Our guest this week is Denny Catalano, Regional Director of Campus Outreach Memphis. Denny shares about his experience as a student, as a young CO staff and about so much he has learned while laboring and leading. Denny charges CO as a ministry to embrace the stewardship of producing laborers and going deep in personal intimacy with Christ. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach Monterrey, Mexico Resources (Part 1): • Spiritual Leadership - J. Oswald Sanders (Moody Bible Institute) • The Imperfect ...
Sep 12, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 25
(PART 2) Welcome back for Part 2 of our interview with Sandy Willson, Interim President of The Gospel Coalition. Sandy continues to charge Campus Outreach staff to labor and to embrace curiosity, both in ministry and in relation to the local church. Sandy speaks into the next 5-10 years and how CO and churches can partner together for even greater impact. Music by QubeSounds _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting service to receive new ep...
Aug 29, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 24
(PART 1) We begin Season 3 of the StaffCast with Sandy Willson, our first returning guest on the show. Sandy has extensive pastoral experience with CO hub churches and currently serves as the Interim Director of the Gospel Coalition. Sandy shares about spiritual illiteracy and curiosity on today's college campuses that require personal character in ministry. Sandy also shares personal reflections on the legacy of his good friends Tim Keller and Harry Reeder. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach M...
Aug 29, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Season 3 of the Campus Outreach StaffCast is coming this month, August 2024. The Campus Outreach StaffCast is made specifically with you in mind. This is a podcast made by CO staff, for CO staff. For this upcoming season, we will focus on what God is doing now by interviewing Campus Outreach staff where God is working and hearing from CO regions in our Movement Spotlights. We will also dive into where we are going as a ministry and give leaders from "outside" CO a chance to speak into the minist...
Aug 15, 2024•5 min
This week, we are joined by Earn Tiwaporn Pukongchai. Earn came to know the Lord as a college student in Thailand and has been on staff for the past 11 years. She is currently the Resource Director for the CO Khon Kaen region. She shares her testimony of faith in a Buddhist culture, about the remarkable fruit that God is providing through the team in Khon Kaen and preparing for expansion and future generations of laborers in Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach...
Apr 18, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week, we have another special episode. Kent Bailey, executive director of CO SERVE, shares about the vision and value of prayer along the years of Campus Outreach and gives a charge to our staff members to take full advantage of the upcoming annual Worldwide Day of Prayer on April 2, 2024 Sign up for the Worldwide Day of Prayer 2024 at this link: https://co-wdop.as.me Music: No Longer Slaves (feat. Robin Vane) [Reyer & Retain Remix] by Ryer & Retain _________________ If you enjoyed ...
Mar 21, 2024•14 min
This week, we are having a special episode. We are introduced to our new host, Jon Elam, who spent 21 years with CO in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, serving in many different roles and has recently joined Campus Outreach SERVE. Kent Bailey, executive director of CO SERVE, shares about the legacy of prayer in the life of Dr. Frank Barker and how that influenced Campus Outreach as we ramp up to our annual Worldwide Day of Prayer on April 2, 2024 Sign up for the Worldwide Day of Prayer 2024 at this link:...
Mar 07, 2024•16 min
This week we are joined by Zach Rogers. Zach currently serves as the senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, which is the hub church for the Central Illinois region. Zach previously served as the Regional Director for Central Illinois and led pioneering efforts in the region before becoming the senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian. On this episode, Zach shares his story, how he caught a vision for evangelism, what it was like to pioneer a region, and how the movement can b...
Feb 29, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week we are joined by Zwai and Zee Zulu. Zwai and Zee both served on staff with Campus outreach in South Africa for a few years. Now, Zwai serves as a pastor at Rosebank Union Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. Zee works at a Christian organization that rescues abandoned children. On this episode, they share their stories, what ministry in South Africa is like, and how important discipleship is for raising up the next generation of leaders. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach Edinburgh, ...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week we are joined by Mike and Carrie Meisenheimer. Mike and Carrie both came on staff as singles before getting married. In addition to being on staff with CO, Carrie also worked with Cru Military for a season before coming back to CO. Mike currently serves as the East Coast Network Resource Director. On this episode, Mike and Carrie share their stories, how they discerned God’s call on their lives, what different roles in the movement can look like, and the importance of forming healthy h...
Feb 08, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week we are joined by John James. John currently serves as the lead pastor of City Church in Birmingham, UK. His church is one of the CO Hub churches which hosts a CO team. John grew up in the church in the UK and heard the Gospel many times, but made a profession of faith while at university and his life completely changed. On this episode, John shares about his walk with the Lord in ministry, the current culture and spiritual climate of the UK, and how the Lord is using CO to reach the lo...
Jan 25, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week we are having a special episode. Connor interviews Kent Bailey as he shares a few highlights from what God did in 2023 and as he casts the vision for 2024. _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting service to receive new episodes as soon as they are released. Would you like to hear more stories like these? Check out our blog, which publishes new stories every Tuesday about what God is actively doing in students' lives all around th...
Jan 11, 2024•5 min
This week we are having a special episode. Connor and Misty Hopkins are in a pre-deployment process with SIM to launch to Japan to follow the Lord and plant churches. Kent interviews Connor on his testimony, how they got connected with CO, and why he and Misty are going to Japan to do missions. _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting service to receive new episodes as soon as they are released. Would you like to hear more stories like thes...
Dec 28, 2023•11 min
This week we are joined by Joe and Carley Naramore. Joe and Carley have been on staff with Campus Outreach for many years. Joe currently serves as the East Coast Network Director, and Carley serves as the Regional Women’s Shepherd. After being on staff for over a decade, the Lord called them to church planting efforts for a season. He has now called them back on staff in their current roles. On this episode, Joe and Carley share about their journeys with the Lord, what God is doing in their netw...
Dec 14, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week we are joined by Tobie Meyer. Tobie has a rich background of being active in church planting. He planted a church in 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa and served there for a number of years. In 2020, he began serving with City to City Africa, helping to serve church planters and facilitate church planting movements across sub-saharan Africa. On this episode, Tobie shares about the future of global missions, his heart for church planting, and how Campus Outreach can play a key role in serv...
Nov 30, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we are joined by Wendy Eunice. Wendy has served on staff with CO for almost 2 decades in a variety of roles. She graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Masters degree in Christian Counseling. She is currently on staff with CO SERVE on the member care team and a key leader in the movement's leadership development. On this episode, she shares why intimacy with God is paramount, how member care is serving the movement, a warning about complacency, and the key to perseve...
Nov 16, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week we are joined by Robert Cunningham. Robert served for 17 years as the senior pastor at Tate’s Creek Presbyterian Church, a CO hub church in Kentucky. He now serves as the executive director of Christ for Kentucky and engages in Christian theology and thought leading in the state of Kentucky. On this episode, he shares about his ministry, how to grow in intimacy with God, what He loves about the CO movement, and some challenges to be aware of. Visit Christ for Kentucky's website to lear...
Nov 02, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week we are joined by Demps and Kristy Dempsey. Demps and Kristy were missionaries in Brazil for over two decades before returning to the States. Demps now serves as the Atlantic Network Director. Kristy is a published author and works faithfully in the marketplace while remaining missionally minded. On this episode, they share about their time in Brazil, how God shaped and formed them, what God is doing in the Atlantic Network, and how to faithfully walk with God through any season. Moveme...
Oct 19, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week, we are joined by Paul and Samm Poteat. Paul and Samm currently serve as the Midwest Network Director and the Midwest Network Women’s Coordinator. They both came to faith on the campus through the life-on-life discipleship of CO staff. On this episode, they share about their time in university, what's happening around the Midwest Network, and how deeper dependence on God is essential to addressing the challenges the ministry is facing. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach Central Illino...
Oct 05, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week we are joined by Pete and Sheri Ketterman. They have been deeply involved in Campus Outreach since their college days and have dedicated their lives to building laborers. They spent a number of years serving in South Africa before returning to the States. Pete serves as the Africa International Network Director and Sheri works as a teacher while taking every opportunity to share about Jesus. On this episode, they share about how God shaped them through the ministry, their missionary jo...
Sep 21, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week we are joined by Olan Stubbs. Olan got connected to Campus Outreach because of a burning desire God placed in him to share the Gospel with his fellow classmates. He and his wife Lynna served at the University of North Alabama for a few years and saw revival break out on the campus. Olan now serves as the South/Southwest Network Director and seeks to facilitate healthy connection and collaboration between the different regions in the Network. On this episode, Olan shares his heart for s...
Sep 07, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The StaffCast returns with a brand new season airing September 7th. This season, we engage with people across the movement to have some honest conversations. Conversations about victories, defeats, to celebrate things together, and to discuss some challenges staff are facing. Subscribe to this podcast so that you can be the first to know when new episodes are released every other Thursday. The Campus Outreach StaffCast is made specifically with you in mind. This is a podcast made by CO staff, fo...
Aug 25, 2023•2 min
This week we are joined by Sandy Willson, who is currently serving as the interim president for The Gospel Coalition. He joins us today to share his heart for campus ministry, students, and for Campus Outreach and the future of ministry. **The StaffCast is taking a break for the month of July. We will return with Season 2 in the next couple of months. More details to follow in the coming weeks** Music by QubeSounds _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your favo...
Jul 11, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we have a very special episode with Reverend Frank Barker. This episode is a repost from an interview conducted in 2013. Reverend Barker was foundational to the beginnings of the Campus Outreach movement. Without his leadership and guidance, the movement would not be as it is today. Music by QubeSounds _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting service to receive new episodes as soon as they are released. Would you like to hear more...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week we are joined by Todd and Karen. They have been deeply involved in Campus Outreach since the early years and have dedicated their lives to building laborers. On this episode, they share about how God shaped them through the ministry, how they’ve navigated working in the marketplace while continuing to build laborers, and their heart for young college students. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach Charlotte Music by QubeSounds and ComaStudio _________________ If you enjoyed this episode,...
Mar 28, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week we are joined by Brian and Terri Firpo. They have been faithfully serving in Thailand with CO since 1990. Brian also serves as the Campus Outreach Asia Network Director. In this episode, they share about their ministry, how God has empowered and enabled them to continue laboring, and how they’ve continued to see fruit on the mission field. Movement Spotlight: Staff Women Worldwide Music by QubeSounds and ComaStudio _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on...
Mar 14, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Disclaimer: This episode contains content about human trafficking in a ministry context which might be uncomfortable for some listeners. Please be advised. This week we are joined by Al Worthington. He served as a board member for Campus Outreach in the early days of the movement and has continued to be involved over the past 30 years. He also serves as the board chairman for the Wellhouse ministry. In this episode, we will hear about ministry from a high-level perspective and how God has used h...
Feb 28, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we are joined by sibling duo Andy Cheely and Becky Kicklighter. They both served on staff with CO for a few years before God moved them into different ministries. Now, they are both back on staff after two decades both are serving in different capacities with Campus Outreach SERVE. We talk about their stories, the importance of parents discipling their children, and how to cling to Jesus in the difficult seasons of life. Movement Spotlight: Uni-Impact / Campus Outreach Brisbane, Austra...
Feb 14, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
T his week we are joined by Alan Love, who was a student at Samford University in the early days of the ministry and helped launch the ministry on the campus of West Georgia College. We have the privilege of hearing a bit of his story, what the early days of the ministry were like, and the importance of investing in others. Movement Spotlight: Campus Outreach Birmingham, United Kingdom Music by QubeSounds and ComaStudio _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your...
Jan 31, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week we are joined by Clint and Peggy, who served on staff for over 25 years in the CO Atlanta region, to talk about their surrender to God, regardless of the circumstances. We explore their stories, what it means to be weak to be strong, navigating difficult life situations, and their heart for Jesus. Movement Spotlight: CO Belo Horizonte, Brazil Music by QubeSounds and ComaStudio _________________ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting service to re...
Jan 17, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
