The Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation podcast highlights East Ohio Conference ministries using the core values of the #BeUMC campaign: Disciple Making; Belonging & Inclusion; Influence, Connection & Impact; and Experience of God through The UMC.

Episode 91 “Disciple Making: Small and Aging Congregations” features a discussion with Rev. Beth Ortiz, Rev. Ed Fashbaugh and Tim Beck centered around the misconceptions people have of small and aging congregations – and the benefits of being small but mighty churches.

“As we look at the Wesleyan movement and we look at our roots, when we are growing and when we are excited and we are on fire, and we’re making a difference in our communities is actually when we’re in networks of small,” said Ortiz.

“We, I think mistakenly, think that we have to reach a younger demographic in order to survive. That’s not true. It’s reaching people. That’s the key,” shared Fashbaugh.

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