Jump Start Ministry Essentials Reimagined

In this episode, we answer the questions:

• Why does partnering with your community matter?
• What skills do I need to learn or develop to partner with my community?
• What are some starting points for partnering with my community?

Omar Safir is the data and assessment coordinator for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Kansas.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church walk alongside those experiencing grief or trauma?"

About Rev. Dr. Julie Strassman

Rev. Dr. Julie Strassman, D.Min., is the Manager of Support Services with Bethesda Hospice Care, specializing in spiritual care and grief care. She is a Provisional Deacon in the United Methodist Church and a trained end-of-life doula. In 2022, she and a group of volunteers founded The Listening Place at Webster Hills UMC in the St. Louis area. Julie is an adjunct professor at Eden Theological Seminary, having most recently co-taught "Death, Grief, and Dying" with Dr. Kristen Leslie. She is also the co-founder of the End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program at Eden and is a frequent academic speaker, having most recently presented for the Missouri League of Nursing, the Missouri Association for Assisted Living, and the Midwest Regional Conference on Palliative and End of Life Care.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church support the mental health of young people?"

About Krista Gonzalez

Krista is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Krista is passionate about walking alongside others in their journey to unlocking and embracing their authentic self. Krista graduated with her Masters in Counseling with an emphasis in clinical mental health from University of Central Missouri.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church support the mental health and well-being of our community?"

Rev. Charity Goodwin is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Groups at The Gathering in St. Louis. Ashley Pondoff is the Wellness Director at The Gathering.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I lead collaboratively?"

About Rev. Olu Brown

Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition.

Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I equip my team to execute our vision?"

About Rev. Olu Brown

Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition.

Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church continue innovating and adapting in a post-COVID world?"

About Rev. Olu Brown

Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition.

Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, " How can I cultivate engaging in scripture with curiosity?"

Rev. Sarah Jo Adams-Wilson is the Associate Pastor at Missouri UMC in Columbia.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I use scripture to provide a prophetic witness for my congregation?"

Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III is the Senior Pastor at St. James UMC in Kansas City.

About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "What are some tools for teaching biblical interpretation to your congregation?" Rev. Mark Statler is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Leadership Development. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.