Discussions about church mission, and missional practice
In this episode we talk with Oreste Pompetti, the leader of Forge Australia. You can learn more about them at forge.org.au
In this episode we talk with Trevor Hutton, the leader of Forge England and Wales. You can learn more about them at www.forgeenglandwales.com
In this episode we talk with Simon Kilpatrick, the leader of our Forge Ireland Hub. If you's like to know more about them, check them out online at www.forgeireland.com
We continue to highlight the Global Forge movements by interviewing Alan McWilliam, our Forge Scotland Hub leader. You can learn more about them at forgescotland.com
In this episode we have the opportunity to talk with Darryl Tempero and Abi Trevathan from Forge Aotearoa (New Zealand). You can learn more about them at https://forgeaotearoa.nz/
In this episode we have the opportunity to talk with Cam Roxburgh, director of Forge Canada and the leader of Forge Global. You can learn more about Forge Canada at https://forgecanada.ca
Today on the podcast, we sit down with Lisa Rodriguez-Watson. Lisa Rodriguez-Watson desires to see all people reconciled to God and to each other. Investing in this passionate call has led Lisa to urban church planting, international missions and community development, immigration advocacy, collegiate ministry, and seminary teaching. She now serves as the national director of Missio Alliance, a generative, expansive, and intercultural network of Christian leaders committed to cultivating a holistic theology and practice in order to reshape the church's witness in the world.In addition to her work with Missio Alliance, Lisa serves as associate pastor of discipleship and equipping at Christ City Church in Washington, DC, alongside her husband Matthew. Three children round out their family.You can check more about her and Missio Alliance at missioalliance.orgYou can check out her newest book here: Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World Longing for Justice. Theme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the podcast, we sit down with Jo Saxton to discuss her thoughts on where the church is headed as well as insights into women in leadership. Jo is the author of several books as well as an outspoken voice for women leaders through her Ezer Collective initiative as well a a digital Leadership Coaching community connecting women around the world. Make sure to subscribe to her podcast called, Lead Stories: Tales of Leadership and Life. You can check more about her out at josaxton.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the podcast, we sit down with Cath Livesey in Sheffield England to discuss her new book, “Holy Disruption”. Cath leads Accessible Prophecy a ministry which works with churches across the world to develop a healthy and mature prophetic culture that both resources discipleship and empowers mission.You can check her out at accessibleprophecy.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Nicole Cade, Lead Pastor of Valley Christian Center in Albany, Oregon, joins us to share her learnings after she stepped into leadership in a traditional church and steadily reshaped the congregation around mission. Out of her unique leadership gifting, Nicole has fostered a culture of risk-taking, permission giving, shared leadership, and reliance on Jesus that supports everyone in her congregation as everyday ministers of the gospel. She brings a humble wisdom that will encourage anyone striving to develop a whole missional spirituality.You can check her out at vccalbany.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the podcast, we have the privilege to talk with Beth Wolff, Lead Pastor of Clarksburg Church in Clarksburg, Maryland. She shares her story of how her church is pursing cultural exegesis and leading missional endeavors in the Clarksburg area. You can check her out at clarksburgchurch.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today, we have the honor to sit down with Tami Lakey. Tami helped launch the So Shine Foundation in Newtown, Kansas. They are missional practitioners that coach and mentor others through their experience. In 2017, So Shine Foundation purchased Norm's Coffee Bar and the Porch in downtown Newton as convocational mission and has launched an after school program that reaches hundreds of families.You can learn more about her at soshinefoundation.com or contact her directly at tamilakey@gmail.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the podcast, we have the honor to sit down with author Afrika Afeni Mills. In this conversation, we talk to Afrika about her work as an education consultant and her new book, “Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students.” The conversation leads us from discussing pastors roles as educators and how our ideas of mission should be rooted in justice to race relations and our own sentness. You can learn more about her at www.afrikaafenimills.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Author, seminary director, and brave conversation starter, Angie Ward, rejoins us to share her latest book in the Kingdom Conversation Series, Kingdom and Country. Along with a host of diverse voices, Angie creates a conversation for all to engage in to discern what it means to be a Kingdom person living in our current divisive political climate. In our conversation with her, Angie paints a path forward for pastors, leaders, and all followers of Jesus to lead well in healing our divides. If you have felt frustrated or anxious with political divide of our country and our church communities, you will not want to miss this episode and the book!You can learn more about Angie at Angiewardphd.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOM, “Puppy Love” by Holizna For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the podcast we sit down with author Alice Matagora. Alice is in full time ministry with the Navigators where her primary work is in Leadership Development. She is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her book, “How to Save the World: Disciple making Made Simple” can be purchased through Nav Press or where ever books are sold. You can learn more about Alice at www.alicematagora.comTheme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Welcome to the season 5 premiere of the Forge America Missional Podcast. We kick off this season with an interview of Ericka Henry from Allentown, PA. Ericka is a the pastor and church planter of The Holy District, where they seek to inspire people across a spectrum of belief and non-belief to rediscover the sacredness of the spaces they inhabit. In this episode we talk about how The Holy District has flipped the script on church planting and how planting as a woman has brought new perspective to their endeavor. Facebook and Instagram: Holy District: @RediscoverSacredHoly District website: https://holydistrict.orgThe Holy District Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and their website. Theme song “As Colorful As Ever” By Broke For FreeAdditional music “Caslo” by FREEDOMFor more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.comFeel free to contact us at:Brenna@forgeamerica.comTerry@forgeamerica.comAlan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Roundtable we end season 4 with our discussion of the book New Power and its implications of the church. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the honor to sit down with with author Catherine McNiel Catherine is an author, writer, editor, and speaker searching for the creative, redemptive work of God in our ordinary lives. She writes to kindle conversations that mingle theology with real life, and open eyes to God's ongoing presence in our world. Catherine lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband, where they care for three kids, two jobs, and one enormous garden. Catherine has studied and taught Intercultural Studies and Theology, has an MA in Human Service Counseling, and is working on a Master of Divinity at North Park Theological Seminary. Her books include Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies; All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God's Presence in His Messy, Abundant World; and Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline which was an ECPA finalist for New Author. Catherine is a sought after writer and speaker; her work has been featured by numerous magazines, websites, churches, and ministries. She's on the lookout for wisdom, beauty, and iced coffee. You can learn more about her at http://catherinemcniel.com Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the opportunity to talk with Rich Robinson, a founder and team leader of Movement Leader Collective and co-founder of Creo ventures. You can learn more about them at movementleadercollective.com or at creoventures.co Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the opportunity to talk with Mike Jarrell, the Director of Creo Collective. Creo is a collaborative community of Gospel pioneers exploring new expressions of church together. You can check them out at creocollective.org Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the opportunity to talk with Anna Robinson and Rowland Smith, the curators of the book “Red Skies”. Make sure to check out this project at redskiesfuture.com and subscribe to the podcast when it comes out early February 2022. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
#5 Mobilizing Missional Disciples Reimagine: Planting New Expressions of the Church Led by Everyday People Costing Zero Dollars New, fresh and dynamic expressions of church that live out new paradigms, seek justice, and mobilize missionaries in everyday life are popping up like weeds growing through the cracks of concrete sidewalks. However, because they are small they are often overlooked. Join us as we hear from two planters and pioneers, Laura Hairston and Drew Thurman, about their unique expressions of the church lead by everyday people. Featured Guests: LAURA HAIRSTON — Upper East Side Pastor, HopeChurch, NYC DREW THURMAN — Church planter & aspiring social entrepreneur in Boston. Theme song “Funhouse” By Crowander For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
# 4 Mobilizing Missional Disciples Remission — Moving a congregation of members to a community of missionaries There's never been a more important time to mobilize the people of God in the everyday spaces of life. So how then do we take a congregation of members and see them transformed into a community of missionaries? How do we lead people from being consumers of church-y goods and services, to living out the imago dei in the places they live work and play? Join us as we discuss these questions with pastor and author Jon Ritner. Featured Guests: JON RITNER — Lead pastor of Ecclesia Hollywood in Los Angeles, California BETH WOLFF — Beth Wolff is the Lead Pastor at Clarksburg Church in Clarksburg, MD Theme song “Funhouse” By Crowander For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
# 3 "Recenter — Justice: central to the mission of Jesus, central to the mission of the church" In many ways, God has used the crises of the last year to point us back to Jesus and His heart for justice. Justice has always been central to Jesus and should be central to the mission of church. How do we recenter ourselves on the heart of Jesus and his mission and how do we equip those we lead to engage in everyday justice in the places they have been sent? Join us as we discuss these questions with Pastor, Drew Jackson. Drew Jackson is the founding pastor of Hope East Village in New York City. He also writes poetry at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, with a passion to contribute toward a more just and whole world. He and his wife have twin daughters and live in Lower Manhattan. Theme song “Funhouse” By Crowander For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
# 2 Mobilizing Missional Disciples Recalibrate: Forgotten paradigms at the heart of the future church — Featured Guest: BRIAN SANDERS — Founder of the Underground Network Hosts: RYAN HAIRSTON — National Director of Forge America BETH WOLFF — Pastor at Clarksburg Church in Clarksburg, MD — How do we navigate the many challenges we face in order to be the missional church God has called us to be. Unfortunately, the answers presented are often quick fixes: 5-steps, a new program, new material, or new practices. Alone, these solutions are not bad; however, when solving our “church” challenges they are short term, acute in nature, and leave the underlying issues untouched. What we really need is a recalibration in our paradigms and not just shift in our practices. This webinar will revisit forgotten paradigms so we can better be the church now and in the future. Theme song “Funhouse” By Crowander For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
# 1 Mobilizing Missional Disciples Repentance: The catalyst for individual formation (discipleship) and community transformation (mission) — Featured Guests: CANDACE LEWIS — President-Dean of Gammon Theological Seminary JAIME JIMENEZ — Pastor of Mission and Mercy at Christ the King Presbyterian Church Hosts: RYAN HAIRSTON — National Director of Forge America BETH WOLFF — Pastor at Clarksburg Church in Clarksburg, MD — Joining God in the renewal of our cities will require, more than ever, that followers of Jesus live as missional disciples in the spaces they live, work, and play. This past year has added complexity to mobilizing disciples, as well as uncovered many of our deficiencies. So how do pastors and planters help those they lead become missional disciples who make disciples? What are the paradigms to rethink? What are the practical steps leaders need to take in order to adapt their current discipleship pathways to meet our new reality? Theme song “Funhouse” By Crowander For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Roundtable, we continue the discussion about New Power and its implications for the church. This time around we unpack the differences between ideas that are sticky and ideas that can spread and what this means for churches and church leadership. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Roundtable, we continue the discussion about New Power and its implications for the church. This time around we unpack the differences between ideas that are sticky and ideas that can spread and what this means for churches and church leadership. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the opportunity to talk with Jessie Cruickshank and her new endeavor found at www.whoology.co. Whoology seeks to ignite discipleship in the Church and help people learn to be disciple-makers. Jessie is the Director of Certification with The Future Church Co. (futurechurch.co), as well as a Co-Founder of 5Q (5qcentral.com). Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the opportunity to talk with Lance Ford and Rob Wegner and their new book, “The Starfish and the Spirit”. The conversation takes us to power dynamics in the church, leadership structures and adult Snuggies. Lance is an author, church planter, coach and consultant and he has a passion to resource and equip churches and leaders as they develop lifestyles of living on mission. Rob is an author, pastor and is one of the founders of the Kansas City Underground. Check out their book at thestarfishandthespirit.com Also check out their podcast called The Starfish and The Church Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
On this episode of the Interview, we have the honor to interview Scott Erickson. Scott is an artist, author, performance speaker. We have the opportunity to talk about Advent, birth, art, vulnerability and The Price is Right. Make sure to check him out at: Scottericksonart.com Scottericksonartshop.com Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
On this episode of the Interview, we have the privilege to interview Jo Saxton. Jo is an author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneurial coach. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, Jo brings a multicultural and international perspective to her leadership training for women. A sought-after speaker, Jo has a diverse calendar addressing universities, churches, national conferences, nonprofits, and corporations. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz Make sure to check out Jo's website at www.josaxton.com For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Roundtable, we continue the discussion about New Power and its implications for the church. This time around we unpack the differences between New Power Values and Old Power Values. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Today on the Interview, we have the honor to host Luke Edwards from Charolette, North Carolina. Luke is the Pastor of King Street Church, a network of fresh expressions in Boone North Carolina, He is the Associate Director of Church Development for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church and a trainer for Fresh Expressions US. Over the past five years he has helped launch over 250 micro faith communities across western North Carolina and many others across North America.. He is passionate about balancing tradition and innovation to create new forms of church for folks previously excluded from church. He is also the author of “Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions” Check him out at https://www.faithfulcommunity.com/ And check out his podcast called Faithful Community. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz Make sure to check out Luke at www.faithfulcommunity.com For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
On this episode of the Roundtable, Brenna, Terry, and Alan have a discussion about Kingdom Values, Ted Lasso, and Quarantine with Michael Frost. Dr Frost has been the founding director of the Tinsley Institute, a mission study centre located at Morling College in Sydney, Australia. He has also been an adjunct lecturer at various seminaries in the United States. He is the author or editor of nineteen theological books, the best known of which are the popular and award-winning, The Shaping of Things to Come (2003), Exiles (2006), The Road to Missional (2011) and Surprise the World! (2016). Frost's work has been translated into German, Korean, Swedish, Portuguese and Spanish. For twelve years, he was the weekly religion columnist for the Manly Daily, and has had articles published in the Washington Post, The Tennessean, the Charlotte Observer, Le Monde, and other publications. He was one of the founders of the Forge Mission Training Network and the founder of the missional Christian community, smallboatbigsea, based in Manly in Sydney's north. He is also well known for his protests against Australia's treatment of refugees, some of which have resulted in his arrest by the NSW police, as well as his advocacy for racial reconciliation, foreign aid, and gender equality. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz Make sure to check out Mike at mike frost.net For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
On this episode of the Roundtable, Brenna, Terry, and Alan have a discussion of the book, “When the Universe Cracks: Living as God's People in Times of Crisis” by Angie Ward. Angie Ward is a leadership author and teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in church, parachurch, and Christian higher education ministry. Angie is an award-winning regular contributor to Christianity Today leadership publications. She is also a highly regarded teacher and collaborative leader. Angie holds a Ph.D. in Ministry Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She currently serves as Assistant Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz Order the book at angieward.net or wherever you by books. For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
On this episode of the Roundtable, Brenna, Terry, and Alan begin the discussion of the book, “New Power” by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms and its implications for the church. Theme song “Early Riser” By Night Owl Additional music “Worship” by Yung Kartz Henry Timms Audio from “The Next Big Idea Book Club” at hnextbigideaclub.com Check out more of the book "New Power" at thisisnewpower.com For more information about Forge America head to www.forgeamerica.com Feel free to contact us at: Brenna@forgeamerica.com Terry@forgeamerica.com Alan@forgeamerica.com
Terry and Alan are joined by Brenna Varner from Albany, OR to finish off Season 3 with a look back at some of the highlights of "Questions the Church Should Be Asking." We also start the conversation for Season 4 and the direction it will take.
We sit down with Alan Hirsch in Melbourne, Australia and continue the discussion around "Questions the Church Should be Asking."
Alan and Terry continue the conversation with Dwight Weber, a Forge Hub leader and part of the Mission Igniter tribe in the Michiana area.
Terry and Alan interview Jacob Hoyer, a pastor in the Orlando, Florida area and our Forge DeLand Hub leader.
We have the honor to talk with Bob Tankersley, pastor in Lexington, KY and director of our Forge Hub in the Lexington area.
Terry and Alan sit down with Josh Armstrong, pastor in Maryville, TN and creator of the Trellis Network, to hear his ideas of "Questions the Church Should Be Asking".
As we continue the series, "Questions the Church Should Be Asking", we sit down and discuss with Monica and Jeremy Chambers. The Chambers live as missionaries in Richmond, VA as well as lead our Forge Richmond Hub. They recently co-authored the book, "Kingdom Contours".
Terry and Alan have the opportunity to talk with Brad Brisco, the Director of Bivocational Church Planting for the North American Mission Board, and discuss questions the church should be asking.
We have the opportunity to sit down and have a great discussion about the Church, Mission and Albany, Oregon with our Forge Albany Leaders, Brenna and Joel Varner. Make sure to check them out at https://www.forgealbany.org/.
We have the opportunity to sit down with Jon Ritner, pastor at Ecclesia Hollywood, author of "Positively Irritating", and director of Forge Hollywood and discuss some of the questions the Church should be asking.
We have the opportunity to sit down with Jaime Jimenez, a Mexican church planter ministering in Houston, TX.
We have the opportunity to talk missional expressions with Bob Butler, director of Forge Chicago and the entrepreneur behind the Center.
We sit down with Peyton Jones, author of "Church Plantology", to discuss the art and science of Church planting.
On this episode of the Roundtable, Terry and Alan discuss what sustainability looks like in mission.
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