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The Ministry Path
by Southern California Conference
The Ministry Path is a podcast dedicated to empowering pastors and ministry leaders with practical insights, guidance, and encouragement for their journey. Hosted by Danny Chan, each episode features conversations with experts and seasoned leaders who share wisdom on navigating challenges, growing in faith, and strengthening their ministries. Whether you're a new pastor or a seasoned leader, The Ministry Path provides valuable tools to help you thrive in your calling.
Episodes
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17. How to Reach Young Adults (Feat. Geoffrey Sewell)
Why are so many young adults leaving the church—and what can we do to help them stay connected? In this episode of The Ministry Path, host Danny Chan sits down with Geoffrey Sewell, Senior Youth & Young Adults Ministries Director for the Southern California Conference, to explore one of the most...
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16. Relationship Over Ritual (Feat. Kaleb Eisele)
In this episode of The Ministry Path, Danny Chan sits down with Kaleb Eisele, Director of Communications for the Oregon Conference, to share his personal journey of disconnection from the church and the experiences that ultimately drew him back. Kaleb reflects on how encountering Christlike...
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15. Why We're Losing Gen Z (Feat. Paulo Tenorio)
In this episode of The Ministry Path, Danny Chan sits down with Paulo Tenorio, SCC Youth Ministries Director, to explore a pressing concern: why the church is losing Gen Z. Paulo shares insights from working directly with young people, unpacking the cultural, spiritual, and relational factors...
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14. Growing Young Leaders (Feat. Aren Rennacker)
In this episode of The Ministry Path, Danny Chan sits down with Aren Rennacker, Director of Growing Young Leaders for the Pacific Union Conference. Aren shares how the initiative is addressing the need for pastors and teachers by mentoring young leaders and providing scholarships to help them...
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13. The Importance of Friendship
Host Danny Chan takes a focused, personal look at what it really means to reach people who don’t know Christ in a meaningful, lasting way. In this episode, he challenges the idea that ministry starts with doctrine or persuasion, and instead reframes outreach as relationship-first—grounded in...
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12. Evangelism Through Authentic Connection
Host Danny Chan sits down with Joelis Colmenarez to unpack what it really means to reach people who don’t know Christ in a meaningful, lasting way. Together, they challenge the idea that ministry is a transaction measured by numbers or baptisms, and instead explore how genuine connection is built...
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11. Making Stewardship Practical (Feat. Kathleen Diaz)
Host Danny Chan sits down with Kathleen Diaz, Treasurer/CFO of the Southern California Conference, to explore what practical stewardship really looks like in everyday life. Together, they unpack how managing resources—time, money, and spiritual gifts—can become a meaningful expression of faith...
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10. Meeting Your Community's Needs (Feat. Bob Hudson)
Host Danny Chan speaks with Bob Hudson, Area Director for CarePortal, an organization that connects churches with people in need within their local communities. Together, they discuss how CarePortal helps believers live out their faith in tangible ways—streamlining the process of meeting real…
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9. The Pitfalls of AI in Ministry (Feat. Branden Stoltz & Randy Ramos)
Host Danny Chan speaks with West Region Director Branden Stoltz and Associate Pastor Randy Ramos about the dos and don’ts of using AI in ministry. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool for ministry innovation while also posing new ethical challenges. Branden and...
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8. How to Build a Church of Leadership (Feat. John Cress)
Danny speaks with Elder John Cress, President of the Southern California Conference, as he reflects on his decades of pastoral ministry and leadership. Elder Cress shares his passion for developing leaders within the local church, explaining how empowering members to serve not only strengthens...
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7. What Missionaries are Getting Wrong (Feat. Pastor Tony Parrish)
Host Danny Chan speaks with Pastor Tony Parrish, a New Zealander with a fresh perspective on missions. Pastor Tony shares why many missionaries are doing ministry backwards—focusing on reaping before relationship. He emphasizes the need to first cultivate community and trust before launching into...
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6. Creating Healthy Boundaries (Feat. Kelly Menes Parry, MFT)
Host Danny Chan sits down with Kelly Menes Parry, Marriage & Family Therapist and Executive Director of Tarzana Recovery Center and Hillside Recovery Center. Together, they explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries in ministry and how recognizing red flags of burnout can help leaders...
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5. The Burden of Pastoral Care (Feat. Pastor Isaí Ramirez)
In this episode, Pastor Isaí Ramirez sits down with Executive Secretary Danny Chan for an honest conversation about trauma—how it shapes us, lingers in our daily lives, and impacts our choices. Pastor Isaí opens up about a traumatic experience from his past that ultimately led him to a life of...
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4. The Unseen Effects of Trauma (Feat. Pastor Isaí Ramirez)
In this episode, Pastor Isaí Ramirez sits down with Executive Secretary Danny Chan for an honest conversation about trauma—how it shapes us, lingers in our daily lives, and impacts our choices. Pastor Isaí opens up about a traumatic experience from his past that ultimately led him to a life of...
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3. How to Regulate Your Children's Emotions (Feat. Ashinee Reynolds, MFT)
Special guest Ashinee Reynolds, MFT, shares how parents can help regulate their children's emotions during times of crisis.The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.Subscribe: https://scc.adventist.org/subscribe...
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2. Are Pastors First Responders? (Feat. Ashinee Reynolds, MFT)
Special guest Ashinee Reynolds, MFT, shares how pastors can better care for themselves during times of crisis. The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Subscribe: https://scc.adventist.org/subscribe Follow us…
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1. Coping During Crisis (Feat. Ashinee Reynolds, MFT)
Special Guest Ashinee Reynolds, MFT shares her own experience with the L.A. Wildfires and gives practical strategies on how to cope during moments of crisis. The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Subscribe:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Ministry Path is a podcast dedicated to empowering pastors and ministry leaders with practical insights, guidance, and encouragement for their journey. Hosted by Danny Chan, each episode features conversations with experts and seasoned leaders who share wisdom on navigating challenges, growing in faith, and strengthening their ministries. Whether you're a new pastor or a seasoned leader, The Ministry Path provides valuable tools to help you thrive in your calling.
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