Ohio for Jesus – Details, episodes & analysis

Executive presbyters, TJ Wolfe & Chad Gilligan sit down to talk with Superintendent John Wootton to hear a personal update on his health journey. Thank you for your continued prayers of healing. We serve a God of miracles, and we are trusting for nothing less.

At Network Conference 2024, Network Operations Director, Amy Parsell, and Assistant Church Multiplication Director, Tom Baxter, shared about tensegrity in relation to Ohio for Jesus and the Every Disciplines.

Join Ashley Hadinger, Greater Columbus West Area Presbyter, in reading through and praying with our Every Disciplines. This episode's focus is Missions Partnership and talks about missions giving to every generation.

In this episode, Tara Zimmer, Communications Director, sits down with Mandy Groot, Ohio Network of Women Ministers Director, and discusses women in ministry. They talk about the history of the Network of Women Ministers within the Assemblies of God and how to collaborate with other men and women ministers. This is an excellent episode to learn about the fantastic resources the Network of Women Ministers offers to better support women in ministry. So, be sure to listen in because there are resources that you want to take advantage of!

Resources:

Website: https://www.ohionwm.com/

Influence Magazine Article, How to Talk About Women in Ministry: https://influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Talking-About-Women-in-Ministry

In this new segment of the Ohio for Jesus Podcast, join Tara Zimmer as she reads through one of our Every Disciplines and then has a moment of prayer about being a mentor and a mentee to someone.

In this episode, Amy Parsell, Operations and Finance Director, sits down and elaborates about Ohio for Jesus and the Every Disciplines. She talks about how these disciplines play into the bigger picture of the Ohio for Jesus initiative. So, join Amy as she gives practical ways to implement these disciplines in the local church, and also be sure to listen for the "Special Sauce" that is the key to the success of Ohio for Jesus.

Resources:

Ohio for Jesus Quick Start Guide - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60958d014a039c75539ccb53/t/633b048da687ac2154a70d5d/1664812177133/Strategic+Plan+Quick+Start+Guide.pdf

In this Ohio for Jesus Podcast episode, Communications Director Tara Zimmer has a conversation with our Assistant Superintendent Dan Lund and his wife, Adult & Next Gen Director Christa Lund, to discuss their story. Dan & Christa have pastored in Poland, Mt. Vernon, and Cleveland, OH. They have a great wealth of wisdom and knowledge. They love walking alongside people through their struggles. They are constantly meeting someone where they are and journeying with them to get them on the path to Jesus. They also love to laugh, so join Tara, Dan, & Christa in this episode, getting to know them and their story.  

In this episode, Church Multiplication Director, Al Yanno, sits down with U.S. Missionary James Turner and Ohio Dinner Church Coordinator Carl Bauchspiess. They elaborate on how Dinner Church is going and its impact on Ohio communities. They talk about how God has been faithful to so many people through the Dinner Church and how to get one started in your community. You do not want to miss out on this episode and conversation!

Resources:

https://www.ohiocmn.com/dinnerchurch 

In this episode, Communications Director, Tara Zimmer, sits down with Worship Leader Alex DeJesus Gomez to talk about Worship. They elaborate on many ways to lead a worship team and ministry effectively. Alex DeJesus Gomez is Choco DeJesus's daughter. She is the worship leader of Free Worship out of Chicago, Illinois, and they travel nationally with many well-known artists. You will want to take advantage of this podcast, so join Tara and Alex in this conversation and be prepared to share a laugh.

In this episode, Church Multiplication Director, Al Yanno, sits down with Tim Mauriello from Gloo, and they talk about the resource that Gloo and "He Gets Us" is to churches. Gloo has a more significant presence than one may think, and they have an upcoming surprise in this year's Super Bowl! So, be sure to listen to take advantage of this resource for your church!

Resources:

https://www.gloo.us/

https://hegetsus.com/en?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAiAuOieBhAIEiwAgjCvcthuxj3k8vurfFC7lCwRpK2LlNdi2J4hQX0WpBjyKyUbwzeLbuX0IBoCDdYQAvD_BwE