Podcasts about new direction ministries

New Direction Ministries, a congregation in Brighton, Alabama, offers members - and visitors - a chance to become part of something greater. To grow in their love of God and for one another within our beautiful community. We are rooted in the stories of the Bible and believe worship is something that can be expressed in everything we do. Our philosophy is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. No matter who you are, there's a special place for you at our church. Get in touch today or come and visit us in person.

New Direction Ministries, a congregation in Brighton, Alabama, offers members - and visitors - a chance to become part of something greater. To grow in their love of God and for one another within our beautiful community. We are rooted in the stories of the Bible and believe worship is something that can be expressed in everything we do. Our philosophy is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. No matter who you are, there's a special place for you at our church. Get in touch today or come and visit us in person.

Pastor Jeremiah Jones, from New Direction Ministries in Oklahoma, gives us the inspiration and motivation to live life to the fullest, become a phenomenal leader, and create a legacy of helping others. Pastor Jeremiah Jones grew up with 8 siblings and has lived a fruitful life. He has faced many different challenges, including some that questioned his belief but ultimately made his faith in God stronger. “He says live your life so, even the funeral director, even the undertaker who has to prepare your body has to stop and cry and mourn for you.” For more episodes of Life, Leadership, and Legacy please visit pray.com/podcast. Call (323)521-9791 to leave a voice message about how this podcast has impacted your life. Links mentioned in this episode of Life, Leadership, and Legacy: Pray app for iOS Pray app for Android Music by Jon Schneider Pray.com

Pastor Jeremiah Jones, from New Direction Ministries in Oklahoma, gives us the inspiration and motivation to live life to the fullest, become a phenomenal leader, and create a legacy of helping others. Pastor Jeremiah Jones grew up with 8 siblings and has lived a fruitful life. He has faced many different challenges, including some that questioned his belief but ultimately made his faith in God stronger. “In order for you to be an effective leader you have to know where you are going. You have to prior, properly, plan the pathway the course the designed facet of way you’re going to approach what you are going to succeed in. Prior proper planning prevents poor performance.” For more episodes of Life, Leadership, and Legacy please visit pray.com/podcast. Call (323)521-9791 to leave a voice message about how this podcast has impacted your life. Links mentioned in this episode of Life, Leadership, and Legacy: Pray app for iOS Pray app for Android Music by Jon Schneider Pray.com

Pastor Jeremiah Jones, from New Direction Ministries in Oklahoma, gives us the inspiration and motivation to live life to the fullest, become a phenomenal leader, and create a legacy of helping others. Pastor Jeremiah Jones grew up with 8 siblings and has lived a fruitful life. He has faced many different challenges, including some that questioned his belief but ultimately made his faith in God stronger. “A baby learns all that a baby’s going to learn by the time they are three years old and for the rest of their life after 3 they will be reacquainted with what they have already been introduced to.” For more episodes of Life, Leadership, and Legacy please visit pray.com/podcast. Call (323)521-9791 to leave a voice message about how this podcast has impacted your life. Links mentioned in this episode of Life, Leadership, and Legacy: Pray app for iOS Pray app for Android Music by Jon Schneider Pray.com

This week, Melinda Estabrooks welcomes her good friend, Wendy VanderWal-Gritter, author of Generous Spaciousness and Executive Director at New Direction Ministries of Canada, to share her story. Wendy is an internationally recognized contributor in the conversations around faith and sexuality.

Wendy talks about shame, guilt, principled pluralism and the walking wounded. She considers how many of us have been socialized to feel disgust for the other and touch on how secrets breed toxicity and ultimately cover up truth and justice.BiographyWendy Gritter, M.Div, D.Min cand. is the author of, “Generous Spaciousness: Responding to Gay Christians in the Church.” She has served as executive director of New Direction Ministries since 2002 and is committed to cultivating generous spaces in Christian community where LGBTQ+ people can explore and grow in faith in Christ.Wendy is married 20 years, a proud mom to three teens and three puppies, enjoys playing strategic board games, and talking films with other movie buffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wendy is the executive director of New Direction Ministries in Canada, an organisation that exists to provide "safe and spacious places for those outside the heterosexual mainstream to explore and grow in faith in Jesus Christ." So we asked Wendy to reflect on an hospitable and inclusive Christmas. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.