Light + Life Podcast

What does it look like when a group of people from a local church go into their community to share the love of Christ? Today's episode is a true story of how God has been at work through a ministry called "Gather," - a new movement of small community churches in Lakeland, Florida. You'll be inspired! Learn more about Lakeland Light & Life Church at http://www.llfmc.org/ 

Revelation church in Bozrah, CT is experiencing great growth and impact in their region by leading people who are far from God to experience deep transformation in Christ. Today I’m talking with Pastor Matt Grohocki as we discuss his story of coming to Christ and call into pastoral ministry. He’ll share the unique and powerful history of the church’s ten-year journey to where they are today. And how, with the assistance of the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund, they were able to acquire a most unique property for the church’s permanent home and celebrate paying off the debt in full.

You can learn more about Revelation Church by visiting their website at https://www.rev-construction.com/, or visiting them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/revchurchct

You can also learn more about the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund, part of FM Financial, by clicking here: https://fmlf.org/

The legacy of Free Methodist Missionaries Ernest and Phebe Ward is the topic of my conversation today with author Shivraj Mahendra. Dr. Mahendra’s book, “Lived Missiology: The Legacy of Ernest and Phebe Ward” is the recipient of the Leslie R. Marston 2022 Book Prize Award.

Join me for this inspiring conversation with Dr. Mahendra about the Wards and their devotion to the Lord.

You can purchase “Lived Missiology” from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Missiology-Legacy-Ernest-Phebe/dp/B099C14V97/

FM Financial is the financial services provider of the Free Methodist Church.

Mark Olson, President and CEO joins me to discuss this unique ministry that provides planning, investing, and giving services through a biblical lens.

Listen in and discover how everyone can benefit from the services provided by FM Financial.

FM Financial is located at 8050 Spring Arbor Rd, PO Box 580, Spring Arbor, MI 49283

(517) 750-2727: phone

https://fmffinancial.org

Mission Igniter is a church planting incubator that provides the support and financial and technical assistance to birth and develop churches to maturity. The environment and structure of an incubator provides space for new ideas to be tried and provides for mutual collaboration and support from both seasoned leaders and others currently launching new churches.

In this episode, Mission Igniter leaders Dustin Weber and Erick Ewaskowitz share the process and success stories of the ministry.

You can reach Mission Igniter through their website at https://missionigniter.org or by calling 1-833-709-2251.

Bishop David Roller and Alex Soto, co-chairpersons of the Bishop Search Committee, talk about the bishop nomination process in the Free Methodist Church, the role of a bishop, and the unique qualifications of people being considered for the role. This is helpful information for all Free Methodists leading to General Conference 2023. 

In this episode, authors Becky Townley and Rosie Godfrey share about their new book, "Hope Shouts Louder." Is your life not going to plan? There is hope and purpose to be found in Christ. Your heart will be warmed and you'll be encouraged by this conversation. 

Get your copy of the book at the Light + Life Bookstore at freemethodistbooks.com.

Listen to this powerful story of God's guidance, care, calling, and miraculous ministry at Lineage Church in El Cerrito, California. You'll be inspired and encouraged to seek the Lord for His miraculous guidance, healing, power, and calling for your own life and ministry. You can visit the Lineage Church website at https://www.lineage.us/, or visit them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lineage.us/

God has called this church to be Missional, Multi-ethnic, and Charismatic. Hear Pastor Benjamin tell the whole story. 

Today, I’m joined by Chris Pulice and JR Rushik of Church Development Network to talk about a church planting movement taking place across the United States. Beginning with prayer and the call of God upon ordinary people to plant churches, this movement is both simple and undeniably powerful … bearing fruit through their encounter weekends and coaching with church planters.

Join me for this most inspiring conversation as these two men seek to spread the light and life of Jesus throughout our nation through church planting.

The CDN Website: https://churchdevelopment.network/

CDN On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchdevelopmentnetwork

CDN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchdevelopmentnetwork/

Contact either: [email protected] or [email protected]

Heritage Ministries began with a God-given vision. Today it is a thriving ministry with 12 facilities in four states. Join the conversation with our guest Larry Petry, senior chaplain to discuss this thriving ministry to senior adults.

To learn more about Heritage Ministries, visit these links:

Heritage Ministries Website: https://www.heritage1886.org/

Careers at Heritage: https://www.heritage1886.org/careers/

Locations: https://www.heritage1886.org/locations/

Heritage Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageMinistries

News: https://www.heritage1886.org/news/