One Seed at a Time

One Seed
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One Seed at a Time is a church revitalization podcast from the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church, hosted by Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross. This podcast is designed to help churches, leaders, and everyday disciples multiply love, cultivate joy, and inspire hope without burning out in the process. Each episode features real leaders in real churches doing the slow, beautiful work of renewal, offering practical wisdom and fresh perspectives on what it means to revitalize ministry today. Because the Church is still God's best strategy for changing the world—and you don't have to fix everything overnight. Revitalization happens one decision, one act of kindness, one courageous conversation at a time.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Leading Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    The conversation explores the challenges faced by church leaders in navigating tensions between tradition and change, internal focus and community engagement, and the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing world. Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr. discusses the role of seminaries in preparing future church leaders and the skills needed to lead congregations effectively. The conversation delves into the critical importance of movement, decision-making, and credibility in church leadership. It explores the challenges of evaluating and navigating change, as well as the tension between tradition and future vision. Dr. Paul offers a word of encouragement, drawing from the story of Esther, emphasizing the hope and faith required to navigate difficult leadership situations. Takeaways Adaptability in leadershipThe importance of learning and reflection in church revitalization Movement is critical for vitalityDecision-making and credibility are overlooked but essential skills for church leaders Chapters 00:00 Navigating Tensions in Church Leadership03:16 Challenges Faced by Mainline Seminaries17:20 The Role of Learning in an Adept Congregation22:06 Metaphors for Congregational Movement34:50 The Importance of Movement35:16 The Overlooked Skill of Decision-Making39:40 Challenges of Navigating Change43:27 The Role of Credibility in Leadership53:39 The Significance of Evaluation01:01:54 Navigating Tensions in Ministry01:04:19 A Word of Encouragement

  2. Sep 2

    What’s Next for the United Methodist Church?

    The conversation explores the pivotal moment in the history of the United Methodist Church, focusing on revitalization, rethinking, and revising the current reality, the movement and missionary DNA of Methodism, and the concentration on professions of faith. The discussion emphasizes the need for a fundamental shift in the way congregations think and the implications of focusing efforts on professions of faith. Takeaways Revitalization through rethinking and revisionConcentration on professions of faith for a fundamental shift in congregational thinking Chapters 00:00 The Pivotal Moment in History03:25 Revitalization of the United Methodist Church10:03 Rethinking and Revising the Current Reality31:27 Movement and Missionary DNA of Methodism54:20 Concentrating on Professions of Faith

  3. Apr 13

    Exploring Call with Bishop Tracy S. Malone

    The conversation delves into Bishop Tracy Smith Malone's journey of answering the call to ministry and the pivotal role of community support in affirming and nurturing her calling. It also explores the challenges and transformative experiences in her pastoral appointments, highlighting the importance of reflecting the community in church ministry. The conversation covers the themes of community engagement and diversity, challenges of revitalization, the call to episcopacy, signs of hope in the United Methodist Church, global perspective of the United Methodist Church, identifying God's work in a church, and call narrative and evolution. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the evolution of one's call, and the signs of hope within the United Methodist Church. Takeaways Community support in answering the callReflecting the community in church ministry Community engagementCall narrativeEvolution of call Chapters 00:00 The Call to Ministry and Community Support08:11 The Importance of Community in Answering the Call17:42 Challenges and Transformative Ministry24:53 Community Engagement and Diversity36:25 Signs of Hope in the United Methodist Church45:10 Call Narrative and Evolution

  4. Mar 18

    The 8 Untold Truths of Church Revitalization

    The podcast episode explores the untold realities of revitalization, emphasizing the challenges and unexpected aspects of leading change in a church community. It delves into the emotional and personal nature of revitalization work, highlighting the need for faith, persistence, and compassion in the face of uncertainty and resistance. Takeaways Revitalization is hard workProgress in revitalization is not linear Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Revitalization07:24 Untold Reality #3: Can't Do It All at Once12:32 Untold Reality #5: You Can't Bypass Grief18:35 Untold Reality #7: Don't Take It Personal

  5. Jan 13

    Still Holding On To Possibilities

    The conversation explores the concept of church revitalization as a deliberate, spirit-led process of renewal and rediscovery. It emphasizes that revitalization is not limited to declining churches but is also relevant for growing congregations that need to consistently rediscover themselves. Takeaways Church revitalization is a process of renewal and rediscovery that is intentional, spirit-led, and focused on aligning with God's mission in the current context.Revitalization is not just for declining churches, but also for growing congregations that need to consistently rediscover themselves.

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About

One Seed at a Time is a church revitalization podcast from the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church, hosted by Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross. This podcast is designed to help churches, leaders, and everyday disciples multiply love, cultivate joy, and inspire hope without burning out in the process. Each episode features real leaders in real churches doing the slow, beautiful work of renewal, offering practical wisdom and fresh perspectives on what it means to revitalize ministry today. Because the Church is still God's best strategy for changing the world—and you don't have to fix everything overnight. Revitalization happens one decision, one act of kindness, one courageous conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    One Seed
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 One Seed
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