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...

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...

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  Often times, our data management, member tracking and communication systems feel out of date or out of our wheelhouse or unimportant.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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Is the church still relevant for families?  How do you do children's ministry well if you are a small church?  What do kids need right now?  Join us for a powerful conversation with children's ministry expert Lindsey Nuehring fro...

Join Rev. Erica Koser for a look at some current resources and some easy ideas for reaching into your community this summer.  Gather a few tips that you can begin in July!  Also learn more about how the office of Strategy and Innovati...

Is it important to reach out to your community?  How do you take community demographics alongside community conversations to generate a profile of your community?  In this episode, Erica and church planter Jeremy Peters of The Grove, ...

In this episode we are joined by the Rev. Tyler Sit; church planter, innovator and author from New City Church and Northeast UMC both in Minneapolis.  We engage in a lively conversation about innovation, Marie Kondo-ing our full ministry p...

Welcome to the Seeds and Sprouts podcast.  In this episode, learn what this podcast is all about and meet host Rev. Erica Koser.