Ministry For Dummies

On this episode, Jacob and Humberto take some time to explore the Community of Christ Enduring Principle of Continuing Revelation. Share your experience on your faith journey and what Continuing Revelation means to you!

Jacob and Humberto are back!They spend time exploring the Community of Christ belief that all are welcome. Join them as they discuss what is inspiring about this way of life and what can also be challenging.

On this episode, Jacob and Humberto share some funny Thanksgiving moments and reflect on what they’re thankful for! For Humberto, it is NOT football!

Social justice is a topic we hear about often in both our world and in Community of Christ. In this episode, Jacob and Humberto share their reflections on social justice and how it shapes their lives and their faith. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to reach out and let them know!https://forms.gle/vdejQmTVqJHb3jo97

The Dummies are back! In this episode, they dive into Jacob’s new job, his trip to Africa, and everything he learned along the way. Plus, Humberto shares exciting updates on his latest projects in Youth Ministry!

The Dummies are back at it again!With camping season in full swing, Jacob and Humberto want to help everyone pick the best songs to bring along—and which ones to leave behind.Check out the full list here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t_8MIQkptqjRRsJIETEv6zRbOtBdjChH/view?usp=sharing

Jacob and Humberto are back!After some "minor" life changes, the dummies have returned to catch up on what’s been going on and to share their post–Community of Christ World Conference reflections and takeaways.As always, we want to hear from you! Leave us a comment or question at:https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

As we step into the new year, Jacob and Humberto take a moment to reflect on 2024 and share their hopes and dreams for 2025! Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts, questions, and ideas through our comment and question form at https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions.

Jacob and Humberto finish their series on the proposed legislation for the special 2025 World Conference. You can find all the proposed legislation and background statements here: ⁠2025 World Conference Legislation⁠ or at CofChrist.org. Please add your voice to the show by filling out the comment form at ⁠https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions ⁠ We will see you on the journey friends!

Jacob and Humberto continue their series on the proposed legislation for the special 2025 World Conference. You can find all the proposed legislation and background statements here: ⁠2025 World Conference Legislation⁠ or at CofChrist.org. Please add your voice to the show by filling out the comment form at ⁠https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions ⁠ We will see you on the journey friends!

Jacob and Humberto are starting a new series to discuss some of the proposed legislation for the special 2025 World Conference. You can find all the proposed legislation and their background statements here: 2025 World Conference Legislation. Please add your voice to the show by filling out the comment form at https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions We will see you on the journey friends!

Jacob and Humberto spend some time talking about generosity and its role within the church and their discipleship! They want to hear what you have to say! Fill out your response at: https://forms.gle/ALe8xFgxZWp8vsrH6 Or on our website at: https://www.ministryfordummies.org

Jacob and Humberto spend some time this week talking about the Book of Mormon. Here is the link to the Project Zion episode that Jacob and Humberto used as a launching off-point: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Jnto5fpaXD8qHXhlSnLw7?si=jUOzdBYLTlWScmFdY9H-DA

Humberto puts Jacob to the test against AI, in a Community of Christ trivia game! If you have questions or comments about today's episode please fill out our form at https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Humberto and Jacob had the opportunity to interview President-Prophet Designate Stassi Cramm and touch on all sorts of topics from coffee preferences to Church finances to Star Trek. As she says in the episode, if you feel inspired by any of the topics we touched on tonight, please reach out to her directly at [email protected]. As always, we welcome your comments, suggestions and feedback on our website: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Jacob and Humberto break down all the campfire songs they can think of and place them where they deserve to be on the very official, definitely endorsed, Community of Christ Campfire Song Tier List. The ranking system is from best to worst: S, A, B, C, D, E, and F. As always, let us know your feedback and which songs we got wrong and which songs we missed! Our next episode is our interview with Prophet-President Designate Stassi Cramm so leave your questions for her as well at: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Humberto and Jacob take time to contemplate questions about the short and long-term future. We cover the full range of hope and concern, let us know your thoughts and concerns! Follow this link to our website and let us know your thoughts and questions you may want us to touch on: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Humberto and Jacob had the awesome opportunity to interview President of Seventy Larry McGuire. We touch on a wide variety of topics spanning Larry's vast ministry across continents and communities! Have any ideas, questions, or comments? Drop us a note at: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Humberto and Jacob reflect on the sale of the Church's Historic Sites in Kirtland and Nauvoo. As always, opinions are our own. As always, feel free to give us your questions, testimony, or any other input on our website Have Any Ideas? Or Questions? 

Humberto and Jacob respond to our backlog of questions on a wide range of topics! As always, please leave any comments or questions on our website: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions Please leave us a five-star review wherever you listen to our podcast!

Humberto and Jacob interview Mike Hoffman, Graceland University Campus Minister. We cover everything from Mike's introduction to the church to the exciting new ministry, Campus Connections, that the Graceland Campus Ministries team is providing across the world. Have any questions or comments you want us to cover on the show? Head to our website and let us know! https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Humberto and Jacob break down the naughty and nice list for all those Christmas events that pop up this time of year! Have any questions or comments? Submit them at the link below to have them read on the show! https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Jacob and Humberto discuss what they are thankful for as we lead into the Thanksgiving holiday season. As always, feel free to give us your questions, testimony, or any other input on our website: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

We took today to answer a listener question that touched on scripture and our church's strengths and areas to grow! As always, please feel free to ask questions yourself by going to our Q&A form here: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions.

Humberto and Jacob welcome on Apostle Dave Nii to discuss the role he plays in the worldwide ministry that the Community of Christ has; as well as his perspective on what it means to be in community, why he is a Christian, and much, much more! Thank you for everyone who submitted questions for us this week, don't forget to submit any others you may have at our website ministryfordummies.org!

This week, Humberto and Jacob discuss how music impacts their faith and what music they seek comfort it. We also debut the brand-new Haters Only segment where we discuss what hymns really grind our gears! As always let us know any suggestions you have or questions you want to pose at the link down below! https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Humberto and Jacob discuss their personal experiences with outreach in the church as well as their pet peeves! Let us know your thoughts or feedback here! https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions P.S. we had a nice audio copy but Jacob's computer let us down so enjoy the audio quality of our recorded Zoom call!

Humberto and Jacob discuss the tradition of camping in the Community of Christ and their own experiences! Let us know your feedback here: https://www.ministryfordummies.org/have-any-ideas-or-questions

Meet Humberto and Jacob, the hosts of this podcast, as they discuss their spiritual journey. Be prepared for a conversational experience between two friends trying to figure it out in ministry!