Chapin Christian Community Church

Leading By Following Podcast: Episode 3: Natalie McCoy

In Episode 3 of Leading By Following, Pastor Jody sits down with Pastor Natalie McCoy of Chapin Christian Community Church. Pastor Natalie McCoy's journey from successful special education consultant to children's ministry pastor demonstrates how God prepares us through seemingly unrelated experiences. Her calling began as a whisper that grew louder over time, supported by her lifelong involvement in children's ministry. Despite the challenge of leaving financial security, she answered God's call to full-time ministry. Her story illustrates that children's ministry isn't just childcare but intentional discipleship that forms faith from birth. At Chapin United Methodist Church, the WAVE ministry serves children through worship, missions, and faith development, supported by over 250 committed volunteers who understand the eternal impact of investing in young lives.

Redeemed: Week 3: Requirements of Redemption

Ruth's story in chapter 3 reveals how God works through our darkest seasons to bring redemption and restoration. After losing her husband, Ruth found herself stuck in prolonged mourning until Naomi encouraged her to move from grave clothes to grace clothes. Experiencing God's redemption requires three heart postures: willingness to follow God's unconventional plans, submission that trusts His loving authority, and patience that waits on His perfect timing. Boaz serves as a beautiful picture of Jesus Christ, our true Redeemer who has both the ability and willingness to restore us to the Father. Resources: Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-3_-Requirements-of-Redemption-Discussion-Guide.pdf [https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-3_-Requirements-of-Redemption-Discussion-Guide.pdf]  5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-3_-Requirements-of-Redemption-5-day-devo.pdf [https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-3_-Requirements-of-Redemption-5-day-devo.pdf]

Shaking The Gates | May 17, 2026

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.” Watch here: https://chapinccc.org/shaking-the-gates/ [https://chapinccc.org/shaking-the-gates/]

Redeemed: Week 2: Grace on the Edges

Life rarely unfolds as we expect, leaving us feeling lost and vulnerable like Ruth and Naomi after devastating losses. Ruth chapter 2 reveals how God's grace meets us in ordinary circumstances through everyday faithfulness. When Ruth went to glean in the fields, she encountered Boaz's radical kindness - protection, provision, and dignity for someone society overlooked. This story shows that God's providence often looks ordinary while we're living it, but redemption is quietly unfolding. Before Ruth ever reached the field, God had already made provision for her through the gleaning laws. Similarly, Jesus sees us in our vulnerability and moves toward us with grace, using ordinary people and circumstances to accomplish His redemptive purposes. Resources: 5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-2_-Grace-on-the-Edges_-5-Day-Devotional.pdf [https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-2_-Grace-on-the-Edges_-5-Day-Devotional.pdf]  Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed-Week-2_-Grace-on-the-Edges-_-Discussion-Guide.pdf [https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed-Week-2_-Grace-on-the-Edges-_-Discussion-Guide.pdf]

Shaking The Gates | May 10, 2026

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.” Watch here: https://chapinccc.org/shaking-the-gates/ [https://chapinccc.org/shaking-the-gates/]