Dents in the Darkness

Covid changed a lot of things including in person worship. There is a place for online worship but in this conversation we talk about the theological and spiritual good of gathering in person rather than just online.  Jonathan Griffiths is a Lead Pastor in Ottawa, Canada and also a writer.  He wrote the book "Gathered for Good: God's Good Design for the Local Church". A great conversation on the importance of the local church.

Quebec is one of the most unchurched, unreached areas in North America. Jacob Matthieu is a church planter and now Director of Development for SEMBEQ. In this podcast we talk about MULTIPLICATION. How do you reach those who are a couple generations away from any knowledge of Christianity. Why starting new churches, developing leaders is critical to seeing God move in Quebec.  We need others to grab on to a vision of MULTIPLICATION as Jacob has for Quebec.  

In this podcast, we talk with Mac Lake with Multiply Group. Mac has written multiple books on develop leaders at different levels of the church. From the Multiplication Effect which talks about a leadership pipeline to his latest book Leading Yourself. In this podcast we talk through helping your church develop a leadership pipeline.  How are you doing developing Leaders?

Pat and Josh join us in a conversation on  how the church can better use social media to reach and disciple people. Pat Linnell is the founder and leader of Grace Bomb which is a practical tool that helps people practice their faith.  to hear more about Grace Bomb. Josh works as a  Creative Director, Brand Marketing Director, Consultant & Content Creator. 

Bishop Victor Glover from Fathers on the Move joins us on the podcast to talk through how Fathers On The Move has been making a difference in those who are incarcerated.  Not only are they seeing these men stay out of prison, but they are also seeing men come to know Jesus! Churches being started within these prisons, and churches planted across the US as these men are discipled and move all over the country.  Fathers on the move is living out Isaiah 61:1 - "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners."

Dents in the Darkness is back with it's 50th Episode!As we celebrate the 50th episode, we invite Justin Bleuer (Berean Bible Church/NEC Leadership Team, and Dan Nichols (Grace Fellowship Church/Founder of NEC) on the podcast to talk through what is happenings in NEC. Celebrating what God is doing, sharing some direction for the upcoming year.... and a few surprises along the way. There is a lot to get excited about as we look back and look ahead to what God has in store for us here at NEC. To find out more about NEC, email ⁠[email protected]

Dents in the Darkness returns with "Leading From The Second Chair" with Pastor Paul Piraino from Victory High Wesleyan Church in Corning NY. Paul has been at the same church for 30+ years in many different roles.  Although he was the lead pastor for many years, he loved leading from the second chair.  This is a great conversation on how to lead well when you are not in charge and how team leadership can be a beautiful thing.   Resources: 1. Second Chair Leadership by Tracy Reynolds 2. Leading From The Second Chair by Mike Bonem

On this episode, Hosts Tim Madeira and Mike Schooley will sit down with Jamie Overholser, from Standing Stone Ministry, and hear about their focus on the much needed mission of soul care in pastors. They will speak into "what is soul care" and "what is the soul" first. Make sure to listen in and consider any shepherd's in your circles that might benefit from this ministry! Needing some guidance? Feeling alone? Wanting to grow as a leader? Experiencing burnout? We are here to support and help you prevent crises, navigate them if they happen, and increase your health so you, your family, and your ministry flourishes. Contact Jamie to have a conversation.⁠ Jamie's email address -⁠[email protected]⁠  https://standingstoneministry.org/⁠

In this episode, Tim Madeira and Mike Schooley interview with NEC Founder/President - Pastor Dan Nichols, along with Andy Needham - Converge Northeast Regional Vice President & Associate Director https://www.converge.org/northeast Andy is a trusted connector and champion for church leaders with twenty-four years of experience in regional ministry in the northeast. Serving and solving problems for pastors is his passion and joy. Developing leaders is a critical piece of seeing the movement of God in the northeast. Converge is partnering with NEC to invest in leaders through a cohort.    Apply here: https://bit.ly/evergreencohort

Aaron Damjanovich and Dave Holvig, from Eaglebrook Association joined us on the podcast to share who they are and their passion for Christ. Hear about their upcoming church training outside of Syracuse in August. You will hear the story of why Eagle Brook does this passion - and what they will be doing during this training!