What You Have Seen and Heard

Travis Stevick
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A series of interviews with clergy and laypeople across the Upper Midwest Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church (If you are not interested in this but you still want to get other notifications, you can go to your settings menu, scroll to my substack, then you will see each section listed with a toggle button. You can unsubscribe from specific sections without unsubscribing from the others) travisstevick.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    Rev. Jonathan Hart (Alabama, Alabama - Emerald Coast) Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Jonathan Hart for joining me for this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard - Across the Connection."Rev. Hart is the pastor of Mulder Church in Wetumpka, Alabama. You can check out their website at:https://mulderchurch.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU4u8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTlpSU96S1RzdUFKME5LUEZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEelDy6ij9PRc2stiQpcwlwazyhatkZB9LYT7TcSvU4MiDNeNrf22rTNcDgPFw_aem_wUAuUPVxYtyqIxPtJSyXtQand their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MulderChurch1You can find the Alabama-Emerald Coast Annual Conference website at: https://aecgmc.org Here is a link to the recordings of John Wesley's sermons that we refer to: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfXiMMKkjz_ALFo4nZ-5MN_sOMgtiq2mq&si=sovwMzN7lDGSMu5hIf you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, or from across the connection, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you each become a Christian: 0:42How did you each feel God's calling to ministry? 7:12What was your experience as an Associate Pastor?: 11:55What was it like moving to a new church after COVID but before disaffiliation?: 15:40How we met at General Conference: 32:12What sickness have you seen in churches?: 49:00Is there anything else you want to share? 56:30 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Jonathan Hart (Alabama, Alabama - Emerald Coast) Interview

  2. Oct 22

    Rev. Lathem Postell (Georgia, North Georgia) Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Lathem Postell for joining me for this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard - Across the Connection."Rev. Postell is the pastor of Sam Jones Methodist Church in Cartersville, Georgia. You can check out their website at: https://www.sjmchurch.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU4u2NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTlpSU96S1RzdUFKME5LUEZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIQoP4kJk4ohoKRdGbo6MJ-pLJ7SsCo40A-z7whZoVPmcDNji5Sd2KcYmZj8_aem_sH-u_aaNXmEee8ZxX_ZrTQand their Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/SamJonesMethodistYou can find the North Georgia Annual Conference website at: https://ngagmc.orgIf you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, or from across the connection, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you each become a Christian: 0:48How did you each feel God's calling to ministry? 6:30How we met at General Conference: 12:55Tell me a bit about Cartersville and ministry in that place: 14:20How did you end up at Candler?: 16:20What made you want to go to General Conference?: 28:32What sickness have you seen in churches?: 31:40Is there anything else you want to share? 40:32 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Lathem Postell (Georgia, North Georgia) Interview

  3. Oct 15

    Rev. Dustin McEwen (New Mexico, West Plains) Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Dustin McEwen for joining me for this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard - Across the Connection."Rev. McEwen is the pastor of Community Methodist Church in Ruidoso, New Mexico. You can check out their website at: https://www.communitymethodist.church/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU4uvRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTlpSU96S1RzdUFKME5LUEZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRrp_ogooP5ZQqlP4mNcTtFpUww3hmzGEU_UTxTi9OyrC66abknzvkuBd_VU_aem_-YaYUSmO5aikO2xpoHEuLAand their Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/RuidosoCMCYou can find the West Plains Annual Conference website at: https://www.westplainsgmc.orgIf you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, or from across the connection, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you each become a Christian: 0:45How did you each feel God's calling to ministry? 2:45 Can you tell us a bit about God's call to be a church planter? 5:50How did you end up in New Mexico? 9:14Tell me a bit about Ruidoso. 11:00What is ministry like in a tourist community? 14:24What has been your experience in this system (as opposed to a previous system)? 23:00What sickness have you seen in churches?: 38:40Is there anything else you want to share? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Dustin McEwen (New Mexico, West Plains) Interview

  4. Oct 8

    Revs. Elizabeth Winger Young and Wes Young (Kansas) Interview

    Many thanks to Revs. Elizabeth Winger Young and Wes Young for joining me for this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard - Across the Connection."Rev. Winger Young is the pastor of the Lakin Methodist Church in Kansas. You can check out their Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/LakinGMC/Rev. Young is the pastor of Faith Community in Garden City, Kansas. You can check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/FaithCommunityGardenCityYou can find the Heartland Annual Conference website at: https://heartlandgmc.org If you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, or from across the connection, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you each become a Christian: 1:25How did you each feel God's calling to ministry?: 7:45Can you tell us a bit about what ministry is like in Kansas and the Heartland Conference?: 29:20Moral failings and large vs. small churches: 37:15What sickness have you seen in churches?: 45:40Is there anything else you want to share?: 58:45 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Revs. Elizabeth Winger Young and Wes Young (Kansas) Interview

  5. Oct 1

    Rev. Tsvetan Iliev (Bulgaria) Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Tsvetan Iliev for joining me for this first episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard - Across the Connection."Rev. Iliev is the pastor of the Dr. Albert Long Global Methodist Church in Bulgaria. You can check out the church website at: http://sofia.methodist.bg/bg/You can find the Bulgarian Annual Conference website (in Bulgarian) at: https://methodist.bg/ He mentions his YouTube video in the discussion. Here is a link to it:https://youtube.com/@inspiredbyfaith6054?si=TFsLmvsvvVmaYzomIf you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, or from across the connection, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you become a Christian: 1:28How did you feel God's calling to ministry?: 7:25What is ministry like in Bulgaria?: 13:30Methodist classes (small groups) in Bulgaria: 17:00What sickness have you seen in churches?: 31:25What are your thoughts about the American reporting that young men are moving to the Eastern Orthodox Church?: 37:15 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Tsvetan Iliev (Bulgaria) Interview

  6. Sep 24

    Rev. Andy Early Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Andy Early for joining in this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard."If you want to know more about his church, Harvest Church, in Bismarck, North Dakota, check out their website at: https://www.harvestbismarck.org and their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565900825684If you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you become a Christian: 0:59How did you feel God's calling to ministry?: 8:20Can you tell us a bit about Harvest Church?: 10:03Reflections on ministry in Bismarck: 16:45Tell us about Taco Tuesday ministry: 24:35What sickness have you seen in churches?: 43:00Is there anything else you want to share?: 48:12 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Andy Early Interview

  7. Sep 17

    Rev. Sedar Shako Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Sedar Shako for joining in this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard."If you want to know more about his churches, Harris and Lake Park Methodist Churchs, in Harris, Iowa and Lake Park, Iowa,, check out their website at: https://harrislakeparkmc.org and their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/harrislakeparkumc.org?If you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you become a Christian: 0:40How did you feel God's calling to ministry?: 5:40How did God call you to America?: 8:15How is ministry different in Africa and America?: 13:35How has your transition been from urban to rural ministry?: 17:05What sickness have you seen in churches?: 31:45Is there anything else you want to share?: 42:20 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Sedar Shako Interview

  8. Sep 10

    Rev. Stephenie Henson Interview

    Many thanks to Rev. Stephenie Henson for joining in this episode of "What You Have Seen and Heard."If you want to know more about her church, Prarie Creek Church in Grimes, Iowa, check out their website at: https://pcgrimes.com and their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pcgrimesfb?Stephenie is a student in the Wesley Biblical Seminary Course of Study and Master's Program. Here is a link to the overview of the course of study program: https://wbs.edu/programs/gmc/If you know anyone who is doing faithful and fruitful ministry in the Upper Midwest Conference of the Global Methodist Church, let me know to reach out to them at pastortravis@marcusgrace.comYou can also check out my personal YouTube channel with lots of material: https://youtube.com/@tstevick1?si=xY3JqLYzJJk3qQ37Also, I regularly post on Substack: https://travisstevick.substack.comFinally, you can find the church I serve at: https://www.marcusgrace.comIntroduction: 0:00How did you become a Christian: 1:10How did you feel God's calling to ministry?: 3:15How did you go from being hesitant about women in ministry to affiming it?: 6:30What has your theological education been like?: 10:25What has been positive or negative in the transition from laity to clergy?:17:15 What does ministry look like for you right now?: 20:10What is your other job like?: 23:20How might your context have different challenges than a rural environment?: 26:40What sickness have you seen in churches?: 30:40Any final thoughts to share?: 35:30 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travisstevick.substack.com

    Rev. Stephenie Henson Interview
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A series of interviews with clergy and laypeople across the Upper Midwest Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church (If you are not interested in this but you still want to get other notifications, you can go to your settings menu, scroll to my substack, then you will see each section listed with a toggle button. You can unsubscribe from specific sections without unsubscribing from the others) travisstevick.substack.com

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