The Church in Action Podcast

In part 1 of this conversation, Pastor James Roberson III of Bridge Church NYC shares his wisdom on how to discern the differences between transformative disciple-making and behavior modification as a church leader. Pastor James' considerable experience in disciple-making with millennials and people with very little margin in their lives offers us a strong, biblical lens through which to see...

We can be our own worst enemy as we strive to become disciple-makers, unintentionally clinging to habits and mindsets that get in our way. Join us and Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond of Bethel AME Church of Boston, as we discuss  unlearning those habits and mindsets, instead letting God fully transform every part of us and make us more effective disciple-makers. Learn more about Bethel A.M.E. Church here !

Every Christian is called to make disciples, but sometimes the New England church seems to either trust only a handful of people to make disciples, or reduces disciple-making to programs. That's why we've asked Dr. Mateus de Campos, Dean of Hamilton Campus and Director of Formation and Leadership Development of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, onto our podcast! Dr. Mateus will walk u...

Only 10% of Christian twentysomethings have a resilient faith, according to a study done by Barna Group in 2019. That's why we value the wisdom of successful practitioners like Pastoral Associate Brittany Feldott of Cape Cod Church, who has helped spearhead an innovative young adult disciple-making structure in her church. Join us as Brittany shares how her church has interwoven biblical narr...

In this episode, we discuss the necessity of biblical church community, and the role of healthy, committed church family dynamics in disciple-making, with Pastor Ed Pichette of Graceway Community Church in RI. Pastor Ed will specifically discuss how his church has seen their house-church model make stronger disciples of their congregants. Learn more about Grace Community Church here . 

In this conversation, Gina Mueller - Director of 3dMovements North America - brings us back to Jesus' model for disciple-making. Her expertise in disciple-making, both on small and large scales, is a wonderful resource for aligning our priorities to God's instead of our own church-culture precedence, as we strive to make disciples who do justice and love Jesus. Learn more about 3DMovemen...

Rev. Dr. Brian Mowrey, one of the lead pastors of Walnut Hill Community Church in CT, shares more detail about his book on discipleship, “On the Other Side of Yes.” Join us as we dig in and learn more about following the way of Jesus in our day-to-day lives! Find Rev. Dr. Mowrey’s book, “On the Other Side of Yes,” here .  Learn more about Walnut Hill Community Church here . 

Often the American church views discipleship as something accomplished through programs. In this episode, Pastor Justin Kendrick of Vox Church takes us beyond discipleship programs to explore the biblical methodology of making disciples by inviting people into your life and relationship with Christ through the lens of his book, “Bury Your Ordinary: Practical Habits of a Heart Fully Alive.” Find Ju...

It’s an honor to disciple our own children, but that doesn’t mean training them up in the way they should go is stress-free. That’s why we’re thrilled to have Johana Perez! She's the pastor of Family Ministries at Harvest Ministries of New England, and Director of Leadership and Educational Programs of Copahni. She's an exemplary practitioner in family ministries and has incredible insig...

"And Jesus said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."  Luke 9:23   The above verse isn't always an easy one to follow - that's why we've asked Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd onto today's podcast! Join us as Rev. Dr. Lloyd - pastor of Greater Framingham Community Church in MA, and Adjunct Professor at Gordon...

During 2019, 64% of young adults attending a church chose to leave (according to a study done by the Barna Group).  In the face of statistics like these, Kyler Barr (once the NextGen pastor of Walnut Hill Community Church, now ministry consultant) offers insight on young adults who choose to stay involved in church, detailing how we can stand alongside and support them in their faith as they navig...

Want to grow transformed disciples who advance God's kingdom? Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Gordon MacDonald - a leading church thinker and successful practitioner - as he shares the model he implemented to identify disciples and unleash their God-given potential through biblical community! Find Gordon's book on disciple-making here!

Gordon MacDonald - author of more than 12 books, a man who has successfully led almost every kind of ministry - leads us in a two-part discussion on unleashing the potential in your church family, by creating disciples through biblical, purpose-filled community.  Join us for part one, and stay tuned for part two!

Heidi Joy interviews her daughter-in-law, Brianna Joy on cultivating an unhurried heart like Christs’ as we protect our health. Listen in as we examine what it looks like to guard our rest and make fitness an act of worship! Find more information on Revelation Wellness here , or find Brianna Joy’s Blog here ! 

Pastor Enoch Liao and Pastor Steven Chin have a conversation about guiding your church family into sustainable habits that create unity and a vibrant collective prayer life - all while guarding your own time with God!

Rev. Dana Baker - Director of the Boston Trauma Healing Collaborative - equips churches in greater Boston to bring Christ-centered healing to those deeply wounded by trauma. Listen in as she shares how trauma impacts our minds and bodies, and her experiences in healing from trauma as a Christian.  Contact Dana at  dana@bostoncollaborative.org to learn more about the Boston Trauma Healing Collabora...

Join us as we sit down with Bjorn Anderson, Associate Regional Director of Young Life's Greater Northeast Region, as we discuss what it looks like to disciple the next generation with love and intentionality. If you want to learn more about Young Life or work with one of their groups, go to YoungLife.org !

Join us as Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria - Senior Pastor of Bethany Church in NH - shares his experience on confidently growing disciples who make disciples. Bruce fills this Church in Action episode with biblical insight and encouragement as we patiently wait for our disciples to bear fruit. We pray you leave this episode with renewed passion for discipleship!

Kevin Palau, President of the Luis Palau Association, shares practical advice and wisdom for creating a church-culture of outreach.

What is disciple-making? How did Jesus make disciples? Is it as complicated and time consuming as we think? Hear from Enoch Liao, pastor at Boston Chinese Evangelical Church, as he discusses discipleship ideas and practices.

Every wondered if Christian school is right for your family? Hear from Mike Runey, Head of School at Portsmouth Christian Academy, as he gives a picture of Christian education for PreK - Grade 12.

Join us for a conversation with Sergio Perez, Pastor of Harvest Ministries of New England, about the unique joys and challenges of the Latino Church.

Hear from Gavin and Anne Calver about what it means to be church in this season, in this episode of The Church in Action Podcast hosted by Pastor Victoria Kowarick of Walnut Hill Community Church . Gavin Calver is CEO of Evangelical Alliance . He is an ordained evangelist, a regular public speaker, and author. Anne Calver is a Baptist minister, speaker and author. Both are coauthors of the recent...

Hear from Akiba Watts of Cornerstone Christian Center in Milford, CT, as she shares about her experience in ministry as a pastor's wife as she's interviewed by Heidi Joy of Breath Ministries.

Do we have a weak theology around gathering? Is church online the same as church in person? What's the actual goal of meeting together? Hear from Pastor Enoch Liao on what God is trying to teach His Church in this season.