Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders

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 First United Methodist Church in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, helps explain what is happening in this season of disaffiliation and what it means to the future of Methodism.

Chris' Blog
http://www.peopleneedjesus.net 

First United Methodist Church of Geneso, Illinois
http://peopleneedjesus.org

Christ United Methodist Church
http://www.christunited.com

David Couch, Composer of Podcast Intro
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

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 social media: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• What about traditional v.s. contemporary worship styles.
• Learn about the ministry of the Auburn Wesley Foundation
• Ways to make disciples among young adults.

David Couch YouTube Page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

Auburn Wesley Foundation
https://www.auwesley.org/

Christ United Methodist Church
http://www.christunited.com


Podcast Bumper Music: David Couch
Voiceover: Crystal Couch

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, along with a handful of other large-church pastors are forming a new network of former (or soon to be former) UMC churches.  This network of independent Wesleyan/Methodist churches from around the county will provide connections and facilitate partnerships.

The Orchard Church
https://theorchard.net


Christ United Methodist Church
http://www.christunited.com


David Couch Music
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

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 inclusive vision for the church. Additionally, Tom shares his insights about how churches can best operate as we emerge from the pandemic in a different ministry landscape.

Tom Berlin's Website/Blog
https://revtomberlin.com/

Floris United Methodist Church
https://www.florisumc.org/

Christ United Methodist Church
http://www.christunited.com

Changing Churches Website
https://www.changingchurches.net

Bumper Music By David Couch
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

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 will mean understanding and adapting to our contexts and following the timeless message of Jesus. 

Dr. Len Wilson of Invite Resources and Saint Andrews UMC in Plano Texas discusses the role of creativity and innovation in leading our churches toward the future. Len is the author of over 11 books about creativity, innovation, and technology and has been helping churches around the country for decades. 

Dr. Jeff Greenway, the Senior Pastor of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church and member of the Transitional Leadership Council of the Global Methodist Church, shares his thoughts about the future of the church. In addition to his comments about the current state of Methodism, Jeff shares his ideas about what pastors should be looking to as we all navigate our churches from the pandemic into the future.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone within the Methodist family since Jeff has been a key leader and has had a front-row seat to the changes happening in Methodism. Those outside the Methodist church will also appreciate Jeff's thoughts about the future of the church that all churches in North America are facing.

Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church:
https://reynoldsburgumc.com/

Global Methodist Church
https://globalmethodist.org/

Christ United Methodist Church
http://www.christunited.com

Changing Churches Podcast
http://www.changingchurches.net

Podcast Music by David Couch:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

Hear a great overview of season one all about church staffing. If you'd like to know which episode might interest you the most, start here. Rob and Crystal Couch briefly review each episode and share other insights.

Crystal Couch is the Executive Director of the University of South Alabama Wesley Foundation (Methodist Campus Ministry) in Mobile, AL. Rob Couch is the Lead Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, AL.

South Wesley Foundation

Christ United Methodist Church

Podcast Bumper Music by David Couch

Changing Churches Podcast

Philip Hayes, the owner of Max3 Martial Arts, is a small business person who has built an incredible team. Pastors can learn a lot from creative leaders like Philip. In this episode, Philip shares how he overcomes his staffing challenges. You'll learn about his "farm system" of developing talent and the creative ways he rewards his team. You'll pick up a few other gems of wisdom along the way.

Max 3 Martial Arts
www.max3training.com

Changing Churches
http://changingchurches.net

Christ United Methodist Church
http://www.christunited.com

Podcast Bumper Music by David Couch
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg
 

Rev. Roy Hill, Discipleship Pastor of Dayspring Baptist Church in Mobile, AL shares his insights about building a great staff. You'll learn the role of humility and importance of patience when it comes to building a great staff. He also describes his church's unique leadership structure which has three Lead Pastors. Hear how this arrangement is being employed with great results.

Dayspring Baptist Church
https://dayspring.church/

Bumper music was written, performed, and recorded by David Couch.

Changing Churches Podcast Site
http://changingchurches.net

Christ United Methodist Church
http://changingchurches.net