The Gospel and Justice Justice Network

Zach Claussen is a pastor in the Minneapolis area. He is a part of a church that has five campuses as well as an online campus. He has his Bachelors Degree in Evangelism and Church Planing and his Masters Degree in Leadership Studies.

In this episode we talk about pastoring through political campaigns and elections. How do you pastor a diverse group of people who are being pulled at by political affiliations?

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Joe Epley is the Network Youth Director for the Assemblies of God in Montana. He oversees leadership for Kids and Youth ministries in the network. Previously, he was on staff as a Youth Pastor as well as an Associate Pastor for the last 10 years. He also holds a Masters Degree in Ministry Leadership from Trinity Bible College.

In this episode we talk about what role justice has in discipleship. In our usual discipleship settings, are we neglecting the Biblical concept of engaging in restorative justice.

Tyler Staton - Justice Summit: Session 1

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Simon Wilce is the Executive Director of Christians Against Poverty America. CAP started in England by John Kirkby and spread across the country as churches began helping people get out of poverty. Simon eventually moved to America and started the American branch.

In this episode we talk about the history of their organization and helping people find their way out of poverty. We talk about the different factors that lead to poverty in America and England.

CAP partners with local churches and empowers them to reach their communities. To learn more check out their website capamerica.org

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David Reyes is a worship leader at Evergreen Christian Community in Olympia, Washington. He has written and recorded music as well as lead worship in all kinds of different contexts.

In this episode we talk about how to lead multicultural worship experiences. We talk about the challenges and blindspots that many of us have that hold us back from building multicultural communities.

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Stephanie Smith is a licensed counselor in Olympia, Washington. She has been in the mental heath field for around the last twenty years. She is also involved in marriage ministry in the local church.

In this conversation we talk about the lasting impact of covid on mental health in America. The impacts of covid and isolation did not stop after quarantine stopped. As believers, we have an opportunity to bring hope and peace to the world around us. Churches have the opportunity to be the front door for people seeking emotional health.

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Joe Perry went to Wheaton College and interned with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Joe spent months in the UK interviewing 70 church leaders about evangelism and what ministry is like in the UK.

In this conversation we talk about ministry and evangelism in a post Christian context. We also talk about how churches in the UK engaged in social issues and how it did, or did not, influence evangelism.

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