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How can churches navigate change and uncertainty with creativity and resilience? In this episode,  Dustin Benac shares insights from his research in the Pacific Northwest, where faith communities are experimenting with new organizational models in response to the decline of traditional church structures. Together, they explore themes of collaboration, authority, and innovation, discussing how faith communities can remain rooted in tradition while adapting to a rapidly shifting landscape. Dustin introduces the concept of "hubs"—new forms of church organization that connect congregations, nonprofits, and faith leaders in dynamic networks. He also reflects on how authority is shifting from institutional hierarchy to relational trust and local leadership, offering a hopeful vision for the future of faith. Dustin D. Benac, ThD, is an educator, practical theologian and organizational strategist. He teaches at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary as the Co-Founding Director for the Program for the Future Church. He has supported and studied communities of faith who are navigating transition and uncertainty across North America. Prior to his appointment at Baylor, Dustin was a Postdoctoral Associate with Kate Bowler and the Everything Happens Project at Duke University. Dustin is the author or editor of multiple books and articles. His latest book, Adaptive Church: Collaboration and Community in a Changing World, explores what it takes for communities of faith to navigate organizational change. He is the co-editor of Crisis and Care: Meditations on Faith and Philanthropy and the Editor of Practical Theology, an international and interdisciplinary journal. His writing has been published by Faith & Leadership, Christianity Today, The World Council of Churches, Ecclesial Futures. An accomplished speaker, teacher, and fundraiser, he has worked with congregations and researchers across Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States. He is a graduate of Duke University, with Doctor of Theology (ThD) and Master of Divinity (MDiv) degrees, and Whitworth University. Dustin lives in Waco, TX with his wife, Casey, their three kids, and a lab, Lila. To join the conversation, go to dustindbenac.com or follow him on Twitter @dustindbenac.   Adaptive Church: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481317085/adaptive-church/ Discount code is 17Fall24 for 20% off + free shipping Program for the Future Church's Impact Report: https://truettseminary.baylor.edu/sites/g/files/ecbvkj631/files/2025-01/PFFC%20Impact%20Report%20Final.pdf   X: https://x.com/dustindbenac?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustindbenac/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dustindbenac LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-benac-22069127/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.benac/ Website: https://www.dustindbenac.com/   Episodes Referenced: Ted Smith https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-w4nrb-15d747b Scott Thumma https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-44b9y-154b15b Justin Anthony: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-cjrug-1541ed0   Presenting Sponsor: Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.  Supporting Sponsors: Restore Clergy If you are clergy in need of tailored, professional support to help you manage the demands of ministry, Restore Clergy is for you! Kokoro  Join in for heartfelt journeys that challenges the way we see ourselves, each other, and the world we share.   Future Christian Team: Loren Richmond Jr. – Host & Executive Producer Martha Tatarnic – Co-Host Paul Romig–Leavitt – Associate Producer Dennis Sanders – Producer Alexander Lang - Production Assistant

What does it truly take to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Lisa Pak dives into the complex reality of global missions, sharing her experiences as a leader bridging cultural and generational divides. From empowering women in ministry to the inspirational prayer culture of the Korean church, Lisa challenges us to embrace our unique roles in advancing the Kingdom of God. With stories of everyday faithfulness and a call to greater collaboration, this conversation is both inspiring and deeply practical. Main Points: Empowering Women in Ministry: Practical advice and encouragement for women called to serve and lead in the church. The Lifelong Journey of Discipleship: How relational, ongoing discipleship transforms lives and builds a stronger global church. Lessons from the Korean Church: Insights on the prayer culture and missional focus that make the Korean church a global leader. Bridging Generations and Cultures: The unique role of "bridging generations" in fostering understanding and collaboration across divides. Celebrating Everyday Faithfulness: How the unseen, daily acts of obedience from ordinary believers are the true strength of the church. Inspired by Lisa's message? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend passionate about missions, and visit the Lausanne Movement website to explore how you can contribute to the task set before us. Links & Resources: Finishing the Task Initiative - https://finishingthetask.com/ Connect with Lisa Pak: lisa@finishingthetask.com or info@finishingthetask.com Guest Bio: Lisa Pak is the Global Strategist for Finishing The Task (FTT). She previously held the position of Regional Director for Ontario and Nunavut at the Canadian Bible Society and has 14 years of pastoral ministry experience across South Korea, Singapore, and Canada, focusing on the Korean diaspora community. A second-generation Korean-Canadian and Toronto native, she is ordained by the Korean Association of Independent Churches and Missions (KAICAM). Lisa holds a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a Master of Arts in Biblical Languages (MABL) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at Tyndale University. Passionate about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the Gospel, Lisa has traveled extensively, bringing a global perspective to her ministry. We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

In this episode Shane sits down with theologian Don Love to explore how biblical theology contrasts with systematic theology, emphasizing the transformative power of story over mere propositions. Together, they delve into how narrative shapes our spiritual formation, influencing areas such as prayer, romance, relationships, and the life of the church.Join the Naked Gospel Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Don Love spent almost two decades as a Biblical Studies professor and during that time, he taught over 10,000 students. He holds BS in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries, an MAR in Church Ministries, a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), a Masters of Theology (ThM), and a PhD in Biblical Theology. His desire is to teach others how to pray through things and how to discuss Biblical truths of the Kingdom of God, the Role of the Holy Spirit, Intimacy with God and Inner-healing through prayer. His most recent authored works are Pray Through It: Letting God Right Your Story and “Worship in the Gospel of John” in Biblical Worship: Theology for God's Glory (Biblical Theology for the Church). He is the host of our Unquenchable Podcast and a professor and course designer for our Prayer Discipleship School.https://praythroughit.com/https://praythroughit.com/unquenchable/Support the show

The Christian life isn't always straight forward. What does it mean to experience God? How important is Scripture? Is truth more about knowing facts or knowing a person? Can we really say we've been saved from sin if we continue to sin? Why does it sometimes seem so hard to follow God? Theologian, Don Love, joins us to answer these questions and more! Join the Naked Gospel Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Don Love spent almost two decades as a Biblical Studies professor and during that time, he taught over 10,000 students. He holds BS in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries, an MAR in Church Ministries, a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), a Masters of Theology (ThM), and a PhD in Biblical Theology. His desire is to teach others how to pray through things and how to discuss Biblical truths of the Kingdom of God, the Role of the Holy Spirit, Intimacy with God and Inner-healing through prayer. His most recent authored works are Pray Through It: Letting God Right Your Story and “Worship in the Gospel of John” in Biblical Worship: Theology for God's Glory (Biblical Theology for the Church). He is the host of our Unquenchable Podcast and a professor and course designer for our Prayer Discipleship School.https://praythroughit.com/https://praythroughit.com/unquenchable/Support the Show.

About the Guest(s):Brandon Mills is a family man and a devout Christian with deep roots in the Reformed Baptist tradition. Married to his wife Jeanette for nearly 15 years, they have four children, with a fifth on the way. Brandon is on the verge of completing his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Known for being an introvert and a passionate reader, he resides in the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country. Brandon prides himself on living a Christ-centered life and is devoted to spreading the Gospel. He and Jeanette are the creators of Little Pilgrims Theology, a digital theology curriculum for children.Episode Summary:In this enlightening episode of Renewal Cast, host Coalt Robinson engages with Brandon Mills to delve into the world of "Little Pilgrims Theology," a fascinating resource that moves beyond Sunday School basics. The conversation orbits around spirituality, education, and the nurturing of young minds in the light of the Gospel. From the outset, Brandon warmly shares his personal journey, including his family life, his imminent seminary graduation, and his love for the great outdoors aligning with his contemplative nature. With a particular focus on Little Pilgrims Theology, Brandon outlines the creation and purpose of his digital theology curriculum, revealing the content's depth and his mission for the platform. The lessons, based around a reformed Baptist perspective, range across all major theological disciplines and cater to varying age groups, all fundamentally anchored in Scripture and Christian teaching.Key Takeaways:Little Pilgrims Theology: A comprehensive digital curriculum that teaches children about the major disciples of theology in a captivating and accessible manner.Theological Foundation: Stands firmly within the Reformed Baptist tradition, specifically aligning with the 1689 London Baptist Confession.Accountability and Integrity: Emphasizes the importance of being accountable to both their local church community and the broader audience for theological accuracy.Multi-Generational Usability: While primarily designed for children, the catechism resources have proven beneficial and instructive even for adults, including seminary students.Continuous Growth: The project has aspirations for geographical expansion, language translations, and further development of the curriculum to offer a more robust educational tool.Notable Quotes:"Most importantly, above all these things, as you guys know, my identity is in Christ.""Is to hold to a whole list of C's. So we're creedal, we're confessional, we're covenantal, we're calvinistic and we're baptist, so we're congregational.""The secret is, know Jeanette is really such a gift, and she's going to probably be annoyed that I'm telling you this, but she has an incredible ability for discernment…""The beauty of that, at least firsthand, being the one doing it with another group of facilitators and teachers, was, it's low prep.""The ten major disciplines of theology. So you think in terms of bibliology, theology proper, christology, pneumatology, hermarchology, go on down the line."Resources:Little Pilgrims Theology Website: littlepilgrimstheology.comPilgrims Music: pilgrimsmusic.orgSouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: swbts.eduBrandon's Upcoming MDiv Completion at Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryWe warmly invite you to listen to the full episode to gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and educational treasures within 'Little Pilgrims Theology'. Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations that shed light on the facets of faith, family, and fruitfulness in the Christian journey.

Wendy McNiel is a military veteran and military widow. She has had to learn to thrive after loss and in doing so has created a program to help others do so too. By learning to Love yourself, be Inspired, Fulfill your purpose and destiny, and Encourage others, you can move forward in your life. Tune in to learn more from Wendy about navigating loss and learning to not only live again but thrive.Your Guided Health Journey Membershiphttps://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/membership-programs/Health Kickstart Program: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/health-kick-start-detox/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyAbout the Guest:Wendy McNiel graduated from GW Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. She is a US Air Force veteran of active duty service. She later served as Chaplain in the USAF Reserves. Wendy was a veteran married to an active-duty military husband when he received the devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. During their journey, she learned about overall wellness for his care as well as her own. She also grew in her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord.After her late husband died, she wanted to share what she learned so she created “Live Forward”. Contact:wendy@wendymcniel.lifeAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa's business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don't have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa is the winner of the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 60 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a...

What if the Holy Spirit truly served as the Comforter and Counselor? When we read our Bibles, that what we would expect. However, when we live our lives, the transforming power of the Holy Spirit is often diminished, and we carry wounds and hurts for decades. While serving as a biblical professor at a large Evangelical University, Dr. Don love began to ask the Lord to show him if there could be more to his walk and life. Why did he not see the fruit of the spirit in his character? These prayers began a transformation in Don's life as he learned to seek Jesus in a much more intentional and intimate way through prayer.    Today Don and his wife Jennifer lead a ministry called Pray Through It, where they help lead followers of Jesus to experience the transforming healing power of the Holy Spirit through focused prayer. On this episode we talk about Don's journey to experiencing the healing power of prayer. He shares the biblical basis for prayer having more power than we typically experience. And then Don leads us in a time of prayer as we ask God to reveal the condition of our heart.    Dr. Don Love is the director of Pray Through It and the host of the weekly podcast Unquenchable: Biblical Theology, Listening Prayer, and Christian Living Before leading Pray Through It, Dr. Love was a pioneer in online education, designing some of the first online classes for Liberty University. He spent almost two decades as a Biblical Studies professor and during that time, he taught over 10,000 students. He holds BS in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries, an MAR in Church Ministries, a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), a Masters of Theology (ThM), and a PhD in Biblical Theology.  He and his wife Jen co-lead Prayer Through It and unquenchable while raising their children in Lynchburg, VA.   Resources mentioned: www.prayerthroughit.com Unquenchable: Biblical Theology, Listening Prayer, and Christian Living: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unquenchable-biblical-theology-listening-prayer-and/id1548674310 Support Let's Parent on Purpose through your Tax Deductible Giving Join my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook! Connect with Jay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsparentonpurpose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsparentonpurpose Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jaydholland  

In episode 271, you'll hear why casting vision is a powerful tool that is underutilised by many preachers, and Todd Peebles is going to give you some very practical steps to start. Before that you will hear about Praying Over Your PassageTodd shares his approach to preparing for a sermon, which involves praying over the passage he'll be teaching on. He explains how this practice helps him to connect with God and gain a deeper understanding of the text, enabling him to communicate its message more effectively. Planning a Preaching ScheduleTodd shares his process for planning out a preaching schedule months in advance, including how he selects topics and Scripture passages to teach on. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and being open to change as the schedule unfolds.Casting Vision for the Church Casting a vision" for a church is the process of defining and communicating a clear and compelling picture of what the church could and should be in the future. It involves sharing a vision of what the church can achieve, what it stands for, and where it is heading. It is a critical process for churches because it helps to provide direction, focus, and motivation for the congregation. One of the most significant benefits of casting a vision for a church is that it provides a clear sense of direction and purpose. It helps the members of the church understand where they are heading and why they are doing what they do. This clarity can be motivating and inspiring, helping to unite the congregation around a shared vision and a common goal. Todd helps us think through this process together. Todd was born in Stuttgart Arkansas in January 1970. His parents are Phyllis & Allen Peebles. As a child, he was privileged to be an Army Brat. This meant he got to live in some different places. His family lived in Heidelberg Germany, Clarksville Tennessee, Gauiter Mississippi and Crowville Louisiana. Todd Graduated from High School in Crowville Louisiana in May of 1988. In 1990, he began to pursue his childhood dream of working in Law Enforcement. He Served the Stuttgart Arkansas Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Department in Greenville Mississippi. In 1995 Todd answered the call to vocational ministry on his life. He began serving in Youth Ministry. In 1996, Fellowship Baptist Church in Texarkana Arkansas Licensed him to the ministry. In 1998, Todd answered the call to serve His first church as Senior Pastor. In May of 1999, Shady Grove Baptist Church of Sparkman Arkansas ordained him to the Gospel Ministry. In October of 2004, Todd and Shelly (Pease) Peebles were married. They now have four wonderful children, one boy and three girls. Todd has served as Pastor at churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and now serving as pastor in Kansas. Todd graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a concentration in Expository Preaching in December 2011. Todd is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry also from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Todd is passionate about expository preaching, serving in the local church, and helping others with their calling in ministry as opportunities present themselves.Recommended episodes: Leadership Collective : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/3/introducing-the-leadership-collective Ted Leavenworth interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/19/mistakes-new-preachers-often-make-ted-leavenworth Rob Salvato interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/12/episode-106-preaching-with-brevity-and-clarityFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Trying to navigate the changing landscape of church? In this episode with Dr. Josh Packard and Dr. Todd Ferguson, we discuss their book Stuck and delve into the challenges faced by clergy members, particularly those with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. But it's not all doom and gloom - they also suggest solutions for struggling congregations and talk about the future of Christianity. With a focus on navigating the current cultural conversation around LGBTQ+ issues and preserving diversity of expressions while expanding them, this podcast offers valuable insights into the need for adaptation and innovation in the church. Dr. Josh Packard is a sociologist and researcher.  He was the founding Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute and former professor at the University of Northern Colorado, where he was also the Executive Director of the Social Research Lab. He currently serves as the Vice President of Strategy for the National Catholic Educational Association.  Josh is the author of the ground-breaking book Church Refugees: Sociologists reveal why people are DONE with church but not their faith as well as numerous academic articles about faith and religion. Find him online @drjoshpackard Dr. Todd Ferguson is a sociologist of religion at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. His research focuses on the social organization of religion, specifically congregations and their clergy. He is fascinated with the fact that religions are more than ideas and beliefs. They create structures and communities that profoundly affect people's lives. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology at Baylor University. Before becoming a sociologist, Todd earned a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School and was a pastor in Houston.  Todd is married to Emma, a veterinarian, and they have two wonderful children. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.    

Michael Dopp was the 2nd speaker in the 2023 Winter Series. He offers a compelling message how every Catholic has a mission to evangelize and offers tips on how to do so in our every day lives. Bio: Michael Dopp graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with Bachelor degrees in Business Administration (BBA) and Philosophy (BA), St. Augustine's at the University of Toronto with a Bachelor in Theology (STB) and Master of Divinity (MDiv), and Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan with a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) with a concentration on the new evangelization. He is currently completing an MBA at Huntington University. Michael has been involved in a variety of ministries dedicated to evangelization and has been involved in mission projects in Europe, Africa, and North America.  Michael has spoken globally in over 35 dioceses.  In addition to founding Mission of the Redeemer Ministries, he is also author and presenter of “relit: The heart of evangelization,” and founder of several podcasts.  He moved from Otttawa, Canada, to Fort Wayne, IN in 2021 with his wife and four young children.

Keith Brown is a native of Jamaica. He is a product of the SDA church, and a testament to the power of God to change lives. He is a graduate of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville Manchester Jamaica, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Theology. He recently completed the Master of Divinity MDiv at the Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs Michigan. He also successfully completed Five units of ACPE, Inc. accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at the AdventHealth CPE center in Orlando Florida. He is currently a part of the Pastoral Care team at the AdventHealth Kissimmee Hospital, where he provides pastoral, spiritual, and emotional support for the hospital staff, patients, and their families. Keith is currently perusing the Doctor of Ministry degree DMin. Keith lives by proverbs 13:20 that says, “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise but a companionship of fools shall be destroyed.” Keith's ultimate goal is to make heaven His home, to pour into the lives of both the young and the young at heart, see them enjoying their Christian experience, and watch as they do great exploits for the Lord. Contact Keith at ruel_keith@yahoo.com and +1 (863) 399-5491 #jameshill #ncu #beautyintheunknown #journey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whataword/support

The Ministry and Entrepreneurship series highlights members of the Candler community that serve in ministry while thriving in the entrepreneurial space. Orlando currently serves as Senior Pastor at Bright Star United Methodist Church in Douglasville, GA. He actively encourages others to be united by faith and defined by love. Orlando owns BowTie Photos, LLC and is one of Atlanta's premier event photography and photobooth operators. His clients include the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Emory University, the Black Data Processors Association (BDPA), and more. Orlando earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Emory University (Candler School of Theology) in 2019.

Senior Pastor at Bates Memorial Baptist Church Louisville, Kentucky he Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Master of Divinity (MDiv) 1982 - 1986 Florida A&M University Bachelor's degreePolitical Science 1979 - 1981 United Theological Seminary Doctorate in Ministry (DMin). Dr. F. Bruce Williams, can be described as a pastor/activist or, vice versa — as an activist pastor. He's been among the thousands of people who, over the past several weeks, have taken to Louisville's streets to protest police brutality. Under Williams' leadership, the membership has swelled to more than 5,000, and the church boasts 58 ministries and initiatives that are transforming lives in the economically distressed ZIP  

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Pilkington speaks with Dr. Kirk A Johnson on the impact COVID has had on American understanding of systemic racism, as well as the factors that influence vaccine hesitancy and mistrust in people of color. Dr. Kirk A Johnson a Professor at Montclair State University who teaches courses in Justice Studies, Medical Humanities, Bioethics, Global Issues, and Religion. He received his Masters of Divinity (MDiv) from Drew Theological School and his Doctorate in Medical Humanities (DMH) from Drew University. His recent books are "The Anti-Racism Resource Guide Volume One: Supporting Black Businesses and Economics" (Peculiar Capital, 2020) and “Medical Stigmata: Race, Medicine, and the Pursuit of Theological Liberation” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018).This episode was recorded on 8/30/2021.

Guest Preacher, Rev. Tracey Perry, Countryside UCC, Omaha, NE Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, Here am I. Send me!” -- Isaiah 6:8 Pastor Tracey Perry is an Ordained Disciples of Christ Minister (DOC). She received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree, from Wesley Theological Seminary. Pastor Tracey is currently serving at Countryside UCC, in Omaha, as the Interim Minister of Worship and Congregational Care. Pastor Tracey has sat on panels for racial justice, and spoke on a research study panel on “Race, Religion and Policing” for Yale University. She has worked with a Maryland police department, in collaboration with other Pastors, to assist and bring about healing and faith-based guidance, to the police officers, for interaction with minorities.

Guest Preacher, Rev. Tracey Perry, Countryside UCC, Omaha, NE Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, Here am I. Send me!” -- Isaiah 6:8 Pastor Tracey Perry is an Ordained Disciples of Christ Minister (DOC). She received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree, from Wesley Theological Seminary. Pastor Tracey is currently serving at Countryside UCC, in Omaha, as the Interim Minister of Worship and Congregational Care. Pastor Tracey has sat on panels for racial justice, and spoke on a research study panel on “Race, Religion and Policing” for Yale University. She has worked with a Maryland police department, in collaboration with other Pastors, to assist and bring about healing and faith-based guidance, to the police officers, for interaction with minorities.

Act One Podcast - Episode 08 - Interview with producer, Justin Bell. Justin Bell is a feature film, TV, and branded entertainment producer based in Los Angeles. His latest project, the horror-comedy “Summoned” for Disney/20th Digital, is currently airing on Hulu, FX and Freeform. He is also in post-production on a 1970's style superhero heist movie – The Hyperions (2020), starring Cary Elwes. Bell produced the TV pilot “Journey to the East”, and his bible-era feature film about Mary of Nazareth, Full of Grace, was released by Cinedigm on BluRay/DVD in Walmart and Target stores, and is also available for download on iTunes. Bell also co-produced the BAFTA-winner Michael Radford's Elsa & Fred (2015), starring Academy Award-winners Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer, which Millennium Entertainment released in theaters and VOD. Justin has several projects in active development, is the former Director of the Act One Producing & Entertainment Executive Program, and is a member of the Producers Guild of America.A graduate of the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts (MFA), Justin's thesis project, That Evening Sun (2009), was made into a critically acclaimed independent feature film (NY Times Critics Pick, two Independent Spirit Award nominations), produced by his friends Laura D. Smith and Terence Berry, directed by Scott Teems, and distributed by Freestyle Releasing. While in film school, Bell received the USC Special Project Grant, and was voted Most Outstanding Filmmaker by his peers.Justin earned a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is a graduate of Wheaton College (B.A.) in Illinois.The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration about the business and craft of Hollywood from a Christian perspective.Support the show (https://actoneprogram.com/donate/)

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we look back at the final anti-racism module presented to the Louisiana Conference from Project Curate —  a non-profit that works with religious and community organizations to support collaborative responses to intersectional issues of inequality and injustice.   The Blackness 101 module helped us explore racial categorizing as a tool of power from the perspective of the black experience. We discussed essential conversation markers and how anti-blackness is a form atonement. We began to recognize the systems of oppression, our complicity in them, and ways of finding freedom.   We are joined by Brandi Holmes who focuses her work on various black liberation struggles, but especially the struggles of black girls and women. She is a noted social activist, community organizer, and strategist, dedicated to policy and criminal justice reform.   Also joining us is Dr. Biko Mandela Gray, a professor of Religion at Syracuse University, and a community advocate.  Dr. Gray’s research interests operate at the intersection of religion, embodiment, and subjectivity—all of which cohere around a central question: if we took our bodies seriously, how might we think about our relationship to ourselves, others, and the world?    And our third guest is Rev. Dr. Cleve Tinsley, co-managing director of Project Curate. Dr. Tinsley is a scholar of religion and Black Studies. He earned his MA and PhD in religion from Rice University. Dr. Tinsley is a Baptist minister who holds a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has extensive experience as an organizer, institution-builder, manager, and consultant for churches and community organizations.   These webinars were aimed at imagining, striving for, and living in a better world wherein justice, mercy, humility, and love are not just aspirations, but assumptions within our community ethics.   To view the webinars, please head here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBe0wzmsJw1wOIIbkZS4vMoQXSHlCJB8v

The Genesis Method is a simple, relational method for evangelizing. This workshop shares how to use the Genesis Method in daily life.This episode is part of a workshop that took place on Feb. 15 in Saginaw. The Genesis Mission is an effective approach to personal growth and sharing your faith in daily life. It works in a very simple and practical way that is uniquely adaptable to every baptized person; dismissing the myth that evangelizing is only for those with “the gift” and enabling each and every faithful Catholic to proactively share in the Great Commission.Michael Dopp graduated from St Augustine’s at the University of Toronto with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL), with a concentration on the new evangelization, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan. Michael has been involved in a variety of ministries dedicated to evangelization and mission projects in Europe, Africa, and North America. He is founder and president of Mission of the Redeemer Ministries, founder of The New Evangelization Summit, and co-director of The Summer Institute in the New Evangelization.Michael has presented for 18 diocese and over 50 parishes and apostolates, as well as Catholic ministries such as CCO, NET, and Cursillo. He has led presentations for priests, deacons, university students, prayer groups, RCIA, sacramental preparation groups, adult faith formation, and more.

The Genesis Method is a simple, relational method for evangelizing. This workshop shares how to use the Genesis Method in daily life.This episode is part of a workshop that took place on Feb. 15 in Saginaw. The Genesis Mission is an effective approach to personal growth and sharing your faith in daily life. It works in a very simple and practical way that is uniquely adaptable to every baptized person; dismissing the myth that evangelizing is only for those with “the gift” and enabling each and every faithful Catholic to proactively share in the Great Commission.Fr. Jon Bielawski is a native of Plymouth, England and was ordained a priest in 1990 for the Diocese of Plymouth where he serves as Episcopal Vicar for Evangelisation and Catechesis and pastor of St. Peter and St. Thomas More Parish.Michele Thompson is Co-Founder of the Genesis Mission, Diocese of Plymouth, EnglandMichael Dopp graduated from St Augustine’s at the University of Toronto with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL), with a concentration on the new evangelization, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan. Michael has been involved in a variety of ministries dedicated to evangelization and mission projects in Europe, Africa, and North America. He is founder and president of Mission of the Redeemer Ministries, founder of The New Evangelization Summit, and co-director of The Summer Institute in the New Evangelization.Michael has presented for 18 diocese and over 50 parishes and apostolates, as well as Catholic ministries such as CCO, NET, and Cursillo. He has led presentations for priests, deacons, university students, prayer groups, RCIA, sacramental preparation groups, adult faith formation, and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @askapastoranything Send in your question via voice message: anchor.fm/askapastoranything/message About Our Guest: Kori (they/them) joined the pastoral team of Mary Magdalene Apostle Catholic Community (MMACC) in January of 2017, coming from a background in academia and non-profit work that focused on queer and trans theology, work with veterans and survivors of trauma, and church communications. Kori's ministry focuses on those at the margins of church and society, particularly queer and trans communities. Kori holds a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Harvard Divinity School with a concentration in queer theology and a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) from Boston University School of Theology with a concentration in Trauma and Theology with work that focused on LGBTQ veterans and service members. Kori has a passion for traveling and has studied in Rome, Poland, and Brazil and has participated in several social justice trips and pilgrimages to Israel and Palestine. Kori previously served as parish intern at St. Luke's and St. Margaret's in Boston, assistant chaplain at Suffolk University, scholar in residence at the Religious Institute and is a member of the steering committee for TransEpiscopal. Kori was ordained a deacon in June of 2019 and a priest in February of 2020, becoming the first transgender and non-binary person ordained through Roman Catholic Women Priests (RCWP). Kori is also pursuing a PhD in Religious Studies at the University of California at Riverside, focusing on Queer and Trans Studies in Religion and currently lives with their queerplatonic partner & four cats in San Diego. When not buried in books, Kori can be found playing in the garden or exploring national parks. Connect with Kori: Twitter: @KPacyniak Instagram: @korinkidink MMACC website - http://mmacc.org Connect with Bailey: https://linktr.ee/baileynbrawner Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-NHXHzgtzgSqwez_ILeV_6bm2sYybievGyBHQghQLNU/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askapastoranything/message

Jeff currently serves on the Student Leadership University Team as the Executive Director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit.  Jeff is nationally known as an urban ministry pioneer, communicator, innovator, and mentor. For 23 years, Jeff has served as Pastor of Youth Development at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, where he oversaw all of the children, student, and young adult programming and then he transitioned to the role of Executive Pastor.  Jeff is also the Founder of FrontLine Urban Resources, Inc., which is an organization that provides resources and trainings to help leaders engage an evolving generation of families as well as teaching them how to redefine and reshape their traditional views of urban ministry and urban culture.  Jeff received his undergraduate education from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia and his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Indiana Wesleyan Seminary in Marion, Indiana.  Jeff is currently working on his PhD in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Jeff has produced several resources designed to empower and equip youth ministry leaders, parents, and students in a variety of contexts and environments. He is the author of Urban Ministry from Start to Finish, co-author of Everybody's Urban, Urban LIVE curriculum, The Skinny on Communication, and 99 Things Every Guy Should Know. He is a writer in the Simple Truth Bible and a contributor in Reggie Joiner's Creating a Lead Small Culture book.  Jeff enjoys doing life with his wife Quovadis and three boys, Jeffrey, Christopher, and Cameron.

Alysha Laperche (they, them, theirs) is a current student at Phillips Theological Seminary, where they are pursuing their Master of Divinity (MDiv). They are also a coffee enthusiast, sunset-lover, and aspiring author. Join Alysha as they engage with Philippians 2:5-11, exploring ideas around intersectional justice, consent, and sex. Learn everything you need to know about the Colors of Hope project here: http://disciplesallianceq.org/glad-news/colors-of-hope/

Johnny Shelton is the Team Chaplain and Spiritual advisor for the Baltimore Ravens. He is an Experienced Sports Chaplain with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. He is skilled in Discipleship, Leadership & Listening. He is a community and social services professional with a Master of Divinity - MDiv focused in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founder of Attitudes In Motion, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to transforming the mind-set of today’s youth & their families. @ravenschaplain

How does a young man growing up in an “under resourced” community make sense of the mystical experiences that began at the age of 14 years old spending time with friends? By making his exploration of African American religion and theology the center point of his spiritual and academic development – and helping others through the process. This episode explores Cleve's development and the dissertation that has provided him the container to examine his thinking as it relates to those thoughts and thinkers who have influenced him. At Princeton Theological Seminary, Cleve, began to expand his understanding of the great thinkers within Black Theology and African American Cultural studies including people such as Hortense Spillers, W.E.B. Du Bois, Cornell West, James Cone, Martin Luther King Jr, and others. Cleve provides a deeper understanding of Black critical thought, and how this intellectual tradition has influenced religion and culture. Interwoven into this rich conversation, we also discuss personal symbols for Cleve such as how N.W.A provided a means by which Cleve, as a young guy, began to understand his cultural upbringing and the basic struggle as an adolescent boy – in particular what factors shaped his understanding of himself, of his religion, and of his community. Bio: Cleve V. Tinsley IV is an ordained Baptist minister, scholar of religion and African American culture, and community social justice strategist based in Houston, TX. He is currently the Co-Managing Partner of projectCURATE—a non-profit social impact enterprise and intersectional justice collaborative—and a PhD candidate in the Department of Religion at Rice University. Cleve's research focuses on critical understandings of the wider social scientific and historical approaches to the study of religion in general and African-American religion in particular. His current research explores the relationship between religion, black freedom struggles, and African-American formations in America and argues for more expansive sociological approaches to studying the meaning and nature of black religious identity given the complexity of religion and spirituality in the lives of African Americans today. Cleve also works as a research fellow in the Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) at Rice and, prior to his doctoral training, earned his Master of Divinity (MDiv) at Princeton Theological Seminary. Cleve has worked in the past as a pastor and consultant for several churches and educational non-profit organizations in the US South and on the East Coast. www.projectcurate.org Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com Band of the week: Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/p-a-i-n-t/306865459 Learn more about this project at: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks

Darin chats with his friend and college roommate Dr. Steve Lawson, a pastor, speaker, entrepreneur, and athlete. Dr. Lawson is a Crossfit athlete and Level 1 coach as well as a gymnastics coach. He began coaching gymnastics while he was still in college, and eventually started his own manufacturing business, Progressive Sports and Fitness, building trampolines, tumbling floors, and other equipment for gymnastic competitions. His company's equipment is can be seen at every Power Tumbling World Championships as well as the USA National Championships.   After a decade in the manufacturing business, Dr. Lawson decided to plant a church in his hometown of Greenville, TX and spent the next 17 years as a pastor. During this time he earned a Master of Divinity (MDIV) from The King’s University, followed that with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Amberton University and finally a Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) from Regent University. His education combined with his experience as a pastor took him deep into the concept of emotional intelligence, and how to cultivate it. He now gives lectures and leadership seminars on emotional intelligence around the world.   Dr. Lawson has authored three books: Giant Killers Marriage is Worth Fighting For The Prevailing Marriage   Those of us who have trained hard for a long time know that hard training refines us in more ways than just the physical. Doing hard things transforms our mind as well, including our ability to process emotions. But it works the other way too... we bring our behaviors and the way we carry ourselves into the gym, and those elements are reflected in our workouts. So it's important to actively grow our emotional intelligence, improve our self-esteem, and learn how to foster better relationships... just like we grow our strength.   Get in touch with Dr. Lawson here: Dr. Lawson's website Dr. Lawson's speaking engagements at Leadership Transformation

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott invites military Chaplain and author for www.TheologyMix.com. Chris Linzey is husband to Tené, father to the three most beautiful children in the world, movie addict, pastor in Central Illinois, and Army Reserve Chaplain (currently with the 159th Military Police Battalion – Criminal Investigation Division). Chris has a deep desire to help people live lives of faith where the Bible is more than mere words on a page, but the way we live every day. His undergrad and Master's studies were in biblical studies. He went on to get a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Pastoral Preaching. Follow him on Twitter @chrislinzey.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott invites military Chaplain and author for www.TheologyMix.com. Chris Linzey is husband to Tené, father to the three most beautiful children in the world, movie addict, pastor in Central Illinois, and Army Reserve Chaplain (currently with the 159th Military Police Battalion – Criminal Investigation Division). Chris has a deep desire to help people live lives of faith where the Bible is more than mere words on a page, but the way we live every day. His undergrad and Master’s studies were in biblical studies. He went on to get a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Pastoral Preaching. Follow him on Twitter @chrislinzey.

Chris Linzey is husband to Tené, father to the three most beautiful children in the world, movie addict, pastor in Central Illinois, and Army Reserve Chaplain (currently with the 159th Military Police Battalion – Criminal Investigation Division). Chris has a deep desire to help people live lives of faith where the Bible is more than mere words on a page, but the way we live every day. His undergrad and Master's studies were in biblical studies. He went on to get a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Pastoral Preaching. Follow him on Twitter @chrislinzey. Jeremy Lundmark has served as the Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Apalachin, NY since 2009. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Life Choices Center in Binghamton, NY and works as a State Chapter Organizing Representative for the American Pastor's Network in NY. In June of 2014, Jeremy published his first book, The Fury of God. He was also the founder and president of Diligence Applied Ministries from 2009 to 2012. All his articles are now available on his personal blog, www.jeremylundmark.com. Jeremy is a passionate preacher of the Word of God and he is also passionately pro-life.

Chris Linzey is husband to Tené, father to the three most beautiful children in the world, movie addict, pastor in Central Illinois, and Army Reserve Chaplain (currently with the 159th Military Police Battalion – Criminal Investigation Division). Chris has a deep desire to help people live lives of faith where the Bible is more than mere words on a page, but the way we live every day. His undergrad and Master’s studies were in biblical studies. He went on to get a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Pastoral Preaching. Follow him on Twitter @chrislinzey. Jeremy Lundmark has served as the Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Apalachin, NY since 2009. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Life Choices Center in Binghamton, NY and works as a State Chapter Organizing Representative for the American Pastor’s Network in NY. In June of 2014, Jeremy published his first book, The Fury of God. He was also the founder and president of Diligence Applied Ministries from 2009 to 2012. All his articles are now available on his personal blog, www.jeremylundmark.com. Jeremy is a passionate preacher of the Word of God and he is also passionately pro-life.

In this interview we talk with Scott Alan Roberts about his latest work, The Secret History of the Reptilians, which traces the role of the serpent in our history and the different ways that cultures have viewed reptiles. We will discuss the current Reptilian ET beliefs, and get his thoughts on David Icke. We also discuss his previous work, The Rise and Fall of the Nephilim, and his new upcoming book on the Exodus. Scott is the founder and publisher of Intrepid Magazine (www.intrepidmag.com), a journal dedicated to politics, science, UFOs, unexplained phenomena and alternative fringe theories. He is an accomplished illustrator and writer of fiction and non-fiction occupationally hovering in the advertising ghettos of Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has been interviewed on scores of radio shows, is a former political talk radio show host and was editor-in-chief of SyFy's Ghost Hunters official publication, TAPS ParaMagazine. Scott attended bible college and theological seminary, pursuing his Masters in Divinity (Mdiv) while working as a youth director. During his time in academia, he focused on his personal passions for history, theater and art. His religious studies were an obvious springboard for his continuing interest in spirituality, and his research of paranormal phenomena expanded throughout the subsequent years. After his ministerial education, Scott's career took a sharp left turn, and he went on to spend the next two-and-a-half decades as a creative ad man. He launched a small comic book publishing effort, Bent Nail Comix, writing and illustrating stories, some of which were eventually pitched for animated television. He co-created the highly successfulAncient Heroes trading card series, and began development on a line of young readers books. He authored and illustrated his first historical novel, The Rollicking Adventures of Tam O'Hare (www.tamohare.com), an anthropomorphized historical novel set in Tudor England, Ireland, and Scotland, which garnered broad attention with teen and college readers. Scott considers himself a contemplative, spiritual man of consideration who sees intelligence, wit, justice and touch as quantifiable necessities. He values a good pipe, a stout pint, and considers himself a purist when it comes to single malt highland Scotch - which he deems not a tool of inebriation, but rather an enlightened repast to be shared with colleagues and like-minded pedagogues of philosophy and hob-knobbing banter. He does not shy away from a good fight – whether academic or existential - and has had a few classical brawls in his day. However, in keeping with what he sees as his paradoxical nature, Scott prefers employing words over weapons, wit above profanity, spirituality above religion, stalwartness above inconstancy. “As I grow older,” Roberts says, “my jaded cynicism is wholly tempered by my desire to not become an ass.” His scholarship is true, his humor is wry, his mind is fertile, and his love is deep. Scott lives with his wife and children, just across the Minnesota border in rural Wisconsin, where he remains an avid Vikings fan; a stranger in a strange land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight: Scotty Roberts - The Nephilim and the Reptilians The California country music DJ and Fox News regular, Jaimee Lee teams up with researcher and author, Dr John DeSalvo to explore the mysterious and the unexplained. Scott Alan Roberts is the author of "The Rise and Fall of the Nephilim" and is the founder and publisher of Intrepid Magazine (www.intrepidmag.com), a journal dedicated to politics, science, UFOs, unexplained phenomena and alternative fringe theories. He is an accomplished illustrator and writer of fiction and non-fiction occupationally hovering in the advertising ghettos of Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has been interviewed on scores of radio shows, is a former political talk radio show host and was editor-in-chief of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters official publication, TAPS ParaMagazine. Scott attended bible college and theological seminary, pursuing his Masters in Divinity (Mdiv) while working as a youth director.  He is author of "The Secret History of the Reptilians" and "The Rise and Fall of the Nephilim." Scotty will also update us on his recent trip to Egypt.