Series 3: Rejoice!

United Methodist Church

What is worship, and what makes worship great? 
We have two guests on this podcast: 
1. Rev. Catherine Jordan-Latham talks about her lived-experience in the multicultural church and how churches can implement quality multicultural worship services.

2. Eric Drew, Director of Worship for the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey, talks about the difference between musicianship and worship leadership, and the creative process of songwriting.

Ep. 1 Multicultural Worship, Musicianship v.s. Worship Leadership, and Songwriting ft.  Eric Drew

According to Alan Hirsch's "The Forgotten Ways," the mission field of choice for today is North America. We talk with Director of Missions of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey Nicole Caldwell-Gross about what "missions" look like in the 21st century. Turns out it's less safari-gear into the wilderness and more building relationships with your neighbor and developing your local community. ind out more on this Uncovered Dish.

Ep. 5 Missions In Your Backyard ft. Nicole Caldwell-Gross

Through Mosaic Ministries, a co-hort program that appoints young seminary students to lead willing churches, Rev. Zach Wooten of First UMC of Mt. Holly got ten years of experience within two years and now feels ready to tackle the coming changes in the future of the church. From answering questions about Mosaic, talking about difficulties in serving a church of members mostly in their 50-60's as a clergy in his 20's, arguing in-favor of a co-pastor system, and sharing mistakes along the way such as Methodist Muffin Mondays, this is not a podcast you want to miss.  

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Mosaic Ministries: http://bit.ly/2nk6jz2
First UMC of Mt. Holly: http://firstumcmounthollynj.org

Ep. 13 Equipping Young Leaders ft. Rev. Zach Wooten

Church mobile apps are popping up here and there, but many fail to do it really well. Senior Pastor Michael Smith and Director of Digital Ministry Corbin Payne of Clinton United Methodist Church share about the successful launch of their  Clinton Church Mobile App, which is very functional and has become a regular part of church life at Clinton. Since the app's launch, worship and small participation increased, giving has quadrupled, and the church experienced revitalization. Pastor Michael and Corbin's number one tip? Do it well. Towards the end we also get a sneak-peek into their future plans of online church. Hear more on this episode of the Uncovered Dish.

Clinton United Methodist Church:
http://www.clintonumcnj.com

eChurch:
http://echurch.com

Subsplash:
http://www.subsplash.com/churchapps/

Churchteams:
https://www.churchteams.com/ct/

Ep. 14 How to Do Church Mobile Apps Really Well ft. Rev. Michael Smith & Corbin Payne

Author, coach, and worship design guru Jason Moore comes on the Uncovered Dish Podcast to share how churches big and small can take worship to the next level that doesn’t only create a great Sunday service but a life-changing experience that spills into Monday and beyond. Jason is the author of 9 books and has designed worship alongside such leaders as Adam Hamilton, Michael Slaughter, Tony Campolo, Brian McClaren, and Leonard Sweet; and he brings all his knowledge to the table. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to register for The Greater New Jersey Annual Conference and register today for Jason’s workshop on “Creative Worship: Discovering the Power of the Narrative Experience.” 

Register for the 2017 Annual Conference Here: 
http://bit.ly/2qfdCsL

Jason Moore’s Website: 
http://midnightoilproductions.com/

Ep. 15 Creative Worship That Brings Change ft. Jason Moore

Bishop John Schol of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey speaks in this episode about how a church and pastor can transition into a new ministry setting in the most healthy and effective way possible. For the last few weeks we held two Transition Workshops for churches that are in transition - that is, churches that are welcoming a new pastor this July. Bishop John Schol came in via a video sermon that answered many of the critical questions churches and pastors might have: Why do Methodists have an itinerant system? What are some of the first steps a new pastor should take in his/her new ministry placement? How do we transition well as a church? All this is discussed in this podcast.
Resources and the full video can be found at: https://www.gnjumc.org/transition-resources/

Ep. 16 How to Transition Into a New Ministry ft. Bishop John Schol

REGISTER TO "TAKE THE LEAD" AT: https://www.gnjumc.org/events/takethelead/

What makes an urban church vital? For the last 10 years or so, Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis began turning the model of the urban church inside out. If you were to look for its food pantry, clothing ministry and after-school program - you won't find any - they were killed off. And you may be wondering - Why? 

Rev. Mike Mather, the senior pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church comes on the podcast to help us rethink urban ministries - and why you also should consider ending your church's food pantry.

Broadway UMC: http://www.broadwayumc.org/

Ep. 28 End the Food Pantry: Rethinking Urban Ministries ft. Rev. Mike Mather

Welcome to the Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast - the podcast that uncovers stories, equips leaders, and changes the world. Join hosts Gabby Corbett and James Lee, and their expert guests as they dive deep into the world of ministry, leadership, and faith. From practical tips for effective time management to thought-provoking discussions about the ethics of AI in ministry, we explore the issues that matter most to Christian leaders today. With inspiring interviews, powerful insights, and actionable takeaways, the Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to grow in their leadership and deepen their faith.