New People // New Ways Fresh Expressions Florida

In Episode 32, we’re joined by Danielle Buwon Kim. Danielle was born in South Korea and moved to the United States during her middle school years. She is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and is currently appointed as the Associate Director of Research and Development at the North Texas Annual Conference. She is the pastor of Ka:ll Community, a community of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and allies who gather enjoy Asian food together, expose and heal AAPI invisibility, and reclaim their Christian faith.
In this episode, we discuss the connection with food and spirituality, community rooted in shared experience and culture, using research to benefit the church, and a future of the church rooted in value over vision.
Check out Ka:ll Community: https://www.kallcommunity.org/
 
About New People // New Ways:What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 31, we’re joined by Isaiah and Daniel Park. Isaiah and Daniel are pastors at Restoration Church in Reston, VA, a campus of Floris United Methodist Church where Isaiah also serves. At Restoration Reston, fresh expressions are being launched and cultivated as they actively mobilize and equip laity to co-create communities of faith that are involved in the well-being of Reston and beyond. Daniel and Isaiah are blessed with four children. There is never a dull (or quiet) moment in their home.
In this episode, we discuss how churches can become vital parts of their community, how fresh expressions empower laity, and what it means to be a church that strives to be “1 Church 4 All.”
Check out Restoration Church: restorationreston.org
Follow Restoration Church:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RestorationRestonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestorationReston/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorationreston/
Follow Daniel: https://www.facebook.com/ddparkFollow Isaiah: https://www.facebook.com/isaiah.park
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 30, we’re joined by Matt Stout. Matt is an elder in the United Methodist Church serving Garden City UMC near Savannah, GA. He has a wife, three kids, and an elderly dachshund. Matt is a nerd who enjoys fantasy and sci fi, tabletop games, and playing the banjo.
In this episode, we discuss gaming and spirituality, building community from our passions, and connecting spirituality with sci-fi and fantasy stories.
Follow Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattstout4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_stout/
Follow Garden City UMC: https://www.facebook.com/gardencitymethodist
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
 
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 29, we’re joined by Angelic Williams. Angelic is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and is currently bi-vocational, pastoring St. Luke UMC in Baltimore and working full-time in insurance investigations. She is also a seminary student at St Mary’s Seminary. She has served the church in administration, youth ministry, and prayer ministry, but her true loves have always been evangelism, outreach, and international missions. Angelic has spent time in Thailand, South Africa, Peru, and Nicaragua and studied abroad on Compassion and Holocaust Studies in Poland. Her call is simple: Spread the Gospel, Be inclusive, and Lead with Love.
In this episode, we discuss reviving congregations by equipping them to share their faith, serving the needs of your community, and the compassionate way of Jesus.
Learn more about St. Luke UMC here: https://stlukeumcbaltimore.org/Find St. Luke UMC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STLUMC?mibextid=LQQJ4dFollow Angelic here: https://www.instagram.com/girlpreach7/
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
 
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
 
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 28, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Russell. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is the author of multiple books including his latest, Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation, and the host of the podcast, Deep Dive Spirituality.
In this episode, we discuss contemplative prayer, interpreting Scripture missionally, tools for lay adventurers, and spiritual formation in the 21st century.
Learn more about Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/Listen to Deep Dive Spirituality: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/podcast
 
About New People // New Ways:What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 27, our guest is Martyn Atkins. Martyn is a minister, professor, and leader within Methodism and the Fresh Expressions Movement. He has served in the Methodist Church of Great Britain in a variety of appointments for over 40 years.In this episode, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions, the future of the movement, and his new book Saving Church with Ken Carter.
Order Saving Church here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Church-Restoring-Missional-Evangelism/dp/1953495885
 
About New People // New Ways:What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL