:26 +0000

Especially in youth ministry, there can be a pervasive us against you mentality when it comes to parents. It's easy to get into the mindset that ministry leaders know best since they've been trained and educated in guiding the spiritual formation of adolescents.In today's episode, David Boerema is sharing some advice he wishes he had received when he first started out in youth ministry.

Full Transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/how-to-deal-with-parents-in-youth-ministry/

Expository Preaching and Anchoring To The Rock

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:06:23 +0000

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/expository-preaching-and-anchoring-to-the-rock/

Theology Refresher --> https://edamove.com/events/

Preaching Tips -->

https://edamove.com/preaching-tips/

5 Ways To Achieve Longevity in Ministry

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:47:38 +0000

Have you ever had a day where you look into the future and wonder how you're going to make it another day in ministry let alone 5, 10, 20 more years? Church leadership is hard and can be discouraging and soul sucking if we let it. In today's episode, Steve Anderson is talking about longevity in ministry. As a 50-something youth pastor, steve knows a thing or two about sticking with something that is hard. There's no easy answer to longevity in ministry but Steve has some suggestions he's learned along the way.

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Does Work Matter?

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:55:13 +0000

We are happy to be back with new episodes every Wednesday. Today's episode is about work! There's a lot of value placed on what kind of work you do, so Bill Riedel is going to explore the theology of what most of us do every day.

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/does-your-work-matter/

4 Benefits of Collaborative Sermon Prep

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:43:01 +0000

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/4-benefits-colloaborative-sermon-prep/

en Español --> https://edamove.com/4-beneficios-de-la-preparacion-colaborativa-de-sermones/

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4 Ways to Make an Email Newsletter Count

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:38:06 +0000

One of our goals for 2020 is to make our resources accessible to the Spanish speaking brothers and sisters in our district (and beyond!). We've teamed up with an amazing translator to make that happen. Starting today, new blog posts will be available in Spanish.

In today's episode Keith Ferguson is talking about email newsletters - how to make sure they don't automatically get deleted once they hit people's inboxes.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/make-a-newsletter-count/

Keith's Book - The Sabbath and The Gospel: Finding Rest in The Completed Works of Christ

How To Grow Your Audience When No One Is Paying Attention

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 01:16:05 +0000

Don't you hate when the person you're talking to isn't listening? Unfortunately that's the sad reality with most of your church communication. But in today's episode , Josh Ott is sharing how you can grow your audience even when no one is paying attention.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/grow-your-audience-when-no-one-is-paying-attention/

The Two Best Tools For Effective Pastoral Leadership

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:32:29 +0000

If you saw the name of today's episode, I know what you're thinking... Sounds gimmicky. Right? The two best tools for effective pastoral leadership is quite the claim. But you know what? Mark Tindle knows what he's talking about. And I would venture to broaden his claim to just the two best tools for effective leadership. Period.

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/the-two-best-tools-for-effective-pastoral-leadership/

3 Warning Signs You Are Building Your Own Kingdom

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:25:35 +0000

We all like to know that the effort and time we put into ministry is making a difference; that it's good work that people appreciate. But there's a danger when the motivation behind the effort becomes self focused. In today's episode, Kevin Ozolins is sharing 3 warning signs you are building your own kingdom.

For the full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-tD

5 Questions To Consider Before Your Next Mission Trip

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:40:40 +0000

As many leaders have experienced, planning for summer ministry often begins months and months in advance. Especially ministry experiences that involve raising money and travel.

In today's episode, David Boerema is talking through five things to consider before your next mission trip. These are simple questions to ask yourself before you commit to a trip that will really help you maximize your impact.

David is a Director at Apex, a next generation leadership development pipeline mobilizing students to be gospel influence from here to everywhere. Apex provides one-week trips for youth groups as well as three and six week trips for college student to explore full time missions with ReachGlobal, the missions arm of The Evangelical Free Church of America.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/5-questions-to-consider-before-your-next-mission-trip/

Engaging Your Community For Long Term Change

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:22:20 +0000

The audio from Ryan Keith's breakout session at this year's leadership conference.

3 Practical Ways The Church Can Support Foster and Adoptive Parents

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:15:01 +0000

In today's episode, we get to hear from Emily Anthony, Communications Director at Faith Church in Allentown, PA. She normally writes about church communications. In fact, our interview with Emily is one of the most downloaded episodes on our podcast. If you're interested in upping your communications game, I highly recommend listening or checking out all the resources for church communication on our new resource page on edamove.com.

But today, she's sharing a part of her story that is not communications related. As someone who got to witness just a slice of it in real time, I can tell you that it's a wonderful story full of God's faithfullness and provision.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-practical-ways-the-church-can-support-foster-and-adoptive-parents/

Ministry Trends, Attendance and The Next Gen - A Conversation About Best Practices To Reach The Next Generation

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:04:44 +0000

Audio of the Next Gen breakout at this year's EDA Move Leadership Conference.

For more helpful Next Gen Resources --> https://edamove.com/next-gen/

An Amillennial Ordination in the EFCA

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:09:09 +0000

Reflections on the ordination process from the EFCA’s first ordained, amillennial pastor.

For a full transcript of today's episode - including the entire section of Benjamin's paper under Article 9 of the EFCA's statement of Faith ---> https://edamove.com/an-amillennial-ordination-in-the-efca/

How To Build A Legacy Of Love

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:38:03 +0000

You want to be remembered for something good, right? We all do. In today's episode, Deb Hinkel is talking legacies and how to build a legacy of love.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/how-to-build-a-legacy-of-love/

Why I Think You Shouldn't Quit

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:52:49 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode -->

https://wp.me/p9YKv8-rC

Remembering To Watch The Time

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 22:26:30 +0000

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/remembering-to-watch-the-time/

7 Ways To Discourage and Demoralize Your Staff and Volunteers

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:39:20 +0000

Being a leader can be stressful. Sometimes we just need a little levity to brighten our day. Bonus if we actually get something out of a good laugh. Well, we hope today's episode will lighten your load a little and guide you in building solid relationships with the people you work with.

*This podcast episode is 100% tongue-in-cheek :)

Perfect or Growing Leaders? Three Tips To Get You There

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:19:28 +0000

We all crave perfection in some form or another - going on the perfect vacation, having a perfect body, being a perfect leader. But at some point, the drive to be perfect will suffocate you. And really, perfection might not actually be the best possible outcome. In today's episode, Josh Ott, lead pastor of Grace Free Church, is exploring the idea of a perfect leader.

Full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-r1

3 Tips For Cultivating a Healthy, Fruitful Team-Based Ministry

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:47:19 +0000

Today's episode is with Dan Basile, Spiritual Formation Director at Grace Free Church. He's sharing 3 Tips For Cultivating a Healthy, Fruitful Team-Based Ministry.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-tips-for-cultivating-a-healthy-fruitful-team-based-ministry/

Do Numbers Matter? 8 Ways To Measure Success In Ministry.

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 04:00:06 +0000

It's really tempting to use attendance as a gauge for success. Numbers matter, but they aren't the only thing that matters. Tim Gardner, high school pastor at Faith Church, is talking through some ways his team measures success. Even if you don't operate in a youth ministry context, we think you will find these helpful.

Mentioned in this episode:

EDA Move Leadership Conference!

Full Transcript --> https://edamove.com/do-numbers-matter-8-ways-to-measure-success-in-ministry/

6 Ways To Be Smarter About Difficult Conversations

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:35:20 +0000

No one really enjoys having tough conversations, do they? But as a leader, they are inevitable and dare we say, intrinsic, to life in ministry. So how do we embrace these conversations with grace and humility? Mark Tindle, lead pastor of Seneca Creek Community Church has some tips on how to be smarter about these kind of conversations.

Full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/6-ways-to-be-smarter-about-difficult-conversations/

A Leader Goes Where God Guides

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:21:25 +0000

We are just a couple months away from our annual leadership conference. This conference is really one of the best ways to get connected to the EDA Move family and to grow as a leader.

This year's theme is Revive. Speakers like Jenni Key, Women and Prayer Director from EVFree Fullerton, Kevin Kompelien, EFCA President, and Joe Henseler, Lead Pastor of Faith Church in Allentown, PA, will be talking about revival in the heart of the leader, revival in the church and revival in our communities.

It's going to be such a good couple of days. Register here or check out the full schedule for all the details.

Today's episode is a throwback to one of our keynote speakers from last year's conference - Cedrick Brown, Lead Pastor of Commitment Community Church in New Jersey, with Leaders Go Where God Guides.

3 Ways To Mobilize and Show Value To Your Young Adults

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:05:24 +0000

Not a day goes by that something about millennials doesn't show up in a headline or in an online article. And it's no surprise. Millennials represent one quarter of the nation's population. So how do we as church leaders care for the millennials in our church and in our community?

In today's episode, young adults pastor Taylor Drenzyk shares three ways to mobilize and show value to your young adults.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-mobilize-and-show-value-to-your-young-adults/

How To Provide Pastoral Care Without Burning Yourself Out

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 23:09:42 +0000

We all know that if you try to take care of everyone, you are going to burn out. In this episode, Randy Hunt, part of our Pastoral Care Team, outlines a care model that builds around the involvement of the entire congregation.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/how-to-provide-pastoral-care-without-burning-yourself-out/

Ten MORE Things I Would Change

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:19:08 +0000

When it comes to making mistakes, sometimes it's better to learn from someone else's mistakes and pains and failures and things they wish they could do over rather than putting yourself and your family through all of those things.

These are things that Eddie Cole, EDA Move District Superintendent would do differently if he were a local church leader or pastor again today.

Mentioned in this episode:

Eddie's first post - 10 Things I Would Change

For a full transcript of this episode: https://edamove.com/10-more-things-i-would-change/

Mega-Churches Aren’t Evil: 4 Things I Learned From A “Famous” Church.

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:33:06 +0000

We've all been there - either green with envy or eye-rolling like a teenager at the spectacle that can be a mega-church.

David Boerema shares 4 things he learned after a recent visit to a famous church.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/mega-churches-arent-evil-4-things-i-learned-from-a-famous-church/

Stop Losing Your Young People

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:44:59 +0000

Part of leading well is raising up the next generation of leaders. But to do that you need to actually have young people at your church.

Kevin Ozolins has 4 ways to stop losing your young people.

Mentioned in this episode:

What Happened After My 13-Year-Old Son Joined the Alt-Right

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/stop-losing-your-young-people/

Roundtable Discussion with Josh Ott, Eddie Cole, Tony Balsamo and Cedrick Brown

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:03:40 +0000

Josh Ott catches up with Eddie Cole, new Executive Vice President for EFCA National Ministries and EDA Move prospective Co-Superintendents, Tony Balsamo and Cedrick Brown. They chat about the origins of this transition and tackle some questions about what the new Executive Team is all about.

How Can Men and Women Partner Together In Ministry with Deb Hinkel

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:00:06 +0000

Last October at the annual EDA Move leadership conference, Deb Hinkel, director of spiritual formation for Hershey Free church, gave a really important keynote talk about what it looks like to have men and women truly partner together in ministry, where there is mutual value and acceptance.

Whether you got to hear her talk live or are hearing it for the first time, we think this is a really important conversation to have and to continue having.

4 Ways To Live A Fluid Life

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:00:08 +0000

As leaders, we want to be efficient and effective, right? That's why we spent time developing routines and systems. But sometimes, God's just wanting us to be flexible. In today's episode, Cedrick Brown, one of our new co-superintendents for EDA Move, is talking about 4 ways to live a fluid life.

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-live-a-fluid-life/

Summertime and The Lust Comes Easy

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:00:06 +0000

Take time to relax this summer. But don't stop fighting for purity.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mortification of Sin by John Owen
Struggle Against Porn: 29 Diagnostic Tools For Your Head and Heart by Benjamin Vrbicek
Don't Just Send A Resume: How To Find The Right Job In A Local Church by Benjamin Vrbicek

Don't miss Benjamin's video series called Jumpstart to help men re-engage the struggle with sexual sin.

Theology Refresher: The Human Condition and Cultural Controversy - Part 3

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:00:11 +0000

The conclusion of our Theology Refresher audio.

Other episodes in this series:

Peace For The Busy Leader

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:00:48 +0000

We all lead busy lives, but do you ever stop to wonder how that busyness effects your leadership and your soul?

Mentioned in this episode:

Hope For A Hurried Soul by Aimee Joseph
Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/peace-for-the-busy-leader/

Depression and the Path of the Pastor

Wed, 29 May 2019 23:00:14 +0000

Pastor of 33 years, David Sherwood reflects on his own journey with depression.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/depression-and-the-path-of-the-pastor/

On Being A Good Steward Of Pain

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We all like to avoid pain, but pain is unavoidable. So what would it look like to be a good steward of your pain?

Mentioned in this episode:

A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory by Frederick Buechner

Full transcript of this episode --> https://efcaeast.com/on-being-a-good-steward-of-pain/

Sushi Talk with Josh Ott and David Boerema

Fri, 17 May 2019 06:00:10 +0000

Josh Ott and David Boerema have a candid conversation over sushi about how senior leaders and youth pastors can work better together to reach the next generation.

Want to watch this conversation instead? Go here --> https://www.facebook.com/EDA.EFCA/videos/vl.2016444265149117/390476261555228/?type=1

Four Obsessions That Will Move Your Church Forward

Tue, 14 May 2019 20:40:38 +0000

Josh Ott makes the case that obsession has a place in leadership.

GIVEAWAY: Want a free copy of 4 Obsessions Of An Extraordinary Executive? Leave a rating and review of the EDA Move Podcast on iTunes (even if that's not where you listen) and you'll be entered to win! Extra entries if you share the podcast on social. Don't forget to tag us. We will draw a winner on May 29th.

Mentioned in this episode:

Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni
7 Ways To Change An Unchangeable Church

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-nR

Theology Refresher: The Human Condition and Cultural Controversy - Part 2

Fri, 03 May 2019 05:00:03 +0000

Back in March 2019 we hosted a theology refresher with Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for the EFCA. Greg lead a discussion about how the gospel addresses issues such a marriage, homosexuality, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse and more.

This is audio from the second session.

Listen to the first session here --> https://pod.co/eda-move/theology-refresher-the-human-condition-and-cultural-controversy

5 Ways To Make Sure Your Church Website Stays Relevant

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:00:32 +0000

Even if you think your website is killing it, you need to listen to this episode!. Emily Anthony, Communications Director of Faith Church in Allentown, PA has an easy and short checklist to make sure your church website is doing what it is supposed to be doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/5-ways-to-make-sure-your-church-website-stays-relevant/

Ten Things I Would Change

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:11:28 +0000

Eddie Cole left a long tenure of being a lead pastor to become the District Superintendent of the Eastern District of the EFCA over three years ago. He has a wealth of experience and wisdom from his time in ministry. Here, he talks about some things he would have changed.

Mentioned in this episode:

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/10-things-i-would-change/

Four Ways To Play Left Tackle For Your Senior Pastor

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:14:03 +0000

Are you a good team player or a pain in the shoulder pads?

Veteran youth pastor, Steve Anderson, is sharing four practical ways staff members can support their senior pastor.

Mentioned in this episode:

For a full transcript of this episode: 4 Ways To Play Left Tackle For Your Senior Pastor

Your church's voice matters. How to make sure it's saying the right thing.

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:11 +0000

We talk with Emily Anthony, a seasoned church communicator, about easy ways to make your church website better, how to tell the right story, an unexpected platform for mid-week messages and more.

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Be An Encouragement When You Feel Empty

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:00:12 +0000

There are always busy seasons in ministry, but there are always hurting people who need to be loved an encouraged. So how do you balance these two truths?

For a full transcript of this episode:

How To Be An Encouragement When You Feel Empty

3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid In Your Church's Communications

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:00:06 +0000

Your church's voice matters. But it's not always telling the right story. Here are 3 rookie mistakes you can avoid in your church's communications.

Mentioned this episode:

Less Chaos. Less Noise: Effective Communications for an Effective Church by Kem Meyer

For a full transcript of this episode:

3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Your Church's Communications

Theology Refresher: The Human Condition and Cultural Controversy - Part 1

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:58:13 +0000

This is audio from the first session.

In this first episode, Greg explores the similarities and differences between God's narrative and our cultural narrative about human nature and what it means to be made in the image of God.

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5 of The Best Leadership Podcasts for Youth Pastors

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:12:43 +0000

The concept of podcasting has been around since the 1980s, but the popularity of podcasts has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. We are obviously fans. Why? Because I can grow as a leader as I rake the leaves. In this episode, we share 5 of the best leadership podcasts for you pastors.

Mentioned in the episode:

CNLP 004: Why Young People Are Walking Away from the Church & What You Can Do About It — An Interview with Kara Powell.
CNLP 222: Patrick Lencioni on Saying No to Steve Jobs, Motivating Millennial Workers and The Three Qualities You Need to Look for to Create the Ideal Team.
Episode 01: Hacks on Talking About Porn, Homosexuality, and Other Tough Topics.
RYM 044: Engaging Unengaged Students in Youth Ministry
RYM 023: How to Make The Most of Your Student Mission Trips
Need to figure out how to measure success on social media? There’s a four minute podcast to help you get started.
Want to better connect with visitors? Here’s a six minute podcast about that.

For a full transcript of this episode:

5 of The Best Leadership Podcasts for Youth Pastors

3 Home Runs You Can Create For Your Ministry Right Now

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:43 +0000

No matter how great a preacher, teacher, or worship leader you may be, your team and mission will die with you unless you are intentionally pouring into the person or people who are coming up behind you.

Here are three things you can do to help your team long after it’s your turn at bat from Kevin Ozolins, Associate Pastor of Youth and Outreach at Montgomery EFC.

For a full transcript of this episode:

3 Home Runs You Can Create For Your Ministry Right Now