Great discussion! Thank you Kaitlynn, James, Eric and Gina. Some thoughts: 1. Actually, about 20% of Christians don't regard baptism as a sacrament at all. 2. Fully one-third of all baptisms in the UMC in the US are of those 13 or while while two-thirds are of those ages birth through 12; 3. So very many young people in our UMC pews are struggling with getting baptized again - would have liked to hear more from James on that; 4. UMC pastors have a disciplinary obligation to "diligently instruct" parents and guardians before baptism and to assure that at least one is a baptized member of the Christian church; 5. I believe that it is the failure of the UMC to teach and equip parents to keep the baptismal covenant that is responsible for the current poor understanding of baptism in our GNJUMC churches. 6. Water and Roots is doing a great job to ground us once more in the faith and in understanding of baptism!

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

LAITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY REGISTRATION: 
www.gnjumc.org/events/laity-leadership-academy/

Lay Servant Ministries:
https://www.gnjumc.org/what-is-lay-servant-ministries/

Feel like you're doing ministry all by yourself? Director of Leadership Development Juel Nelson comes on the podcast to share ideas and resources for fostering a spirit of lay leadership and service in your church, so the pastor doesn't have to be doing ministry alone.

Ep 19. Growing Volunteers In Your Church s ft. Juel Nelson

MEET MARK DEVRIES AT THE SENT CONFERENCE, NOV 11
Register at: http://www.gnjumc.org/sent

From his beginning as a part-time youth ministry consultant to now having worked with almost 800 congregations, Mark DeVries has realized one thing: slow and sustainable change leads to successful ministry. But what is ‘sustainable change’ and how can churches achieve it? Mark uses his extensive background as a youth minister and ministry consultant to give us a glimpse into creating successful ministries of ANY type, this week on The Uncovered Dish.

Find out more about Mark DeVries and Ministry Architects at:
http://www.ministryarchitects.com/

Ep. 23 Building Ministry with Slow Change: “Trust the Process” ft. Mark DeVries

"A church without deacons is a church abridged.” The United Methodist Church has two ordained orders, Elders and Deacons. Elders serve the church through parish ministry, and Deacons bridge the gap between the church and its local community. As a separate order, Deacons have existed for over 20 years, but lay and clergy alike continually struggle to understand and utilize Deacons. Could your church better connect with its local context? Do you have a call to ministry but aren’t sure ordained Elder is for you? Join our conversation with deacons Kathleen Stolz, Tom Lank, and Dr. Darryl Stephens to hear just how relevant Deacons could be to YOU.

Ep. 24 A Church Abridged: What are Deacons? Pt 1

Ep. 25 A Church Abridged: What are Deacons? Pt 2

Get free baptism resources at: http://www.waterandroots.org/

Baptism is one of the two sacraments United Methodists practice, and it is universally recognized as a sacrament in virtually every Christian denomination. As United Methodists, we primarily practice infant baptism: a family comes in and in front of the whole congregation promises to raise their child in the Christian faith. The congregation makes a similar pledge, to create an environment where that person can mature in their faith, where that person's life is wrapped up in the life of the Church. But after the celebration of baptism stops, to often the actions of both the family and the congregations stop too. A lot about baptism is shrouded in mystery. What does it do, what does it symbolize, who should or shouldn’t get baptized, how do you do it well, and why does it matter? All this, on this Uncovered Dish.

Ep. 26 Out of the Mouths of Babes: A Conversation on Baptism

Olu Brown planted Impact Church in 2007 with just 25 people. In one year they reached 1,000 weekly worshippers, and in seven years the church went multi-site. Today Impact Church is one of fastest growing United Methodist Churches in the United States with an average weekly attendance of 2,700 across two locations and another 2,000 online. Pastor Olu comes on the podcast to talk about the pros and cons between planting a brand new church and going multi-site with an existing church - and to share leadership gems along the way. 

BUY OLU BROWN'S NEW BOOK HERE:
https://www.cokesbury.com/product/9781501832536/leadership-directions-from-moses

Learn more about Impact Church at: http://impactdcd.org

Learn more about Olu Brown at: http://olubrown.org

Ep. 27 Planting New Churches v.s. Going Multi-Site ft. Olu Brown

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

So you wanna do a podcast. I sat down with two fellow millennials-in-ministry, also podcast buffs, to break down the medium of podcasting. 
Part 1 will cover the basic question of 'what is podcasting,' and then start to dive into the question of 'how do you make a podcast?' Part 2 will finish up the HOW and go into 'why make a podcast?' So across the two episodes we go through what podcasting is, 14 steps from start to finish on how to make your own podcast, and why it all matters.

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
1. The Podcasters Studio "Podcasting 101" : https://bit.ly/2GydPjk
2. Rode Procaster Microphones: https://amzn.to/2fdB9GW
3."People of the Story" Haddonfield UMC Podcast: https://apple.co/2uJcqF9

The Sub $200 Podcast Setup:
1. BEHRINGER ULTRAVOICE XM1800S 3x Microphones ($40) https://amzn.to/2GQWeqk
2.Monoprice 8-Channel Mixer with USB ($80) https://amzn.to/2q3Ie22
3. ammoon MS-12 Table-Top Mic Stand ($10 x2) https://amzn.to/2JhlAft
4. AmazonBasics XLR Cables ($6 xHowever many) https://amzn.to/2GUjPpZ
5. Mudder 5 Pack Foam Windscreen ($8)https://amzn.to/2q3MwGJ

Gabrielle's Favorite Podcasts:
1. Good Christian Fun: https://www.goodchristianfun.com
2. History Chicks: http://thehistorychicks.com
3. Crackers and Grape Juice: http://crackersandgrapejuice.com

Paul's Favorite Podcasts:
1. Serial Season 1: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one
2. My Favorite Murder: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com
3. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast: https://www.gilbertpodcast.com

James' Favorite Podcasts:
1. The Liturgists: http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/
2. How I Built This w/Guy Raz: https://n.pr/2heq0a0/
3. Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/

Ep. 30 So You Wanna Do a Podcast? Pt. 1 ft. Paul Barnett & Gabrielle Martone

WATCH PART 1 FIRST! I sat down with two fellow millennials-in-ministry, also podcast buffs, to break down the medium of podcasting. 
Part 1 will cover the basic question of 'what is podcasting,' and then start to dive into the question of 'how do you make a podcast?' Part 2 will finish up the HOW and go into 'why make a podcast?' So across the two episodes we go through what podcasting is, 14 steps from start to finish on how to make your own podcast, and why it all matters.

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
1. The Podcasters Studio "Podcasting 101" : https://bit.ly/2GydPjk
2. Rode Procaster Microphones: https://amzn.to/2fdB9GW
3."People of the Story" Haddonfield UMC Podcast: https://apple.co/2uJcqF9

The Sub $200 Podcast Setup:
1. BEHRINGER ULTRAVOICE XM1800S 3x Microphones ($40) https://amzn.to/2GQWeqk
2.Monoprice 8-Channel Mixer with USB ($80) https://amzn.to/2q3Ie22
3. ammoon MS-12 Table-Top Mic Stand ($10 x2) https://amzn.to/2JhlAft
4. AmazonBasics XLR Cables ($6 xHowever many) https://amzn.to/2GUjPpZ
5. Mudder 5 Pack Foam Windscreen ($8)https://amzn.to/2q3MwGJ

Gabrielle's Favorite Podcasts:
1. Good Christian Fun: https://www.goodchristianfun.com
2. History Chicks: http://thehistorychicks.com
3. Crackers and Grape Juice: http://crackersandgrapejuice.com

Paul's Favorite Podcasts:
1. Serial Season 1: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one
2. My Favorite Murder: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com
3. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast: https://www.gilbertpodcast.com

James' Favorite Podcasts:
1. The Liturgists: http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/
2. How I Built This w/Guy Raz: https://n.pr/2heq0a0/
3. Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/

Ep. 31 So You Wanna Do a Podcast? Pt. 2 ft. Paul Barnett & Gabrielle Martone

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.

Ep. 26 Out of the Mouths of Babes: A Conversation on Baptism

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