Rev. Jim Chandler, Alexandria District Consultant, Church Development Description: There is no denying that the world around us has changed (and continues to change!). How we in the church respond…
William Chaney, Associate Certified Coach Description: Mobilizing laity for high impact ministry begins when each person claims their strengths and taps into their potential to lead. Audience: Discipleship, Leadership, Spiritual…
Amanda Webber, Pastor, Nimmo UMC Description: Dr. N. Graham Standish once said, “We often invite God to bless our church committee meetings followed by an invitation to come back after…
Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert, Arlington District Superintendent Description: Change is all around us, and willing or not - we are in the midst of substantial change. How do we help…
Jen James, Church Educator and Facilitator/NEXT Church staff Description: Are your programs making a lasting impact? Why do you do what you do inside and outside your church walls? Most…
Rev. Barbara Miner, Associate Pastor/Director of Worship, Floris UMC Description: From Anglican roots to the Holy Club, to an experience where he felt his heart “strangely warmed,” John Wesley was…
Rev. Katie Carson Phillips, Associate Pastor, Burke UMC Description: Ever realized half way through a story that you forgot the hook? Ever ended a story with the phrase, “I guess…
Martha Stokes, General Conference Delegate, Director, Church and Community Relations, Pinnacle Living Description: From May 5 – 15, 2020, the General Conference of The United Methodist Church will gather in…
Rev. Katie Carson Phillips, Associate Pastor, Burke UMC Description: Does the whole “outside the box” idea flummox you? You like boxes. Your church likes boxes. Yet - you know that…
Paulo Lopez, Director, Center for Next Generation Ministries Description: Most of us agree that we must move “from members to disciples.” But few of us can articulate what it looks…