Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, guest host Jim Riley sits down with Pastor Morris Moos to discuss the physical side of ministry: Stewarding your facilities well. Does your church building draw people in or subtly push them away? Pastor Morris shares insights from over 30 years of pastoral experience on how your physical space can become one of your most effective tools for connection. Jim and Pastor Morris unpack the importance of "curb appeal," the power of creating intentional connection areas and why keeping your building clean and decluttered removes unnecessary hindrances to the Gospel. If you want to transform your facility from a simple meeting room into a welcoming environment where relationships flourish, this highly practical episode is for you.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, we are joined by Yolanda Mendez, Executive Pastor at Blue Roof Church in St. Joseph, Michigan, to discuss the inseparable twin engines of church growth: Evangelism and Discipleship. Is evangelism just an event on the calendar, or is it a lifestyle of proximity? Pastor Yolanda shares how her church uses interest-based "Blue Groups", from pickleball to crafting, to create natural opportunities for the Gospel by simply doing life with people. Pastors Aaron and Yolanda discuss why compassion must be the fuel for evangelism, the critical "warm transfer" into discipleship, and why the window to connect a new believer to a friend has shrunk from six months to just three. If you are looking for practical ways to move your congregation from sitting in rows to serving in circles, this episode is packed with wisdom.Contact Yolanda Mendez:Email: yolanda@blueroofchurch.comFor more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.We are back for Part 3 of our comprehensive series on making meetings effective and fun with Pastor Dave Barringer. In this final installment, Pastors Aaron and Dave tackle the Annual Business Meeting, an event often viewed as a dry legal requirement or a potential battleground. How can you transform this mandatory gathering into a celebration of vision and unity? Pastor Dave shares his strategy for turning business meetings into "family moments," complete with celebration, testimony, and a clear vision for the future. They discuss the critical importance of board unity before stepping on stage, how to handle difficult questions with grace, and why setting a tone of gratitude can change the entire atmosphere of your church governance. Whether your business meetings are currently boring, tense, or just routine, this episode offers practical wisdom to make them a highlight of your church calendar.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, we are joined by Pastor Dave Barringer from Kalamazoo First Assembly of God to share a refreshing vision for one of the most important parts of leading but also one of peoples least favorites: Meetings. Pastors Aaron and Dave discuss how you can transform your staff, board, and business gatherings into dynamic, life giving moments that your team actually looks forward to. Pastor Dave shares his philosophy on turning meetings into "family gatherings" that celebrate wins, build deep trust, and fuel creativity. This episode is full of encouragement and equipping practices to build a team culture where coming together is the highlight of the week.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.In this special solo episode, Pastor Aaron Hlavin shares an inspiring New Year's message to encourage leaders as they close out one year and step into the next. It's so vital that we mark the trail of God's faithfulness in the past year, both personally and spiritually, while also daring to dream big for the future. This is a heartfelt call to embrace the "new" that God wants to do in 2026, with a prayer for revival, favor, and the courage to win our cities for Jesus.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, we are joined by Pastor Rochelle Beckmeyer pastor of Echo Christian Fellowship for an eye-opening conversation on serving those with disabilities in the local church. Is disability ministry reserved only for experts or large churches with big budgets? How do we move beyond simple ADA compliance to creating a culture of genuine belonging for individuals with physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges? Pastor Rochelle shares her journey and challenges leaders to see individuals with disabilities not as a category or a project, but as people who need Jesus and community just like anyone else. Pastors Aaron and Rochelle discuss the healthy "slowing down" of ministry, overcoming the fear of the unknown, and practical, low-cost ways to make your church more welcoming—from navigating your building in a wheelchair to simply offering friendship.You can email pastor Rochelle at rochellemi@yahoo.comYou can find resources on ministering to people with special needs at: Special Touch Ministry: specialtouch.orgFor more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at MMN.ag