Videos and Podcasts

We like to say, “Holiness isn’t what you don’t do. It’s what you do instead.” There’s a big difference between living your life fixated on avoiding things “not of God” versus focusing on your true identity and what God has called you to be. It’s not easy to shift the tilt of your heart, but the payoff is freedom over legalism; love over fear.

Generous EngagementChristians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude – it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming discuss why Christians need to rethink the way they engage with the world as they move from a dominant cultural position to one that competes in the broader marketplace of ideas.

Christians are called to engagement with the world. That’s what we mean when we say we are “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing the Kingdom of God wherever we go. Unfortunately, we often choose to engage in ways that can feel more like a sales pitch than real concern for the world in which we live and participate.

Becoming generous in our engagement requires a mindset like that of Christ, where salvation isn’t giving up on the world but is instead redemption of God’s creation. “Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven,” wasn’t a platitude – it was the goal. Let’s consider what that looks like as we prepare ourselves for generous engagement.

If we are to be considered Christ followers, we have to be thinking about what it means to engage in the mission that Jesus outlined during his time on earth. Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming discuss how we might better frame salvation as the method to fulfilling our broader mission as members of the Kingdom of God.

In this 8 part series on “Your Identity is Your Anchor” we’ll discuss how every pastor and Christian leader will confront tough times. The best response is not just being skillful at handling pressure, but having a sound identity formed with intention over time. That’s where the power of Christian leadership and pastoral influence comes from.

Kevin Mannoia talks about how salvation is the foundation from which we engage in the true end goal of the Gospel: the Kingdom of God being made manifest in our lives and the lives of people around the world.

In this 8 part series on “Your Identity is Your Anchor” we’ll discuss how every pastor and Christian leader will confront tough times. The best response is not just being skillful at handling pressure, but having a sound identity formed with intention over time. That’s where the power of Christian leadership and pastoral influence comes from.

Crisis is an inevitable part of life. How you approach crises will determine whether or not the challenges you face bring spiritual growth or tear you down. With an identity grounded in values and character that come from God, crises can even become an opportunity.

In this 8 part series on “Your Identity is Your Anchor” we’ll discuss how every pastor and Christian leader will confront tough times. The best response is not just being skillful at handling pressure, but having a sound identity formed with intention over time. That’s where the power of Christian leadership and pastoral influence comes from.

The Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) is providing a free, monthly meetup created just for your church media teams: worship and media directors, youth media teams, and online and social media producers helping your church meet the challenges we’re all experiencing.

This is an opportunity for your leaders to not only connect with other churches within the conference but also learn from experienced industry experts. Topics will include:

– Live and online video production
– Best practices for sound
– How to recruit and train new team members
– Group development and discipleship within the context of church media teams

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Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming unpack the idea of “identity in crisis” – how crisis is an inevitable (and often healthy) part of life. They discuss how knowing our identity in Christ, staying grounded through connection, and remembering our mission can give context to our crisis and provide opportunities for spiritual growth.

In this 8 part series on “Your Identity is Your Anchor” we’ll discuss how every pastor and Christian leader will confront tough times. The best response is not just being skillful at handling pressure, but having a sound identity formed with intention over time. That’s where the power of Christian leadership and pastoral influence comes from.

Susanna and Kevin discuss how the call to ministry changes us: the way we view ourselves, our expectations, and how we relate to others. By definition, the call to ministry moors us in the values and will of the one who calls us.

In this 8 part series on “Your Identity is Your Anchor” we’ll discuss how every pastor and Christian leader will confront tough times. The best response is not just being skillful at handling pressure, but having a sound identity formed with intention over time. That’s where the power of Christian leadership and pastoral influence comes from.