On this second episode of Be Church 24/7, Rev. Brown shares about his varied and geographically diverse ministry career along with the lessons he learned, transitioning from one culture to the next.  The discussion then turns to the present as he and Brian explore new opportunities and contexts for "being church" in a pandemic and post-pandemic world.*Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In this episode of Be Church CBC, Brian interviews Rich and Kerry Ray, chairperson and member of our Ushers/ Greeters Team.  They discuss a ministry that is often the first impression one gets of church, the importance of making someone feel welcome in worship, and what it's been like (both specifically as greeters and as worshippers in general) to return to in-person worship after a year of online only.*Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

In this episode of Be Church CBC, Brian interviews Bill Jennings and Mike Upshaw, who have had faithful roles as participants and leaders in two CBC Sunday school classes.  Discussion involves the challenges and opportunities of moving Sunday school and Wednesday night Bible study to Zoom as well as hopes for more online discipleship as well as in-person discipleship in the future.*Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

In this episode of Be Church CBC, Brian interviews Judy and Lou Speas, who lead the church community garden.  Discussion involves the birth and expansion of this new initiative over a few short years, how good leaders can thrive in areas outside of their wheelhouse, and sharing ministry in an ecumenical and community-oriented manner.*Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

On this first episode of Be Church 24/7, Rev. Richerson discusses what being a pastor's kid taught her about being a pastor, the benefits of serving in many different church staff roles, and being a woman in Baptist ministry.  In what will certainly be a recurring theme for a while,  Rev. Richerson talks about the challenges and joys of adapting during the pandemic, including  her church, Central Baptist (Richmond, VA), implementing drive-in worship.*Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Brian interviews Pat Dunkley, chair, and Michelle Armagost and Carolyn Harris, representatives, of the WMU (Women's Missionary Union) at CBC.  The WMU is an independent organization associated with Baptist churches which focuses on promoting missions education, encouraging missions support, and fostering missions efforts.  The WMU and the Missions and Ministry Team (see Episode 7) make up CBC's two primary mission "hubs".  Pat, Michelle, and Carolyn discuss a number of different WMU ministry efforts, annual women's retreats at Eagle Eyrie, and annual children's and youth camps at Crossroads.           *Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicEpisode is LivePublished: Mar. 15, 2021 @ 3PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode On FacebookTwitter

Brian interviews Danielle Lindgren, chair of the Missions and Ministry Team, a roundtable group which coordinates and initiates a variety of Centerville's community mission work.  This and the Women's Missionary Union (stay tuned for Episode 8) make up CBC's two primary mission "hubs".  Danielle and Brian discuss some M&M projects, an open invitation for new people and ideas, and finding the balance between "doing" and "being" when it comes to ministry.           *Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

In an audio reedit of two video interviews from fall 2020, Brian talks with Danielle Lindgren and Krista Meyers, Children's Team Leaders, and then (at the 10:25 minute mark) Zipper Harfst, Youth Team Leader.   They discuss unique opportunities and challenges of these developmental ministries, the importance of taking an intergeneration approach in how we do Church overall, and shifts made in 2020 because of the pandemic.           *Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

Brian interviews Diana Tharp, a newer member to CBC who's actively serving God and others in her early years of retirement.  They discuss Detra's Angels (a ministry dedicated to her Mom), volunteering with the Burfoot House (a transitional house for homeless single women), and the ways she thinks about ministry, service, and connecting with the community after retiring from thirty years in the police force.           *Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

Brian interviews Faith Powell, deacon chair.   They discuss the shift in deacon ministry in 2020 to become an intentional, regular source of contact to CBC members in the midst of isolation and disconnection.  This interview is a reedit of a recording made over Zoom and posted on Facebook and YouTube this summer.  The deacon ministry continues its routine ministry contacts today.           *Intro and outro music is from the track, "Hey!", courtesy of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music