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UB Now

UB Now is a podcast designed to connect and resource United Brethren Church leaders by sharing stories of what's happening in our churches right now.

  1. MAR 28

    A Trip to The Border

    Recently, Bishop Todd Fetters, UB Global Director Frank Yang, and Assistant Director David Kline, traveled to the southern border of the United States on a trip hosted and led by the National Association of Evangelicals. While there, they spoke with representatives from the US Border Patrol, leaders of local charities, and several families south of the border who are seeking asylum. In this episode of UB Now, Todd, Frank and David discuss what they experienced on their trip, what they learned from it and what it means for the larger UB family. This is a valuable conversation that you will find to be both challenging and encouraging. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. Send us your feedback. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    38 min

  2. 12/14/2024

    New Things in Store for Church Multiplication

    Andy Sikora is no stranger in the UB Church. He grew up here, attended Huntington University (College), planted a church as a UB pastor and until recently he's served as the assistant director of church planting. He now serves as the Director of Church Multiplication. In that role, even as he continues to serve as the senior pastor at Renew Communities (Berea, OH), he is helping to develop and launch a number of church planters in 2025. Check out this episode and let us know what you think. Send us a note to podcasts@ub.org.

    35 min

  3. 10/07/2024

    Typesetter to Event Planner - Cathy Reich's 27 Years of Service

    If you have been around the Church of the United Brethren in Christ for any amount of time, you likely know Cathy Reich. She's served in a number of different roles at the national office and has her fingerprints all over many of the ways we operate and the events we create. Cathy retired earlier this year, but before she did I had a chance to sit down with her to hear more of her story. If you would like to share any words of encouragement or show your appreciation to Cathy, send us a note to podcasts@ub.org.

    41 min

  4. 09/25/2024

    Summer Camp in Cochranton, PA

    John Authenreith never anticipated becoming a senior pastor, but after spending years as a tech director and worship leader in a couple local churches, he began to sense a call to the pastorate. He now serves as the senior pastor at Cochranton Community Church in Pennsylvania where there are a lot of great things happening. In this episode of UB NOW, John talks breifly about his story and what the Lord is up to in Cochranton, but our conversation focuses primarily on a unique summer camp experience they host that involves 200 teenagers and adults serving nearly 400 kids in their community. Key Topics John's journey from Tech Director to Senior PastorA unique summer camp for kidsStaying connected to the community through coffee and film Connect with John at Cochranton Community Church: Website, Facebook, YouTube ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    30 min

  5. 09/17/2024

    Good and Faithful

    Matt Kennedy is the lead pastor at Dillman Church in Warren, Indiana. He accepted that assign in the fall of 2013 with much excitement about what could be, but quickly learned not everyone was as excited as he was for a new direction. In this episode, Matt shares what he's learned about leading a church through conflict and what he's learned about himself in the process, including a change in perspective from "faithful and effective" to "good and faithful." Key Topics Moving from suburban to ruralMoving back to missionMoving toward good and faithful Connect with Matt at Dillman Church: Website, Facebook ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Free Breath by Moire License code: V5ZOFRI75J9BWIKC

    39 min

  6. 08/08/2024

    Quick to Give Permission

    Josh Good, pastor of Hillsdale United Brethren and current member of the Executive Leadership Team of the United Brethren Church, is our guest for this episode of UB Now. Josh and I (Brian) go back to our days on the UB Youth Ministry Team, but Josh's UB roots are much deeper than that. He grew up in a UB church and has served UB churches his entire career (except for one short year which you will hear about in this episode). He shares how that background has uniquely prepared him for his current role at Hillsdale along with a few exciting ways the people at Hillsdale UB are engaging their peers and co-workers for the sake of the Gospel. Key Topics Josh's United Brethren rootsDeveloping young leadersSurrounding yourself with great teammates (staff, volunteers)Relational discipleship Connect with Josh and Hillsdale United Brethren Church: Website, Facebook, YouTube ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Free Breath by Moire License code: V5ZOFRI75J9BWIKC

    33 min

  7. 07/22/2024

    A 100 Year Anniversary that was Lights Out

    Banner Church in Byron Center, MI, recently celebrated their 100th anniversary and things did not go quite as planned. Byron Spear, the senior pastor at Banner, shares that story in this episode of UB Now. Byron also talks about the church's focus on equipping and sending out young leaders. He advises young pastors to be patient, listen to the congregation, and surround themselves with wise leaders. Key Topics Banner's 100th anniversaryEquipping and sending young leadersAdvice for young pastors Connect with Byron and Banner Church: Website, Facebook, YouTube ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Free Breath by Moire License code: V5ZOFRI75J9BWIKC

    27 min

  8. 04/15/2024

    Embracing Our Differences and Reaching Our Communities

    There are many ways one could introduce today's guest, Matt McKeown. He's a musician, producer and song writer extraordinaire. He's also a humble and generous servant of his community. But Matt is here today because he is the senior pastor of Daytona First United Brethren Church and he has some exciting stories to share about what God is doing right now in the midst of a budding partnership between two churches in Holly Hill, Florida Key Topics A miraculous healingMusic and educationDeveloping a partnershipA culture of community service Connect with Matt and learn more about what's happening at Daytona First Church of the United Brethren: Website, Facebook, YouTube, Food Pantry ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Free Breath by Moire License code: V5ZOFRI75J9BWIKC

    39 min
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UB Now is a podcast designed to connect and resource United Brethren Church leaders by sharing stories of what's happening in our churches right now.

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  • Creator
    Church of the United Brethren in Christ
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Church of the United Brethren in Christ
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