Jump Start Ministry Essentials Reimagined

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church continue innovating and adapting in a post-COVID world?" About Rev. Olu Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interden...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I equip my team to execute our vision?" About Rev. Olu Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Cen...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I lead collaboratively?" About Rev. Olu Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta,...

In this episode, we answer the question, "What are some tools for teaching biblical interpretation to your congregation?"   Rev. Mark Statler is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Leadership Development. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I use scripture to provide a prophetic witness for my congregation?" Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III is the Senior Pastor at St. James UMC in Kansas City. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines mi...

In this episode, we answer the question, " How can I cultivate engaging in scripture with curiosity?" Rev. Sarah Jo Adams-Wilson is the Associate Pastor at Missouri UMC in Columbia. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials an...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I connect NextGen Ministry to the larger life of the church?" Rev. Arden Ratcliff-Mann is an Associate Pastor focused on children's ministry at Liberty UMC. Rev. Cory Williams is an Associate Pastor focused on youth ministry at Liberty UMC. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to m...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I get started in NextGen Ministry when we don't have any kids or youth in the church?" Rev. Shelly Nall is the Community Life Pastor at First UMC in Blue Springs. Jennifer Daugherty is the NextGen Admin and Small Group Coordinator at First UMC in Blue Springs. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yester...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I move from leading the NextGen ministry to leading the NextGen ministry volunteers?" Rev. Brett Reith is the Lead Pastor at Waypoint UMC in Waynesville. Allie Hillman is a member at Waypoint UMC who works with the church's NextGen Ministries. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church's communications reach more people?" Lauren Miers is the Senior Communication Specialist for the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Resources Communication Tiers – When we first were trying to streamline our internal process and the amount of coverage each event or resource got on our airwaves, I utilized these com...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I communicate when there's a crisis?" Rev. Kim Jenne is the Director of Connectional Ministries for the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Resources What to Do Right When Things Go Wrong Media Request Phone Log When We Make a Mistake - Standard Operating Procedure Template View additional resources related to this episode at ...

In this episode, we answer the question, "What are strategies to prevent burnout and serve in ministry for the long haul?" Adam Mustoe is Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Kearney, Missouri, and has experience in multi-site ministry as both a campus pastor and senior pastor. Adam is certified in Gallup's CliftonStrengths and The Table Group's Working Genius . Using these tools, he...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I align my greatest gifts with my ministry?" Adam Mustoe is Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Kearney, Missouri, and has experience in multi-site ministry as both a campus pastor and senior pastor. Adam is certified in Gallup's CliftonStrengths and The Table Group's Working Genius . Using these tools, he serves as a coach and hype m...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I equip my ministry teams to accomplish their mission?" Adam Mustoe is Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Kearney, Missouri, and has experience in multi-site ministry as both a campus pastor and senior pastor. Adam is certified in Gallup's CliftonStrengths and The Table Group's Working Genius . Using these tools, he serves as a coach...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I help my ministry context be more receptive to race and culture work?" Nikki Lerner has spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of 4,000+. Through her experiences, she has firsthand knowledge of how to create organizations that make room for as many people as pos...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I level-up my commitment to and leadership skillset for race and culture work?" Nikki Lerner has spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of 4,000+. Through her experiences, she has firsthand knowledge of how to create organizations that make room for as many peopl...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I be more courageous while engaging in race and culture work?" Nikki Lerner has spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of 4,000+. Through her experiences, she has firsthand knowledge of how to create organizations that make room for as many people as possible. As...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I transform the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee into a team that empowers lay leadership?" Monique Jones is the Conference Lay Leader for the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and a member of St. James UMC in Kansas City. Resources Books All In  by Mark Batterson Circle Maker  by Mark Batterson Dream Big  by...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church engage and empower young adults and youth?" Tasha Stephens is the Associate Conference Lay Leader and Conference Director of Lay Education for the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Resources Books All In  by Mark Batterson Circle Maker  by Mark Batterson Dream Big  by Bob Goff Love Does  by Bob Goff Multipliers by...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church engage and empower young adults and youth?" Rebes Bennett is the Director of The Neighborhood College Ministry at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Missouri. Resources Books All In  by Mark Batterson Circle Maker  by Mark Batterson Dream Big  by Bob Goff Love Does  by Bob Goff Multipliers by Liz Wiseman Small Groups for the Re...

In this episode, we answer the questions, " How can I talk about politics at church without getting in trouble with the IRS? " Rev. Nate Berneking is the Director of Financial and Administrative Ministries for the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Resources Thou Shall Not Be a Jerk by Eugene Cho Exploring A Wesleyan Theology by Ryan Nicholas Danker, Gen. Ed.  Seeing Grey i...

In this episode, we answer the questions, "How can I offer unity in a divisive culture?" Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson is the Senior Pastor at St. Paul UMC in Raymore, Missouri. Before she answered her call to ministry, she worked in politics on Capitol Hill. Sean Soendker Nicholson works in campaigns and organizing. Resources Thou Shall Not Be a Jerk by Eugene Cho Exploring A Wesleyan Theology b...

In this episode, we answer the questions, "Why talk about faith and politics together? How should I lead with regards to faith and politics?" Rev. Craig Stevenson is an Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church and currently connects the Church to the world through his service as the Member, Family and Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Home State Health . Resources Thou Shall Not Be a Jerk by...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do we move from a transactional to relational partnership?" Rev. Brad Bryan is currently the senior pastor of Keystone UMC in Kansas City's Waldo district. He previously was the pastor of Wilkes Boulevard UMC, which housed Turning Point Ministries and hosted Loaves and Fishes, both outreach ministries to unhoused people. About Jump Start: Essential Min...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I figure out the needs in my community and the resources that are available?" Brian Valentine is the Missouri Conference Recruitment Coordinator. Previously he worked with the Missouri Community Action Network. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for...