In this episode, host Joe Brannen interviews Ceeja Malmkar, Pastoral Resident for Grace Communion Surrey Hills. Ceeja shares her insights and experience on how she seeks out resources outside of the local congregation to serve their church’s local community.  “We all want to belong to something…  (through our events and fundraisers) People are active in […]

In this episode, host Joe Brannen, interviews Mike Rasmussen Superintendent for North America. Mike and Joe discuss recognizing and recruiting, as well as equipping and empowering new leaders. They talk about the positive impact of Mike’s mentorship and investment in Joe’s life. Mike shares his process of finding leaders in the congregation and how he […]

In this episode, host Joe Brannen, interviews GCI Superintendent of the Latin America churches, Pastor Heber Ticas, shares the importance of creating ministry descriptions for the ministry roles within each venue. Like always, Heber brings it! “I think first and foremost, most of the resources are already there in your congregation. I believe God has given has you all of the […]

In this episode, host Joe Brannen, interviews GCI President Greg Williams. Together they discuss what it means to be an affirming leader and the impact that it has on the team.   “[affirmation] It’s the character of God. We serve a God who loves us. We serve a God who is for us. So, when […]

In this episode, host Joe Brannen, interviews GCI pastor and licensed counselor Mark Mounts, LPC, LCDC*. Together they discuss the importance of setting boundaries and remembering that the role of “rescuer” is already taken by Jesus – we can all rest in his saving grace. *Mark Mounts is an LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC […]

In this episode, host Joe Brannen, interviews Ceeja Malmkar Pastoral Resident for Grace Communion Surrey Hills. Ceeja shares how the love of Christ compels her to build relationships with her neighbors and join with her congregation in engaging with their community in innovative ways.     “As a church, it can’t be about trying to […]

In this episode host, Joe Brannen, interviews Anthony Mullins, GCI Pastor and Coordinator of our Intern, Pastoral Resident, and Coaching Programs in the U.S. Anthony shares his passion for preaching, and his focus on Jesus through the process of sermon preparation. “I am the type that wants to meditate over the passage throughout the week. […]

Summary: In this episode, host Joe Brannen interviews Pastor Mike Urmie, along with Pastoral Residents Ceeja and Lucas Malmkar from GCI’s congregation in Surrey Hills, Oklahoma. Together they are the leadership team for Camp Surrey, a community day camp that connects back to the life of their church. They discuss with Joe how they transitioned […]

Summary: In this episode host, Joe Brannen, interviews Pastor Mike Urmie, along with Pastoral Residents Lucas & Ceeja Malmkar from our congregation in Surrey Hills, Oklahoma. They continue to discuss how their leadership team transitioned from a traditional camp to a community day camp Excerpt: “To use the term reimagine what could be, we have […]

In this episode, host, Joe Brannen, interviews Michelle Fleming, GCI Media Director. Michelle shares how she intentionally built and worked to unify a new team within GCI Media through: relationship building, vulnerability, and celebrating God’s faithfulness in the process. “A big part of leadership is knowing ourselves and knowing our team members, knowing each other’s […]