Jump Start Ministry Essentials Reimagined

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, Georgia. He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.  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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.  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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.  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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 communication tiers. Communication Timeline – This is the marketing timeline we currently operate off of. Creative Download Template – Everything that gets marketed begins with a creative download. View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 serves as a coach and hype man for the Kansas City area business and school districts as well as the Missouri Annual Conference. He lives in Kearney with his wife Sarah and their two children. Adam enjoys grilling, games and holds his fantasy football league's only undefeated season. Resources The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni All of Adam's resources and handouts are available at this link. View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 man for the Kansas City area business and school districts as well as the Missouri Annual Conference. He lives in Kearney with his wife Sarah and their two children. Adam enjoys grilling, games and holds his fantasy football league's only undefeated season. Resources The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni All of Adam's resources and handouts are available at this link. View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 and hype man for the Kansas City area business and school districts as well as the Missouri Annual Conference. He lives in Kearney with his wife Sarah and their two children. Adam enjoys grilling, games and holds his fantasy football league's only undefeated season. Resources The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni All of Adam's resources and handouts are available at this link. View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 possible. As a cultural coach, Nikki loves to walk alongside individuals in their multicultural work, giving them the resources, training and support to achieve their goals. Nikki has been working with the Missouri Annual Conference since 2020 to help them achieve their goal of: "Becoming a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God's people." Resources Worship Together by Josh David and Nikki Learner Gracism By David A. Anderson FREE Online Courses: Cultural Competency: 12 Week Communication Cultural Competency: Defining and Expanding Cultural Competency: How to Fix a Flub Cultural Competency: How to Have and Facilitate Cultural Conversations Cultural Competency: The 5 P's of Multicultural Leadership Cultural Competency: Multicultural vs Multicolored Cultural Competency: The Four Anchors of a Multicultural Organization The Art of Multicultural Worship: Creating Unity Diversifying the Pastor's Study View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 people as possible. As a cultural coach, Nikki loves to walk alongside individuals in their multicultural work, giving them the resources, training and support to achieve their goals. Nikki has been working with the Missouri Annual Conference since 2020 to help them achieve their goal of: "Becoming a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God's people." Resources Worship Together by Josh David and Nikki Learner Gracism By David A. Anderson FREE Online Courses: Cultural Competency: 12 Week Communication Cultural Competency: Defining and Expanding Cultural Competency: How to Fix a Flub Cultural Competency: How to Have and Facilitate Cultural Conversations Cultural Competency: The 5 P's of Multicultural Leadership Cultural Competency: Multicultural vs Multicolored Cultural Competency: The Four Anchors of a Multicultural Organization The Art of Multicultural Worship: Creating Unity Diversifying the Pastor's Study View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 a cultural coach, Nikki loves to walk alongside individuals in their multicultural work, giving them the resources, training and support to achieve their goals. Nikki has been working with the Missouri Annual Conference since 2020 to help them achieve their goal of: "Becoming a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God's people." Resources Worship Together by Josh David and Nikki Learner Gracism By David A. Anderson FREE Online Courses: Cultural Competency: 12 Week Communication Cultural Competency: Defining and Expanding Cultural Competency: How to Fix a Flub Cultural Competency: How to Have and Facilitate Cultural Conversations Cultural Competency: The 5 P's of Multicultural Leadership Cultural Competency: Multicultural vs Multicolored Cultural Competency: The Four Anchors of a Multicultural Organization The Art of Multicultural Worship: Creating Unity View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Bob Goff Love Does by Bob Goff Multipliers by Liz Wiseman Small Groups for the Rest of Us by Chris Surratt Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where We've Been, Where We Are and Where We Need to Go by Mark Oestreicher Absorb Courses - Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/absorb Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Finding Your Waypoint Discipleship Coaching Culture of Call Ministry of All Believers Cultural Competency Courses with Nikki Lerner Websites 5 Cups of Coffee resources Kaykotan.com - Simplified Structure, Mission Possible for Small Churches, etc. NextGen Conversations Podcast Learn and Lead Webinar – Exponential with Ken Nash GCORR's R2 Hub UMC Resource Hub Missouri Conference Resource Library Missouri Conference Laity Hub Ten x 10 NextGen Resource View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Liz Wiseman Small Groups for the Rest of Us by Chris Surratt Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where We've Been, Where We Are and Where We Need to Go by Mark Oestreicher Absorb Courses - Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/absorb Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Finding Your Waypoint Discipleship Coaching Culture of Call Ministry of All Believers Cultural Competency Courses with Nikki Lerner Websites 5 Cups of Coffee resources Kaykotan.com - Simplified Structure, Mission Possible for Small Churches, etc. NextGen Conversations Podcast Learn and Lead Webinar – Exponential with Ken Nash GCORR's R2 Hub UMC Resource Hub Missouri Conference Resource Library Missouri Conference Laity Hub Ten x 10 NextGen Resource View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Rest of Us by Chris Surratt Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where We've Been, Where We Are and Where We Need to Go by Mark Oestreicher Absorb Courses - Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/absorb Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Finding Your Waypoint Discipleship Coaching Culture of Call Ministry of All Believers Cultural Competency Courses with Nikki Lerner Websites 5 Cups of Coffee resources Kaykotan.com - Simplified Structure, Mission Possible for Small Churches, etc. NextGen Conversations Podcast Learn and Lead Webinar – Exponential with Ken Nash GCORR's R2 Hub UMC Resource Hub Missouri Conference Resource Library Missouri Conference Laity Hub Ten x 10 NextGen Resource View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 in a World of Black and White by Adam Hamilton The Democratization of American Christianity by Nathan O. Hatch  John Wesley's Social Ethics by Manfred Marquardt  The Public Church by Martin E. Marty Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr  The Radical Wesley by Howard Snyder  On God's Side by Jim Wallace Living God's Politics by Jim Wallis The Spirit of Our Politics by Michael Wear Standing Courageous: Church Leadership in Partisan Times Webinar Recording and Resources View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 by Ryan Nicholas Danker, Gen. Ed.  Seeing Grey in a World of Black and White by Adam Hamilton The Democratization of American Christianity by Nathan O. Hatch  John Wesley's Social Ethics by Manfred Marquardt  The Public Church by Martin E. Marty Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr  The Radical Wesley by Howard Snyder  On God's Side by Jim Wallace Living God's Politics by Jim Wallis The Spirit of Our Politics by Michael Wear Standing Courageous: Church Leadership in Partisan Times Webinar Recording and Resources View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Eugene Cho Exploring A Wesleyan Theology by Ryan Nicholas Danker, Gen. Ed.  Seeing Grey in a World of Black and White by Adam Hamilton The Democratization of American Christianity by Nathan O. Hatch  John Wesley's Social Ethics by Manfred Marquardt  The Public Church by Martin E. Marty Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr  The Radical Wesley by Howard Snyder  On God's Side by Jim Wallace Living God's Politics by Jim Wallis The Spirit of Our Politics by Michael Wear Standing Courageous: Church Leadership in Partisan Times Webinar Recording and Resources View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Excellence: Defining and Developing New Standards for the Twenty-First Century by Edwin Schlossberg Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God by Sally Morgenthaler View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 by Leonard Sweet Interactive Excellence: Defining and Developing New Standards for the Twenty-First Century by Edwin Schlossberg Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God by Sally Morgenthaler View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Leonard Sweet Interactive Excellence: Defining and Developing New Standards for the Twenty-First Century by Edwin Schlossberg Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God by Sally Morgenthaler View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Curious by Mark Matlock - Releases August 2024 Generation Alpha by Mark McCrindle and Ashley Fell Hospitality & The Other by Amos Yong It's Just a Phase - So Don't Miss It: Why Every Life Stage of a Kid Matters and at Least 13 Things Your Church Should Do About It by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy Outreach and Mission for Vital Congregations by Dale Rosenberger Sustainable Children's/Youth/Young Adult Ministry books by Ministry Architects The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson The Mission-Minded Guide to Church and School Partnerships by Jacob McGothlin Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith by Henry H Knight III & F. Douglas Powe Jr. Viral: How Social Networking Is Poised to Ignite Revival by Leonard Sweet What Most Parents Aren't Telling You: Four Insights About Parents That Should Radically Impact Your Ministry by Orange and Parent Cue When Relationships Matter: Make Your Church A Place Where Kids & Teenagers Belong by Reggie Joiner, Tom Shefchunas and Kristen Ivy Barna Website - barna.com Dandelion Marketplace – An online marketplace for spiritual formation content for churches and families NextGen Curriculum Discounts View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 and David Kinsman Faith for the Curious by Mark Matlock - Releases August 2024 Generation Alpha by Mark McCrindle and Ashley Fell Hospitality & The Other by Amos Yong It's Just a Phase - So Don't Miss It: Why Every Life Stage of a Kid Matters and at Least 13 Things Your Church Should Do About It by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy Outreach and Mission for Vital Congregations by Dale Rosenberger Sustainable Children's/Youth/Young Adult Ministry books by Ministry Architects The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson The Mission-Minded Guide to Church and School Partnerships by Jacob McGothlin Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith by Henry H Knight III & F. Douglas Powe Jr. Viral: How Social Networking Is Poised to Ignite Revival by Leonard Sweet What Most Parents Aren't Telling You: Four Insights About Parents That Should Radically Impact Your Ministry by Orange and Parent Cue When Relationships Matter: Make Your Church A Place Where Kids & Teenagers Belong by Reggie Joiner, Tom Shefchunas and Kristen Ivy Barna Website - barna.com Dandelion Marketplace – An online marketplace for spiritual formation content for churches and families NextGen Curriculum Discounts View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Changed by N Graham Standish Faith for Exiles by Mark Matlock and David Kinsman Faith for the Curious by Mark Matlock - Releases August 2024 Generation Alpha by Mark McCrindle and Ashley Fell Hospitality & The Other by Amos Yong It's Just a Phase - So Don't Miss It: Why Every Life Stage of a Kid Matters and at Least 13 Things Your Church Should Do About It by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy Outreach and Mission for Vital Congregations by Dale Rosenberger Sustainable Children's/Youth/Young Adult Ministry books by Ministry Architects The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson The Mission-Minded Guide to Church and School Partnerships by Jacob McGothlin Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith by Henry H Knight III & F. Douglas Powe Jr. Viral: How Social Networking Is Poised to Ignite Revival by Leonard Sweet What Most Parents Aren't Telling You: Four Insights About Parents That Should Radically Impact Your Ministry by Orange and Parent Cue When Relationships Matter: Make Your Church A Place Where Kids & Teenagers Belong by Reggie Joiner, Tom Shefchunas and Kristen Ivy Barna Website - barna.com Dandelion Marketplace – An online marketplace for spiritual formation content for churches and families NextGen Curriculum Discounts View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram Martin Leifeld's Five Minutes for Fundraising How Much Should We Ask For?: This video discusses the many factors that should be considered to determine the appropriate size of a gift request. The Solicitation Environment: To execute a successful solicitation, it is important to create the most conducive setting possible. The Missouri United Methodist Foundation View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 the Father by Jeff Anderson The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram Martin Leifeld's Five Minutes for Fundraising How Much Should We Ask For?: This video discusses the many factors that should be considered to determine the appropriate size of a gift request. The Solicitation Environment: To execute a successful solicitation, it is important to create the most conducive setting possible. The Missouri United Methodist Foundation View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram Martin Leifeld's Five Minutes for Fundraising How Much Should We Ask For?: This video discusses the many factors that should be considered to determine the appropriate size of a gift request. The Solicitation Environment: To execute a successful solicitation, it is important to create the most conducive setting possible. The Missouri United Methodist Foundation View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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 Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups by Joseph Myers The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker Turning to One Another by Margaret J. Wheatly See All the People Resources Developing an Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations Measuring Discipleship Discipleship Coaching Course with Rev. Mark Statler View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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: Rethinking Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups by Joseph Myers The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker Turning to One Another by Margaret J. Wheatly See All the People Resources Developing an Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations Measuring Discipleship Discipleship Coaching Course with Rev. Mark Statler View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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: Rethinking Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups by Joseph Myers The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker Turning to One Another by Margaret J. Wheatly See All the People Resources Developing an Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations Measuring Discipleship Discipleship Coaching Course with Rev. Mark Statler View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources 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 and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.