Jump Start Ministry Essentials Reimagined

In this episode, we answer the question, "Related to community partnerships, how do I plug in with an existing organization or effort instead of starting from scratch?" Cathy McIntire is the Executive Director of A Turning Point , a Kansas City-based nonprofit focused on supporting families by providing basic needs and education to equip them for self-sufficiency. About Jump Start: Essential Minis...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do we do no harm when engaging in mission, service and justice ministries?" Cathy McIntire is the Executive Director of A Turning Point , a Kansas City-based nonprofit focused on supporting families by providing basic needs and education to equip them for self-sufficiency About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck?...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church measure the health of its mission, service and justice ministries?" Rev. Dr. Lucas Endicott is the Associate Director of Mission, Service and Justice Ministries at the Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to minis...

In this episode, we answer the question, "Why does mission, service and justice matter to an authentic faith?" Rev. Elsie Quintanilla-Perez is the pastor of Wentzville UMC in Wentzville, Missouri. Rev. José Marino Chacón Mayorga is the pastor of La Trinadad and Zion UMC in Lemay, both in the St. Louis area. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterd...

In this episode, we answer the question, "What is the intended outcome of your worship service?" Dr. Ron Martoia is an author, church planter, coach and consultant. Ron is the creator of Wildly Better . Resources An Hour on Sunday: Creating Moments of Transformation and Wonder by Nancy Beach Post-Modern Pilgrims: First Century Passion for the 21st Century World by Leonard Sweet Interactive Excelle...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do we create a worship design process that engages the gifts of the others in worship?" Dr. Ron Martoia is an author, church planter, coach and consultant. Ron is the creator of Wildly Better . Resources An Hour on Sunday: Creating Moments of Transformation and Wonder by Nancy Beach Post-Modern Pilgrims: First Century Passion for the 21st Century World...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can we design worship experiences so compelling that no one wants to miss it?" Dr. Ron Martoia is an author, church planter, coach and consultant. Ron is the creator of Wildly Better . Resources An Hour on Sunday: Creating Moments of Transformation and Wonder by Nancy Beach Post-Modern Pilgrims: First Century Passion for the 21st Century World by Leona...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church become more invitational?" Pastor Freddy Tames leads Christ Church En Español in Independence, Missouri. Resources A New Kind of Leader: What You Believe Can Open a Door for a Kid or Teenager's Future by Reggie Joiner And the Church Actually Changed by N Graham Standish Faith for Exiles by Mark Matlock and David Kinsman Faith for the Curi...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church connect to kids and youth in our community?" Rev. Mona Candea is the Associate Director for Missouri Conference Next Generation Ministries . Resources A New Kind of Leader: What You Believe Can Open a Door for a Kid or Teenager's Future by Reggie Joiner And the Church Actually Changed by N Graham Standish Faith for Exiles by Mark Matlock...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church strengthen its connection with the community?" Rev. Po'ese Vatikani is the lead pastor of Carrollton UMC in Carrollton, Missouri. He was the 2023 winner of the Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Clergy . Resources A New Kind of Leader: What You Believe Can Open a Door for a Kid or Teenager's Future by Reggie Joiner And the Church Actually...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I make a big ask?" Scott Giffen is the  Chief Philanthropy Officer for Greenville University in St. Louis, Missouri. Resources Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of th...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can our church turn its finances into a strength?" Rev. Mike Wondel is the lead pastor of Church of the Shepherd in St. Charles, Missouri. Resources Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delig...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I build a discipleship system based off what we're already doing in worship?" Rev. Bryan Rezen and Steve Girard serve at Good Shepherd UMC in Kansas City, Missouri. Resources The Connected Life: Small Groups That Create Community by Jacob Armstrong Multiplying Love: A Vision of United Methodist Life Together by Paul W. Chilcote The Search to Belong...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I help my people measure their own discipleship?" Rev. Mark Statler is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Leadership Excellence . Resources The Connected Life: Small Groups That Create Community by Jacob Armstrong Multiplying Love: A Vision of United Methodist Life Together by Paul W. Chilcote The Search to Belong: Rethinking Intima...

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I encourage growth in a person's generosity over time?" Rev. Mark Sheets is the Director of the  Missouri Conference Center for Congregational Excellence . Resources Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen Plastic Donu...

In this episode, we answer the question, "What's the long-term benefit of the one-on-one discipleship model?" Revs. Angie and Curtis Olsen are the pastors of Community United Methodist Church in Columbia, Missouri. Resources The Connected Life: Small Groups That Create Community by Jacob Armstrong Multiplying Love: A Vision of United Methodist Life Together by Paul W. Chilcote The Search to Belong...