New People // New Ways

Born and raised at Friendship UMC, Kelli Rae Merritt has lived a life as colorful as her tattoos—from studying agriculture and working as a professional piercer to serving as a certified lay minister and chair of her church’s Board of Stewards. She leads the PEZ (Public Education Zoo) ministry, serves with the local food pantry her father helped build, and brings church to places many wouldn’t expect—like tattoo shops and community spaces. In this conversation, Kelli talks about finding purpose beyond the walls, carrying on her family’s legacy of service, and why she believes everyone—no matter how they look or where they gather—has a place in God’s story. About New People // New Ways What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Isaiah Park, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In this episode we welcome Fresh Expressions practitioner Pastor Marlon Mack. New ways, same Gospel. Pastor Marlon Mack joins us to talk about faith, leadership, and the power of building the Kingdom together. Born in Dallas and raised in Gary, Indiana, Pastor Marlon Mack has spent his life helping others discover purpose through faith and formation. From serving as a youth minister and educator to founding The Ecclesia, Inc. and Kingdom Connections, his ministry bridges generations and communities with hope. In this conversation, we explore how Pastor Mack approaches leadership, what he’s learning about cultivating transformation in traditional spaces, and how the Spirit continues to call the church toward new ways of being together. About New People // New Ways What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Isaiah Park, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In this episode of New People, New Ways we welcome Bishop David Wilson, the first Native American bishop in the history of The United Methodist Church. We discuss his incredible journey, the wisdom of Native American ministry, and how the Spirit is stirring fresh expressions of church in our time. It is a hope-filled conversation about mission beyond the walls, empowering everyday disciples, and the church’s call to justice and reconciliation. More about Bishop Wilson: https://www.greatplainsumc.org/bishop-david-wilson About New People // New Ways What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Isaiah Park, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In this episode of New People, New Ways, we welcome Dr. Monika Ardelt—renowned sociologist, wisdom researcher, and pioneer in the study of spiritual aging. Dr. Ardelt is Professor of Sociology at the University of Florida and the creator of the widely used Three-Dimensional Wisdom Scale (3D-WS). Her work explores what it means to live and die well, offering deep insights into the roles of wisdom, spirituality, and meaning throughout the human life span. Dr. Ardelt brings decades of research and personal reflection into a rich conversation that connects seamlessly with the Fresh Expressions movement. Together, we explore questions of aging in community, spiritual development across the life course, and how a Wesleyan imagination might embrace wisdom as a communal practice—not just an individual virtue. She is also co-editor of Faith and Well-Being in Late Life, a landmark interdisciplinary volume that links spiritual traditions to evidence-based practices for human flourishing. Learn more about her work and the Three-Dimensional Wisdom Scale here Explore her co-edited book: Faith and Well-Being in Late Life About New People // New Ways What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

Join us every third Tuesday of the Month for a new episode! In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we welcome Rob Hutchinson. Rob has been in full-time pastoral ministry for over 27 years, serving in diverse settings that range from bustling church plants to intimate congregational gatherings. Currently, he is the Director of Church Development, where he pioneers new strategies to adapt and grow church communities in meaningful ways. Rob's journey in faith is as unique as his approach to ministry. His personal story of family, shaped profoundly by the power of adoption, mirrors his professional mission to stitch together diverse communities into a unified body of Christ. As one of my doctoral students at United Theological Seminary, Rob focuses on 'Futuring Church' and integrating the work of the Holy Spirit in team discernment processes. His insights in his church development work have also led to the development of the '8 Vital Signs of church vitality,' a ever expanding toolkit helping churches thrive in a rapidly changing world. About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4

Join us every third Tuesday of the Month for a new episode! In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we welcome Christopher Wells. Christopher Wells is a seasoned technologist and strategy consultant with nearly 20 years of experience in AI and machine learning, specializing in generative AI, NLP, and data-driven transformation across industries like finance and aviation. He established Chatham Financial's data science division and later advanced Indico Data Solutions' NLP research, driving market competitiveness with strategic innovations and intellectual property. Currently, he consults on AI projects, delivering impactful solutions for diverse business challenges. He holds a Ph. D. in high energy theoretical physics from The Johns Hopkins University. As author of A Community At Worship, Chris also offers church consulting services, guiding congregations to discover God's will for them as worshippers and revitalize corporate and personal worship. Since 2013, he has served as a worship leader at First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, a passion that began at age 13 as an organist at First United Methodist Church of Corry, PA. Chris is a loving (and somewhat incompetent) husband to Rachel Dorman-Wells and a proud (and somewhat incompetent) father to three children, Iris, Soren, and Etta. Grab a copy of Chris' book here. Find Chris online: worshipelder@ksqfbc.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-wells-49511950/ FBC of KSQ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukZK95VFLVknj-5C6lRFPQ A Place in the Conversation: https://aplaceintheconversation.org/ About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4

Join us every third Tuesday of the Month for a new episode! In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we welcome Bishop Tom Berlin. Tom Berlin serves as Bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Prior to being elected Bishop, he served as lead pastor of Floris United Methodist Church in suburban Washington, D.C. Tom is a graduate of Virginia Tech and Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He is the author of numerous books, including Reckless Love, Courage, Restored, Defying Gravity, The Generous Church, and the coauthor (with Lovett Weems) of Bearing Fruit, Overflow, and High Yield. Find Bishop Berlin's books here Hear more from Bishop Berlin https://www.flumc.org/bishop-berlin About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4

In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we welcome a true pioneer adventurer and a key figure in the Fresh Expressions Movement, Rev Leslie Newton. Born and raised in Lancaster, in the north of England, Leslie studied Accountancy & Law at University before training and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. His local Methodist Church nurtured his faith through the years and encouraged him to grow and develop through welcoming and encouraging his contributions through music, youth work and later in preaching. Leslie was accepted for the Methodist Ministry in 1995 and met his wife, Gill, at Wesley College, Bristol where they both trained. They were married in 1996 and became parents to Laura in 2000. Prior to becoming Chair of the Yorkshire North and East District in 2017, Leslie has served in circuit ministry in Barnsley, Stockport and York. The Chair’s role offers oversight and leadership in mission to the Methodist Church in a region. Leslie is currently co-Chair of the Methodist Church in Britain's New Places for New People Guiding Team, and serves as a Trustee of Fresh Expressions. You can find Leslie's book here and a study guide companion here. About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we welcome a true pioneer adventurer in church planting and a key figure in the Fresh Expressions Movement, Rev Graham Horsley. Graham began his ministry journey in 1980, and by 1992, he had taken on the role of British National Church Planting Officer while simultaneously leading a church that successfully planted two new congregations. In 2000, he fully embraced his calling as a full-time church planting advocate, playing a crucial role in integrating the Methodist Church into the Fresh Expressions Movement. His visionary leadership also led to the creation of the Methodist Venture Fx organization, which has had a lasting impact on innovative ministry within the Methodist tradition in the UK. Although he retired four years ago, his passion for ministry continues. He is currently working on a fresh expression specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation, navigating the unique challenge of helping the local church understand and embrace this new approach. About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In this episode of "New People, New Ways," we are joined by Reverend Thea Curry-Fuson, an ordained elder in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Reverend Thea's journey is a testament to transformative faith and ministry. Growing up unchurched with only a nominal faith and relational exposure to God overseas, she entered into a transformative relationship with Jesus at the age of 28. Almost immediately, she felt the call to pastoral ministry, prompting her to leave her nonprofit career. We will explore Thea's unique path to ministry, the challenges and triumphs she encountered along the way, and her current role in fostering new ways of being church. Join us for an inspiring conversation on faith, transformation, and the innovative approaches Reverend Thea employs to reach and nurture communities. About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 34, we are joined by Lori Jennings, Vice-President of American Baptist Churches of PA and DE (ABCOPAD), Head Coach of the Leadership Team, and Home Church leader for GraceCrossing Community Church in Phoenixville, PA. Lori also serves as a short-term missionary in Uganda, where she combats the prosperity gospel by sharing truth with pastors and teaching children about the real living God and the hope in Christ. She is preparing for her third trip to Uganda in July 2024. Lori’s daytime career is as the Public Information Officer for The Township of Lower Merion in Ardmore, PA. She is married to Ronnie and has two children, two grandchildren, and countless kids she has become a “mom” to in both the Phoenixville area and Uganda. In this episode, we delve into Lori's work with Fresh Expressions, exploring how they reach and care for the community, foster ecumenical partnerships, and embody the hope of the church. We also discuss discipleship within her home church and her unique approach to ministry. Join us for an inspiring conversation on making a tangible impact in diverse communities. About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 33, we’re joined by Laceye Warner. Rev. Laceye C. Warner, PhD is Royce and Jane Reynolds, Associate Professor of the Practice of Evangelism and Methodist Studies and Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement at Duke University Divinity School. An elder in the Texas Conference, Dr. Warner was appointed to the faculty at Duke Divinity School in 2001. She is the author of several books including Knowing Who We Are; The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization, and a contributing editor to the Wesley Study Bible. Dr. Warner enjoys living on a flower farm with her family and many of God’s creatures. In this episode, we discuss the connection with the Early Methodist Movement, Holy Tenacity, inclusion and tradition, and a future of the church formed out from a change in theological education. Check out Laceye's Books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laceye-C.-Warner/author/B001JP1AUO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1719317997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Jessica Taylor, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 32, we’re joined by Danielle Buwon Kim. Danielle was born in South Korea and moved to the United States during her middle school years. She is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and is currently appointed as the Associate Director of Research and Development at the North Texas Annual Conference. She is the pastor of Ka:ll Community, a community of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and allies who gather enjoy Asian food together, expose and heal AAPI invisibility, and reclaim their Christian faith. In this episode, we discuss the connection with food and spirituality, community rooted in shared experience and culture, using research to benefit the church, and a future of the church rooted in value over vision. Check out Ka:ll Community: https://www.kallcommunity.org/ About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 31, we’re joined by Isaiah and Daniel Park. Isaiah and Daniel are pastors at Restoration Church in Reston, VA, a campus of Floris United Methodist Church where Isaiah also serves. At Restoration Reston, fresh expressions are being launched and cultivated as they actively mobilize and equip laity to co-create communities of faith that are involved in the well-being of Reston and beyond. Daniel and Isaiah are blessed with four children. There is never a dull (or quiet) moment in their home. In this episode, we discuss how churches can become vital parts of their community, how fresh expressions empower laity, and what it means to be a church that strives to be “1 Church 4 All.” Check out Restoration Church: restorationreston.org Follow Restoration Church: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RestorationReston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestorationReston/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorationreston/ Follow Daniel: https://www.facebook.com/ddpark Follow Isaiah: https://www.facebook.com/isaiah.park About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 30, we’re joined by Matt Stout. Matt is an elder in the United Methodist Church serving Garden City UMC near Savannah, GA. He has a wife, three kids, and an elderly dachshund. Matt is a nerd who enjoys fantasy and sci fi, tabletop games, and playing the banjo. In this episode, we discuss gaming and spirituality, building community from our passions, and connecting spirituality with sci-fi and fantasy stories. Follow Matt: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattstout4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_stout/ Follow Garden City UMC: https://www.facebook.com/gardencitymethodist About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 29, we’re joined by Angelic Williams. Angelic is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and is currently bi-vocational, pastoring St. Luke UMC in Baltimore and working full-time in insurance investigations. She is also a seminary student at St Mary’s Seminary. She has served the church in administration, youth ministry, and prayer ministry, but her true loves have always been evangelism, outreach, and international missions. Angelic has spent time in Thailand, South Africa, Peru, and Nicaragua and studied abroad on Compassion and Holocaust Studies in Poland. Her call is simple: Spread the Gospel, Be inclusive, and Lead with Love. In this episode, we discuss reviving congregations by equipping them to share their faith, serving the needs of your community, and the compassionate way of Jesus. Learn more about St. Luke UMC here: https://stlukeumcbaltimore.org/ Find St. Luke UMC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STLUMC?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow Angelic here: https://www.instagram.com/girlpreach7/ About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 28, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Russell. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is the author of multiple books including his latest, Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation, and the host of the podcast, Deep Dive Spirituality. In this episode, we discuss contemplative prayer, interpreting Scripture missionally, tools for lay adventurers, and spiritual formation in the 21st century. Learn more about Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/ Listen to Deep Dive Spirituality: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/podcast About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 27, our guest is Martyn Atkins. Martyn is a minister, professor, and leader within Methodism and the Fresh Expressions Movement. He has served in the Methodist Church of Great Britain in a variety of appointments for over 40 years. In this episode, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions, the future of the movement, and his new book Saving Church with Ken Carter. Order Saving Church here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Church-Restoring-Missional-Evangelism/dp/1953495885 About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

For Episode 26, our guest is Charles DiRico. Charles is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church who currently leads a network of meal-based fresh expressions of church that is known as Word on the Street, building community for persons who are experiencing homelessness and in a bilingual setting in a local mobile home community in the Charlotte, NC area. In this episode, we discuss the power of listening and loving, how God calls us to go beyond our church buildings, and the transformative simplicity of sharing a meal. Learn more about Word on the Street here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080641125057 Follow WOTS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordonthestreet_nc/ About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

In Episode 25, we are joined by Emma and Mark Cotterill. They work for the Salvation Army, planting spiritual communities and equipping leaders in Manchester, UK and now Helsingborg, Sweden. Emma and Mark founded a network for pioneer leaders called Venture12. Mark is a coach and consultant with 5Q, a resource for leaders that uses the ministry assessment tool, APEST. Emma is the partnership director of the Movement Leaders Collective, which overlooks 64 organizations and 550 leaders worldwide that are working to build movements and increase Kingdom Impact. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of building Christian community in Swedish cutlure, the church as a movement, the church as the embodiment of hope, and our call to pursue justice for the least of these. Listen to Emma and Mark’s podcast, Venture 12, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/V12Podcast/ Learn about 5Q: https://5qcentral.com/ Learn about the Movement Leaders Collective: https://movementleaderscollective.com/ About New People // New Ways: What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church. Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways! Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4 Fresh Expressions FL Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL