Laity Space Podcast

Molly McEntire, Director of Connectional and Missional Ministry and Lay Head of Delegation, joins the podcast to talk about the present-day regionalization amendment, what to expect for voting at AC 2025, and additional amendment ballots. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by Wesley's Revival. For more information, go to laityspace.org.

Derrick Scott III discusses the history of regionalization in the UMC and how more than 100 years of work has brought the church to a vote this year. This is part one of a special conversation. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by Wesley's Revival. For more information, go to laityspace.org.

Jessica Scott sits down with FLUMC Lay Servant Ministries Co-Directors Elizabeth Flynn and David Palmer to discuss the role of laity in local church ministry, what it takes for certification, and how to get involved as a Certified Lay Servant. 

Jessica Scott talks all things Creation Care Ministries with FLUMC Co-Directors Cara Fleischer and Sarah Flint. Learn how caring for the plant is a justice ministry and how you can serve right where you are. Show notes: Send an email earthsteward@harmonyhq.com to be added to the email list for Creation Care Ministries. Follow FLUMC Creation Care on Facebook to watch their webinars and stay up to date on their ministry.

Jessica Scott chats with Studio Wesley Assistant Director Allison Corwin about leading young people in non-traditional settings, building community, and how the church is serving in a technologically advancing world. To support Studio Wesley, follow this link: https://www.studiowesley.org/support

Jessica Scott chats with Holly Finley, manager of the Office of Clergy Excellence, about her unique perspective on walking with clergy through their ministry careers, supporting the work of the church, and what it means to be laity in these spaces. 

In this episode, Dr. Judith Pierre Okerson and Lucinda Lautz share their ministry as Deaconesses in the Florida Conference, what it means to be part of a 150+ year ministry, and how lay folks can use their gifts for ministry as a Deaconess or Home Missioner.  Episode Links: The Discernment Event -  https://uwfaith.org/what-we-do/deaconess-and-home-missioner/  The Email Address - deaconess@uwfaith.org

Carrie McCannell-Scruggs, known by many as Carrie Mac, is the new FLUMC Conference Secretary. In this episode of Laity Space, she joins the podcast to share her faith journey, her call to serve, and what it's like to step into a role that no other lay person has held in recent memory.

In this episode, Jess talks with Trish Warren and Molly McEntire about our Conference's Disaster Recovery ministry.

Laura Butler, Communications and Marketing Director, shares what's new at Camp, how young people are making a lasting impact, and a last-minute opportunity to preview what it means to be on the summer team.

Welcome to another Laity Space special edition episode hosted by Jessica Scott. She is joined by Molly McEntire and Derrick Scott III as they discuss the happenings of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July 2024. This conversation is a deep dive on SEJ Conference including a recap of events that took place in November 2022 as well as what it all means for laity in the FLUMC. Enjoy this informative and helpful episode. This episode is hosted by Jessica Scott, Associate Conference Lay Leader and co-District Lay Leader in the Northeast District. She is also a lay delegate to the Jurisdictional Conference. Molly McEntire is the first elected lay delegate and co-head of the Florida Delegation. She is also the Missional Engagement Team Lead for the FLUMC. Derrick Scott III, co-Conference Lay Leader of the FLUMC and a lay delegate to General and Jurisdictional Conference. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by Wesley's Revival.

Introducing Florida Man Ministries Podcast: Wesleyan Discipleship for the Modern Man. This is a United Methodist Men's Ministry of the FLUMC. For more information, check out floridamanministries.com.

Jessica Scott is joined by Alice Williams, Warren Pattison and Derrick Scott III for a quick preview of “all things AC24” for the lay members. For more info, check out the Lay Members Cheat Sheet here.

Alice Williams and Derrick Scott III, Co-Lay Leaders of the Florida Conference talk about their hopes and expectations for the new year.

Alice Williams and Derrick Scott III, co-lay leaders of the Florida Conference reflect on all that happened at Annual Conference 2023.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Alice Williams sits down with Rev. Pam Carter to discuss some of her journey into the UMC and why she loves this denomination. Produced by Wesley's Revival. Homepage: http://laityspace.org/

Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Alice and Derrick continue their discussion on the 4 P's of Lay Leadership with Molly McEntire joining to talk about PASSION. Molly is the Mission Training and Volunteer Coordinator for the Florida Conference of the UMC. Produced by Wesley's Revival. Homepage: laityspace.org

Episode Notes In this special episode on the significance of Lent, Alice and Derrick speak with Rev. Dr. Sharon Austin, Director of Connectional Ministries for the Florida Conference on the UMC. The Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Produced by Wesley's Revival. Homepage: laityspace.org

Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Alice Williams and Derrick Scott III, co-Lay Leaders of the Florida Conference of the UMC, begin a series on the 4 P's of Lay Leadership and discuss the PURPOSE of laity in the church. Produced by Wesley's Revival. Homepage: laityspace.org

Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Each episode features the voices of leaders who are embracing the call to be witnesses to the love of Christ for the transformation of the world. For more information, check out laity space.org Produced by Wesley's Revival. Homepage: laityspace.org