In part two of our special series, Rev. Rachel Billups, Rev. Matt Rawle, and Rev. Daniel Ogle dive even deeper into the challenges and opportunities of leading in today’s church. We explore how to balance innovation with rest, resist hustle culture, and navigate tough conversations within the evolving landscape of the United Methodist Church. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out for the full context!

Welcome to part one of our two-part series featuring Rev. Rachel Billups, Rev. Matt Rawle, and Rev. Daniel Ogle! In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of ministry post-pandemic and post-disaffiliation. Our guests share insights on how pastors are navigating these uncertain times with adaptability, creativity, and a renewed focus on mission. Whether you’re a church leader or someone curious about how the church is responding to change, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.

Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll dive even deeper into topics like balancing innovation with rest, overcoming hustle culture, and navigating tough conversations with grace.

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Our first live audience and a panel of Holston's youngest and brightest! This episode, we talk about the age gap we all see in our churches. how can we be in better relationship with young people? How do we invite them into what we're doing? Or better yet, how do we evolve the way we do ministry to include young people from the start?

The 2024 Holston Annual Conference has adjourned. Tim and Ben recap the morning before leaving Lake Junaluska to head home.

It's Tuesday June 11, 2024, and Tim & Ben are recapping day 3 of the Holston Annual Conference. Bicentennial Celebrations, Ben's election moment, and a surprise for Tim are just a few of the highlights in this episode.

Tim and Ben recap the highlights from the Monday, June 10 session of the Holston Annual Conference. They talk about the need for The UMC and, in particular, the Holston Conference to focus on being intentional to minister to young people. Other highlights included:

• Dr. Mike Bowie discussing Gen Z and Serving Together
• Holston Delegation Report
• Missions Celebration
• re:Brand Live @ AC

Tim and Ben are at the Holston Annual Conference and will be bringing a daily recap Sunday-Wednesday. In this episode, they talk about Lake Junaluska, the Credentialing Service, and the upcoming re:Brand Live @AC.

In this episode, we take a comprehensive look back at the United Methodist Church's recent General Conference and reflect on our journey throughout Season Two. Join us as we dive into the major decisions and discussions from the conference, including the significant revisions to the Book of Discipline, the move towards regionalization, and the impactful budget reductions. We also discuss the historic removal of restrictive language regarding human sexuality and what these changes mean for the future of our denomination.

In addition to our General Conference debrief, we recap the key themes and conversations that have shaped Season Two. From addressing tokenism and advocating for true inclusion to exploring innovative ministry approaches, this season has been filled with thought-provoking and transformative discussions. We also give you a sneak peek into what’s coming next for re
, including our focus on social media and digital ministry in Season Three.

Tune in for an engaging and reflective conversation that not only looks back on our accomplishments but also forward to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for the UMC. Your participation has been crucial, and we invite you to continue the conversation by connecting with us on social media or via email.

Ben talks through what's been going on and what's ahead for the Postponed 2020 General Conference happening in 2024. 

Ben has a conversation with John Hill, Interim General Secretary of the General Board of Church hand Society (GBCS) about the work of the agency, the importance of the social principles and what we can except as General Conferences discussed and votes on approval of the new Revised Social Principles.