Rev. Mark Flynn, from Live to Pre-Recorded

Valerie Ohle is in an interesting situation, to say the least!  She is the part-time pastor of a rural church that was closed right after she arrived.  It’s now been designated as a “new church start” and it’s all online.  You won’t want to miss this chat with a remarkable leader and passionate pastor in…

Rev. Mark Anthoni Thomas is a pastor in Washington, DC, who has found Facebook Live to be a great way to engage his congregation.  There’s a lot that’s remarkable about Mark, but today I’m most interested in how he uses this powerful medium – and maintains his authenticity. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wrjthn/Thomas_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

My eyes were opened during a cab ride from Jerusalem to Bethlehem in 2010.  The news media depicts conflict in the Holy Land as a monolithic battle between good and evil, civilization and terrorism.  The reality will surprise you. This is the first in a three-part series (or perhaps more!) in which we will hear…

What’s one thing you can do today that will help you reconnect with your passion for ministry?  Let’s move some furniture around! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gpe88u/Tuesday_9-22_mixdown9vxyy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Today I’m sharing a few tips for looking good on camera.  These come from Julie Hagen who has done amazing work at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, DC.  Julie has a background in broadcasting and is now a seminarian.  These tips are for free; you’re welcome. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cktkbj/Thursday_10-1aa9ru.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |…

Perhaps that’s an overstatement, but Dylan Wilson of Bearden United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares some of the challenges of doing online ministry with youth and young adults in this time of social distancing.  His creative work with video is bringing people into a place of participation in worship that he finds compelling.  I…