In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to reshare this incredible conversation with Bishop Timothy Clarke, ENJOY! Even if you listened to this when it came out last year, this episode is TIMELESS and you will benefit from another listen!

Preaching is one the primary responsibilities of a pastor. It is an art that one must work on continuously through study, prayer, and practice. In this episode, Bishop Timothy Clarke shares how you can improve your preaching skills no matter what level you are. You will step away challenged and encouraged after listening! 

Bishop Clarke serves in many roles and is the senior pastor at First Church of God in Columbus, OH. For more information on where Bishop Clarke serves, visit: https://www.1stchurch.net/

Bishop Clarke’s bio: https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/timothy-joseph-clarke/

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On this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Steve Anthony and ministry leaders Amy Thomas and Tricia Lantz from Hilltop Church of God. Together they explore how God is using ordinary believers to make an extraordinary impact in Columbus. Steve shares his personal journey of answering God’s call to ministry before fully surrendering to it as a young adult. Amy and Tricia reflect on the faith foundations that shaped them and the importance of owning their walk with Christ beyond simply attending church.

The heart of the conversation centers on “Shining Stars,” a survivor-founded outreach serving women  living on the streets. What began in 2014 as two women distributing toiletries has grown into a weekly, mobile ministry. “Shining Stars” provides hygiene bags, clothing, meals, resource connections, and offers dignity with compassion. Meeting women exactly where they are, the team demonstrates what disciple-making looks like outside church walls: practical service, consistent presence, and Christ-centered love in action. This episode will challenge and encourage leaders to rethink outreach and consider how their churches can become disciple-making movements in their own communities.

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In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to reshare this incredible conversation with our Interim Director, ENJOY!

The future is bright for our movement and we are thrilled to have our Interim General Director, Rev. Monté Dillard, join us on this episode as he shares his story and how God led him to serve at our national office.

God is at work in some incredible ways in the Church of God and you will want to listen to this podcast in its entirety to hear a little of what Monté shared at the General Assembly in 2025!

Read more about the general director transition and Monte’s bio by clicking the link below:

https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/general-director-transition/

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In this powerful and timely conversation, R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Eric and Twila Butler to talk honestly about unity, discipleship, and the future of the Church of God movement. Recorded during Black History Month, the discussion centers on the importance of cross-cultural relationships, shared leadership, and the responsibility believers have to move beyond divisions toward genuine connection.

Eric and Twila reflect on legacy, spiritual heritage, and the idea that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us—calling leaders and churches to lead with humility, availability, and intentional relationship-building. They challenge the movement to move past the “A, B, and C” divisions and toward a shared vision of “all of the above,” rooted in reconciliation and a heart for God’s kingdom.

This episode is a heartfelt call to action for leaders and congregations alike: to show up, make space at the table, and pursue unity that reflects the multicultural kingdom of God.

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In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Abby Heaton from East Canon Church of God and member of the OSYC 2025 Student Leadership Team to talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus as a student today. Abby shares her personal journey of faith and reflects on the challenge of living set apart in a culture that often pressures young people to fit in. Drawing from Scripture and her own experience, she explains how discipleship begins with a sincere, daily relationship with Christ; one that prioritizes pleasing God over seeking approval from others.

Throughout the conversation, Abby and R.W. explore how faith is lived out in everyday rhythms, especially within the context of Ohio and student ministry. Abby speaks candidly about growth, obedience, and learning to trust God’s leading, even when it’s uncomfortable or countercultural. The episode offers encouragement to students, leaders, and listeners alike, reminding them that authentic discipleship is formed through intentional devotion, humility, and a willingness to follow Jesus wherever He leads.

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In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. sits down with Rob Wegner, founder of the Kansas City Underground (kcunderground.org) and Microchurch Next Director at Exponential, to explore what transformational discipleship looks like in everyday life. Rob shares the story behind the Kansas City Underground—a decentralized network of microchurches born out of a “holy ache” to see ordinary believers reclaim their calling as missionary disciple makers. Together, they discuss the disciple-maker pathway that centers on abiding prayer, mission, planting the gospel, and multiplication, as well as the importance of fresh expressions of church that emerge naturally within neighborhoods, workplaces, and networks of relationships. Throughout the conversation, Rob emphasizes that prayer is not preparation for the work but the work itself, calling us as leaders to move from striving to rest as we join Jesus in His mission.

For more information on Rob and his ministry, visit: https://exponential.org/person/rob-wegner-2/

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In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Tina Yarger from Avenue Church in Ontario, Ohio, to explore what authentic Christian discipleship looks like in everyday life. Through personal stories and ministry experience, Tina shares how discipleship often begins quietly; through faithful relationships, prayer, and a life lived close to Jesus.

Tina reflects on her faith journey, shaped by early influence from her grandmother, deep personal loss, and a renewed commitment to knowing Jesus through Scripture. She explains how taking ownership of her faith transformed her life and now fuels her passion for walking alongside others through recovery, mental health struggles, and spiritual growth.

This conversation challenges leaders and believers alike to see discipleship not as a program, but as a relational calling that happens both inside and outside the church walls. Listeners will be encouraged to engage their communities with compassion, listen to people’s stories, and trust that God is actively at work in lives that are open to transformation.

For more information on Tina's ministry and where she leads, visit: https://churchontheave.com/thegathering

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Missions isn’t just overseas—it’s everywhere you serve. On this episode, R.W. Moody sits down with Andrew Gale, Executive Director of Global Strategy for Church of God Ministries, to unpack why all ministry is cross-cultural. From life-shaping missions stories to empowering leaders around the world, Andrew challenges leaders to pray bigger, learn deeper, and engage God’s global kingdom with humility and purpose. This conversation will stretch your perspective and ignite your passion for what God is doing both locally and globally.

See where Andrew leads at Global Strategy by visiting: https://chogglobal.org/about-team/

Listen and Subscribe to Andrew's podcast with Global Strategy! https://chogglobal.org/aworldofgood/

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In this episode, R.W. sits down with Patricia Gomez and her son, Daniel Gomez, as they share about their church planting efforts with Planting Together Ministries. 

Patricia and her husband, José, are leaders in the church planting network for Church of God's Spanish-speaking congregations. Currently, they are working to disciple leaders of church plants across several Midwest states and around the world. For more information on their ministry, checkout their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578793656563

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Trellis Churches is a ministry organization committed to educating, empowering, and equipping the next generation of church leaders. Their holistic training pathway includes a three-year internship and a two-year residency, combining hands-on church experience with accredited university education — all designed to prepare people for full-time ministry without accumulating crippling debt.

In this episode, Executive Director of Trellis, Dr. Brian Bennett, shares how their program works and you and your church can partner with their ministry.

For more information about trellis, visit: https://www.trellischurches.com/team

E-mail Brian: [email protected]

Brian also is the Lead Pastor at Pathway Church in Vero Beach, FL. Check out his ministry there! https://pathwayvb.com/

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