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 • 14 episodes
Seeds and Sprouts in Ministry Innovation
Latest Episodes
Urban and Suburban Ministry with Conference Connector Erin Lorenz
You don't want to miss this episode as Erica and Erin discuss ministry for urban and suburban congregations in these changing times. From social justice initiatives to connecting congregations doing great things, Erica and Erin explore wh...
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Episode 14
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52:04
Rural Ministry with Conference Connector Scott Bur
We are launching a new short series where you will get a chance to meet our Conference Connectors who are working to resource and equip you in your ministry settings. In this episode we sit down with Rural/ Town and Country connector Scot...
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Episode 13
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43:27
Are Administrative Systems Holding Back Your Innovation? With Rev. Kelly Lamon
When was the last time you gave thanks for your administrative systems? Often times, our data management, member tracking and communication systems feel out of date or out of our wheelhouse or unimportant. We don't really think abou...
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Episode 12
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49:30
Spring Cleaning...preparing for welcome.
Winter in Minnesota has been long! We are at the point where the days are getting longer and we can begin to dream about spring. We are also on the doorstep of the season of lent. Join host Rev. Erica Koser for this timely epi...
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Episode 11
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33:45
Reviving an Ancient Ministry Model for Today- House Church with Rev. Steve Reiser
As we say in almost every podcast- church is changing! Join us for this conversation with Pastor Steve Reiser who is passionate about bringing back the ancient ministry model of house churches- because sometimes what's old is new again! L...
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Episode 10
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