Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders

Rob Couch
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Changing Churches: Wisdom for Transformational Leaders

The purpose of this podcast is to equip church leaders who are out there every day doing the hard work of bringing change and renewal to churches. Each season we tackle an important topic, and in each episode, we talk to real-world church leaders about their best practices. It's our hope and prayer that these Conversations for Transformation will help you as you do the work of Changing Churches.

  1. 12/14/2022

    Navigating the Waves of Disaffiliations with Dr. Chris Ritter

    Dr. Chris Ritter, publisher, writer, and editor of www.peopleneedjesus.net, shares his thoughts about the wave of disaffiliating churches happening in the United Methodist Church in America. Chris, who is also the Directing Pastor of Geneseo First United Methodist Church in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, helps explain what is happening in this season of disaffiliation and what it means to the future of Methodism. Chris' Blog http://www.peopleneedjesus.net  First United Methodist Church of Geneso, Illinois http://peopleneedjesus.org Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com David Couch, Composer of Podcast Intro https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

    1h 3m

  2. 09/07/2022

    How to reach "Brand New Adults!" The future of the church from the perspective of a college Freshman with David Couch

    Auburn University Freshman, David Couch, shares his insights on the future of the church, and the best ways pastors and churches can reach his generation.  How can churches reach out to college students?The role of social media: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.What about traditional v.s. contemporary worship styles.Learn about the ministry of the Auburn Wesley FoundationWays to make disciples among young adults.David Couch YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg Auburn Wesley Foundation https://www.auwesley.org/ Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com Podcast Bumper Music: David Couch Voiceover: Crystal Couch

    1h 10m

  3. 08/03/2022

    A New Network for Former UMC Churches and One Church's Story of Leaving the UMC with Dr. Bryan Collier

    Bryan Collier, Founding and Lead Pastor of The Orchard Church, a multi-site church in Northern Mississippi centered in Tupelo, shares his story of leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC) about five years ago. He and his church, along with a handful of other large-church pastors are forming a new network of former (or soon to be former) UMC churches.  This network of independent Wesleyan/Methodist churches from around the county will provide connections and facilitate partnerships. The Orchard Church https://theorchard.net Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com David Couch Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

    1h 14m

  4. 07/27/2022

    The Future of the United Methodist Church - Rev. Tom Berlin

    Rev. Tom Berlin, of Floris United Methodist Church, shares his viewpoints about the challenges facing the UMC today. Tom has been outspoken in encouraging United Methodist churches to remain within the denomination and advocates for a more inclusive vision for the church. Additionally, Tom shares his insights about how churches can best operate as we emerge from the pandemic in a different ministry landscape. Tom Berlin's Website/Blog https://revtomberlin.com/ Floris United Methodist Church https://www.florisumc.org/ Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com Changing Churches Website https://www.changingchurches.net Bumper Music By David Couch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

    1h 14m

  5. 07/13/2022

    Love God Love Others - Dr. Derrick Lemons

    Pastor, Professor, and Anthropologist Dr. Derrick Lemons has a simple message for those leading churches into the future. It's not about the latest and the greatest or trying to always find the next best thing. Leading churches into the future will mean understanding and adapting to our contexts and following the timeless message of Jesus.

    1h 15m

  6. 06/29/2022

    Creativity, Innovation, and Ideation are Keys to Your Church's Future- Dr. Len Wilson

    Dr. Len Wilson of Invite Resources and Saint Andrews UMC in Plano Texas discusses the role of creativity and innovation in leading our churches toward the future. Len is the author of over 11 books about creativity, innovation, and technology and has been helping churches around the country for decades.

    51 min

  7. 05/25/2022

    The future of the Methodist church with Dr. Jeff Greenway

    Dr. Jeff Greenway, the Senior Pastor of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church and member of the Transitional Leadership Council of the Global Methodist Church, shares his thoughts about the future of the church. In addition to his comments about the current state of Methodism, Jeff shares his ideas about what pastors should be looking to as we all navigate our churches from the pandemic into the future. This is a must-listen episode for anyone within the Methodist family since Jeff has been a key leader and has had a front-row seat to the changes happening in Methodism. Those outside the Methodist church will also appreciate Jeff's thoughts about the future of the church that all churches in North America are facing. Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church: https://reynoldsburgumc.com/ Global Methodist Church https://globalmethodist.org/ Christ United Methodist Church http://www.christunited.com Changing Churches Podcast http://www.changingchurches.net Podcast Music by David Couch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAK9Pr5685C4ZsmQYKbncg

    1h 10m

  8. 04/28/2022

    Season recap and other wisdom from Rob and Crystal Couch

    Hear a great overview of season one all about church staffing. If you'd like to know which episode might interest you the most, start here. Rob and Crystal Couch briefly review each episode and share other insights. Crystal Couch is the Executive Director of the University of South Alabama Wesley Foundation (Methodist Campus Ministry) in Mobile, AL. Rob Couch is the Lead Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, AL. South Wesley Foundation Christ United Methodist Church Podcast Bumper Music by David Couch Changing Churches Podcast

    1 hr
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The purpose of this podcast is to equip church leaders who are out there every day doing the hard work of bringing change and renewal to churches. Each season we tackle an important topic, and in each episode, we talk to real-world church leaders about their best practices. It's our hope and prayer that these Conversations for Transformation will help you as you do the work of Changing Churches.

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