COGO Podcast

R.W. sits down with Roger McDaniel, Executive/Worship pastor at Meadow Park Church, for a discussion on his philosophy of worship. Roger shares how he leads in his church and gives some practical advise for pastors and worship leaders. 3 takeaways on how you can improve your corporate worship services: 1. Sing vertical songs. These are songs that are pointed at God. 2. Regardless of your preferred...

R.W. sits down with Nate Hultz, lead pastor at Avenue Church for a discussion on the topic of rest. Nate shares how important rest is for the health of a pastor and how he and his team at Avenue practice Sabbath. 3 key takeaways for your time of rest: 1. Pursue holiness. We often get wrapped up in teaching holiness rather than we ourselves pursuing holiness. 2. When you are in rest, stay off news...

R.W. interviews Patrick O'Connell with guest, Tom Planck. They discuss church multiplication and networking for church planting and financial health. As you listen, here are a few key take aways.... 1. The church is a movement and that the church is at its best when it's engaged in the reproduction or reproducing or multiplying in that movement. 2. At the end of the day we have to remind...

R.W. sits down with Daniel Yang and guest, Tom Planck, to discuss Daniel’s  work with the World Relief organization and his passion for church multiplication. Daniel is slated to be the guest speaker at Launch 32, August 20, in Fort Wayne, IN. Registration is free, click here for more information! Daniel Yang has helped and influenced church networks and movements across North America as a confere...

Listen as R.W. has a conversation with one of the speakers at the 2024 International Youth Convention, Michael Thigpen. As you listen to this episode, you will hear Michael's passion for the next generation and be inspired by his journey. Not only does Michael serve as an adjunct teaching pastor at Church at the Crossing in Indianapolis, IN, he also works as a Re-Entry Advocate Mentor in Alex...

R.W. and Steve discuss the upcoming 2024 NEO (Northeast Ohio) Camp at which Steve is slated to be the guest speaker. Rev. Steve Chiles serves as senior pastor at Shartel Church of God in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  For information about Steve and the church he pastors, visit: https://www.shartelchurch.org/staff You are invited to attend the 2024 NEO Family Camp. Camp starts July 21 and goes through...

R.W. and Darryl discuss the upcoming 2024 Southeast Warsaw Campmeeting at which Darryl is slated to be the guest speaker. Rev. Darryl Allen serves as senior pastor at Meade Station Church of God in Ashland, Kentucky. For information about Darryl and his church, visit: https://www.facebook.com/meadestationchog/ You are invited to attend the 2024 Southeast Ohio Warsaw Campmeeting. Camp starts July 5...

R.W. and Jim discuss the upcoming 2024 Payne Campmeeting at which Jim is thrilled to be the guest speaker. Rev. Jim Roma is an Ohio native and retired from full-time pastor ministry. He's well-known within the NEO District and attends the Barberton Church of God in Barberton, OH with his wife, Ann. You are invited to attend the 2024 Payne Campmeeting. Camp starts July 21 and goes through July...

DIn today’s podcast, we are celebrating a monumental occasion – the 100-year anniversary of Church of God’s International Youth Conference. Over the past century, this incredible event has inspired, educated, and connected generations of young people, fostering leadership, innovation, and community spirit. Our guest for this podcast, Adam Rentas, is passionate about reaching the next generation fo...

R.W. and Handel discuss the upcoming 2024 SW Ohio Campmeeting. This is going to be a special week as they celebrate 70 years of Camp Lebanon and Handel is excited to be the guest speaker. Handel Smith is serving as the Executive Director for US and Canada Strategy for Church of God Ministries in Anderson, Indiana . Rev. Smith has served the Church of God at the local and national level for over 35...

Valuable insight with R.W. and Chip Taylor as they discuss the joys and hardships of developing young leaders in your church. Chip Taylor is a captivating speaker with a contagious love for Jesus and a huge heart for the church. He is passionate about developing leaders, caring for the marginalized, and impacting the world for Christ. Chip loves being a “Papa”, fishing, golfing, football, and date...

Listen as R.W. follows up with Rev. Benjamin Wilson who was one of the keynote speakers at Start Fresh. They continue the conversation about what it means to find God's provision in the "wilderness." Rev. Benjamin Wilson is the lead pastor at Liberation Church in Cleveland, OH.  For more information about his ministry, visit https://www.weareliberation.org/

LIVE from Start Fresh, March 9, 2024! Rev. Matt Roe shared during his presentation that we are all in a "wilderness" at some point in our lives and if we aren't in one today, we likely will be in one in the future. R.W. and Matt unpack this idea that our wilderness is between reality and our promised land. Rev. Matt Roe is the lead pastor at Maiden Lane Church of God in Springfield,...

Did you know that COGO has a Disaster Relief Fund that is making an impact all over the world?  Listen as R.W. interviews COGO's very own Director of Disaster Relief and Special Projects, Rev. Vernon Maddox, and the team's  chairperson, Rev. Gordon Garrett. STAY TUNED following the episode to hear a brief UPDATE on the relief efforts in the Ukraine. Check out the UPDATE video from our St...

R.W. Moody sits down with COGO State Pastor and Director of Ministries, Dr. Esther Cottrell, as they discuss our Start Now Go Now Initiative.  God has been doing some incredible things with this initiative in our state. How have you seen lives changed? Would you share your story with us? Send your stories and pictures to our state office at movingtogether@cogo.church. We want to hear from you!

Intentional Churches is a movement to reprioritize the Great Commission as the prime directive of the 21st century church. This is Rev. Paul Strozier's passion! He has served congregations in Florida, Alabama, Ohio and Indiana for over 30 years as a worship pastor, lead pastor, and executive pastor. Following retirement from full-time church ministry in 2023, Paul started Strozier Solutions L...

Unlock Your Potential at Start Fresh 2024 Join us for an immersive, 300 minute learning experience at Start Fresh 2024. Where leaders and laypeople come together to share knowledge, insights, and strategies for a healthy congregation. This year's theme is "In the Wilderness."  Date: March 9, 2024  Location: Meadow Park Church of God, Columbus Visit https://cogo.church/event/start-fr...

Listen as RW Moody shares a word of encouragement as you start the new year. You are LOVED in GREAT ways!

Meet the OSYC Student Leadership Team for 2023 and gain insight on the planning and thought process for COGO's most impactful youth event of the year. Check out the Saturday night service at this year's OSYC! For more information on how to apply to this dynamic team, email R.W. at rw@cogo.church.

Missionaries to Germany, Kelley & Rhonda Philips talk about life, work and faith. Rhonda and Kelley are integral members of the Three Worlds team. Rhonda is the director of a ministry that she helped start in order to provide transitional programs and housing for women exiting sexual exploitation and sex-trafficking. Kelley provides administrative, logistical, and fundraising support for the m...

Karl is a renowned expert in small church health and has been passionately involved in pastoral ministry for over four decades. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by small churches, Karl has dedicated his career to helping congregations thrive and fulfill their unique mission in their communities. Through his insightful teachings, practical strategies, and genuine love for the local...

If a sabbatical seems like a pipe dream, listen to this encouraging conversation with David Guess and RW Moody. After 41 years of ministry, David took his first sabbatical and came back, rested and renewed with fresh energy to continue serving the kingdom of God in Amsterdam, Ohio. Hear David’s advice on leaving the pets at home but bringing your spouse! Rev. David Guess is the Senior Pastor at Am...

Can you really have a Bible study for public school students during school hours? Yes you can and the movement is growing! Listen to this brief interview with Joel Penton and RW on the expansion of Lifewise Academy from two schools in 2018 to 325 schools nationwide.  Joel is the CEO and Founder of Lifewise Academy. For more information visit www.lifewise.org.

In this episode, Tim Riley will share his story of being a new pastor at Connection Point Church championing the call for Christians to become everyday disciples. Included in this podcast are the practical tips and hints on creating your own disciple-making culture. There is no one-size-fits-all pathway, but Tim generously shares how he and the team came up with the heart of Connection Point'...

Discovering your God-Call can be challenging but critical in fulfilling your role as a disciple of Christ. Listen to this episode for some encouragement from R.W. and hear his story of how he found his God-Call.