In this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, Paul Nixon interviews UMC pastors Wendy Hudson and Tom Arthur about how the COVID-19 season inspired a radical paradigm shift in how their churches gather.
In this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, hosts Paul Nixon and Beth Estock interview Pastor Andrew Lau of Markham, Ontario, exploring how his church (Cornerstone Christian Community Church) became one of the most profoundly multi-ethnic congregations in North America.
In this episode of Field Preachers, host Beth Estock interviews Ali Mansfield, Pioneer and Community Outreach Worker in Horrabridge, England. Listen in as she shares a change of heart that totally transformed her approach to ministry and what has happened since then.
In this episode of Field Preachers, we visit with Jason Moore and Roz Picardo, authors of “From Franchise to Local Dive: Multiplying Your Church by Discovering Your Contextual Flavor.” The topic: customizing ministry strategies to the local context.
In this episode of Field Preachers, hosts Paul Nixon and Beth Estock interview Nathan Webb, planter-pastor at Checkpoint Church, a digital community created for "nerds, geeks, and gamers." Nathan explores practical ways of building community online, and not simply uploading content.
After 60 episodes as host of the Field Preachers podcast, Rachel Gilmore is moving in to a new ministry appointment. In this episode, we ask her what she had learned speaking with so many ministry pioneers.
Abigail Browka is a church planter from Upper New York who developed an app that has had hundreds of downloads since it launched a week ago. In this episode of Field Preachers, hear about her journey and how you can utilize the app, Everyday Sanctuary, in your local faith community. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon fro...
What does it mean to de-colonize the church? And what will this Lenten study look like? Join host Rachel Gilmore to learn more about this training that will launch in February. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those who didn't have the time ...
Wendy Hudson and Mike Baughman are leaders in The United Methodist Church when it comes to innovative fundraising. On this week's episode of Field Preachers, join us to hear their tools and tips for funding church plants during this season of COVID-19 and beyond. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley w...
Stuart Murray Williams is a veteran church planter, author, and founder of Urban Expression which trains and equips church planters in the UK. On this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, he'll share his journey of planting and insight into what it is like to plant in post-Christendom. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his serm...
Mark DeYmaz is the leader of the largest organizations for training and equipping multiethnic church plants. In this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, he'll share his journey and talk about the resources that Mosaix has to offer. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and ...
On this day before Thanksgiving, join host Rachel Gilmore in some "Romper Room" moments of gratitude for the hard and holy work you are doing for the kin-dom of God. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those who didn't have the time or money to...
Stephanie Hand is a Path 1 strategy team member from the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. In this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, she discusses the importance of intercultural awareness for pastors and church planters and reviews some of the tools that can help us grow in this area. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preachi...
In this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, Jennie Edwards Bertrand, a planter in the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference, discusses her journey in planting Hope Church and how they have adapted during this season of COVID-19. She also shares ways to create generosity and stewardship in millennial and Gen-Zers who are a part of your faith community. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his frien...
On this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, three church planters from Virginia talk about their experience planting churches connected to larger United Methodist churches in their area. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those who didn't ...
What is a cooperative parish and how can it lead to new faith communities? Listen to Scott's story from Western Pennsylvania. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those who didn't have the time or money to sit in a pew and hear the good news. Th...
Sean Peters is a seasoned church planter who is now building a faith community in a marginalized neighborhood in Florida. Listen in as he shares his powerful story with us in this episode of the Field Preachers podcast. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the ...
Tom Arthur was appointed as the second pastor of a church plant in the Michigan Conference. On this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, he and host Rachel Gilmore engage in a dual interview to explore the joys and struggles of leading church plants. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out fr...
In this week's episode of Field Preachers, we'll continue our conversation with female church planters and include the #MeToo movement in church planting. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those who didn't have the time or money to sit in a p...
Before COVID-19, a group of female church planters from all five jurisdictions gathered together for a roundtable discussion on the reality of church planting as a woman. Listen in to learn more about the joys and struggles we've experienced. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the chur...
This week we'll reflect on our final two sessions on the Digital Church Planting Training. Bill Couchenour shared about micro-churches and Rachel Gilmore summarized the process for launching a new faith community during this time of COVID-19. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the chur...
This week we heard from Tyler Sit and Christine Hides. We also learned a lot about how to budget for an online faith community and what an online children's ministry looks like. Listen in to hear more. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those ...
In this week's episode of Field Preachers, you'll hear about Tony Arnold and the online discipleship he offers at his online-only faith community out of Christ Church in Virginia. Jasper Peters of Belong Church in Colorado will also share about effective online communication and how pastors can be allies in the Black Lives Matter movement. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preac...
This week we heard from Jason Moore and Mark DeYmaz and learned a lot about online worship, entrepreneurial church planting, and the importance of multi-ethnic faith communities. Listen in to hear some of the main takeaways from the session from host Rachel Gilmore. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesle...
This week we kicked off our Digital Church Planting Training with over 200 people from four countries and over 34 different states. Host Rachel Gilmore will share a brief summary of the speakers who presented and the top takeaways that might be helpful to church planting in your own context. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his s...
Luke Edwards is one of the first presenters in our Digital Church Planting Training which starts next week. Listen in on today's podcast to learn more about his story of starting Fresh Expressions in Western North Carolina. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in ...
COVID-19 is surging in states like Texas, so as we pray for those struggling during this pandemic, let's also celebrate the stories of lives being transformed as new faith communities are planted. In this episode of the Field Preachers podcast, we'll hear from one of the most effective female planters in the UMC, Karen Horan, who now serves as the church developer in the Rio Texas Annual Conference. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the fir...
Robby Rockey started as the communications director of a church plant in Virginia Beach and is now the executive pastor. They have used social media to recruit over 50 volunteers a week so they can provide groceries for over 1,000 people every Wednesday. Listen in to learn more about the do's and don'ts of social media right now. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George...
Why start house churches and how do you start them? Join us for this week's episode of Field Preachers as we hear from some local United Methodist house church planters from Virginia and New York. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and preached in the open air to those who d...
How do you start an online church? Are house churches the next major movement in United Methodist Church planting? Join us for this week's episode to hear about the resources that Path 1 is creating to help you in these adaptive times. In March of 1739, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, engaged in "field preaching" for the first time after being encouraged by his friend and fellow preacher George Whitefield. Instead of preaching his sermon from a pulpit, Wesley went out from the church and ...
