Videos and Podcasts

Experience the sacred ordination service from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025, where eight pastoral candidates were ordained as elders in a powerful ceremony emphasizing the ministry of reconciliation.

Bishop Kenny Martin delivers a compelling message on reconciliation from 2 Corinthians 5:18, calling the church to unity and revival through repentance, restoration, and reunion. His message sets the spiritual foundation for the ordination of eight new elders who have answered God’s call to shepherd His people.

📖 Scripture Foundation:

• 2 Corinthians 5:18 – The Ministry of Reconciliation
• 1 Peter 4:7-10 – Serving for God’s Glory
• Acts 2:38-39 – The Promise to All Generations
• Isaiah 6:1-8 – “Here I Am, Send Me”
• John 10:11-18 – The Good Shepherd

✨ Newly Ordained Elders:

• Elizabeth A. Cornell
• Brian Scott
• Eleitino A. Tuiasosopo
• Andrea G. Vaudrey
• Reginald C. Wadlington
• Jaime L. Winslow
• Meg Wolfgram
• Jessica Zittel

Bishop Martin’s powerful message emphasizes the “R’s” of ministry:

• Reconciliation with God
• Restoring relationships
• Repentance and renewal
• Reaching those far from God
• Revival through unity
• Reunion of God’s people

The ordination ceremony includes:

• The historic Wesley Covenant Prayer
• Laying on of hands by ordained ministers
• Presentation of Bibles as symbols of authority
• Commissioning to minister the Word, celebrate sacraments, and shepherd God’s people

“Judgment begins in the house of the Lord… It’s time for the body of Christ to come together.” – Bishop Kenny Martin

This service marks a significant moment in FMCSC history as these eight leaders commit to the ministry of reconciliation, joining the legacy of faithful servants who have gone before them.

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA
🗓️ May 17, 2025

#Ordination #FMCSC #MinistryOfReconciliation #FreeMethodist #ChurchLeadership
Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org

Experience Bishop Kenny Martin’s powerful keynote message from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025. In this transformative 40-minute message, Bishop Martin delivers a prophetic word about intergenerational ministry and the future of the Free Methodist Church.

Drawing from Acts 2, Joshua 14, and Isaiah 6, Bishop Martin challenges the church to embrace God-given revelation and cross-cultural collaboration. This message includes a spontaneous move of the Holy Spirit where Bishop Martin calls forward representatives from different generations for a powerful demonstration of intergenerational prayer and impartation.

🔥 Key Moments:

• The new Free Methodist Vision Frame and conference restructuring
• Apostolic leadership characteristics for the future church
• Powerful intergenerational prayer
• Prophetic call: “I’ll Go!” – A commissioning for kingdom work
• Personal testimony of God’s healing and faithfulness

📊 Major Announcements:

• New conference formation strategy for FMCUSA
• Updated mission measures and leadership pipeline
• Focus on multiplication and intergenerational ministry

“Your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams” – This message embodies the conference theme “Generation to Generation: God’s Power, Christ’s Glory, Our Future” with a powerful call to action for every generation.

🙏 The message culminates in a spontaneous altar call where hundreds respond to God’s call saying “I’ll Go!”

Introduced by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg from Commission Church

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA
🗓️ May 17, 2025

Meet Shemika Draughan, a dynamic leader at Light & Life West who demonstrates how to be a minister in unexpected places. In this inspiring leadership spotlight from FMCSC Annual Conference 2025, Shemika shares her unique journey of bringing the joy of the Lord to cast members working behind the scenes at Disneyland.

As Co-Lead of Operations at Light & Life West alongside Denise Edmonds, Shemika’s ministry began in the greeting ministry – the first place she served when she joined what she calls “the first church I chose for myself.” Now she’s passionate about leadership development and mentoring the next generation of women leaders.

✨ Key Insights:

• How greeting ministry shaped her leadership foundation
• Ministry opportunities backstage at “The Happiest Place on Earth”
• Bringing encouragement to those who create joy for others
• The importance of co-leadership and collaboration
• Investing in leadership training and development
• Passing wisdom to the next generation of women leaders

“People who work backstage don’t necessarily experience all the happy and joy that we bring to the guests. So myself and other members of my team try to bring that to them backstage.” – Shemika Draughan

This interview beautifully illustrates the conference theme “Generation to Generation” as Shemika honors those who invested in her while actively mentoring emerging leaders.

Hosted by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg from Commission Church.

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA

🗓️ May 17, 2025

#MinistryInTheMarketplace #FMCSC #WomenInLeadership #LightAndLifeWest
Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org

Experience the official business session from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025, featuring powerful presentations on the future of church planting, ministerial development, and conference governance.
This comprehensive business session includes:
🌱 Church Planting Vision – Brian Warth shares a revolutionary approach to church planting that empowers local churches to be sending churches, honoring the 134-year legacy started by Rev. C.W. Ebay in 1891.
📚 MEG Process Overview – Kelly Roth presents the new Ministry Exploration Pathway, creating clearer pathways for ministerial candidates and emphasizing person-centered development.
🎓 Ordination Ceremonies – Witness the reception of 5 Conference Ministerial Candidates and 8 new Elders, including powerful testimonies about their calling and vision for ministry.
🗳️ Election Results – Liz Cornell announces the formation of the Superintendent Nominating Committee and shares results from rank-choice voting for various boards and committees.
🎂 Special Celebration – Bishop Kenny and Estelle Martin’s birthdays and 39th wedding anniversary!
Key Highlights:
• Brian Warth: “We believe the future of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California is already in our pews”
• Kelly Roth: “The best days of the church are ahead… God is doing good things”
• New vision for relationally-driven, sustainable church planting
• Ministry Exploration Pathway replacing traditional ordination-only approach
• Testimonies from new elders about revival, social holiness, and community transformation
📍 Recorded at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA
🗓️ May 17, 2025
Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org
#FMCSC #AnnualConference2025 #ChurchPlanting #Ordination #FreeMethodist
00:00 Opening and Call to Order
02:00 Church Planting Vision – Brian Warth
04:00 Rev. C.W. Ebay Historical Context
06:00 New Church Planting Strategy
08:00 “Mining the Gold in Our Pews”
10:00 MEG Process Overview – Kelly Roth
12:00 Ministry Exploration Pathway
14:00 Transfer of Members
15:00 Conference Ministerial Candidates Introduction
17:00 CMC Video Testimonies
25:00 CMC Questions and Affirmation
27:00 Elder Candidates Introduction
29:00 Elder Video Testimonies
45:00 Elder Questions and Ordination
47:00 Nominating Committee Report – Liz Cornell
48:00 Superintendent Nominating Committee Formation
50:00 Rank Choice Voting Explanation
52:00 Election Results Announcement
55:00 Recognition of Outgoing Members
57:00 Birthday Celebration for Bishop and Estelle Martin
58:00 Lunch and Breakout Instructions

Experience Dr. Chuck Hunt’s transformative keynote address from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025. As Senior Director of Training at Fuller Youth Institute, Dr. Hunt delivers a compelling message about the church’s response to young people in crisis.

Drawing from Mark 2 (the paralytic lowered through the roof), Dr. Hunt challenges churches to radically rethink youth ministry for a generation that is anxious, adaptive, diverse, and lonely. With over 30 years of youth ministry experience and groundbreaking research from Fuller Youth Institute, he presents actionable insights for creating “Sticky Faith” and helping churches “Grow Young.”

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Why 50% of youth drift from faith after high school
• The 4 elements of Sticky Faith: Relational warmth, Faith fluency, Authenticity, and Community
• 6 Core Commitments for churches to grow young
• Post-pandemic resurgence: Youth are returning for Jesus, not traditions
• How to create truly intergenerational churches

📊 Research-Based Insights:

• 70% of teenagers report feeling lonely
• Churches are calibrated for a world that no longer exists
• The best days of the church are ahead

Dr. Hunt’s message is both challenging and hopeful: “Y’all are doing a good job… but are we willing to tear through the roof for the next generation?”

📚 Free Resource: All attendees received a copy of “Future-Focused Church”

Introduced by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg Sponsored by Aldersgate School of Ministry

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA

🗓️ May 17, 2025

#YouthMinistry #FMCSC #GenerationToGeneration #StickyFaith #GrowingYoung

Learn more: Fuller Youth Institute: [https://fulleryouthinstitute.org](https://fulleryouthinstitute.org)

FMCSC: [https://fmcsc.org](https://fmcsc.org)

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Recognition

01:00 Opening: “Y’all Are Doing a Good Job”

03:00 The State of Young People Today

05:00 Mark 2: The Paralytic Story

08:00 “Why Are You Thinking These Things?”

10:00 Four Elements of Sticky Faith

15:00 Churches Calibrated for a World That No Longer Exists

18:00 Six Core Commitments to Grow Young

22:00 Post-Pandemic Hope: Youth Returning to Church

25:00 “Get Up, Take Your Mat, Go Home”

28:00 The Best Days of the Church Are Ahead

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Yvonne Arroyas at the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025. In this leadership spotlight, Yvonne shares her powerful testimony of faith, worship, and service spanning generations.

As a key leader at Chapel of Change and newly elected member of the Ministerial Education & Guidance (MEG) Board, Yvonne discusses:

• Her journey from a Methodist family heritage to Free Methodist leadership
• The transformative power of worship and prayer in ministry
• Influential women leaders who shaped her faith, including her grandmother Esther, Pastor Walkemeyer, and Bishop Kenny’s wife Estelle
• Her dual calling in public school administration and church ministry
• How she creates opportunities for prayer and faith in the workplace

Hosted by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg from Commission Church, this interview highlights the importance of intergenerational faith transfer and women in ministry leadership.

📍 Recorded at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA

🗓️ May 17, 2025

#FMCSC #AnnualConference2025 #GenerationToGeneration #WomenInMinistry #FreeMethodist

Learn more about FMCSC: [https://fmcsc.org](https://fmcsc.org)

In this powerful leadership moment from FMCSC Annual Conference 2025, Pastor Christopher Spolar shares how Expressions Church is responding to devastating fires that destroyed their building just three months after launching.

When the Eaton Canyon fires struck Altadena and Pasadena in January 2025, Expressions Church lost everything – their rented facility, equipment, and physical space. But Pastor Christopher’s response embodies the conference theme perfectly: “If the walls of the church have burned down, be the church beyond the walls.”

🔥 Key Initiatives:

• Leading relief efforts for fire-affected families
• Launching a Relief Sponsorship Program for 25 families
• Providing up to $1,000/month in grocery and gas assistance
• Connecting partner churches with families in need
• Transforming tragedy into community transformation

“Our prayer is not that God would rebuild. Our prayer is that God would renew.” – Pastor Christopher Spolar

This inspiring interview shows how a new church plant (launched October 2024) is demonstrating Christ’s love in crisis, proving that the church is not a building but a movement of God’s people serving their community.

Hosted by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg from Commission Church.

📍 Recorded at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA

🗓️ May 17, 2025

🤝 How Churches Can Help: Contact Expressions Church to sponsor a fire-affected family through their Relief Sponsorship Program.

#LAFires #ChurchPlanting #DisasterRelief #FMCSC #ExpressionsChurch
Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org

Meet Doug Ranck, a faithful servant who has dedicated over 40 years to youth ministry at Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church. In this moving leadership spotlight from FMCSC’s Annual Conference 2025, Doug shares his inspiring journey and concludes with a powerful commissioning prayer over all churches.

As the FMCSC Thrive Mentor Team Leader, Doug brings unique perspective on intergenerational ministry, sharing wisdom from four decades of loving and serving young people. His story begins in a Free Methodist parsonage in Pennsylvania and continues through his unwavering commitment to teenagers – even at 2 AM during youth camps!

🙏 Highlights Include:

• The legacy of his grandfather’s youth ministry in his 60s
• How youth ministry evolved from the 1970s to today
• What inspires him about today’s young people
• A powerful commissioning prayer for all churches to love the next generation

Doug’s insights follow Dr. Chuck Hunt’s keynote perfectly, reinforcing the conference theme “Generation to Generation: God’s Power, Christ’s Glory, Our Future.”

“The elders are sitting at the gates with wisdom that can be passed on and the younger are listening to that.” – Doug Ranck

Hosted by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg from Commission Church.

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA

🗓️ May 17, 2025

#YouthMinistry #FMCSC #GenerationToGeneration #40YearsOfMinistry
Connect with FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org

Kevin uses powerful river imagery to show how Free Methodists fit into God’s bigger story. Drawing from his family’s Amazon River experience, he explains how different Christian denominations are like tributaries flowing into one life-giving river system.
This episode helps you understand that Free Methodists aren’t better than other denominations – we’re different, with unique characteristics shaped by our circumstances. Just like rivers flowing over rocks create rapids while others meander peacefully through meadows, each stream brings life wherever it goes.
Bishop Mannoia walks through major denominational “streams” – Catholic, Orthodox, mainline Protestant, New Reformation, and Wesleyan Holiness – showing how each contributes to God’s mission. He explains why Free Methodists identify with the Wesleyan Holiness stream and what makes our “water” distinctive.
Note: This content is part of Bishop Mannoia’s forthcoming book “Living Our Name: Free Methodist Identity.”
Whether you’re trying to understand denominational differences or explain why Free Methodists approach ministry differently, this episode provides a gracious framework for seeing unity in diversity across Christ’s body.
Resources:
FMCSC Website: https://fmcsc.org/
Ministry Training: https://fmcsc.org/training/
Identity Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL28rnyZQWTXk_tn2mlevUIdkU_OZUA0Ir