EFCA East
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe EFCA East podcast is a podcast all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Our episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement through audio blogs, events and interviews.
We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply.
More than an organization, EFCA East is a movement of like-minded leaders who want to impact our vast and diverse region with the love of Christ.
Our churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and our nation's capitol
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We are connected and growing together - committed to seeing each other thrive for the sake of the Gospel.
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Episodes
Mega-Churches Aren’t Evil: 4 Things I Learned From A “Famous” Church.
July 10, 2019 00:33 - 5 minutes - 5.61 MBWe've all been there - either green with envy or eye-rolling like a teenager at the spectacle that can be a mega-church. David Boerema shares 4 things he learned after a recent visit to a famous church. Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/mega-churches-arent-evil-4-things-i-learned-from-a-famous-church/
Stop Losing Your Young People
July 03, 2019 00:44 - 8 minutes - 9.22 MBPart of leading well is raising up the next generation of leaders. But to do that you need to actually have young people at your church. Kevin Ozolins has 4 ways to stop losing your young people. Mentioned in this episode: What Happened After My 13-Year-Old Son Joined the Alt-Right For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/stop-losing-your-young-people/
Roundtable Discussion with Josh Ott, Eddie Cole, Tony Balsamo and Cedrick Brown
July 01, 2019 00:03 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBJosh Ott catches up with Eddie Cole, new Executive Vice President for EFCA National Ministries and EDA Move prospective Co-Superintendents, Tony Balsamo and Cedrick Brown. They chat about the origins of this transition and tackle some questions about what the new Executive Team is all about.
How Can Men and Women Partner Together In Ministry with Deb Hinkel
June 27, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBLast October at the annual EDA Move leadership conference, Deb Hinkel, director of spiritual formation for Hershey Free church, gave a really important keynote talk about what it looks like to have men and women truly partner together in ministry, where there is mutual value and acceptance. Whether you got to hear her talk live or are hearing it for the first time, we think this is a really important conversation to have and to continue having.
Summertime and The Lust Comes Easy
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBTake time to relax this summer. But don't stop fighting for purity. Mentioned in this episode: Mortification of Sin by John Owen Struggle Against Porn: 29 Diagnostic Tools For Your Head and Heart by Benjamin Vrbicek Don't Just Send A Resume: How To Find The Right Job In A Local Church by Benjamin Vrbicek Don't miss Benjamin's video series called Jumpstart to help men re-engage the struggle with sexual sin.
Theology Refresher: The Human Condition and Cultural Controversy - Part 3
June 13, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBThe conclusion of our Theology Refresher audio. Other episodes in this series: Part 1 Part 2
Peace For The Busy Leader
June 04, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBWe all lead busy lives, but do you ever stop to wonder how that busyness effects your leadership and your soul? Mentioned in this episode: Hope For A Hurried Soul by Aimee Joseph Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/peace-for-the-busy-leader/
Depression and the Path of the Pastor
May 29, 2019 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBPastor of 33 years, David Sherwood reflects on his own journey with depression. Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/depression-and-the-path-of-the-pastor/
Sushi Talk with Josh Ott and David Boerema
May 17, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBJosh Ott and David Boerema have a candid conversation over sushi about how senior leaders and youth pastors can work better together to reach the next generation. Want to watch this conversation instead? Go here --> https://www.facebook.com/EDA.EFCA/videos/vl.2016444265149117/390476261555228/?type=1
Four Obsessions That Will Move Your Church Forward
May 14, 2019 20:40 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBJosh Ott makes the case that obsession has a place in leadership. GIVEAWAY: Want a free copy of 4 Obsessions Of An Extraordinary Executive? Leave a rating and review of the EDA Move Podcast on iTunes (even if that's not where you listen) and you'll be entered to win! Extra entries if you share the podcast on social. Don't forget to tag us. We will draw a winner on May 29th. Mentioned in this episode: Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni 7 Ways To Change ...
Theology Refresher: The Human Condition and Cultural Controversy - Part 2
May 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBBack in March 2019 we hosted a theology refresher with Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for the EFCA. Greg lead a discussion about how the gospel addresses issues such a marriage, homosexuality, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse and more. This is audio from the second session. Listen to the first session here --> https://pod.co/eda-move/theology-refresher-the-human-condition-and-cultural-controversy
5 Ways To Make Sure Your Church Website Stays Relevant
April 30, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6.88 MBEven if you think your website is killing it, you need to listen to this episode!. Emily Anthony, Communications Director of Faith Church in Allentown, PA has an easy and short checklist to make sure your church website is doing what it is supposed to be doing. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 6: Your Church's Voice Matters. How To Make Sure It's Saying The Right Thing. Episode 4: 3 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid In Your Church's Communications Squarespace Wix For a full transcript of...
Ten Things I Would Change
April 24, 2019 01:11 - 6 minutes - 7.15 MBEddie Cole left a long tenure of being a lead pastor to become the District Superintendent of the Eastern District of the EFCA over three years ago. He has a wealth of experience and wisdom from his time in ministry. Here, he talks about some things he would have changed. Mentioned in this episode: 5 Reasons Why Leaders Should Embrace Consistent Change Preachers N Sneakers The Reason For God by Timothy Keller Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller For a full transcript of this epis...
Four Ways To Play Left Tackle For Your Senior Pastor
April 18, 2019 18:14 - 7 minutes - 9.26 MBAre you a good team player or a pain in the shoulder pads? Veteran youth pastor, Steve Anderson, is sharing four practical ways staff members can support their senior pastor. Mentioned in this episode: Youth Ministry Sherpas YMS Episode 47 - Our Senior Pastors For a full transcript of this episode: 4 Ways To Play Left Tackle For Your Senior Pastor
Your church's voice matters. How to make sure it's saying the right thing.
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 48.7 MBWe talk with Emily Anthony, a seasoned church communicator, about easy ways to make your church website better, how to tell the right story, an unexpected platform for mid-week messages and more. Mentioned in this episode: Fishhook Canva Unsplash Wix Squarespace Vimeo Live streaming on Youtube Emily's blog post: 3 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid In Your Church's Communications Church Communications Facebook group Kem Meyer's Straight Talk email
How To Be An Encouragement When You Feel Empty
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBThere are always busy seasons in ministry, but there are always hurting people who need to be loved an encouraged. So how do you balance these two truths? For a full transcript of this episode: How To Be An Encouragement When You Feel Empty
3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid In Your Church's Communications
April 05, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBYour church's voice matters. But it's not always telling the right story. Here are 3 rookie mistakes you can avoid in your church's communications. Mentioned this episode: Less Chaos. Less Noise: Effective Communications for an Effective Church by Kem Meyer For a full transcript of this episode: 3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Your Church's Communications
Theology Refresher: The Human Condition and Cultural Controversy - Part 1
April 01, 2019 00:58 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBBack in March 2019 we hosted a theology refresher with Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for the EFCA. Greg lead a discussion about how the gospel addresses issues such a marriage, homosexuality, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse and more. This is audio from the first session. In this first episode, Greg explores the similarities and differences between God's narrative and our cultural narrative about human nature and what it means to be made in the image of G...
5 of The Best Leadership Podcasts for Youth Pastors
March 28, 2019 01:12 - 5 minutes - 6.57 MBThe concept of podcasting has been around since the 1980s, but the popularity of podcasts has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. We are obviously fans. Why? Because I can grow as a leader as I rake the leaves. In this episode, we share 5 of the best leadership podcasts for you pastors. Mentioned in the episode: CNLP 004: Why Young People Are Walking Away from the Church & What You Can Do About It — An Interview with Kara Powell. CNLP 222: Patrick Lencioni on Saying No to Steve...
3 Home Runs You Can Create For Your Ministry Right Now
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBNo matter how great a preacher, teacher, or worship leader you may be, your team and mission will die with you unless you are intentionally pouring into the person or people who are coming up behind you. Here are three things you can do to help your team long after it’s your turn at bat from Kevin Ozolins, Associate Pastor of Youth and Outreach at Montgomery EFC. For a full transcript of this episode: 3 Home Runs You Can Create For Your Ministry Right Now