Center for Congregations Podcast

Your congregation is important, and we know that leading and serving in congregations is hard work. Join current and former Center for Congregations consultants Dr. Terrance Bridges, JC Campbell, Abby Miller, Shellie Riggs Jordan, McKenzie Scott Lewis, Ben Tapper, Matt Burke as they interview thought leaders and experts to encourage, inspire and help you find the right information and resources to address your congregation's needs. Center for Congregations staff will share what they're learning through work with congregations. Speakers, authors and congregational practitioners will share their stories and best practices to help your congregation thrive.

The views expressed by podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by CfC employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the CfC. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us at 866.307.2381 or info@centerforcongregations.org.

Religion & Spirituality
1
S7 E8: Bivocational Ministry Is Not New
Rev. Dr. Kristen Bentley shares wisdom from her research on bivocational ministry.
48 min
2
Rewind: The Liturgy of Politics
63 min
3
S7 E7: How to Grow Leaders
56 min
4
S7 E6: Where Two or More Are Gathered . . . You...
Laurie Stewart of Peacemaker Ministries shares how to conceptualize and handle conflict.
59 min
5
Money and Ministry E5: Rev. Dr Marlene Fuller
Reverend Dr. Marlene Fuller shares her journey as a multi-vocational pastor and the financial challenges that come with it.
33 min
6
S7 E5: Connecting with Young Adults
Kelly Minas shares a new source of stories, tools and resources for young adult ministry.
46 min
7
Money and Ministry E4: Reverend Michelle Brown
Reverend Michelle Brown shares her personal journey with finances in ministry.
39 min
8
S7 E4: Wholeness Through Co-Vocational Ministry
Rev. Mike Snyder shares his experiences of co-vocational minstry.
64 min
9
Money and Ministry E3: Ramon Rivera
Ramon Rivera shares his inspiring journey of faith, challenges, and the miracles he experienced while planting churches.
33 min
10
S7 E3: Learning to Communicate Creatively
Rev. Dr. Rickey McCray shares how communicating creatively can energize a congregation.
51 min
11
Money and Ministry E2: Jason Roberts
Pastor Jason Roberts discusses the challenges and opportunities of talking about money within church communities.
30 min
12
S7 E2: Young Adult Engagement: Listen First
Rev. Dr. Jeff Keuss and Rev. Martin Jimenez, M.Div. discuss their work and research around young adults and congregations.
55 min
13
Money and Ministry E1: Father Dave
Father Dave Harris shares his experiences navigating the financial challenges faced by pastoral leaders.
27 min
14
S7 E1: Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders
Elise Barrett and Bere Gil Soto share about their work with pastoral leaders.
42 min
15
S6 E23: Congregations Past, Present and Future
Center for Congregations staff finish out 2024 by sharing what we've learned.
44 min
16
S6 E22: Money as Part of the Whole Self
Callie and Rosario Picardo talk about the roots that drive our thinking about finances.
50 min
17
S6 E21: More Than Tips and Tricks
Rev. Ethan Linder shares about developing discipleship and faith formation.
50 min
18
S6 E20: Partnerships Are Powerful
Rev. Dr. Que English talks about how congregations can multiply impact through partnerships.
48 min
19
S6 E19: Educating Is An Art
Propaganda (Jason Petty) discusses the art of educational instruction.
53 min
20
S6 E18: 100 Episodes!
Center for Congregations Staff gather to discuss recent congregational stories.
39 min
21
S6 E17: The Power to Form and Transform
Dr. Christina Davis and Rev. Dr. Tim Shapiro discuss their new book The Formative Power of Your Congregation.
51 min
22
S6 E16: Is Your Congregation Healthy?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Melanie Preston discusses organizational health.
48 min
23
S6 E15: Beyond Dollars: Framing Generosity
Dr. Carlos Perkins defines and explains generosity for religious organizations and contexts.
52 min
24
S6 E14: When Crisis Strikes: Congregations Lead...
Dr. William Cooke, MD. joins the Center for Congregations podcast to talk about how congregations can aid in community crises.
40 min
25
S6 E13: Make Social Media Social!
Two digital marketers, who happen to be good friends, discuss social media in congregations.
49 min