Rural churches are vital centers of Methodist ministry around the world and they have some unique challenges and opportunities before them as they navigate a changing world and discern their place in the coming denominational separation. Rev. Meghan Riegerix, who pastors two churches in Missouri and consults with pastors and communities on rural ministry, offers some words of encouragement and hope for small membership churches and invites all of us to move from a mindset of "no" to "grow."
Check out Meghan's website and her article on developing community partnerships in rural areas.
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Growing Rural Ministries with Meghan Riegerix
October 22, 2020 • Hosts: Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald
A Conversation with Simon Mafunda - WCA Africa Coordinator
February 3, 2022 • Simon Mafunda
Simon Mafunda is the new Africa Coordinator for the Wesleyan Covenant Association, working with Methodists across the continent as they consider the future of the United Methodist Church and the emerging Global Methodist Church. Bob and Stephanie talk with Simon about the history of Methodism in Africa, what's happening with the Africa Initiative, and an African response to the initiative of the WCA and partners to offer opportunities for Central Conference delegates to get vaccinated in anticipation of the 2022 General Conference. Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church. Contact Simon Mafunda with your questions about the WCA and Africa: http://smafunda@wesleyancovenant.org. Send your questions and comments to us at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod.
Year-End Mailbag with Keith Boyette
December 22, 2021
In this final episode of 2021, WCA President Keith Boyette answers questions about the status of the UMC General Conference, the status of the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation, and the launch of the Global Methodist Church. These are important pieces of information that we encourage you to share widely. And with this episode, we close Season 2 of the podcast. We wish you all a blessed Christmas season and we look forward to being back with Season 3 in January of 2022! Email us at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org. Follow us on Twitter @WCAPod Use these links to learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church.