Month: May 2018

  • Meet Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi

    Prior to beginning in pastoral ministry, Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi spent 17 years as a school psychologist. Today, this daughter of a United Methodist pastor uses her gifts to the Western Pennsylvania Conference. In our conversation, she talks growing up a preacher’s kid, a dream that clarified her call to ministry, and how she uses meditation,…

  • Ep. 023: How We Work with Cathy Bien

    Today, we’re kicking off a new podcast feature called “How we work,” where amazing United Methodists share their expertise with YOU! Our first guest is Cathy Bien, Director of Communications at The Church of the Resurrection. You might recognize this as the church planted and led by Pastor Adam Hamilton. Get MONTHLY church marketing tips…

  • Ep. 008: Anxiety, Depression, Parenthood and Hope

    “Why can’t I just be like everyone else?” Ever thought that about yourself or somebody else—someone who seems to be in a dark emotional pit they just don’t seem able to get out of? Gina, a brave young mother, talks with Ryan about the pit of depression and finding hope. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch…

  • Ep. 022: Video announcements with Laurens Glass

    Announcements are a double-edged sword in church marketing and communication. They are necessary to be in the know, but they can also be a real drag in worship. If you really want the maximum impact, consider making the jump to video announcements. Today we’re talking pros, cons, and how to’s of video announcements. Joining us…

  • Inspiring Women of Faith with Carolyn Johnson

    A prominent United Methodist shares stories of women who modeled a life of prayer, skill sets that don’t come with formal credentials, abilities as gifts, standing up to injustice, and showed her that children are sometimes great teachers. ======= Follow us: Web: http://www.UMC.org YouTube: http://youtube.com/umcvideos Facebook: http://facebook.com/unitedmethodistchurch Twitter: http://twitter.com/umchurch This podcast is produced by United…