This month, host David Estrada talks with Co-Pastors Chris and Kristin Gilmore about their church plant, The Dwelling. They discuss how the pandemic has sparked innovation and hardship for the church, as well as their plans for Advent.Learn more about The Dwelling: https://www.thedwelling.church/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc  Connect with us over at https://worldimpact.org/resources/podcast for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact. Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

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016 - Preparing for Advent

For The Urban Leader, For The Local Church Follow Kirt and Tisa's ministry updates on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/urbanherberts/ Learn more about The Edge Urban Fellowship: https://theedgegr.com/ The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below. Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rQUvg96Hk3oFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

015 - Faith and Flexibility

For The Urban Leader, For The Local ChurchHow can the church end everyday hunger in urban communities? Join us with Pastor Carl Johnson.The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nDDtBIERKBY Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

014 - Everyday Hunger

For The Urban Leader, For The Local ChurchCheck out last year’s City Prayers book and sign up for the email series: https://worldimpact.org/cityprayers Follow Ronnie Robles on Instagram: @whereuatroThe Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Osw7r5Ds_Wo Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

013 - City Prayers and Live Painting

For The Urban Leader, For The Local ChurchDoes anyone care about COVID-19 behind bars?Join us with Matt Thomas, pastor and founder of Firm Foundations, about how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting prisons and prison ministry as a whole right now.CSG Justice Center stats: https://csgjusticecenter.org/new-analysis-shows-surge-of-covid-19-cases-and-deaths-inside-state-prisons/?mc_cid=f487085030&mc_eid=9d514c688bState of KS Department of Corrections data: https://www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-coronavirus-updates/kdoc-covid-19-statusUCLA stats: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X6uJkXXS-O6eePLxw2e4JeRtM41uPZ2eRcOA_HkPVTk/edit#gid=1197647409Matt's book, The Overlooked: https://www.amazon.com/Overlooked-Matthew-Thomas/dp/1730745253/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=Matt’s contact info: Matt@firmfoundationsministries.orgThe Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mLF5XqJb1zg Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

012 - COVID-19 Behind Bars

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Join us as host David Estrada interviews Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders and Rev. Dr. Don Davis about World Impact's urban church relief grant!To donate or apply: worldimpact.org/grantThe Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QkwJzGGPpag  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

011 - Urban Church Relief Grant

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.David Estrada interviews Lisa Entz about Trauma Healing and how this training can be used right now during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lisa’s Self Care Blog: https://worldimpact.org/blog/post/self-care-in-a-pandemic The Daily Examen: https://up.intervarsity.org/resources/daily-examenThe Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25LVYS8ZbOk  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

010 - Cycles of Trauma To Cycles of Healing

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Our new host David Estrada is joined by Pastor Cedric Nelms and Pastor Dioane Gates as they discuss how they are shepherding and growing their congregation in this season.The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5BXHFj20u8 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

009 - Pastoring Through the Pandemic

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Cedric Nelms, a World Impact Ministry Developer and Los Angeles pastor, shares advice on leading in spaces without direction.The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DhMRGpuIhqw  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

008 - Leading In Spaces Without Direction - Cedric Nelms

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Cynthia Peters, the prayer coordinator for the World Impacts west coast region, shares her experiences with prayer, and the fruits of an active prayer life and relationship with God the Father.Prayer Resources:https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/95sjd8/What_Is_Prayer_List.pdf The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I3NvIpB3ezM  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

007 - The Fruits of Prayer - Cynthia Peters

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Candy Gibson, The Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at World Impact shares about social media and church websites. She discusses practical ways to leverage your church's social media to connect with your congregation and shares the tools she uses to manage a ministry's online presence.The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JmyKrk4h0xk   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

006 - Social Media and Online Presence - Candy Gibson

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Andy Entz of World Impact shares about the importance of self-care, particularly for people working in ministry. He shares examples and insights from his own life spent in ministry as well as suggestions from others for self-care in all aspects of life.The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_oBZIqNmLPo Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

005 - Self-care/Soul-care - Andy Entz

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Abigail Bryant talks about sharing your testimony, the importance of sharing our stories, and how to encourage and instruct others at your church in sharing what Christ has done in their lives.She offers practical advice on how to structure a testimony and reminds us that we all have a story to share.The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jpx9spZ97L8  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

004 - Preparing Your Testimony - Abigail Bryant

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.  Pastor Dioane Gates discusses what it means to be a bi-vocational pastor in the city. Looking to Nehemiah as a biblical example of bi-vocational leadership, he shares his own experiences and missteps, looks at how to remain healthy and engaged, and examines how God can use the unique challenges, and unique talents, of bi-vocational pastors to build His Kingdom.  The Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions below.  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.Inc  Connect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.  Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2 

003 - Being Bi-vocational - Pastor Dioane Gates

Empowered: For the Urban Leader. For the Local Church.Tina Busenitz, World Impact’s Director of Retreats and Strategic Hiring, shares her experience in planning World Impact’s leadership retreats and offers useful tips and tools for putting together your own events. From the early planning phase to the follow-up after the event, and everything in between.She shares some of her favorite tools as well as some of her missteps so that you can learn from her mistakes.Online tools Tina mentions (World Impact is not affiliated with any of the resources mentioned):SmartSheet: https://www.smartsheet.com/ EventBright: https://www.eventbrite.com/ ReType: http://sumoing.com/apps/retype Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/wishlistThe Conversation doesn't end here, Share your Questions and topic suggestions on social media.Comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gkfVv5pspD8Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldimpactinc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldimpact/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/World.Impact.IncConnect with us over at www.worldimpact.org/empowered for all the different ways to watch or listen, and learn more about World Impact.Sign up for our Empowered Email at https://eepurl.com/dJ1XH2

002 - Event Planning - Tina Busenitz

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