We're privileged to have Rick Meyer with us, a man whose impressive history of pastoring and caring for leaders is nothing short of inspiring. Today, we're journeying through the landscape of soul care, examining its pivotal role in the American Reformation. Rick’s insights on discipleship and relationships within the church will uplift you and rekindle your faith. We'll journey into the depths of our faith as Rick shares his personal experiences and reflections on Psalm 22, a powerful tool for ...
Sep 13, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Ready to explore the evolving landscape of modern Christianity? Make sure to tune in for our enlightening conversation with Dr. Steve Mueller, Chief Mission Officer at Concordia University in Irvine, California, as he offers valuable insights about the American church's response to a rapidly changing culture. Learn how Concordia University is preparing students to excel in their vocations and become leaders in the secular marketplace, extending the love of Jesus in every corner of society. This ...
Sep 06, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Did you know that the financial strain of full-time ministry can be eased with a dual vocation? Get ready to have your traditional concepts of ministry challenged in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Pastor Eric Hoke, a church planner in the Bronx for over a decade. Eric unravels the pressing need for bi-vocational ministry, sharing his inspiring journey from servicing just a few pastors to now assisting 20 to 40 bi-vocational pastors. The complexities of running urban churches are un...
Aug 30, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Buckle up as we embark on a journey through faith, culture, and transformation. Our guest, Nick Graff, a former Marine Corp soldier, brings his experiences to the table as we navigate the intricacies of being gospel-forward in our communication with the world. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's approach to a pre-Christian world, we delve into the profound dual functions of law, and challenge ourselves to lead with love, not judgement. We extend our exploration into church demographics and the underl...
Aug 23, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 52
What if the church was more about relationships than institutions? This is the thought-provoking question we pose to our guest, Josh LeBorious , a new pastor and inquisitive father. In our enlightening conversation, we discuss the need for a transformative shift in our church focus, veering from an institutional perspective to a more relationship-centered approach. We grapple with the limitations of virtual worship and ponder on the church's proclivity for relying heavily on the power of positio...
Aug 16, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 51
When was the last time you felt totally in sync with the Holy Spirit? Guest KJ Struz, a believer with a passion for transformative living, joins us to unpack what this can look like in our everyday lives. We journey together through the VIM model (Vision, Intention, and Means) and top five habits that bring us closer to a life filled with love, peace, and the power of the Spirit. Imagine finding delight in movement, seeing it not just as a chore but as an essential part of reducing stress and in...
Aug 09, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Get ready for a heartwarming journey back to our seminary days with my lifelong buddy, Larry McGurer , as we reminisce about the gospel of Luke 10:2 and how it shaped our faith. Larry generously opens up about his path to faith, guided by his pastor and youth group leader's wisdom, and his discovery of Concordia, which kindled his passion for missions. We marvel at the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit and the profound impact of discipleship and encouragement in shaping our faith journeys. Swit...
Aug 02, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Are you ready to discover the profound impact of shifting from an addition to a multiplication mentality in the context of the church? If so, this enlightening conversation welcoming back Steve Pike, the author of 'Next Wave,' is one you can't miss. This isn't just about adding numbers to the church but about fostering a culture of disciples who, in turn, create more disciples, thereby instigating a potent cycle of growth and outreach. This episode transcends the bounds of conventional church di...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
What if the church growth movement has morphed into an unhealthy comparison game? How do we navigate the divisive impact of echo chambers and the lack of shared experiences in our ministries? Join us for a stirring conversation with Reverend Dr. Larry Osborne, a Kingdom Ambassador and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church. Larry shares his remarkable journey from pastoring a small congregation of just 70 adults to leading a thriving church of over 13,000. He also opens up about his literary cont...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 46
What if we could bridge the generational gap within the American Christian Church with the simple act of humility? In our thought-provoking conversation with Reverend Dr. Chad Lakies, we navigate the path to a more cohesive Christian community. As we echo Jesus' humility, we learn the importance of intergenerational connection and the transformative effect it can have on our churches. Our discussion with Reverend Lekees unravels the significance of listening and learning from each other, while s...
Jul 12, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 46
About David: Rev. Dr. David Kim was born and raised in South Korea. He arrived in the United States in 2002, after serving as a missionary/church planter in Ecuador for 12 years. In his first eight years in the U.S. he furthered his biblical studies and learned about American culture and churches. In conversation and visits with more than 100 congregations, one surprising response most often heard. When he asked parishioners and pastors about the mission field and missionaries, he was shocked to...
Jul 05, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 45
About Kyle: Native Arizonan Have an amazing wife and I’m a father of 3 For the last 14yrs I’ve worked in higher education Managing a team for the last 10yrs Most important…. I love Jesus! Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
Jun 28, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 44
About Mark: Pastor Mark Hoehner is the son of Pastor Bob and Susan Hoehner, brother of Nicole Muth and the Rev. Dr. Matthew Hoehner. Mark was born in Linn, Kansas and grew up most of his life in Michigan and Wisconsin. He graduated from Concordia University - Wisconsin in 1996 with a degree in History and Education. He continued his studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and graduated with a Masters of Divinity in 2000. He met Erin Trinklein that spring and they were married on May 5 th , 20...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Join Tim for Part 2 of Systems Theory covering 8 Interconnected Key Concepts: interviewing Pastor Michael, a fellow partner in the Gospel at Christ Greenfield Church in Gilbert, Arizona. Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
Jun 14, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Join Tim has he interviews Pastor Michael, a fellow partner in the Gospel at Christ Greenfield Church in Gilbert, Arizona. Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
Jun 07, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Doug's Story - A few years ago I got sick. REALLY sick. I was down and limited in activity for almost 18 months. I remember praying the first week I was in the hospital, “God…don’t let this be for nothing. Let me learn something from this.” Then, as time dragged on for the next several months, I remember watching the world around me. I was watching the Church be attacked in what I perceived as a way it had not been attacked in my memory or in my lifetime. So I THEN started praying, “God, how can...
May 31, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 40
Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling has been a team member at Bethlehem for 10 years with 7 of those years serving as Pastor. Pastor Bolling works in many ministry facets as he and Pastor Schmidtke steer the ministry of Bethlehem together. He holds a BA in Theatre from Concordia University Chicago, an Mdiv from Concordia Seminary, and a Doctorate of Education (EdD) from Concordia University Wisconsin in Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. His dissertation focused on Urban Leadership Developm...
May 24, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 39
About Brian - "Brian Barlow, a recent graduate from the Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CMC) at Concordia-Irvine, now serving as pastor of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Quartz Hill, CA. Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
May 17, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 38
See also - Interview with Concordia Texas President Don Christian - https://youtu.be/li8c0NONstE Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
May 10, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Download this episode at https://americanreformation.buzzsprout.com/ Join Tim has he interviews Pastor Michael, a fellow partner in the Gospel at Christ Greenfield Church in Gilbert, Arizona. Visit Uniteleadership.org Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
May 03, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 36
The Story of the Missionary Pathway - The Missionary Pathway is a collaborative project between Pastor Matt Peeples of the Kairos Network in Ridgewood, NJ, and Pastor Trey Sansom of Project 242 Church in Conroe, TX. This project is born out of a shared passion for making disciples and seeing the disconnected connected to Jesus. Prior to co-creating The Missionary Pathway, Matt and Trey began their ministry partnership in 2011 at The Point, a church that Matt planted a year earlier in Knoxville, ...
Apr 26, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Buckle up for this amazing conversation with David Putman as Tim joins Co-Host Matt Peoples. About David - David Putman is the founder of Planting the Gospel, a non-profit ministry committed to catalyzing gospel-centered disciple-making movements. He also serves as a Senior Lead Navigator with Auxano (www.auxano.com) a category leader in vision clarity, where he lives out his mission of helping others rediscover the simplicity of Jesus and His Way. As a catalyst and entrepreneur David has spent ...
Apr 20, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Dive into this powerful story as Tim is Joined by Co-Host Ben Griffin for a conversation with dynamic leader Chris Bellanger! Visit Uniteleadership.org Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!
Apr 12, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 33
About Steve : Steve Pike is the President and Founder of Urban Islands Project, a national organization dedicated to increasing the presence of the Church in North America’s urban and underserved communities. Prior to initiating Urban Islands Project, Steve served as the Founding Director of the Church Multiplication Network. CMN serves church multipliers to equip, fund and network new faith communities in America. Since its formation in 2008, CMN has assisted with the starting of over 4000 new ...
Apr 05, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 32
About Dr. Williams - Anointed with a calling to preach God's word and love of Jesus from the time he was in the second grade, Pastor ST Williams Jr. has since served the Lord wherever his life's work lead him. He has preached Christ crucified across 5 countries: in humble huts, the U.S Pentagon aboard US Naval Aircraft Carriers, inside mega-churches, beside the beds of the in-firmed and across the dinner table of his congregants. His journey, brought him to St Paul in 2005 where he has been ins...
Mar 29, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 31
About Sarah - I grew up knowing Jesus, my whole life and I am thankful to my parents for that precious gift. My personal relationship and walk with Jesus started in high school and college. At that time I wanted to serve Him with my whole life. Only way I knew how to do that was to 1) marry a pastor and 2) become a school teacher in our tribe. I am blessed to report I have done both things and God has also opened my eyes to many other ways to serve Him! :) I am passionate about creating spaces f...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 30
About Nick - Nick Price currently serves as the Senior Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, a multisite church in the Chicago area. Trinity’s mission is to “help people look, live, and love more like Jesus.” Prior to serving at Trinity he worked in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship where he helped lead both international student and multiethnic student ministries in the University of Illinois system. With a passion for discipleship and outreach, Nick loves helping skeptical pe...
Mar 15, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 29
About Jack Preus - Dr. Jack Preus is an educational leader passionate about engaging teachers, school leaders, and ministries in advancing a full and lasting education through innovation and creating sustainable models. Jack strives to leverage creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit to bring Christian Education to students in communities who do not currently have access to faith-based schools. Committed to this mission, he began his career as a teacher, coach, and administrator serving student...
Mar 08, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 28
About Greg: Greg is a child of God, husband, and father who cares deepely about stewarding followers of Jesus who flourish in their vocations. As a recognized thought leader in theological education, Greg Henson has worked with the team at Sioux Falls Seminary to revolutionize financial and educational models within theological education by launching the Kairos Project – a global network that spans 30 countries spread across six continents. In partnership and conversation with seminaries, denomi...
Mar 01, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Pastor Knott holds a B.A. from the University Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. He continued his studies at American Baptist and Fuller Seminaries. Pastor Danny had the honor of playing on two National Championship Football Teams while at the University of Notre Dame. He also played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Los Angeles Rams for two seasons. American Reformation Season 2 Episode 26 Support the show Watch Us On Youtube!...
Feb 22, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 26
