Through Mosaic Ministries, a co-hort program that appoints young seminary students to lead willing churches, Rev. Zach Wooten of First UMC of Mt. Holly got ten years of experience within two years and now feels ready to tackle the coming changes in the future of the church. From answering questions about Mosaic, talking about difficulties in serving a church of members mostly in their 50-60's as a clergy in his 20's, arguing in-favor of a co-pastor system, and sharing mistakes along the way such as Methodist Muffin Mondays, this is not a podcast you want to miss.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Mosaic Ministries: http://bit.ly/2nk6jz2

First UMC of Mt. Holly: http://firstumcmounthollynj.org

Conservative Pastor Chuck Mitchell and Liberal Pastor Lyssette Perez sit down at a table to talk about how faithful Christ-followers are found in both liberal and conservative communities, how a pastor might lead a church when members of the congregation are comprised of both liberals and conservatives, and how all United Methodists across the political spectrum might move together and move forward in 2017.

Dobbins UMC in Delanco: http://www.dobbinschurch.org

UMC of the Rockaways: http://umcrockaway.org

Register TODAY for OUTBOUND, March 25: http://bit.ly/2ma3Bia

BUY HIS BOOK "FLIPPING CHURCH": http://amzn.to/2maeCjv

We talk with Rev. Mike Baughman, the founding pastor and Community Curator for Union Coffee, an innovative new church start in Dallas, TX where his congregation is primarily made up of millennials and church refugees in their twenties. There are no magic secrets, he argues, but we explore ways to develop the cultural competencies that are necessary to being in ministry with rising generations.

Mark Miller, renowned church musician and Professor of Church Music of Drew Theological School, joins the Uncovered Dish to talk about living with graceful controversies in the church. We talk about faith and life, and explore whether the United Methodist Church in particular can find a way towards unity amidst diversity regarding the questions of homosexuality and leadership in the church.

You can find more information about Mark Miller here:

http://markamillermusic.com

"Let Justice Roll" Concert Featuring Mark Miller:

https://www.drew.edu/announcements/announcement/let-justice-roll-this-will-be-a-gospel-music-celebration-3/

Since the executive order that indefinitely barred Syrian refugees from entering the United States and blocked citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, more than 800 places of worship nationwide - including more than 60 United Methodist Congregations - vowed to shelter and protect immigrants and refugees. One of these churches is Park United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, NJ. The senior pastor of Park UMC Rev. Joel Hubbard, along with leaders of other worshipping bodies in his community, took a vocal stand on national news stating quote: "[We] are disappointed in the president’s recent expectation of an executive order on immigration,” and “We remain committed to providing care and refuge and sanctuary to refugees to this country.”

Pastor Joel talks about how he and Park UMC were called to host refugees, and how the church deals with political and social issues as a worshipping body in a community.

Invite Rev. Joel Hubbard to speak at your church about refugee resettlement: [email protected]

Church World Service, Refugee Resettlement in NJ:

http://cwsjerseycity.org

Park Church in Bloomfield, NJ:

http://www.parkumcbloomfield.org

Sunday Worship at 10:45am

Every church should have youth ministry - even if youth are not sitting in your pews, argues Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean; professor of youth, church, and culture at Princeton Theological Seminary. How has youth ministry changed in the 21st century? Are youth leaders or parents more influential in the faith formation of young people? Should youth leaders and pastors friend their students on Facebook? Found out all this and more on this Uncovered Dish.

Find out more about Dr. Kenda Dean here:

https://ministryincubators.com/about/who-are-we/kenda-dean/

Kenda is also the keynote speaker for the upcoming IGNITE Youth Leaders Day. Register today at: http://www.ignitenj.org/.

Rev. Susan Beaumont, the keynote speaker for the upcoming Bishop's Clergy Convocation, gives us a preview of her talk - how churches are soulful institutions, and that when we tend the souls of the church, we become better equipped to tackle the difficult questions and crises it faces today. All this and more on the Uncovered Dish.

Register TODAY at: https://www.gnjumc.org/2017bishopsconvocation/registration/

Read Susan Beaumont's Blog here: http://www.susanbeaumont.com/2015/09/16/tending-the-soul-of-the-institution/

Rev. Rich Hendrickson talks about his 10 years resourcing 560 churches in Greater New Jersey on stewardship, and how the culture of giving in the church has changed in those years. Hear about visioning, narrative budgeting, and methods of giving beyond the offering plate such as electronically and online. All of this and more on this Uncovered Dish.

Not Your Parent’s Offering Plate: http://amzn.to/2hQEsD5

Narrative Budgeting: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/narrative-budget/

GCFA (Online Giving): http://electronicdonations.com/um/

According to Alan Hirsch's "The Forgotten Ways," the mission field of choice for today is North America. We talk with Director of Missions of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey Nicole Caldwell-Gross about what "missions" look like in the 21st century. Turns out it's less safari-gear into the wilderness and more building relationships with your neighbor and developing your local community. ind out more on this Uncovered Dish.

Should Pastors also be small group leaders? Preferably not, according to Rev. Beth Caulfield, Director of Small Group Ministry of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey. Find out more on this Uncovered Dish.