On today’s show we welcome Jason Moore, award-winning digital artist and co-founder of Midnight Oil Productions. Topics include: Jason defines the meaning of visual imagery in worship. Find out how Midnight Oil Productions was founded. Discover more about Jason’s spiritual journey into ministry. Examples of how we can share the gospel visually today. Why imagery…
TSC009: James Lee on Using Visual Artistry to Tell Powerful Stories That Equip and Empower Church Leaders
On today’s show we welcome James Lee, Manager of Visual Arts at The United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. Topics include: Why film is a medium of storytelling that embodies different arts that tell one cohesive story. Understanding Jesus’ role as a storyteller through visual arts. Get the details on the Greater…
TSC008: Bishop Robert Schnase on How to Initiate and Organize New Ministry Ideas
On today’s show we welcome Bishop Robert Schnase, resident bishop of the Real Texas Annual Conference and author of numerous bestselling books. Topics include: What it means to be a Bishop in the United Methodist Church. How pastors can engage the culture around them. Learn more about Bishop Robert’s journey as an author. Robert explains…
TSC007: Mike Bonem on How To Influence Your Church As A Second Chair Leader
On today’s show we welcome Mike Bonem, speaker, congregational leadership coach and author of Thriving in the Second Chair: 10 Practices for Robust Ministry (When You’re Not in Charge). Topics include: Mike explains what it means to be a second chair leader. Mike’s core views on leadership in ministry and in business. Does the church…
TSC006: Dr. Lovett H. Weems on the Core Values of Leadership and Why We Need To Be Thinking From The Outside In
On today’s show we welcome, Dr. Lovett H. Weems, distinguished professor of Church Leadership and the former Director of the Lewis Centre of Church Leadership, where he currently serves as Senior Consultant. Topics include: Learn more about Lovett’s journey to Church Leadership. Why Lovett believes in doing every job well. Current developments in 21st Century…
Rev. Audrey Warren on the Fresh Expression Movement and Six Steps to Implement It in Your Church
On today’s show we welcome Rev. Audrey Warren, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Miami Florida, where she has been serving as a United Methodist pastor for the past six years. Audrey is known for her passion for outreach and mission, as well co-authoring her recent book, Fresh Expressions: A New Kind Of Methodist…
TSC004: Leonard Sweet on Reshaping What It Means To Be A Jesus Follower Today
On today’s show we welcome Len Sweet, a theologian, semiotician, church historian, pastor and bestselling author who communicates the gospel with a signature bridging of the worlds of faith, academia and popular culture. Topics include: How do we get the church to change the world? Teaching the young and old about new reformation. Why we need…
TSC003: Rev. Karoline M. Lewis on The Power Of Inclusion and the Need for a More Authentic Ministry
On today’s show we welcome Karoline M. Lewis, preacher, presenter and the author of SHE: Five Keys To Unlock The Power Of Women In Ministry. Topics include: Karoline shares her view on scripture: Matthew 1:23. How the promise of incarnation shapes Karoline’s work. Find out the inspiration behind Karoline’s book. Discover the Five Keys Karoline…
TSC002: Richard Rogers on Being a Disciple In The Market Place and Implementing E-Giving In The Local Church With Richard Rogers.
On today’s show we welcome Richard Rogers, Ministry Strategist at Horizons Stewardship and author of the book, The E-Giving Guide For Every Church: Using Digital Tools To Grow Ministry. Topics include: The transition from corporate to ministry and consulting. Being a disciple in the market place. The E-Giving Guide , practical ways to help grow…
TSC001: Rosario Picardo On The Importance of Church Mentorship And Using Business Partnerships To Give Back To the Community
On the premiere episode of The Smart Church Podcast we welcome Rosario Picardo, a Ministry Strategist at Horizons Stewardship, and author of The E-Giving Guide for Every Church: Using Digital Tools to Grow Ministry. Topics include: The secrets of successful church planting. Understanding scale and economy to select the right church leaders. Helping young pastors realize…