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Efecto OllieLA MENTALIDAD DE NELSON GARZA / SESION EN GAP DE LOCOSEn este episodio #174 hablamos sobre el concurso en Mérida, Yucatán, el cual platicamos con personalidades como Nelson Garza, Greg Rodriguez, Fernán Origel entre otros………… Eso y mas X Efecto Ollie 🙏🏽💪🏼🛹🙌🏼CONVIÉRTETE EN MIEMBRO DEL CANAL PARA VER LOS VIDEOS DE CADA MISIÓN SKATE Y OBTENER MÁS BENEFICIOS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9TAjAex7BOpeGCry95JSzQ/joinCompra tu playera de Efecto Ollie directo en nuestro sitio web https://efectoollie.comApóyanos comprando productos de nuestros aliados en 👉🏼 https://paperlike.com/lomejorREDES Efecto OllieIG: https://www.instagram.com/efectoollieFB: https://www.facebook.com/Efecto-Ollie-107426468236920Suscríbete: https://www.youtube.com/channe...2025-04-221h 20
Southeastern Audio ArchivesTony Merida | Your Labor is Not in Vain | 2 Corinthians 15:50-58Tony Merida encourages Christians to continue the work of the Great Commission in the comfort that God empowers and redeems their efforts.2025-02-1331 min
New Churches PodcastKeep on PlantingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tNEarkxWK-c
In this final episode of the season, host Jeff Medders is joined by fellow laborers Vance Pitman, Tony Merida, and Matt Carter to dive into Paul’s closing words for his protege in Titus 3:12-15. Take a listen as these planters recount their experiences in life after church planting, their next seasons in ministry, and what it looks like to become a sending church with an intentional multiplication mindset.
Jeff Medders serves as the Director of Theology and Content for Send Network. He is also an au...2024-12-1039 min
New Churches PodcastDoctrine and Culture of a ChurchWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-_XWA6n7cQ
Host Tony Merida meets back up with Trevin Wax and Joel Muddamalle to discuss the planter’s role in cultivating a gospel culture within his church, in alignment with Paul’s instruction from Titus 2:11-15. Uncover why the deity of Christ is so crucial in church planting and preaching today and how your faithful gospel teaching impacts the sanctification of those whom you’re entrusted to shepherd.
Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and he serves...2024-11-1239 min
The Word Before WorkHow to produce a “Golden Result” in your conflicts with othersSign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: 7 Biblical Principles for Resolving Conflict at WorkDevotional: 4 of 7Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, “Let me take the speck out of your eye,” when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you wi...2024-11-1105 min
New Churches PodcastSpiritual Formation of WomenWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D_XQUCzoFTs
Host Tony Merida spends time with Vance Pitman and Jen Oshman to demystify the planter’s role in the spiritual formation of the women in the church. Discover how you, like Paul, can serve, engage, recruit, and commission the women of your congregation by casting an intentional vision for their growth and development as disciples of the Word.
Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and he serves as the Vice President of Planter Development for Send Network. He...2024-11-0541 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyChrist-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times by Tony MeridaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/834612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times
Author: Tony Merida
Narrator: Josh Childs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: October 26, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Have you ever noticed that conflict is absolutely everywhere? Though we all want harmony in our relationships and our world, peace seems so hard to come by. Maybe for you, conflict looks like the latest culture war that relentlessly screams at you to pick a side, and you’re tired of all the fighting. Or perhaps it takes another shape, like a h...2024-10-263h 00Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalChrist-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times by Tony MeridaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/834612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times
Author: Tony Merida
Narrator: Josh Childs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: October 26, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Have you ever noticed that conflict is absolutely everywhere? Though we all want harmony in our relationships and our world, peace seems so hard to come by. Maybe for you, conflict looks like the latest culture war that relentlessly screams at you to pick a side, and you’re tired of all the fighting. Or perhaps it takes another shape, like a h...2024-10-263h 00
New Churches PodcastPlanters are PreachersWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FJIFudTQe8g
Host Jeff Medders teams back up with Matt Carter and Tony Merida to share how preachers are made (1:9), what the elements of sound teaching are (2:1), and why it is essential to set an example through preaching (2:7). Learn why a “proclamation mindset” is essential for preachers in the modern-day church planting context.
Jeff Medders serves as the Director of Theology and Content for Send Network. He is also an author, a preacher, and a PhD student of biblical spirituality at Southern Seminary, studying Charles Spurgeon and the...2024-10-2243 min
New Churches PodcastPlanters as Servants of GodWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jB85Ww_5su8
Host Tony Merida is joined by pastors and planters Doug Logan and Adam Muhtaseb. They discuss how Titus 1:1-4 informs our ministry identities, establishes our hope and confidence in planting, and allows us to embrace the power of our preaching as shepherds of our flocks. Discover how Paul’s God-centered, Christ-exalting mindset shaped him as a planter and pastor.
Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and he serves as the Vice President of Planter Development for Se...2024-10-0841 min
New Churches PodcastPlanters Need MentorsWatch this episode on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/6IhmiDFp7cI
Host Jeff Medders welcomes Vance Pitman, Matt Carter, and Tony Merida back for a new season of the New Churches podcast! Join our team of church planters and pastors as we begin our deep dive into the book of Titus. Discover why mentor relationships are so vital in the lives of planters and pastors today, as well as what it looks like to equip and deploy planters through the lens of Paul’s and Titus’s examples.
Jeff Medders serves as the Director of Theo...2024-10-0841 min
Bible UnboundThe Complete Story of ELIJAH: Witness to the God of LifeEpisode Summary
The rocks shakes and the earth quakes but the people of Israel only listened to the Baal’s and the Asherah. Mere wood and stone. Enter the prophet Elijah who is a witness to the God of life. After all, that is what his name means: The Lord is my God. This is his incredible story. Let’s explore 🚀
Episode Notes
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New Churches PodcastChrist-Centered Conflict ResolutionHosts Jeff Medders and Tony Merida dive into one of the most difficult areas of leadership development: conflict resolution. Tune in to discover tools with which to view your disagreements, unmet expectations, and miscommunications as growth opportunities rather than situations to flee. Here’s how you can meet your conflicts head-on, honoring Christ and pursuing peace through the help of His Spirit.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why you may naturally gravitate away from conflict and what you may be drifting toward instead
Scripture’s examples of relational conflict
How church planting conflict is similar to bri...2024-05-1623 minNew Churches PodcastHumility in LeadershipHost Tony Merida teams back up with longtime friend and mentee Adam Muhtaseb to discuss their own experiences in leading with Christlike humility. Tune in to discover how our Savior has paved the way for us to walk humbly before God and one another as we plant our churches for His glory and not our own.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why your definition of humility is a big step in determining your identity as a pastor and planter
How to balance your humility with your authority as a leader within the church
What your ch...2024-05-0221 minNew Churches PodcastCreating a Discipleship PathwayHost Tony Merida meets backs up with longtime friend and Baltimore Send City Missionary Adam Muhtaseb to share their experiences with intentionally discipling the members of their church plants. Listen in to discover how you can embrace new pathways of discipleship in the life of your church and demystify the process along the way.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
How to define “discipleship” for new and seasoned believers alike
The role of the leaders versus that of the congregation in making disciples
The importance of diversity and flexibility when engaging your people in spiritual growth
How to...2024-04-2320 minNew Churches PodcastPastoring Through PoliticsHost Tony Merida teams back up with rural pastor and planter Will Basham to discuss how you and your team can best navigate the pressures and polarization of politics amidst another election year. Tune in to discover your pastoral responsibility as a preacher within your church planting context and how you and your congregation can be people of peace in chaotic times.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Lessons learned from pastoring in 2020
The importance of positioning the gospel first in all things
Why we must be discipled by the Word of God rather than by th...2024-04-1621 minNew Churches PodcastWhy Church Membership MattersHost Tony Merida chats with rural pastor and planter Will Basham to discuss the advantages of church membership, not only for the church but for its people, too. Tune in to discover how you can take discipleship to the next level by engaging your congregation through the process of church membership.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
How church membership finds its place in today’s cultural and religious landscape
Ways to champion this element of church life from the pulpit and platform
The scriptural basis for church membership and commitment
How to choose the right memb...2024-04-0423 minNew Churches PodcastInnovative Outreach Strategies in Urban MinistryHost Tony Merida returns with his long-time friend and colleague Dr. Doug Logan to discuss the latter’s joys, challenges, and success stories of ministry within the urban context. Tune in to discover the creative ways in which you can engage your urban community with the hope of Christ’s gospel.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
The most effective means of gathering data for your neighborhood
Ways to leverage your digital platform for community engagement and awareness
Proactive methods of engaging crisis within your congregation and context
The impact of gathering in a fragmented community cultur...2024-03-2826 minNew Churches PodcastThe Dynamics of Urban Church PlantingHost Tony Merida chats with long-time friend and colleague Dr. Doug Logan, Send Network’s Director of Urban Planter Development, to share the latter’s experiences in urban church planting. Tune in as the author, pastor, and planter shares insight into loving your city well, investing in your mental and emotional health, and reaching your people through meeting their needs.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
The diverse contexts and characteristics of church planters in urban areas
How funding and self-sufficiency look different for urban planters
Why the heartbeat of our cities cannot be found in our ch...2024-03-1419 minNew Churches Podcast3 Practices to Endure in MinistryHost Tony Merida teams back up with Matt Carter, Send Network’s Vice President of Mobilization, to discuss the rhythms and patterns that have helped them thrive in ministry, as well as in their personal health and families. Tune in to discover why your earliest days in ministry are so significant and how you can reclaim your days for the sake of God-honoring endurance.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
What it means to be faithful to Jesus Christ until the end
Why the full armor of God is necessary for each new day
How eschatology impa...2024-02-2922 min
Biblical TruthOld Testament | Exodus 1-4The book of names and how God's people will be restored.
Book: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in ExodusBy Tony Merida
Link: https://www.christianbook.com/christ-centered-exposition-commentary-exalting-exodus/tony-merida/9780805497441/pd/4974422024-02-2800 minBiblical TruthOld Testament | Exodus 1-4The book of names and how God's people will be restored.
Book: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in ExodusBy Tony Merida
Link: https://www.christianbook.com/christ-centered-exposition-commentary-exalting-exodus/tony-merida/9780805497441/pd/4974422024-02-2800 minNew Churches PodcastWhat Role Does Preaching Play in Church Planting?Episode 805
Host Tony Merida meets with Matt Carter, Send Network’s Vice President of Mobilization, to discuss their journeys through preaching the Word within their respective church-planting contexts. Tune in to discover their wisdom gained and lessons learned throughout their years of preaching and planting.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
How to contextualize your message to your mission
Why warmth, wisdom, and servanthood should characterize your preaching presence
What cultural awareness offers to your diverse congregation
Why your authentic style is essential for effective preaching
The steps you can take to build out your...2024-02-1522 minNew Churches PodcastWhat Church Planters Can Learn from SpurgeonEpisode 801
Host Tony Merida spends time with Jeff Medders to discuss the life and legacy of Charles Spurgeon not only as a pastor and preacher, but as a dedicated church planter, too. From his intentionality as a leader to his vision casting as a church revitalizer, Spurgeon has much to teach planters today about faithfully living on mission, no matter the context in which you lead.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Spurgeon’s most taught from book of the Bible
What it looked like for his church members to “live sent”
Greater insight into Spu...2024-02-0122 minNew Churches PodcastPreaching the ResurrectionEpisode 797
Host Tony Merida meets with Jeff Medders, the Director of Theology and Content at SEND Network, to discuss the significance of the resurrection in our daily lives as believers, as well its power in the weekly rhythms of our churches. Tune in to discover how emphasizing the resurrection empowers us to live boldly on mission for the gospel.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
How the resurrection remains applicable to every church in every context
The gospel’s implications for our daily lives, here and now
How to combat cultural desensitization toward the cros...2024-01-1823 min
15 Minute TheologyS02E08 God is Merciful | Tony MeridaOn this episode I get to chat with church planter, pastor, theologian Tony Merida about God's Mercy. All of these episodes are fun to record, but it's a special kind of fun to talk doctrine with my own pastor. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I loved making it!
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Theology for the ChurchA Theology of Preaching with Tony MeridaIn this episode, Caleb discusses a theology of preaching with Dr. Tony Merida (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of preaching and vision at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, Dean of Grimke Seminary, and vice president of planter development for the Send Network. Together they discuss question's like: what is the difference between teaching and preaching? How does the Bible describe preaching? What goes into a sermon (preparation and delivery)? What are some common mistakes young preachers make? And more.
Resources
The Christ-Centered Expositor: A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers by Tony Merida https://a...2023-11-2044 minNew Churches PodcastDavid Platt on Preaching with the Nations in ViewEpisode 787
Host Tony Merida sits down with longtime friend, pastor, and author David Platt to discuss the Great Commission’s call for missional preaching. Tune in to learn more about how the meditation and internalization of Scripture can impact your own heart for change as you seek to transform the nations with the gospel.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
The danger of separating your preaching from your discipleship
Your role as part of the global body of Christ
Ways to encourage your fellow leaders in their missional zeal
Why prayer and preaching are both...2023-11-1620 min
Let Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookLove Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member Audiobook by Tony MeridaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 729573
Title: Love Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member
Author: Tony Merida
Narrator: Marcus Jackman
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:23:50
Language: English
Release date: 11-15-23
Publisher: ONE Audiobooks
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Prayer, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
Be inspired to grow in your love for and commitment to your local church as you understand what it means to belong to God’s family.
God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the ki...2023-11-154h 23
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityLove Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member by Tony MeridaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/729573 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member Author: Tony Merida Narrator: Marcus Jackman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 23 minutes Release date: November 15, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Be inspired to grow in your love for and commitment to your local church as you understand what it means to belong to God’s family. God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real di...2023-11-1505 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityLove Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member by Tony MeridaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/729573to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member
Author: Tony Merida
Narrator: Marcus Jackman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 23 minutes
Release date: November 15, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Be inspired to grow in your love for and commitment to your local church as you understand what it means to belong to God’s family. God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? Th...2023-11-154h 23New Churches PodcastUsing Demographics to Better Serve Your CommunityEpisode 782
Hosts Tony Merida and Vance Pitman sit back down with returning guest, author and pastor Jamaal Williams, to discuss how neighborhood assessments can help your congregation to better love and serve your community. Here’s how you can more accurately determine the needs of those you’re seeking to reach.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why training up your launch team matters
The barriers to cultivating a diverse, united expression of the body of Christ
How to mobilize your congregation to live on mission
Why you can’t just copy and paste the mini...2023-10-3119 minNew Churches PodcastEssential ChristianityEpisode 778
Host Tony Merida chats with pastor, author, and long-time ministry partner J.D. Greear to discuss the basics of the Christian faith in an age of deconstruction, as gleaned through the New Testament book of Romans. Tune in to discover the power of the gospel alive in the Word—and in the lives of God’s people—still today.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Romans’ framework for relevant essentials of the Christian faith today
How to address questions of the 21st century, just as Paul did for the early church
Ways to dissect Ch...2023-10-1721 minSoutheastern Audio ArchivesTony Merida - The Supremacy of Christ - Colossians 1Tony Merida challenges listeners to look closer on Christ.2023-10-1232 minNew Churches PodcastHow to Make Gospel-Centered ApplicationsEpisode 776
Host Tony Merida chats with pastor, author, and long-time ministry partner J.D. Greear to discuss the implications of addressing the heart as we preach the Word of God. Here’s how the gospel reaches beyond moralization and leads to real life transformation.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
How gospel-centered preaching moves our congregations from shame to empowerment
Why adoration is the end goal of all parts of Sunday service
Our New Testament examples of how to read the Old Testament
The impact of relaying all pulpit messaging back to Christ
Why our...2023-10-1020 minNew Churches PodcastRenewing the Importance of the Gathered ChurchEpisode 774
Hosts Noah Oldham and Vance Pitman sit down with Send Network’s Vice President for Planter Development Tony Merida to discuss why we are called to gather as the body of Christ. From topics like Christ’s incarnation to the COVID-19 pandemic, listen in to discover how your presence impacts the life and culture of the local church.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
The pros and cons of online streaming
How God’s presence is encountered through physically gathering
Ways to combat the entertainment-driven consumer mentality of the modern age
Why gathering is more...2023-10-0324 minNew Churches PodcastTheological AccountabilityEpisode 772
In this episode, hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham talk with pastor, planter, and professor Tony Merida on the significance of an accountability that reaches past moral convictions. Tune in to discover all you have to gain from your sending church and network as you discredit false doctrines and get to the non-negotiables of your gospel-driven mission.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Tips for establishing theological convictions within your next new members’ course
How shared stances build mutual trust between co-laborers of the gospel
The role of the sending church vs. sending netw...2023-09-2629 min
Let Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookGather: Loving Your Church as You Celebrate Christ Together Audiobook by Tony MeridaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 711402
Title: Gather: Loving Your Church as You Celebrate Christ Together
Author: Tony Merida
Narrator: Marcus Jackman
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:41:28
Language: English
Release date: 09-13-23
Publisher: ONE Audiobooks
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Renew your understanding and enjoyment of gathering with your church and be excited by the ways that your presence can encourage others.
Why do we meet on Sundays?
Now that technology allows us to access services remotely, many see little need to meet face to face every week. Others think that because we have a...2023-09-132h 41
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGather: Loving Your Church as You Celebrate Christ Together by Tony MeridaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/711402 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Gather: Loving Your Church as You Celebrate Christ Together Author: Tony Merida Narrator: Marcus Jackman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 13, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Renew your understanding and enjoyment of gathering with your church and be excited by the ways that your presence can encourage others. Why do we meet on Sundays? Now that technology allows us to access services remotely, many see little need to meet face to face every week. Others think that because we have a personal relationship with Jesus as...2023-09-1305 minNew Churches PodcastSending Churches: From Parent to PartnerEpisode 752
Host Ed Stetzer meets with Tony Merida and Adam Muhtaseb to discuss the complex yet essential relationship between church plants and their sending churches. Listen to learn more about establishing a sending culture within your own congregation, as well as how to partner with planters in a healthy way.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Tips for creating a church-wide lifestyle of abiding on mission
How to raise up sending leaders from inside your church
The importance of setting healthy expectations
How to foster a thriving relationship with those you’ve partnered with
Why...2023-07-0623 min
Ask the Pastor with J.D. GreearHow Do You Find a Good Church?This week, Pastor J.D. welcomes back Pastor Tony Merida, author of Gather, to answer, “How do you find a good church?”
Show Notes:
J.D.: Every now and then on Ask Me Anything, I get the chance to sit down with someone who I think can answer a question a whole lot better than me, and that’s the case today. I’m sitting here with Dr. Tony Merida, the author of several books including his newest book, called Gather. Tony, the question today is, how should someone go about finding a good, solid local chu...2023-07-0313 minAsk the Pastor with J.D. GreearWhy Is It Important to Go to Church In Person?This week, Pastor J.D. is joined by Pastor Tony Merida, author of Gather, to answer, “Why is it important to go to church in person?”
Show Notes:
J.D.: Today on Ask Me Anything, we’re “flipping the mic.” I’m sitting here with Dr. Tony Merida holding in my hand two books. One is called Love Your Church: Eight Things About Being a Church Member. And then your newest book, called Gather. Tony, we know you’re passionate about the local church. So, what would you say to the person who, after COVID, feels like it ...2023-06-1911 minNew Churches PodcastThe Seasons of Preaching for a PastorEpisode 749
Host Ed Stetzer meets with Tony Merida and Adam Muhtaseb to discuss the ins and outs of preaching within the church-planting context. Here’s how you can find your rhythm as a pastor, preacher, and planter.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why sincerity from the pulpit matters
Tips for establishing your rhythms of preaching
How to engage the unbelieving and disconnected
The role of current events in our preaching
Why your new church plant may need comfy seats!
Helpful Resources:
Adam’s Church Plant: Redemption City Church Baltimore
Interested in learni...2023-06-1527 min
Group Answers Podcast with Brian DanielGroup Answers Episode 251: Tony Merida on Gather: Loving Your Church As You Celebrate Christ TogetherOn this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris interview author and pastor, Dr. Tony Merida, about his new book: Gather: Loving Your Church As You Celebrate Christ Together.The post Group Answers Episode 251: Tony Merida on Gather: Loving Your Church As You Celebrate Christ Together appeared first on Adult Ministry.CLICK HERE to read the report from Lifeway Research about the state of groups.2023-05-1032 min
The Acts 29 PodcastDoug Logan & Tony Merida on Acts 29’s 5 Core ValuesActs 29 has five core values: church planting, theological definition, contextual evangelism, missional collaboration, and global ambition. Each of these shapes and impacts our mission to plant churches worldwide.
Tony Merida, Doug Logan, and Jeff Medders discuss our values as a church-planting organization in this episode.2023-04-2739 minThe Acts 29 PodcastTony Merida on the Future of PreachingIn 1857, the novelist Anthony Trollope wrote, “There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on mankind in civilized and free countries, than the necessity of listening to sermons.” He goes on to describe the “preaching clergyman” as “the bore of the age.”
Preaching has always had its haters. We see this in the Scriptures and throughout the history of the church. So, is there a future for preaching?
In this recording of Dr. Tony Merida’s main session teaching at the Acts 29 Advance Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, he says there is a future for preaching because the theological convictions wh...2023-04-0639 min
All ThingsEpisode 104: Love Your ChurchWhat do you think of when you think of your church? What comes to mind—affection, duty, joy, sorrow? On today’s episode of All Things I’m chatting with Tony Merida and Barnabas Piper. These two men are my brothers in the faith, as well as my coworkers in the broader church, and the three of us want you to love your church! We recently released books at the same time, in the same series. The series is called Love Your Church and the books are meant to be very practical tools for churches to use—hopefull...2023-01-1935 min
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indoubt PodcastEp. 074: Doing Justice in the OrdinaryWhen I first opened up Tony’s book, “Ordinary”. I was surprised to find a biblical appeal for Christians to act on justice and mercy. We’re excited to be talking with pastor and author Tony Merida this week on the issue of how we, as Christians, can do justice in the ordinary things of life. Often we can think (and I’m guilty of this) that justice and mercy ministries take away from “gospel,” but Tony quickly diminishes that idea by explaining that the gospel is what empowers us to do justice. Also, doing justice doesn’t always mean quitting yo...2021-09-2728 min
NEU Podcast'Preaching Gospel Hope' | Tony MeridaThe talk 'Preaching Gospel Hope' by Tony Merida was given at the Urban Hope Conference in February 2021 (Learn more at https://neuchurchplanting.org/urban-hope-conference-2021/). About the speaker: Tony Merida is Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C. He’s also the Dean of Grimké Seminary and Director for Theological Training for Acts 29. Tony has written several books including The Christ-Centered Expositor and multiple volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series. He’s happily married to Kimberly, and they have five children. Learn more about our upcoming events and get involve...2021-09-1040 minThe Acts 29 PodcastTony Merida on Loving Your ChurchLove Your Church: 8 Great Things About Being a Church Member by Tony Merida
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Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George133. Christ-Centered Conflict with Tony MeridaTony Merida is lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a Ph.D. in preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as associate professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His books include Faithful Preaching and Orphanology. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
We chatted about:
His new book Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times - why it was important for this time!
Encouragement for someone who feels intimidated by conflict
The power of understanding Christ as the ultimate Peacemaker
When the Holy Spirit will transform us through conflict
H...2021-08-2632 minThe Acts 29 PodcastTony Merida: Remain Faithful - Session 5"Remain Faithful" was the title and theme of Acts 29’s US virtual conference in 2020. With so many disruptions to “normal” life, we knew many church leaders were feeling tired, discouraged, and ready to give up. Each session from Matt Chandler, Ray Ortlund, Tony Merida, Tory Mayo, Jen Wilkin, and Rudy Rubio encouraged us to hang on, endure, keep going, keep making disciples, stay the course, go the distance with Christ.
For this week’s episode of The Acts 29 Podcast, we want to feature the message Tony Merida gave on staying faithful to tell others about Jesus, bearing witness, and proclaiming the exce...2021-07-1524 minThe Acts 29 PodcastSam Storms, Ray Ortlund, & Tony Merida on Pastoral MinistryThis week's audio is an interview from our 2019 Global Gathering featuring Sam Storms, Ray Ortlund, and Tony Merida. Listen as Ray and Sam share the wisdom and insight they have learned over the years.2021-07-0829 min
Full Proof TheologyChrist-Centered Preaching, Grimké Seminary, and Church Membership with Dr. Tony MeridaIn this episode with Dr. Tony Merida (Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Imago Dei Church, Raleigh, NC), we discuss the importance of Christ-centered preaching in the thinking of Bryan Chappell and ministry of John Piper. We also discuss his work as Dean at Grimké Seminary and his latest book, Love Your Church. Love Your Church - https://amzn.to/2RyCRK0Grimké Seminary - https://grimkeseminary.org/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Pro...2021-06-0748 min
The Good Book Company PodcastTony Merida: How to Love Your ChurchGod calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? In this episode of the podcast we talk to Tony Merida about what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. 2021-06-0351 minGroup Answers Podcast with Brian DanielGroup Answers Episode 207: Tony Merida on Loving Your ChurchOn this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Dr. Tony Merida about his new book, Love Your Church. Tony Merida is Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Imago Dei Church, Raleigh, NC; Director of Theological Training for Acts 29; and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of […]The post Group Answers Episode 207: Tony Merida on Loving Your Church appeared first on Adult Ministry.CLICK HERE to read the report from Lifeway Research about the state of groups.2021-06-0231 min
Bible & StuffTony Merida on Why You Should Love Your ChurchThis week, Tanner and Glen are joined by pastor and author Tony Merida to talk about the Bible, conflict, and loving your church.Get Tony Merida's new books Love Your Church (OUT TODAY) and Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution. You can also connect with him through his website, following him on Twitter, or checking out his church.Support the show and get 10% off Redbud City Coffee Roasters by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF at bbl.st/redbud.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
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Stepping OutTony MeridaToday Matt Partridge, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Church Oxford, speaks to Tony Merida.
Tony is Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C.
He’s also the Dean of Grimké Seminary and Director for Theological Training for Acts 29. Tony has written several books including The Christ-Centered Expositor and multiple volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series.
https://tonymerida.net
2021-03-2624 min
Christians You Should KnowTony Merida Faith and MinistryEthan Drum and Tony Merida talk about the role of ministry in the life of the Christian.2021-03-0435 min
Verse By Verse Preaching PodcastCulture: Points of Contact & Conflict (With Guest Dr. Tony Merida)How do we relate to the culture in our sermons? Dr. Tony Merida joins us to talk about contextualization in preaching. 2021-01-2910 min
Make It PlayableDisney and Dragons Episode 11: MeridaThanks to a fellow d&d friend for joining us and giving great insight into Pixar and the story behind Merida! Make sure to check out our friends at chaotic creations as well.2021-01-071h 15
Context Leadership Group PodcastInterview with Tony MeridaThis episode is an interview with Tony Merida. Tony is Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C. He’s also the Dean of Grimké Seminary and Director for Theological Training for Acts 29. Tony has written several books including The Christ-Centered Expositor and multiple volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series.2021-01-0658 min
The Good Book Company PodcastTony Merida: We Live in the Book of Ruth, Not the Book of ExodusTony Merida is the Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC and currently serves as the Director for Theological Training with Acts 29. In this episode he talks to us about how he became a pastor, (despite having different intentions), the temptation to glamourise church planting, and his new study guide to the book of Ruth - one of the "best short stories ever written".2020-11-1933 min
Hello Church!Christ Centered Conflict Resolution - Interview with Tony MeridaDo these times feel a little turbulent to you?A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times, to see if he could give us some principles for peace-making.Follow Hello Church! on InstagramHello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary.Watch Hello Church! on YouTubeJoin the Pastor's Circle Facebook group, exclusively for Pastor...2020-11-0523 min