Ep. 23 with Stephanie Moore Hand

New People // New Ways

In Episode 23, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand. Previously an executive for a Fortune 500 company, Stephanie is a United Methodist minister and Vitality Strategist for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church Metro district service 126 churches. She has launched innovative ministries, developed new faith communities, run for political office, and is, most recently, co-author of Doing Justice Together alongside Michael Adam Beck.

In this episode, we discuss vitality in local congregations, the biblical and theological basis for racial justice work, and healing racialization through justice-oriented, contextual expressions of church.

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Pre-order Stephanie and Michael’s book: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791032791/

About New People // New Ways:

What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.

Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!

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