Shannon Kiser's guest appearances

Shannon Kiser

Seminary Dropout

Spirituality for Ordinary People

REimagine

Ryan Green

David Fitch

Gena Thomas

Kyle Strobel

Jamin Goggin

Bonnie Kristian

Tsh Oxenreider

Kathy Khang

Leroy Barber

Aaron Niequist

Daniel Hill

Esther Emery

Brian Zahnd

Christine Caine

Ann Voskamp

OwlTail

Today on the podcast we have a conversation with, Shannon Kiser, of Fresh Expressions, and their mission to cultivate faith communities outside, and alongside, the local church. Shannon works with Fresh Expressions as Director of Training, where she leads mission strategists and trainers in the development and implementation of the Mission Shaped Ministry through Pioneer Learning Communities. Shannon is also a pastor on staff with Riverside Church in Sterling VA and actively involved in directing a coaching network of communities that support pioneer leaders. Shannon is married to her husband, Patrick, and has teenage daughters.  To learn more, go to www.freshexpressionsus.orgDon't forget our website:  www.reimaginecast.com

Today on the podcast we have a conversation with, Shannon Kiser, of Fresh Expressions, and their mission to cultivate faith communities outside, and alongside, the local church.  Shannon works with Fresh Expressions as Director of Training, where she leads mission strategists and trainers in the development and implementation of the Mission Shaped Ministry through Pioneer Learning Communities. Shannon is also a pastor on staff with Riverside Church in Sterling VA and actively involved in directing a coaching network of communities that support pioneer leaders. Shannon is married to her husband, Patrick, and has teenage daughters.   To learn more, go to <a href="http://www.freshexpressionsus.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.freshexpressionsus.org</a> Don't forget our website:  <a href="http://www.reimaginecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.reimaginecast.com</a>

Episode #55 It Starts with Midnight Train to Georgia. A Fresh Expressions Conversation with Shannon Kiser

Verlon Fosner

Our Sponsor: Fresh Expressions is an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Beginning in 2004 as an initiative of the Church of England and the British Methodist Church, the movement has resulted in the birth of thousands of new communities in the UK alone and brought renewal to scores of established churches. The movement has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. In 2010, the movement began taking shape in the US through the vision and generosity of the Baptist General Association of Virginia and a growing number of partners committed to a new era of missional ecumenism, a unity around the mission of God the Father through the resurrected Son in the power of the Holy Spirit. This Week on Seminary Dropout…   Shannon Kiser serves as Director of Training for Fresh Expressions US. She also is the director of the coaching network for the New Worshiping Community movement in the Presbyterian Church USA, and one of the pastors of  Riverside Presbyterian Church, a northern Virginia church with multiple Fresh Expressions. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University and holds a Masters of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Shannon has served churches in Texas and Virginia, as well as the Church Growth Office of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Shannon and her husband Patrick live in Springfield, VA and have two high school daughters.  Verlon Fosner has led an innovative congregation in Seattle Washington since 1999. In 2008 the congregation transitioned from a traditional proclamation church into a multi-site Dinner Church called Community Dinners. In 2016, Verlon joined the Fresh Expression US leadership team and began coaching declining churches, leading “Dinner Church Encounters” across the country, and hosting “Seattle Immersions” at their home, which enables a few leaders at a time to observe Dinner Churches in action followed by training conversations around a fireplace. Verlon holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and has written several books. He and his wife Melodee have three adult children, five grandchildren, a collection of grand-foster-kids, and two grand-dogs.   If you liked this episode then you might also like… 183 – Iosmar Alvarez, Planting, Disciplining, and Fresh Expressions of the Hispanic Church 182 – Travis Collins, What is a Fresh Expression of Church Anyway? Fresh Expressions 101 (And What To Do Next)” Subscribe/Rate/Review Seminary Dropout in iTunes

Our Sponsor:<a href="https://freshexpressionsus.org/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Fresh Expressions is an international movement of missionary disciples cultivating new kinds of church alongside existing congregations to more effectively engage our growing post-Christian society. Beginning in 2004 as an initiative of the Church of England and the British Methodist Church, the movement has resulted in the birth of thousands of new communities in the UK alone and brought renewal to scores of established churches. The movement has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. In 2010, the movement began taking shape in the US through the vision and generosity of the Baptist General Association of Virginia and a growing number of partners committed to a new era of missional ecumenism, a unity around the mission of God the Father through the resurrected Son in the power of the Holy Spirit. This Week on Seminary Dropout… Shannon Kiser serves as Director of Training for Fresh Expressions US. She also is the director of the coaching network for the New Worshiping Community movement in the Presbyterian Church USA, and one of the pastors of  Riverside Presbyterian Church, a northern Virginia church with multiple Fresh Expressions. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University and holds a Masters of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Shannon has served churches in Texas and Virginia, as well as the Church Growth Office of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Shannon and her husband Patrick live in Springfield, VA and have two high school daughters. Verlon Fosner has led an innovative congregation in Seattle Washington since 1999. In 2008 the congregation transitioned from a traditional proclamation church into a multi-site Dinner Church called Community Dinners. In 2016, Verlon joined the Fresh Expression US leadership team and began coaching declining churches, leading “Dinner Church Encounters” across the country, and hosting “Seattle Immersions” at their home, which enables a few leaders at a time to observe Dinner Churches in action followed by training conversations around a fireplace. Verlon holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and has written several books. He and his wife Melodee have three adult children, five grandchildren, a collection of grand-foster-kids, and two grand-dogs. If you liked this episode then you might also like… <a href="http://www.missioalliance.org/podcasts/iosmaralvarez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">183 – Iosmar Alvarez, Planting, Disciplining, and Fresh Expressions of the Hispanic Church</a> <a href="http://www.shaneblackshear.com/traviscollins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">182 – Travis Collins, What is a Fresh Expression of Church Anyway?</a> <a href="https://freshexpressionsus.org/2016/09/12/fresh-expressions-101-next/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fresh Expressions 101 (And What To Do Next)”</a> <h3><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/seminary-dropout/id582049752?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe/Rate/Review Seminary Dropout in iTunes</a></h3>

185 – Shannon Kiser & Verlon Fosner Talk About Revitalizing a 90 Year Old Church, A Bilingual Church, and Fresh Expressions