HeyJaredThe Second Career Pastor
Welcome to The Second Career Pastor—a podcast where we explore the stories of those who have answered God’s call to ministry after a first career. Each week, we dive into the experiences, wisdom, and faith that shaped their journey from the workplace to their ministry setting.
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AI Summit - Discipleship Ministries (Part 2) (opens the original)
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In this interview, I had the chance to speak with Scott Hughes and Blake Davis from Discipleship Ministries as we reflect on the recent AI Summit they led in Nashville, TN. We discuss the challenges facing church leaders with the growing focus on AI and its impact on creation, the economy, and the ethical compass we try to navigate. Scott Hughes, Associate General Secretary (World Service), Discipleship Ministries; Blake Davis, Executive Director, Marketing & Delivery (World Service), Disciplesh
AI Summit - Discipleship Ministries (Part 1) (opens the original)
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In this interview, I had the chance to speak with Scott Hughes and Blake Davis from Discipleship Ministries as we reflect on the recent AI Summit they led in Nashville, TN. We discuss the challenges facing church leaders with the growing focus on AI and its impact on creation, the economy, and the ethical compass we try to navigate. Scott Hughes, Associate General Secretary (World Service), Discipleship Ministries; Blake Davis, Executive Director, Marketing & Delivery (World Service), Disciplesh
Rev. Doug Forrester (opens the original)
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Doug Forrester is the Assistant to the Bishop for the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. In this interview, we learn what an Assistant to the Bishop does and some of the projects that Doug is responsible for leading. We learn about Doug’s background and discuss the appointment-making process, Central Pay for Clergy, Micro Communities, and much more.
Jenn Marshall, Wellness Loudoun (opens the original)
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Jenn Marshall is the Executive Director at Wellness Loudoun. In this interview, Jenn shares her story of how Wellness Loudoun was created through Crossroads United Methodist Church. Here is a description from their website. At Wellness Loudoun, we believe that mental wellness starts with connection—connection to resources, to support, and to each other. We're here to make it easier for people in Loudoun County to find what they need to feel their best. Through community events, local partnership
Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley (opens the original)
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In this interview with Jason, we talk about his path into ministry as an Ordained Deacon, his role with Clergy Excellence as the Director of Call and Candidacy, the process of becoming a certified candidate (and all of the stops along the way, and a project that he is leading for churches to become a “Congregation of Call.”#VAUMC
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