Shows
One Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Maddie Henderson HerlongIn today's episode, Bishop Dease and Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Maddie Henderson Herlong, Christian Chaplain in the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life.
"There is hope for the church! ... Young people are yearning for church," said Maddie. "Let's listen to them more. They have something to say and they have something to offer."
2025-07-1629 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Maddie Henderson HerlongIn today's episode, Bishop Dease and Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Maddie Henderson Herlong, Christian Chaplain in the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life.
"There is hope for the church! ... Young people are yearning for church," said Maddie. "Let's listen to them more. They have something to say and they have something to offer."
2025-07-1629 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Darren HensleyIn today's episode, Bishop Dease and Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Darren Hensley, a North Georgia clergyperson who serves as an attorney in the US Bankruptcy Court.
"People who come to Bankruptcy Court don't want to be there. It could be the result of a decision, a mistake, a divorce, a death, a setback - and they are in a very real sense broken. It's where I'm called to ministry," he said.
"I can't always be explicit, but meeting people at this time in their life, I can offer an assurance through my w...
2025-07-0936 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Darren HensleyIn today's episode, Bishop Dease and Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Darren Hensley, a North Georgia clergyperson who serves as an attorney in the US Bankruptcy Court.
"People who come to Bankruptcy Court don't want to be there. It could be the result of a decision, a mistake, a divorce, a death, a setback - and they are in a very real sense broken. It's where I'm called to ministry," he said.
"I can't always be explicit, but meeting people at this time in their life, I can offer an assurance through my w...
2025-07-0936 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Karen HoytToday, Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Karen Hoyt, a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) chaplain at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
"I signed up to be a volunteer chaplain at Piedmont Hospital near where I lived. I felt a spark when I walked in that hospital. I knew God had called me to be there," she said. "I went back to school to seminary."
In the NICU, "I feel like we go from Good Friday to Easter Sunday many times. So many Holy moments."
2025-07-0224 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Karen HoytToday, Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Karen Hoyt, a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) chaplain at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
"I signed up to be a volunteer chaplain at Piedmont Hospital near where I lived. I felt a spark when I walked in that hospital. I knew God had called me to be there," she said. "I went back to school to seminary."
In the NICU, "I feel like we go from Good Friday to Easter Sunday many times. So many Holy moments."
2025-07-0224 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Columbus BurnsToday, Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Columbus Burns, Director of Pastoral Care at St Joseph/Candler Hospital in Savannah where he's served for the past 31 years.
"For me, some of my most sacred moments as a chaplain have been standing or sitting by the bedside of the patients who are hurting or dying. There are no words. It's the ministry of presence."
2025-06-2529 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Columbus BurnsToday, Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Columbus Burns, Director of Pastoral Care at St Joseph/Candler Hospital in Savannah where he's served for the past 31 years.
"For me, some of my most sacred moments as a chaplain have been standing or sitting by the bedside of the patients who are hurting or dying. There are no words. It's the ministry of presence."
2025-06-2529 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Emily KellyToday, Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Emily Kelly, a North Georgia Conference clergyperson who serves as a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
"I want to see and hear the person I'm sitting with," said Emily. "That's what all humans crave. That's what I crave. To be seen, to be heard, and to be valued. So that's what I hope to provide the youth--and the staff."
Listen to learn more about Emily's ministry and her "why" (and who won a game of spades - Emily or...
2025-06-1827 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Emily KellyToday, Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Emily Kelly, a North Georgia Conference clergyperson who serves as a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
"I want to see and hear the person I'm sitting with," said Emily. "That's what all humans crave. That's what I crave. To be seen, to be heard, and to be valued. So that's what I hope to provide the youth--and the staff."
Listen to learn more about Emily's ministry and her "why" (and who won a game of spades - Emily or...
2025-06-1827 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Julia NormanToday Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Julia Norman, a South Georgia Conference clergyperson who serves as Director of Development for the Macon Volunteer Clinic. Adjacent to the Mulberry Street UMC campus, the non-profit provides primary care services to uninsured working adults of Middle Georgia.
"It's not about us all doing everything for everybody, it's about each of us doing the work we're called to do," said Julia. "I'm not qualified to even take your temperature, but I can write a grant, I can share a story."
2025-06-1129 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Julia NormanToday Bishop Robin Dease and host Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz talk with Rev. Julia Norman, a South Georgia Conference clergyperson who serves as Director of Development for the Macon Volunteer Clinic. Adjacent to the Mulberry Street UMC campus, the non-profit provides primary care services to uninsured working adults of Middle Georgia.
"It's not about us all doing everything for everybody, it's about each of us doing the work we're called to do," said Julia. "I'm not qualified to even take your temperature, but I can write a grant, I can share a story."
2025-06-1129 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastSpecial Episode: Update on the JourneyJoin Kelly Roberson from the South Georgia Conference and Rodrigo Cruz, Assistant to the Bishop in the North and South Georgia Conferences, as they bring you up to date on everything we know so far as our two Annual Conferences study and pursue unification.
Find more about the journey at www.GeorgiaUMC.org.
2025-01-2314 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastSpecial Episode: Update on the JourneyJoin Kelly Roberson from the South Georgia Conference and Rodrigo Cruz, Assistant to the Bishop in the North and South Georgia Conferences, as they bring you up to date on everything we know so far as our two Annual Conferences study and pursue unification.
Find more about the journey at www.GeorgiaUMC.org.
2025-01-2314 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastSpecial Episode: Advent Message from Bishop DeaseThis Advent, Bishop Robin Dease calls us to embrace unity in this season, reminding us that Christ came to bring us together.
“There are countless stories that demonstrate the power of unity when we let unity win,” said Bishop Dease. “Scripture tells us we are to be like-minded and to care for one another, to serve one another, to bear one another’s burdens, to forgive one another, to speak truth to each other, to be compassionate toward each other, and to submit to each other in deference, considering others better than ourselves. That is unity!”
She enco...
2024-12-0407 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastSpecial Episode: Advent Message from Bishop DeaseThis Advent, Bishop Robin Dease calls us to embrace unity in this season, reminding us that Christ came to bring us together.
“There are countless stories that demonstrate the power of unity when we let unity win,” said Bishop Dease. “Scripture tells us we are to be like-minded and to care for one another, to serve one another, to bear one another’s burdens, to forgive one another, to speak truth to each other, to be compassionate toward each other, and to submit to each other in deference, considering others better than ourselves. That is unity!”
She enco...
2024-12-0407 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Millie KimToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Millie Kim. They discuss feeling a call to ministry as a student at the Emory Wesley Fellowship, serving in one of the most diverse areas of the state, and opening a coffee house at the church (and its perfect name)!
Millie is pastor of Mountain Park UMC in Gwinnett County.
"Be good neighbors!"
2024-11-2016 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Millie KimToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Millie Kim. They discuss feeling a call to ministry as a student at the Emory Wesley Fellowship, serving in one of the most diverse areas of the state, and opening a coffee house at the church (and its perfect name)!
Millie is pastor of Mountain Park UMC in Gwinnett County.
"Be good neighbors!"
2024-11-2016 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Teresa EdwardsWelcome to the One Georgia Podcast! In today’s episode, Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Teresa Edwards about the ministry of a deacon, the power of spiritual disciplines, and how to tend to and respond to the call that ignites your soul. (And they talk tattoos!)
Teresa is the associate pastor at Vineville UMC in Macon.
"We have a continual invitation to open our eyes really wide to what God is up to in our world and then go and be a part of it!"
2024-11-1317 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Teresa EdwardsWelcome to the One Georgia Podcast! In today’s episode, Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Teresa Edwards about the ministry of a deacon, the power of spiritual disciplines, and how to tend to and respond to the call that ignites your soul. (And they talk tattoos!)
Teresa is the associate pastor at Vineville UMC in Macon.
"We have a continual invitation to open our eyes really wide to what God is up to in our world and then go and be a part of it!"
2024-11-1317 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Shannon KarafandaToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Shannon Karafand about reaching new people in the community, spreading Holy Mischief, loving one another to Christ, and being authentic on social media.
Shannon is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Cartersville.
2024-11-0616 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Shannon KarafandaToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Shannon Karafand about reaching new people in the community, spreading Holy Mischief, loving one another to Christ, and being authentic on social media.
Shannon is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Cartersville.
2024-11-0616 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Jeff CookToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Jeff Cook about leading an outreach-oriented congregation, "Messy" breakfasts on Sunday morning, hard decisions, and working to create a space where every person can belong and find relationship with Christ.
Jeff is pastor of Trinity UMC in Warner Robbins, Georgia.
"Know Christ, Serve Christ, Share Christ"
2024-10-3028 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Jeff CookToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Jeff Cook about leading an outreach-oriented congregation, "Messy" breakfasts on Sunday morning, hard decisions, and working to create a space where every person can belong and find relationship with Christ.
Jeff is pastor of Trinity UMC in Warner Robbins, Georgia.
"Know Christ, Serve Christ, Share Christ"
2024-10-3028 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Elizabeth PollardToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Elizabeth Pollard about following the call to ministry and about choosing life, not just letting it happen to you.
Elizabeth is pastor of Newnan Chapel UMC in Newnan, Georgia.
"My decision to come to The United Methodist Church was because I fell in love with the theology. I fell in love with grace."
2024-10-2316 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Elizabeth PollardToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Elizabeth Pollard about following the call to ministry and about choosing life, not just letting it happen to you.
Elizabeth is pastor of Newnan Chapel UMC in Newnan, Georgia.
"My decision to come to The United Methodist Church was because I fell in love with the theology. I fell in love with grace."
2024-10-2316 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Abra Lattany-ReedWelcome to the One Georgia Podcast! Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Abra Lattany-Reed about her call to ministry as a bi-vocational pastor, the ministry of presence, elevating the role of the church in diversity and justice matters, and the hard work of dismantling racism.
Abra serves in the South Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church as Director of Diversity and Justice Ministries.
We are a community that does life together. As a way to strengthen our connection, you are encouraged to drive around your community this week and ask, "God, what would it look like for me to eleva...
2024-10-1624 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Abra Lattany-ReedWelcome to the One Georgia Podcast! Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Abra Lattany-Reed about her call to ministry as a bi-vocational pastor, the ministry of presence, elevating the role of the church in diversity and justice matters, and the hard work of dismantling racism.
Abra serves in the South Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church as Director of Diversity and Justice Ministries.
We are a community that does life together. As a way to strengthen our connection, you are encouraged to drive around your community this week and ask, "God, what would it look like for me to eleva...
2024-10-1624 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Steven UsryToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Dr. Steven Usry about going through a pain point as a church and rebuilding, about hiring and pouring into church staff, and about the prayer Bishop Dease utters daily.
Steven is pastor of Dalton First UMC.
More on topics discussed today:
Staff support - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/how-to-support-your-church-staff-and-why-you-should
Listening to Your Community - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-008-how-successful-churches-listen-to-their-community
Browse Cokesbury's Bible Studies - https://www.cokesbury.com/studies
2024-10-0923 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Steven UsryToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Dr. Steven Usry about going through a pain point as a church and rebuilding, about hiring and pouring into church staff, and about the prayer Bishop Dease utters daily.
Steven is pastor of Dalton First UMC.
More on topics discussed today:
Staff support - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/how-to-support-your-church-staff-and-why-you-should
Listening to Your Community - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-008-how-successful-churches-listen-to-their-community
Browse Cokesbury's Bible Studies - https://www.cokesbury.com/studies
2024-10-0923 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Adriane BurgessToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Adriane Burgess about "Dessert Devotions," matching your passions with your calling, and letting the silo walls down to be the same person everywhere.
Adriane is pastor of St Mary's Road UMC in the Columbus area, an avid baker who loves to whip up easy dessert recipes along with an engaging devotional,
More about topics discussed today:
Dessert Devotions - https://www.dessertdevotion.com/
Resources for Clergy Families and Those Who Care For Them - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/resources-for-clergy-families-and-those-who-care-for-them
What Ar...
2024-10-0217 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Adriane BurgessToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Adriane Burgess about "Dessert Devotions," matching your passions with your calling, and letting the silo walls down to be the same person everywhere.
Adriane is pastor of St Mary's Road UMC in the Columbus area, an avid baker who loves to whip up easy dessert recipes along with an engaging devotional,
More about topics discussed today:
Dessert Devotions - https://www.dessertdevotion.com/
Resources for Clergy Families and Those Who Care For Them - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/resources-for-clergy-families-and-those-who-care-for-them
What Ar...
2024-10-0217 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Ralph ThompsonToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Ralph Thompson about starting a new appointment, the value of intergenerational ministry, and being authentically yourself in the pulpit.
Ralph is pastor of Bethany UMC in Smyrna. He holds a Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div) from Candler School of Theology.
Resources on Topics Discussed in This Episode:
Community Partnerships
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/fostering-effective-community-partnerships
Intergenerational Ministry
https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/a-church-for-the-ages-vibrant-vital-intentionally-intergenerational
Cross-Racial Appointments
https://www.r2hub.org/library/tag/CRCC#gsc.tab=0
2024-09-2516 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Ralph ThompsonToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Ralph Thompson about starting a new appointment, the value of intergenerational ministry, and being authentically yourself in the pulpit.
Ralph is pastor of Bethany UMC in Smyrna. He holds a Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div) from Candler School of Theology.
Resources on Topics Discussed in This Episode:
Community Partnerships
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/fostering-effective-community-partnerships
Intergenerational Ministry
https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/a-church-for-the-ages-vibrant-vital-intentionally-intergenerational
Cross-Racial Appointments
https://www.r2hub.org/library/tag/CRCC#gsc.tab=0
2024-09-2516 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Jonathan SmithToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Smith about serving in a college town, transforming the world through campus ministry, and how the United Methodist connection steps up in disaster response.
Jonathan is pastor of Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro. He has a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Emory University and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) focused in Church and Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary.
In this episode:
UMComission - https://www.umcommission.org/
Georgia Southern Wesley Foundation - https://gswesley.com/
Claflin University - https://www.claflin.edu/stud...
2024-09-1820 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Jonathan SmithToday Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Smith about serving in a college town, transforming the world through campus ministry, and how the United Methodist connection steps up in disaster response.
Jonathan is pastor of Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro. He has a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Emory University and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) focused in Church and Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary.
In this episode:
UMComission - https://www.umcommission.org/
Georgia Southern Wesley Foundation - https://gswesley.com/
Claflin University - https://www.claflin.edu/stud...
2024-09-1820 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Bishop DeaseIn this episode of the One Georgia UMC Podcast, meet Bishop Robin Dease! Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz asks Bishop Dease to share her story. It's a journey that begins in Brooklyn, New York.
2024-09-1138 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnecting with Bishop DeaseIn this episode of the One Georgia UMC Podcast, meet Bishop Robin Dease! Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz asks Bishop Dease to share her story. It's a journey that begins in Brooklyn, New York.
2024-09-1138 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastTrailer: Welcome to the One Georgia UMC PodcastFor the next ten weeks Bishop Robin Dease will be chatting with Georgia United Methodist clergy. Pull up a chair and join us!
2024-09-0901 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastTrailer: Welcome to the One Georgia UMC PodcastFor the next ten weeks Bishop Robin Dease will be chatting with Georgia United Methodist clergy. Pull up a chair and join us!
2024-09-0901 min
One Georgia UMC PodcastThe Value of Multi-Cultural MinistryIn today's episode of At the Table, Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson continues the series of conversations with District Superintendents and lay leadership from around the Conference. She is joined by Central East superintendent Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz and lay leader Jeff Fuller. They discuss the gift and value of multi-cultural ministry and how to get started.
2021-05-1446 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastPeace of ChristBishop Sue Haupert-Johnson invites Rev. Jimmy Moor to join her "At the Table" this week. Jimmy offers a sermon from the Gospel of John for the first Sunday after Easter then he and Bishop Sue discuss our connection, staying alert, and how grateful we are when peace and joy show up.
2021-04-1348 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastReflections for Exhausted Clergy and LaityThis week Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson shares post-Easter reflections for exhausted clergy and laity.
2021-04-0633 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastIn Good HandsThis week Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson invites Rev. Dr. Yvette Massey to share a Sermon on Psalm 31. Afterward, Bishop Sue and Yvette talk about what it means to be in God's hands.
2021-03-3042 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastAll PeopleThis week Bishop Sue invites seminary student Mychal Ellis to share a sermon and have a conversation on the lectionary text and Wesley's Covenant Prayer. This is Mychal's very first sermon! She and Bishop Sue discuss Jesus' journey and his desire to draw in all people.
2021-03-2243 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastBack to Normal?Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson welcomes Rev. Black Trent to "At the Table." Rev. Trent shares a Lenten sermon and he and Bishop Sue ask the question, "Can we just go back to normal!?!"
2021-03-1549 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastWhat's In A NameBishop Sue Haupert-Johnson continues the series, inviting a guest pastor to share a sermon on Wesley's Covenant Prayer and our lectionary text. This week she is joined by Rev. John Tomlin, a local pastor serving North Fayette UMC. They discuss John's interesting career path and what's in a name.
2021-03-0237 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastLooking for SignsBishop Sue Haupert-Johnson begins a new series, inviting a guest pastor to share a sermon based on this week's lectionary and Wesley's Covenant Prayer, and then join her to discuss the message. This week she invites Rev. Blair Boyd Zant back to the podcast.
2021-02-2337 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastRatified in HeavenIn today's episode, Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson is joined Rev. Dr. Yvette Massey and Rev. Blair Boyd Zant for the conclusion of our series of conversations on the Covenant Prayer. Hear about their joys, their calls to ministry, and their own "So Be It" moments.
2021-02-1636 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastSo Be ItIn this episode of "At the Table," Bishop Sue is joined by her friend and colleague Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey. Bishop Harvey serves the Louisiana Conference and is President of the United Methodist Council of Bishops. They discuss the next lines of the Covenant Prayer: Thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
2021-02-0940 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastFreely and Heartily Yield All ThingsBishop Sue is joined "At the Table" this week by Rev. Scott Parrish to discuss some of the most challenging lines of Wesley's Covenant Prayer. They contemplate just how much we could do if we joined together, freely and heartily yielding all things to Christ, and welcoming everyone to the table.
2021-02-0241 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastEmployed by Thee or Laid Aside for TheeBishop Sue didn't have to look far to find a great conversation partner for this episode of At the Table. She is joined by her husband Rev. Allen Johnson. Allen is currently serving as Associate Pastor at Johns Creek UMC. They discuss the Covenant Prayer.
2021-01-2642 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastPut Me to DoingIn this week's episode of At the Table, Bishop Sue is joined by Rev. Dr. Jessica Terrell, Brandall Lovvorn, Rev. Joya Abrams, and Rev. Whit Martin. They discuss the United Methodist itinerancy and appointment process through the lens of the Covenant Prayer.
2021-01-1947 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastPlumb LinesBishop Sue Haupert-Johnson shares a prophetic and pastoral message inviting North Georgia United Methodists to recommit to prayer and spiritual disciplines and to hold up our plumb lines as we discern truth from falsehood, good from evil.
2021-01-1314 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastOur World and Our FaithIn this episode, Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson is joined by Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Annual Conference. They discuss what is going on in our country and how it relates to our faith. They call on each of us to recognize Christ in one other.
2021-01-1138 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastNo Longer My Own, But ThineIn this episode of "At the Table," Bishop Sue begins a discussion on Wesley's Covenant Prayer. She is joined by DuWanna Thomas (president of North Georgia's Black Methodists for Church Renewal) and Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas (pastor at Ben Hill UMC in Atlanta and chair of the North Georgia Conference Delegation). They focus on the first line of the prayer, "I am no longer my own, but thine." As you listen, share your thoughts with Bishop Sue at CovenantPrayer@ngumc.org.
2021-01-0536 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastLay and Clergy: Partners in MinistryIn today's episode of At The Table with Bishop Sue, Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson talks with North East District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Alice Rogers and District Lay Servant Ministries Director Dr. Kay Haugen. They discuss the strength of the laity in our connection and the excellent Lay Servant Ministries program. Find Kay's contact information at www.ngumc.org/NorthEastLayServantMinistry.
2020-12-0931 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastDiscipleship PathOn this episode of At the Table, Bishop Sue talks with Central South District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown and Covington First UMC staff member Claudia Minge about how the church can be a beacon, build relationships, and lay out a "Discipleship Path" right now and into the future.
2020-11-1050 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastCall of the Small ChurchIn this episode of At the Table, Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson talks with SouthWest District Superintendent Rev. Susan Landry and Lay Leader Debby Stikes address concerns and share lessons learned from small churches.
2020-10-2250 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastThe Concept of WeIn this episode of At The Table with Bishop Sue, Bishop Sue Haupert-Johson offers an update on public worship, on our work to end racism, and on the concept of "we."
2020-06-1200 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastFrustrationIn Episode 6 of "At The Table with Bishop Sue," Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson talks with Rev. Lindsay Geist, a gifted leader and licensed clinical social worker, about the frustration and grief we're feeling in this time of pandemic and how to turn our thoughts toward all that is life-giving and worthy of praise.
2020-05-1400 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastGenerous GivingIn Episode 5 of "At the Table with Bishop Sue," Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson talks with Rev. Bill Britt about stewardship, generosity, and giving. Rev. Britt is a gifted leader and serves as pastor of Peachtree Road UMC in Atlanta.
2020-05-0700 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastEaster Sunday HomilyBishop Sue Haupert-Johnson reflects on transformation this Easter Sunday.
2020-04-1200 min
One Georgia UMC PodcastA Clear PathwayIn Episode 3 of “At the Table with Bishop Sue,” Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson addresses the recently released Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation. She is clear that this is not just another plan and calls United Methodists to be in prayer and to do the hard work to see this agreement through. Press Releasehttps://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/united-methodist-traditionalists-centrists-progressives-bishops-sign-agreement-aimed-at-separation-13133654 Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separationhttps://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/files/websites/www/pdfs/signed+umc+mediation+protocoal+statement+-2020.pdf FAQ About the United M...
2020-01-0500 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastAdventIn Episode 2 of “At the Table with Bishop Sue,” Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson reflects on Advent and how we might be transformed this season. Bishop Sue welcomes ideas for future episode topics. Email ideas to podcast@ngumc.org
2019-12-1000 minOne Georgia UMC PodcastConnectionIn Episode 1 of “At the Table with Bishop Sue,” Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson shares withNorth Georgia United Methodists about the church she wants to lead and a hallmark of that church – our connection. Beginning with a story about a friend in need, she lifts up ways our United Methodist connection allows us to be in ministry near and far thanks to our web of relationships. Bishop Sue prays that we will see highest value in holding one another in love and will go out to those excluded and oppressed, to those without a friend, and gather more to the ta...
2019-10-3100 min