Bonus Episode: Formation and the Phygital Space
This is a first for us: we recorded this bonus episode on location at a gathering we hosted in Austin, Texas! You’ll hear from eleven amazing leaders and practitioners of physical and digital ministry, or “phygital” as we’ve now learned to say.
Guest Info
Rachel Billups
Speaker and Author
Rachel Billups is a visionary, leader, speaker and author. Currently she serves as Senior Pastor at New Albany United Methodist Church, New Albany/Columbus, Ohio.
Dan Bracken
Communication Director
Dan has been on staff at Ginghamsburg Church since 2006, where he serves as Ginghamsburg’s communication director.
Phil Dieke
Deacon, Associate Pastor and Executive Board Member
Phil is a Deacon in the North Texas Conference, currently serving as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Digital Ministry at White Rock UMC in East Dallas.
Rohini Drake
Director
Rohini Drake is the Director of Welcoming and Online Ministries at First UMC Richardson.
Rachel Gilmore
Former Peace Corps Volunteer, Director, Author and Podcast Host
Rachel is a former Peace Corp Volunteer who spent 10 years as a church planter and spiritual entrepreneur in Virginia Beach before serving as the Director of Recruiting, Assessing and Training of Church Planters for the United Methodist Church at Path 1/Discipleship Ministries.
Aaron Manes
Spiritual Director
Aaron Manes is a Spiritual Director, Enneagramist and haphazard participant in spiritual practices. Aaron is the Director of Online Ministry and Spiritual Engagement at Arapaho United Methodist Church where he produces content and leads small groups.
Matt Rawle
Ordained Elder, Lead Pastor,Author and Louisiana Delegate
Matt is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, and he loves meditating on scripture, listening to the heart of God, and inspiring people to build God’s kingdom through radical love.
Derrick Scott
Follower of Jesus
Derrick is first a follower of Jesus. He seeks to offer everything he does, all that he has and all that he is in response to all God has done for him. His passion is raising up a new generation of leaders and laborers who will live as disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world.
Jeremy Steele
Writer, Technologist, Conspirator and Spiritual Entrepreneur
Jeremy Steele is a writer, technologist, conspirator and spiritual entrepreneur who refuses to give up on Christianity.
Christian Washington
Lead Pastor, Public Speaker and Board Member
Christian Washington serves as lead pastor of Upper Room Heights, an intentionally multiethnic community of Chapelwood UMC. Prior to his work in ministry Christian started REAL Coaching, Incorporated (realcoaching.net) in 2004 as the first “rapid solutions” consulting practice that focuses on faith-based and non-profit organizations.
John Whirledge
Youth and Worship Pastor
John believes he was placed in the world by God to be a shepherd of people. He has served churches as a youth pastor, worship pastor and now finds himself immersed in all things related to digital ministry.
Show Notes
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