Jump Start Ministry Essentials Reimagined

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Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

  1. Collaborating as a Leadership Team with Rev. Olu Brown

    Jan 25

    Collaborating as a Leadership Team with Rev. Olu Brown

    In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I lead collaboratively?" About Rev. Olu Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.  About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    18 min
  2. Executing Vision as a Team with Rev. Olu Brown

    Jan 25

    Executing Vision as a Team with Rev. Olu Brown

    In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I equip my team to execute our vision?" About Rev. Olu Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.  About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    18 min
  3. Visioning in a Post-COVID World with Rev. Olu Brown

    Jan 25

    Visioning in a Post-COVID World with Rev. Olu Brown

    In this episode, we answer the question, "How can my church continue innovating and adapting in a post-COVID world?" About Rev. Olu Brown Olujimi (Olu) Brown is the father of Daya Elom Brown and Langston Wesley Brown. Olu is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as the Founding and Lead Pastor of Impact United Methodist Church in the East Point community of Metropolitan Atlanta. Olu's vision and leadership, since its founding in 2007, Impact grew from a core team of 25 people to more than 5,000 online viewers with a $4M budget and listed at number 5 in the 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition. Learn more about Olu's work and view resources at www.olubrown.com.  About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    12 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    Engaging Scripture with Curiousity with Rev. Sarah Jo Adams-Wilson

    In this episode, we answer the question, " How can I cultivate engaging in scripture with curiosity?" Rev. Sarah Jo Adams-Wilson is the Associate Pastor at Missouri UMC in Columbia. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    15 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    Scripture as Prophetic Witness with Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III

    In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I use scripture to provide a prophetic witness for my congregation?" Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III is the Senior Pastor at St. James UMC in Kansas City. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    16 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Tools for Teaching Biblical Literacy with Rev. Mark Statler

    In this episode, we answer the question, "What are some tools for teaching biblical interpretation to your congregation?"   Rev. Mark Statler is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Leadership Development. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    18 min
  7. Connecting NextGen Ministry to Larger Church Life with Revs. Arden Ratcliff-Mann and Cory Williams

    11/21/2025

    Connecting NextGen Ministry to Larger Church Life with Revs. Arden Ratcliff-Mann and Cory Williams

    In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I connect NextGen Ministry to the larger life of the church?" Rev. Arden Ratcliff-Mann is an Associate Pastor focused on children's ministry at Liberty UMC. Rev. Cory Williams is an Associate Pastor focused on youth ministry at Liberty UMC. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    21 min
  8. Starting a NextGen Ministry with Rev. Shelly Nall and Jennifer Daugherty

    11/21/2025

    Starting a NextGen Ministry with Rev. Shelly Nall and Jennifer Daugherty

    In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I get started in NextGen Ministry when we don't have any kids or youth in the church?" Rev. Shelly Nall is the Community Life Pastor at First UMC in Blue Springs. Jennifer Daugherty is the NextGen Admin and Small Group Coordinator at First UMC in Blue Springs. About Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

    17 min
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Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

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