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Means of Grace Podcast

Means of Grace, a podcast from the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, equips church leaders through expertise and examples. Every week, we feature local experts on a variety of topics from leadership to innovation and share examples of churches in our conference reaching their communities in new ways through mission engagement, Fresh Expressions and much more. Rev. Kim Ingram, Rev. Luke Edwards, Jesse Enniss, Melissa McGill, Caroline Wood and Brian Mateer host. 

Our goal is to equip church leaders through expertise and examples in Western North Carolina. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, defined Means of Grace as the outward signs, words or actions that are the ordinary channels conveying God’s grace to the souls of people. We break them into two categories – works of piety – like prayer, studying the scriptures, worshiping together and sharing in the sacraments – and works of mercy – doing good works, visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, seeking justice, and working to end oppression and discrimination. So when we’re talking about leadership or discipleship or an outreach initiative, it’s about more than doing a program well, it’s a means of God’s grace to the world.

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Means of Grace: Guided Prayers for Children

Means of Grace: Guided Prayers for Children

3/26/2020
Dr. Melanie Dobson leads two prayers for children. First, Morning Prayer for Children: The Balloon Breath. This breath prayer is a wonderful way to calm and center in the morning. Next, Night Prayer for Children: Ignatian Examen. This prayer was ...
Means of Grace: Dinner Church

Means of Grace: Dinner Church

3/17/2020
In this episode, Luke visits The New Covenant Dinner Church in Lenoir. Dinner Church is a way of being church around the dinner table. NOTE: This was recorded before COVID-19 reached North Carolina. We recommend all churches follow the CDC guidelines...
Means of Grace: Q&A with Amy Coles, Episcopal Nominee

Means of Grace: Q&A with Amy Coles, Episcopal Nominee

3/3/2020
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Rev. Amy Coles, the Western North Carolina Conference Episcopal nominee to talk about faith, her calling, and the future of the church.
Means of Grace: The Passions of Jesus Lenten Study

Means of Grace: The Passions of Jesus Lenten Study

3/1/2020
In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ’s passion for us, Christ’s passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to ...
Means of Grace: Growing in Racial Awareness

Means of Grace: Growing in Racial Awareness

2/18/2020
In this episode, Kim Ingram and Jesse Enniss speak with Rev. Rodvegas Ingram, pastor of Memorial UMC in High Point, Rev. Tom Latimer, pastor of Jamestown UMC in Jamestown, and Rev. Maria King, Church Vitality Associate, Northern Piedmont District ...
Means of Grace: Spiritual Renewal, Part 2

Means of Grace: Spiritual Renewal, Part 2

2/4/2020
In this two-part episode, Kim and Jesse talk with clergy and laity in Western North Carolina about the importance of taking time to “stay in love with God.” Each one shares a particular spiritual practice or renewal opportunity that helps them stay ...
Means of Grace: Spiritual Renewal, Part 1

Means of Grace: Spiritual Renewal, Part 1

1/28/2020
In this two-part episode, we talk with clergy and laity in Western North Carolina about the importance of taking time to “stay in love with God.” Each one shares a particular spiritual practice or renewal opportunity that helps them stay connected ...
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