Mainline

Mainline

By ommastermindReligion & Spirituality
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Mainline episodes

  • Keeping the Human Element
    Rev. Kerra English is a half-time pastor near Richmond, Virginia, and works hard to keep a personal connection to her congregation.  Sure, it's easy to see how many people are watching your online services, but who are they, exactly?
    30 min
  • Starting From Scratch in Rural America
    Valerie Ohle is in an interesting situation, to say the least!  She is the part-time pastor of a rural church that was closed right after she arrived.  It's now been designated as a "new church start" and it's all online.  You won't want to miss this chat with a remarkable leader and passionate pastor in an impossible situation.
    31 min
  • Small Town Ministry in Pandemic Times
    Rev. Doug Silvers is the pastor of two churches in Wytheville, Virginia, a town of about 20,000 residents.  Doug's experience is unique because he started at this church just two months ago.  Not only has he had to implement many new methods of doing ministry, he's had to do them in a setting where he is also getting to know his congregation and is building trust there.
    28 min
  • Hot Metal Bridge's Move to Zoom
    In this inaugural episode, I'll interview Tom Cox, interim pastor of Hot Metal Bridge, a faith community in downtown Pittsburgh.  Tom describes this amazing ministry and its move toward holding worship services via Zoom.  Creativity and flexibility are the keys.
    28 min

About Mainline

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The mainline protestant church is full of strength and hope. I am full of optimism about the mainline church‘s future, despite the premature obituaries currently being written.