Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders
The purpose of this podcast is to equip church leaders who are out there every day doing the hard work of bringing change and renewal to churches. Each season we tackle an important topic, and in each episode, we talk to real-world church leaders about their best practices. It's our hope and prayer that these Conversations for Transformation will help you as you do the work of Changing Churches.
Podcasting since 2022 • 16 episodes
Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders
Latest Episodes
Navigating the Waves of Disaffiliations with Dr. Chris Ritter
Dr. Chris Ritter, publisher, writer, and editor of www.peopleneedjesus.net, shares his thoughts about the wave of disaffiliating churches happening in the United Methodist Church in America. Chris, who is also the Directing Pastor of Geneseo Fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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How to reach "Brand New Adults!" The future of the church from the perspective of a college Freshman with David Couch
Auburn University Freshman, David Couch, shares his insights on the future of the church, and the best ways pastors and churches can reach his generation. How can churches reach out to college students?The role of soci...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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A New Network for Former UMC Churches and One Church's Story of Leaving the UMC with Dr. Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier, Founding and Lead Pastor of The Orchard Church, a multi-site church in Northern Mississippi centered in Tupelo, shares his story of leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC) about five years ago. He and his church, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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The Future of the United Methodist Church - Rev. Tom Berlin
Rev. Tom Berlin, of Floris United Methodist Church, shares his viewpoints about the challenges facing the UMC today. Tom has been outspoken in encouraging United Methodist churches to remain within the denomination and advocates for a more incl...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Love God Love Others - Dr. Derrick Lemons
Pastor, Professor, and Anthropologist Dr. Derrick Lemons has a simple message for those leading churches into the future. It's not about the latest and the greatest or trying to always find the next best thing. Leading churches into the future ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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