Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders

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 First United Methodist Church in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, helps explain what is happening in this season of disaffiliation and what it means to the future of Methodism. Chris' Blog http://www.peopleneedjesus.net [http://www.peopleneedjesus.net]  First United Methodist Church of Geneso, Illinois http://peopleneedjesus.org [http://peopleneedjesus.org] Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com [http://www.christunited.com] David Couch, Composer of Podcast Intro https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg]

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 social media: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. * What about traditional v.s. contemporary worship styles. * Learn about the ministry of the Auburn Wesley Foundation * Ways to make disciples among young adults. David Couch YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg] Auburn Wesley Foundation https://www.auwesley.org/ [https://www.auwesley.org/] Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com [http://www.christunited.com] Podcast Bumper Music: David Couch Voiceover: Crystal Couch

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, along with a handful of other large-church pastors are forming a new network of former (or soon to be former) UMC churches.  This network of independent Wesleyan/Methodist churches from around the county will provide connections and facilitate partnerships. The Orchard Church https://theorchard.net [https://theorchard.net] Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com [http://www.christunited.com] David Couch Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg]

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 inclusive vision for the church. Additionally, Tom shares his insights about how churches can best operate as we emerge from the pandemic in a different ministry landscape. Tom Berlin's Website/Blog https://revtomberlin.com/ [https://revtomberlin.com/] Floris United Methodist Church https://www.florisumc.org/ [https://www.florisumc.org/] Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com [http://www.christunited.com] Changing Churches Website https://www.changingchurches.net [https://www.changingchurches.net] Bumper Music By David Couch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg]

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 will mean understanding and adapting to our contexts and following the timeless message of Jesus.