Three Minute Thursday: What’s More Important Than Your Camera?

Some of these interviews are so good they bear repeating; this one definitely falls in that category.  Rev. Dr. Laurence Hesser is the pastor of a mid-sized United Methodist church in rural Tennessee.  His own quest to understand his congregation’s needs led him to quickly learn how to make quality video, and has seen his…

Rev. Doug Silvers is the pastor of two churches in Wytheville, Virginia, a town of about 20,000 residents.  Doug’s experience is unique because he started at this church just two months ago.  Not only has he had to implement many new methods of doing ministry, he’s had to do them in a setting where he…

Christmas will certainly be different this year.  Unusual pressures will be born by clergy; maybe this is a great time to check in with your local rabbi. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wkvpps/Tuesday_9-287a6dz.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Rev. Kerra English is a half-time pastor near Richmond, Virginia, and works hard to keep a personal connection to her congregation.  Sure, it’s easy to see how many people are watching your online services, but who are they, exactly? https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cf49ia/Kerra_English_-_Stereo_Mix6fn4u.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Rev. Jake Morrill is in his 18th year as Lead Minister of a thriving congregation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He’s also a non-profit executive director, a therapist, and a clergy coach, anchored in Bowen Family Systems Theory. He teaches systems thinking through the Bowen Theory Education Center and works with clients through the Bowen Center for…

Rev. Ginger Isom is the pastor of a small-membership church in Morristown, Tennessee.  Although she is a self-described “Non-Techie,” she has embraced the production process for pre-recorded services and hopes to integrate some of these elements into her church’s hybrid worship in the weeks ahead. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tyd2md/Ginger_Isomavdpj.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download