The Worship Vine

Why was worship in the 90's so impactful? We can see the fruit of this decade; it's songs, writers and shifts in the worship movement. And what about those who've been in ministry since then? We discuss getting older and moments when we question the longevity of our calling in ministry...is the best yet to come? I sat down with Chad Gentry of Nineties Worship Night to hear about his journey. ninetiesworshipnight.com Instagram: @ninetiesworshipnight Facebook: facebook.com/ninetiesworshipnight

God is moving in worship spaces all over our country and world. What happens when a few dedicated worshipers hit the road and gather folks to fellowship, write songs and unify in worshiping Jesus? We had a conversation with Daniel LaShea of Hymnal Records while they were in Columbus for one of these gatherings. www.hymnalrecords.com

Whether we like it or not, we are lead into seasons of waiting. And we all experience it differently. Might as well grab popcorn and settle in; sometimes these moments of life take while. This Intermission episodes are break from our normal conversations. We'll dive deep into the here-and-now.

We ARE better together. But how do we bridge faith leaders with marketplace leaders? Nick Nye- Executive Director of For Columbus, gave us some insight into the power of collaborative moments via redemptive entrepreneurship and testimonies of how God is being worshiped and glorified in the Columbus marketplace. We talk about egos, sacrifice and what it looks like to chill. Nick Nye has led as a church planter, church revitalizer, multi-site lead pastor, non-profit founder, church planting network board member, speaker, and leadership coach. He has also lived and worked in urban environments, serving a wide range of socio-economically and culturally diverse populations in both the Midwest and New York City. Nick is currently working toward a city-wide gospel movement in Columbus, Ohio. He works with marketplace leaders, specialty ministries, and congregational leadership to see gospel-centered collaboration for the city's flourishing. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in world religion and a master of divinity in missiology and church planting. He also has multiple certificates in leadership coaching. As a leader in various roles in diverse contexts, Nick has raised up and worked with countless leaders around the world. He is passionate about developing the CORE pillars of his leadership journey so that others can begin flourishing in their own leadership journey. Nick is married to Brittany, and they have four children: Viola, Charlotte, Simone, and Elliott. They live in Columbus, Ohio. Connect with Nick: nicknye.net or social handle: @nicknye

When the journey doesn’t end up where we expected, we lean into what God is saying about our purpose. It’s there we find opportunity for pruning, to find our identity and often, the call to build. We spent time with Shantell Johnson as she shared her journey of discovery and what’s often unveiled in the wilderness. Connect with Shantell: restoredmovement.net (Mentorship)

The desire to pray, what to pray for and how to maintain a healthy life of this connection with God can be a struggle…even for those who’ve walked in faith for a long time. Ursula Kemp walks us through a worshipful life of prayer, gathered and personal…and the power of just showing up. Ursula Kemp grew up in a Christian home on a farm in Pataskala, Ohio. She became a committed follower of Jesus at an early age. After college, she spent years training and competing in the equestrian version of the triathlon. She then studied biomedical engineering at OSU for her Master's Degree. In 2014 she began to help steward the citywide Pray for Columbus network. She is especially passionate about the power and enjoyment of prayer and worship and considers growing in a deeper prayer life a lifelong endeavor. Connect with Ursula: [email protected]

Tara Stewart gives us a perspective of the Bride of Christ, how worship is often measured and being vulnerable with each other. Tara is the Worship and Fine Arts Pastor at Oasis City Church in Westerville, OH. She studied Christian Counseling at Valley Forge Christian College and Church Music at Brownsville Revival School of Ministry. After graduating, she married her husband, Adam Stewart, and they served as Youth Pastors at Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, under the leadership of Bishop Joseph Garlington, for over six years. In 2011, they left Pittsburgh and planted Oasis City Church with their best friends in the suburbs of Columbus,OH. They have three children: Judah (17), Silas (14), and Shiloh (10).  Tara is passionate about building multicultural Kingdom worship, contending for the Presence of God wherever she goes while equipping others to do the same. She loves traveling and helping other churches find their unique sound through teaching and hands-on training. Her life mission is to create an awareness of His nearness.  [email protected]

Staying true to your calling, even when it means sacrifice. In this 2-part conversation, we talk with Matt Sweasy about promises versus plans, burnout, man-made identities and genuine connections without agenda. Connect with Matt…… [email protected]

We spent some time with Joshua Miller, discussing unity in the church, denominations and what we can learn from each other. Connect with Joshua at [email protected]

Staying true to your calling, even when it means sacrifice. In this 2-part conversation, we talk with Matt Sweasy about promises versus plans, burnout, man-made identities and genuine connections without agenda. Connect with Matt…… [email protected]