Catalyst Conversations Podcast

On the 75th anniversary of The Foundation for Evangelism's beginning, President Jane Boatwright Wood celebrates its visionary founders and the foundation's work over 3/4 of a century. Join her as she talks about the Foundation's grant work - past, present and get a glimpse into grant partnerships on the horizon.

To learn more about the Foundation's 75th year and to register for our big anniversary celebration in November and the events leading up to it visit https://foundationforevangelism.org/75years.

CREDITS

Music credit Bensound – Once Again Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: 6BX6O5UYOTI9YKHZ

Interviews credit Alex Schwindt Media https://alexschwidnt.com: Intro video, Evangelism definition, Rev. Dr. Alma Tinoco Ruiz, Duke Divinity School's Hispanic House of Study, Grace Church Raleigh

Part 3 of this 3-part series focuses on getting to know your neighbors and making meaningful connections with those in the community, and inviting them into the life and ministry of God's people. Dr. Bryan Stone (E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Boston University School of Theology) and Rev. Gary Reynolds tell about real-life encounters and share ideas on how a church can be present to those in their neighborhood and community. Stone shares from his research published in "Finding Faith Today" and Dr. Stephen Gunter facilitates.

Part 2 of this 3-part series focuses on becoming a community mission focused church and planning for those who are not here yet. Dr. Bryan Stone (E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Boston University School of Theology) and Rev. Gary Reynolds talk through the process of working with the church to see its growth areas and play to its strengths, both inside and outside the church walls. Stone shares from his research published in "Finding Faith Today" and Dr. Stephen Gunter facilitates.

Part 1 of this 3-part series discusses the context of a particular established church that is working to be more community mission and evangelism focused. Rev. Gary Reynolds describes the church's strengths and growth-areas while Dr. Bryan Stone (E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Boston University School of Theology) shares from his research published in "Finding Faith Today" and Dr. Stephen Gunter facilitates.

Pastors and laity in the Nashville, Tenn. area unpack some of the "baggage" associated with the word evangelism, and also talk about what evangelism looks like in current times. This group included both small and large churches as well as a mixture of pastors and lay people.

Pastors and laity in the Nashville, Tenn. area discuss helping newcomers to the faith connect on the path of discipleship and faith formation. This group included both small and large churches as well as a mixture of pastors and lay people.

Rev. Nicole Jones and Pastor Joe Schonewolf from the Smoky Mountain District of The United Methodist Church talk about cultivating a culture of silence and listening in their congregations. Recorded at the beginning of Lent in 2020, the episode mentions this particular time of the Christian year, but the ideas and concepts have relevance at any time of the year.

Catalyst Conversations is a Podcast by The Foundation for Evangelism where we talk with pastors and lay people in the Wesleyan tradition about what evangelism is, harkening back to the original Greek meaning of the word - "bringer of Good News." Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

For more resources including videos, webinars, and study guides, visit foundationforevangelism.org.