Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders
The purpose of this podcast is to equip church leaders who are out there every day doing the hard work of bringing change and renewal to churches. Each season we tackle an important topic, and in each episode, we talk to real-world church leaders about their best practices. It's our hope and prayer that these Conversations for Transformation will help you as you do the work of Changing Churches.
Episodes
16 episodes
Navigating the Waves of Disaffiliations with Dr. Chris Ritter
Dr. Chris Ritter, publisher, writer, and editor of www.peopleneedjesus.net, shares his thoughts about the wave of disaffiliating churches happening in the United Methodist Church in America. Chris, who is also the Directing Pastor of Geneseo Fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:03:00
How to reach "Brand New Adults!" The future of the church from the perspective of a college Freshman with David Couch
Auburn University Freshman, David Couch, shares his insights on the future of the church, and the best ways pastors and churches can reach his generation. How can churches reach out to college students?The role of soci...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:09:38
A New Network for Former UMC Churches and One Church's Story of Leaving the UMC with Dr. Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier, Founding and Lead Pastor of The Orchard Church, a multi-site church in Northern Mississippi centered in Tupelo, shares his story of leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC) about five years ago. He and his church, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:13:45
The Future of the United Methodist Church - Rev. Tom Berlin
Rev. Tom Berlin, of Floris United Methodist Church, shares his viewpoints about the challenges facing the UMC today. Tom has been outspoken in encouraging United Methodist churches to remain within the denomination and advocates for a more incl...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:13:45
Love God Love Others - Dr. Derrick Lemons
Pastor, Professor, and Anthropologist Dr. Derrick Lemons has a simple message for those leading churches into the future. It's not about the latest and the greatest or trying to always find the next best thing. Leading churches into the future ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:14:31
Creativity, Innovation, and Ideation are Keys to Your Church's Future- Dr. Len Wilson
Dr. Len Wilson of Invite Resources and Saint Andrews UMC in Plano Texas discusses the role of creativity and innovation in leading our churches toward the future. Len is the author of over 11 books about creativity, innovation, and technology a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:35
The future of the Methodist church with Dr. Jeff Greenway
Dr. Jeff Greenway, the Senior Pastor of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church and member of the Transitional Leadership Council of the Global Methodist Church, shares his thoughts about the future of the church. In addition to his comments about...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:09:45
Season recap and other wisdom from Rob and Crystal Couch
Hear a great overview of season one all about church staffing. If you'd like to know which episode might interest you the most, start here. Rob and Crystal Couch briefly review each episode and share other insights. Crystal Couch is the...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:09
What you can learn about staffing from a Black Belt!
Philip Hayes, the owner of Max3 Martial Arts, is a small business person who has built an incredible team. Pastors can learn a lot from creative leaders like Philip. In this episode, Philip shares how he overcomes his staffing challenges. You'l...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:11
Learn how patience and humility are keys to forming a great staff. Rev. Roy Hill
Rev. Roy Hill, Discipleship Pastor of Dayspring Baptist Church in Mobile, AL shares his insights about building a great staff. You'll learn the role of humility and importance of patience when it comes to building a great staff. He also describ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:19
Overcoming staffing challenges of smaller and more rural congregations and other wisdom from Dr. Bill Allen.
Host Rob Couch interviews Dr. Bill Allen, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Canandaigua, NY. Bill has vast experience in both very large and small congregations in areas of Upstate New York. He is also half of a clergy couple. H...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:58
Staffing and apostolic pastoral leadership. Rev. Elvyn Hamilton
Rev. Elvyn Hamilton shares his experiences about church staffing from his church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His apostolic leadership at style at Quayle UMC invites staff to innovate and start new things.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:50
Finding amazing young staff and helping them succeed. Dr. Olivia Poole
This week you'll learn from Dr. Olivia Poole, Senior Pastor of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Enterprise, AL. Among other great insights, you'll learn the best ways to get the word out about open staff positions. You'll also learn some o...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:01:41
Bring out the best in your staff, letting staff go gracefully, and other wisdom with Dr. Jeff Chandler.
In this episode host, Dr. Rob Couch interviews Dr. Jeff Chandler, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield, CA. You'll gain insights about how to bring out the best in church staff and also learn how to let a staff member go gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:02:15
How to develop a great staff culture and other wisdom. Jay Cooper
In our first episode host, Rob Couch interviews Dr. Jay Cooper, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Cooper shares how his staff works together to foster an amazing church culture. Also, you'll learn about...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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