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Beyond the BreakwaterEpisode 80: For God So Loved the World ft. Bob NewtonIn this week's episode, Ed and Lyndsay are joined Dr. Bob Newton, a pastor and missionary with a strong theological perspective regarding God's mission to love the world through the church. Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here: https://ww...2025-01-0654 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 79: Woodworkers with Heart ft. Gerry FeyIn this week's episode, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by one of Beyond the Breakwater's first listeners, Gerry Fay, CEO and Founder of Woodworkers with Heart, a 100% volunteer based non-profit organization that builds and delivers beds to children ages 3-17 who do not have a bed while using the scraps to make toys for kids at Akron Children’s Hospital and throughout the surrounding community. To learn more about Woodworkers with Heart, follow these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodworkeswithheart Website: https://www.woodworkerswithheart.org/ Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under El...2024-12-2945 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 78: Neighbors over Numbers ft. Kelly FehrenbacherIn this week's episode, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Hope City Church's Community Liaison, Kelly Fehrenbacher, to learn about how their church serves their community in Evansville, Indiana through a trash ministry!
To learn more about Hope City, follow these links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeCityEvv
Website: https://www.hopecityevv.com/
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If...2024-12-2352 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 77: Who Does the Church Benefit?In this week's episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the parable of the fig tree and how it parallels the church's role in sharing its resources with the community it is planted in. After all, who is the fruit of the tree for? It rots if left on the tree and ought to be used to benefit others. Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation...2024-12-1630 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 73: A High Impact Ministry With Few Resources Feat. Jim PearlIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined a small town pastor with a community-wide impact, Pastor Jim Pearl. Jim approached his congregation and said, "I refuse to officiate the funeral of this church" and with that invited the church to carry on the ministry Jesus began to seek and save the lost through serving their community. Tune-in to hear how this small church with minimal resources has a tremendous impact.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care...2024-11-1838 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 72: Are The Unchurched Really Welcome? Feat. Josh EckmanIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by the producer and man behind the camera, Josh Eckman, as they discuss the tensions, mindset, and receptivity of the church and its members to the unchurched. Do we really want outsiders in our building and are we ready to receive them with love? Join the conversation!
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse...2024-11-1145 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 71: When to Share the GospelIn this week's episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the timing of when it is appropriate to share the Gospel when serving those outside your church. Should it always be shared? Is it okay to keep quiet? Join the discussion!
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these...2024-11-0438 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 70: Engaging Your Community Through Effective CommunicationsIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss how the church can effectively communicate with those in the community who don’t yet know Christ. If you're not currently engaging in this vital practice, the mission of God is being largely overlooked. Tune in to learn some communication strategies that engage the lost.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly im...2024-10-2832 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 69: Creating a Thriving Community for Young AdultsIn this Episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue their conversation on the Young Adults Ministry and how it is impacting the young adult community in Midland MI.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate
We want...2024-10-2141 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 68: Young Adults Ministry UpdateIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Lyndsay gives an update on how the Young Adults ministry is going and the impact it is already having in the community.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate
We want to...2024-10-1437 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 67: How To Be Mission-Minded ft. Pete ProchnowIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Pete Prochnow to discuss how each individual can intentionally view wherever they live, work, play, or study as a place of purpose and mission.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
...2024-10-0743 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 66: How To Work with a Board of Directors ft. Bridget StevensIn this Episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Bridget Stevens once again to discuss the importance of a Missional Board of Directors.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate
We want to hear from...2024-09-3039 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 65: Accomplishing Mission with a Board of Directors ft. Bridget StevensBeyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-09-2344 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 64: Starting a Young Adult Ministry Part IIIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about a new young adults ministry that Lyndsay is leading. They explain the importance of community for young adults and the principles that have led to its positive response in the community.
Learn more and follow along this young adult's ministry journey here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awake.989
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/CnfeG23T39J2kPqt/
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids...2024-09-1639 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 63: Starting a Young Adult Ministry Part IIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about a new young adults ministry that Lyndsay is leading. They explain the importance of community for young adults and the principles that have led to its positive response in the community.
Learn more and follow along this young adult's ministry journey here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awake.989
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/CnfeG23T39J2kPqt/
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids...2024-09-0938 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 62: A Pastor's $105 Million Dream Part IIIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continuing laying out Pastor Ed's $105 million dream that God laid on his heart to reach in to the community in big ways.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate
...2024-09-0236 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 61: A Pastor’s $105 Million Dream Part IIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore a $105 Million dream that God has laid on Pastor Ed's heart to continue to reach into the community.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here:
https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate
We want to...2024-08-2635 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 60: Hope Amidst a Healthcare Crisis ft. Jen PurifoyIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Gateway Practice Manager Jen Purifoy to hear more about how Gateway Healthcare is offering affordable healthcare to those in need.
Learn more about Gateway Healthcare here:
https://www.gwhealthcare.net/
Follow along on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gatewayhealthcaremi/
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you...2024-08-1939 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 59: A Broken Healthcare System ft. Jen PurifoyIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by the Gateway Healthcare Office Manager Jen Purifoy to discuss how Gateway is impacting the community.
Learn more about Gateway Healthcare here:
https://www.gwhealthcare.net/
Follow along on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gatewayhealthcaremi/
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's...2024-08-1239 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 58: A Church that Does Healthcare ft. Jim MierIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Gateway Healthcare Director Jim Mier to talk about what it takes to run a healthcare clinic focused on the uninsured and underinsured in the community.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-08-0540 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 57: Pivot Point Appliance ft. Matt MarkeyIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue their conversation with Pivot Point Manager Matt Markey about the in's and out's of how Pivot Point is able to provide discounted appliances and create jobs for those with barriers to employment.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-07-2954 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 56: A Church with an Appliance & Job Creation Ministry ft. Matt MarkeyIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by the manager of Pivot Point Appliances, Matt Markey, to talk about how Pivot Point is making an impact in the community.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would...2024-07-2245 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 55: His Hands Auto Ft. Mike SissonIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by the His Hands Auto Manager Mike Sisson to discuss the inner workings of the Auto Garage and how it operates in partnership with the church.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.
Learn more about His Hands Auto here:
https://www.hishandsauto.com/
Follow along on Facebook:
/ hishandsauto
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids...2024-07-1543 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 54: A Church with an Auto Garage Ft. Mike SissonIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by the His Hands Auto Garage Manager Mike Sisson to discuss how God is using His Hands to impact the community.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-07-0842 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 53: The Bridge Food Center Ft. Marsha StamasIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Marsha Stamas to learn more about the Bridge Food Center and how it operates day to day.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.
Learn more about The Bridge here:
https://www.thebridgemidland.com/
Follow along on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thebridgemidland
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot...2024-07-0156 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 52: A Church That Started a Grocery Store Part I Ft. Marsha StamasIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Marsha Stamas to discuss The Bridge Food Center and how it came to be.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.
Learn more about The Bridge here:
https://www.thebridgemidland.com/
Follow along on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thebridgemidland
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job...2024-06-2433 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 51: The Origin Story of Care Village ft. Andre BrandmullerIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue the conversation from last week with special guest, Andre Brandmuller, Founder and Executive Director of Middleburg Care Village. Care Village is a residential facility for children 0-18 years old who have been permanently removed from their homes and families due to adverse conditions. Tune-in to learn more about Care Village's origin story, funding strategy, greatest challenges, triumphant victories, and dreams for the future.
Show Notes Links:
Give to Middleburg Care Village
https://messiahmi.churchcenter.com/gi...
Transforming Lives: Middelburg Care Village Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-KDK-mfDlo...2024-06-1752 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 50: Care Village in South Africa ft. Andre BrandmullerIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay invite a very special guest to the podcast - Andre Brandmuller, Founder and Executive Director of Middleburg Care Village. Care Village is a residential facility for children 0-18 years old who have been permanently removed from their homes and families due to adverse conditions. Tune-in to learn more about Care Village's origin story, funding strategy, greatest challenges, triumphant victories, and dreams for the future.
Show Notes Links:
Give to Middleburg Care Village https://messiahmi.churchcenter.com/giving/to/middleburg-care-village-south-africa
Transforming Lives: Middelburg Care Village Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch...2024-06-1037 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 49: Partnering with the Unbelieving World for God’s MissionIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss how churches can partner with those beyond the church walls for the mission of God.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-06-0331 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 48: When Missional Becomes ConsumerismIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the tension church's feel between following the trend of consumerism versus striving to be missional.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.
Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these...2024-05-2735 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 47: The 5 Stages of the ChurchIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the 5 Stages of the Church and how to navigate those stages as church leaders.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-05-2033 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 46: Gifts for MissionIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the ways people can utilize their various gifts for the community.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-05-1332 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 45: What Does the Church Have to Offer? | Feat. Matt LytikainenIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed, Matt and Lyndsay wrap up their series on the church and its relationship with the different generations by focusing on what the church has o offer Gen Z and Millennials.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-04-2947 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 44: Boomers, Gen Z, and Technology | Feat. Matt LytikainenIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed, Lyndsay, and Pastor Matt continue their discussion on generational differences in the church focusing on how each generation uses technology differently and how technology could and should be used in the church.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-04-2235 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 43: Whose Church Is It? | Feat. Matt LytikainenIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Pastor Matt as they discuss how the church is used between the congregation, the community, and the different generations.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-04-1536 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 42: Meaning and Purpose for the Next Generation | Feat. Matt LytikainenIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue their conversation with Pastor Matt Lytikainen on Gen Z and the future church.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-04-0838 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 41: Understanding Gen Z | Feat. Matt LytikainenIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined by Pastor Matt Lytikainen as they discuss how Gen Z desires to do church differently.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-04-0142 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 40: Building Bridges Not BillboardsIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about different ways of structuring community ministries and how they are related to the Church.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-03-2536 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 39: Dignity MattersIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the importance of maintaining dignity within the individuals that the church serves.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-03-1835 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 38: Have People Lost the Ability to Dream?In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about why church leaders have lost the ability to dream and how dangerous that is for the Church.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-03-1138 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 37: Is It Enough to Love People?In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the relationship between serving people and sharing the Gospel.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-03-0429 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 36: Changing the Scorecard of the ChurchIn this episodes of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about how churches view success and explore new ways to measure how their Church is actually doing.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-02-2635 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 35: The Voice of ALICEIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay respond to feedback from the ALICE population and address their struggles and frustrations.
WE want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-02-1938 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 34: When Faced with ResistanceIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss how to strive to be missional when you face opposition and resistance.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-02-1233 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 33: What Does it Mean to Have Faith?In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss how faith plays an important role in the mission of the church.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-02-0533 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 32: Effective Discipleship Part IIIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue their conversation on how churches can create disciples within their churches with the purpose of sending them out to fulfill God's mission.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.2024-01-2933 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 31: Church Trends for 2024 Part IIIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue their conversation on the Church Trends for 2024 as presented by Carey Nieuwhof.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-01-2244 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 30: Church Trends for 2024 Part IIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss Carey Nieuwhof's "7 Trends That Will Disrupt 2024" and assess where Messiah Church is in relation to these trends.
We want to hear from YOU. Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-01-1545 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 29: Effective DiscipleshipIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about discipleship and how churches can balance effective discipleship and their missional outreach.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and we will answer any questions you have!2024-01-0836 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 28: Q&A | Balancing Inreach & OutreachIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue answering questions from listeners regarding how the church can operate both internally and externally.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2024-01-0132 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 27: Q&A | The Church ClubIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay answer some questions regarding the Beyond the Breakwater analogy and discuss what it looks like for churches to be missional.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2023-12-2534 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 26: The Dilemma of GiveawaysIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss why giveaways are harmful to the recipients rather than helpful.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2023-12-1835 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 25: Maximizing Christmas MinistryIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about how churches can maximize their ministry during the Christmas season and can look at Christmas opportunities through a new lens.
We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have!2023-12-1135 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 24: Does Your Church Have Influence?In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the far reaching impact of the missional church.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and we will answer any questions you have!2023-12-0429 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 23: Building a TeamIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss how to build a team around God's mission and calling for your local ministries.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and we will answer any questions you have!2023-11-2733 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 22: A Day in the Life of a LeaderIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss what it's like to be a leader in ministry and what it looks like to make tough decisions as a leader.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with questions!2023-11-2034 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 21: You Can't Out-Local the Local ChurchIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the importance of the local church and the unique opportunities local churches have within their communities.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!2023-11-1327 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 20: The Cost of Being MissionalIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss the cost of doing ministry as well as the challenges involved with being missional.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!2023-11-0637 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 19: Fear & Failure Part TwoIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay continue the conversation about the fear associated with going beyond the breakwater and how to respond to that fear.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!2023-10-3037 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 18: Fear & Failure Part OneIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about the fear associated with going beyond the breakwater and how to respond to that fear.
We would love to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have about your journey beyond the breakwater!2023-10-2334 min
Michigan District, LCMS Innovative Missional Ministry PodcastCommunity Worship Network – Frankenmuth
After the Community Worship Network Gathering in Frankenmuth, Peter Prochnow and Dan Reinert joined the Innovative Missional Ministries podcast to offer tips and technical expertise to help church workers and worship leaders.
Show Notes:
Find worship resources and more about the Community Worship Network Gatherings at michigandistrict.org/cwn
Contact Dan Reinert at dreinert@stlorenz.org
Contact Pete Prochnow at peter.prochnow@michigandistrict.org
Our next Community Worship Network Gathering is scheduled for April 2024 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lansing
Get more information about Beyond t...2023-10-1615 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 17: The Power of CreativityIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discuss different ways churches can be creative with how they can get involved in their communities to have the greatest impact with the resources they have.
We want to hear from you! Email your questions at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be answered on a future episode!2023-10-1626 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 16: The Power of the DollarIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore different ways to recycle funds in order to have a greater and longer lasting impact.
We want to hear from you! Email us questions at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org2023-10-0936 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 15: The Unseen Impact of a Gift ft. Bob Hansen, Former CEO of Dow CorningEd interviews the former CEO of Dow Corning, Bob Hansen, on the topic of generosity. When God prompts an individual to give a little extra, more often than not, the giver may never see its impact. In this episode Ed revels the unseen impact of generosity big and small.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-10-0245 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 14: BrokeringIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay discus how the church provides the opportunity for those with extra resources to make a difference in the lives of those who don't.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-09-2537 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 13: Serving Those Who Don't Need HelpIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore what it looks like to serve those making above $72,000 a year.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-09-1835 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 12: The Missional ChurchIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay share their experience going boating beyond the breakwater and explore what is means for churches to be missional.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-09-1134 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 11: A Church With No MissionIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay share their experience going boating both in the harbor and beyond the breakwater.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-09-0430 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 10: Beyond the Border Part TwoAll are called to missions locally, while some are called to missions globally. This week Ed and Lyndsay discuss the importance of understanding the culture in which you are serving!
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-08-2830 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 9: Beyond the Border Part OneIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay take you beyond international borders to examine how poverty and ALICE transcend cultural differences.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-08-2130 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 8: What is Pier Ministry?In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay explore the "Pier Ministry" model and discuss how leaders can implement this model into their own ministries.
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We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-07-2433 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 3: Poverty, ALICE, and AboveIn this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay talk about what it means to serve others and they explore what it looks like to serve people in poverty versus people living in ALICE.
We want to hear from you! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-07-1032 minBeyond the BreakwaterEpisode 2: What Does 'Beyond the Breakwater' Mean?In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Lyndsay and Ed discuss the analogy of 'Beyond the Breakwater' and what it means for churches, businesses, and organizations to go out beyond the breakwater into the open seas.
Have questions? Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org and your question may be discussed on a future episode!2023-07-0331 min