Seeds and Sprouts in Ministry Innovation
Church is changing. It's time to plant new seeds. Hear from innovators, practitioners, seekers, and more as we nurture sprouts of ideas big and small. Join us in the conversation! A podcast of the Minnesota Annual Conference of the UMC.
Podcasting since 2025 • 10 episodes
Seeds and Sprouts in Ministry Innovation
Latest Episodes
Reviving an Ancient Ministry Model for Today- House Church with Rev. Steve Riser
As we say in almost every podcast- church is changing! Join us for this conversation with Pastor Steve Riser who is passionate about bringing back the ancient ministry model of house churches- because sometimes what's old is new again! Le...
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Episode 10
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Innovative Church Security with Rev. Chris Carr
Do you wonder about the safety of your church and congregation members? Joining us on this episode of Seeds and Sprouts is Rev. Chris Carr, an ordained deacon who has used a career in global security to help guide churches as they strive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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HGTV'ing Your Church!
Do you love to watch HGTV and the ways they transform homes into welcoming spaces? Have you ever thought about what it would look like to apply some of their ideas to your church building? Join Erica for a lively conversation about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Lessons from a thriving campus ministry with Jean Carlos
If you are looking for inspiration, practical tips, and a big dose of hope, you don't want you to miss this episode. Jean Carlos is the campus pastor of Neon, the Wesley Foundation campus ministry at the University of Minnesota in M...
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Ministry on the Margins with Pastor Collette Broady Grund
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to truly trust the nudges of the Holy Spirit and launch into a new ministry? Have you ever done ministry on the margins and noticed how Jesus shows up in different ways? Are you curious...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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