Leonie Ponsford introduces us to the organization No One Dies Alone, which enables her to sit and vigil with people who are in the last stages in their lives. I hope that this helps you consider the spiritual discipline of sitting with those who are hurting and dying. If you are looking for places to volunteer in your area, you can start here: UC Davis Hospital - https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-news/newsroom/no-one-dies-alone/2019/01 Mercy General - https://www.dignityhealth.org/-/media/Service%20Areas/sacramento/PDFs/mercy-general-hospital-volunteer-information-booklet.ashx Nevada Regional Medical Center - https://www.nrmchealth.com/community/volunteer_services/noda.aspx Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018).

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NODA: Leonie Ponsford

I had the opportunity to talk with Ron Lundy, a longtime member of the Santa Rosa Nazarene Church. He has been visiting people in the hospital for two decades and spent some time with me to talk about some tips for how to do this ministry and the temperament that is necessary if you want to be successful. I hope you are staying safe and growing in Christ through this time of COVID19. Stay in the Way. Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018).

Visitation: Ron Lundy

Kyle Philips walks us through the 8 core values of the International Leadership Institute (https://iliteam.org/) and the ways they connect to everyone's work as disciplers as we grow in Christ. Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018). Stay in the way.

Kyle Philips and the ILI 8 Core Values

Kevin Portillo (Faith Journey) join me to talk about Eugene Peterson's discipleship classic A Long Obedience In the Same Direction. If you want to see that conversation with Eugene Peterson that happened at Point Loma, the link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaaIui7cESs. Unfortunately, Jess Banes (Carson City Connected) could not join us for this one. This is the fourth and last part of our first book club. So sorry about the long delay! I hope everyone is staying safe during this COVID-19 crisis. Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018). Stay in the way.

A Long Obedience, Pt. 4 (Final)

Kevin Portillo (Faith Journey) join me to talk about Eugene Peterson's discipleship classic A Long Obedience In the Same Direction. Unfortunately, Jess Banes (Carson City Connected) could not join us for this one. This is the third part of our first book club and will be released in four parts. So sorry about the long delay! I hope everyone is staying safe during this COVID-19 crisis. Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018). Stay in the way.

A Long Obedience, Pt. 3

Jess Banes (Carson City Connected) and Kevin Portillo (Faith Journey) join me to talk about Eugene Peterson's discipleship classic A Long Obedience In the Same Direction. This is our first book club and will be released in four parts. Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018). Stay in the way.

A Long Obedience, Pt. 2

Jess Banes (Carson City Connected) and Kevin Portillo (Faith Journey) join me to talk about Eugene Peterson's discipleship classic A Long Obedience In the Same Direction. This is our first book club and will be released in four parts.  Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018). Stay in the way.

A Long Obedience, Pt. 1

This is part two of a two part episode on the Christian Year and its use for Christian Discipleship. Here is the image that we reference that gives you a visual for the cycle of the Christian Year. Advent starts on December 1 this year! I hope you are preparing for the coming of our Lord.  Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018)

Part 2: The Christian Year with Brent Neely

This is part one of a two part episode on the Christian Year and its use for Christian Discipleship. Here is the image that we reference that gives you a visual for the cycle of the Christian Year. Advent starts on December 1 this year! I hope you are preparing for the coming of our Lord. :) Music is by Scott Holmes, off the album Happy Music (2018) 

Part 1: The Christian Year with Brent Neely

We had the chance to have a short conversation with David and Erika Campos, missionaries on the Mesoamerica region (specifically in Haiti) while they were on deputation on our district. Enjoy! https://www.nazarene.org/mesoamerica/missionary-profile?id=90 Music by Scott Holmes off the album "Happy Music" (2018). Stay In The Way.

David and Erika Campos: Discipleship in Haiti

We talk with Jimmy Homeier of Sac State Chi Alpha and Anders Holmen of Cru at Chico State about college-aged adults and ministry with them. We believe that everyone ought to be discipling young adults in one way or another, so listen up for the ways that you can take the next step! Music by Scott Holmes off the album "Happy Music" (2018). Stay In The Way

College Ministry, Part 2

College Ministry, Part 1

Pastor Deanna Hayden of Southwood Church of the Nazarene in Raytown, MO spends some time talking with us about the importance of discipleship for leaders and sharing about her research into leadership in the Wesleyan tradition, based around 1) self-sacrificial love, 2) formation in Christ and 3) hope for the New Creation. Stay in the way!

Leaders and Discipleship: Pastor Deanna Hayden

Welcome to In the Way! On this first episode, I interview Darlene Franks, the equipping pastor at Gardnerville Church of the Nazarene and chair of our district SDMI board. She talks me through Hal and Debbie Perkins' method "Discipled By Jesus" and the 5 questions that they use. For district events: sacnaz.org The Perkins' website: heartwalk.us The Perkins' books: Discipled By Jesus, If Jesus Were A Parent and Walk With Me 

Darlene Franks on Discipled By Jesus

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