The Promise of His Presence - Josh Placeway
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On Episode 22 of the More of Us podcast, Josh Placeway (Lead Pastor of ) talks about his family's preaching legacy, what the process was like going from associate pastor to lead pastor, and his experience as a solo pastor. Josh has served as the Lead Pastor of Manheim Grace since June 2021. He is passionate about the local church and believes the church was created by God to accomplish His mission for reaching the world with the gospel of Jesus. The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and...
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Learn it, Live it, Give it - Ethan Bunce
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On Episode 21 of the More of Us podcast, Ethan Bunce (Pastoral Elder at ) shares what he's learned since becoming a Dad, how he became a pastor at Bellefontaine Grace Church and what that journey has been like, and explains a simplified view of exemplifying the Gospel. Ethan was born and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana and is married to Jael. He is a graduate of Grace College (Biblical Studies) and Grace Theological Seminary (Master of Local Church Ministry). Ethan loves hardy breakfast food, bonfires with close friends, spending all day at Findlay Market in Cincinnati, and his 1999 Buick...
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Hipster Hospitality - Jordan Gillette
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On Episode 20 of the More of Us podcast, Jordan Gillette (Student Pastor at ) shares his deep roots within the Charis Fellowship, what his role and experience is leading the youth at Grace Community Church, and how simple acts of hospitality and friendship can be effective ways of ministry. Jordan has been at Grace Community since November of 2016 and serves as the Student Pastor, and also helps to organize a few smaller teams around the church. Jordan is married to Shelbi and they have three children, Silas, Anaya, and Bennett. The Gillettes love to be active... pickleball, hiking,...
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Executive Director - Tim Sprankle
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On Episode 19 of the More of Us podcast, we're highlighting More of Us' very own Tim Sprankle () to discuss his new role and vision going forward as of the Charis Fellowship. Tim currently serves as the lead pastor of Leesburg Grace Church in Leesburg, Indiana. Tim will continue in this role while serving the Charis Fellowship as Executive Director. In recent years Tim has helped establish and lead the and co-host the . The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust...
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Sermon Prep and Teamwork - Nick Cleveland
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On Episode 18 of the More of Us podcast, Nick Cleveland (Senior Pastor of ) talks about the importance of technology and teamwork at church, what his sermon prep looks like, and how the hope of Jesus keeps him anchored during unsettling times. Nick Cleveland grew up in Fremont, Ohio and was involved in the Charis Fellowship early on in his ministry. Nick attended Liberty University and became the Lead Pastor of Garden City Grace Brethren Church in Roanoke, Virginia for 18 months before he was called to go back into youth ministry. In 2002, he moved back to Ohio to take the High School...
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Pastor Theologian - Adam Copenhaver
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On Episode 17 of the More of Us podcast, Adam Copenhaver (Lead Pastor of ) talks about his experience assimilating into a region with a unique demographic, the importance of living life with theological vision, and what a thriving pastor is. Dr. Adam Copenhaver has experience both as a Bible scholar and as a local church pastor. He studied first at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN, earning a BA in Biblical studies (2001) and an MDiv in Pastoral Ministries (2003). After serving for a few years as a local church pastor, Adam pursued further theological training. He...
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The Pastoral Call - Reg Overstreet
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On Episode 16 of the More of Us podcast, Reg Overstreet (Lead Pastor of ) talks about the ways he garnered credibility as a lead pastor during Covid, his experiences with church growth and hiring church staff, and shares his tactics on staying above reproach as a prominent figure in the community. Reg Overstreet and his wife Sarah have their childhood roots in Warsaw before God moved their life's adventure across the country. After 15 years of pastoral ministry in Lakewood, Washington, Reg was appointed by Community Grace as its Lead Pastor in February 2020. Reg grew up in Warsaw, moved away...
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Church Planting and Expansion - Phil Bryant
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On Episode 15 of the More of Us podcast, Phil Bryant (Executive Director of ) talks about the changes happening in church planting and growth today and what he hopes for Canada as it struggles with rising secularism. Phil Bryant grew up in Maine with 9 siblings, including his twin brother, Nathan. Following a tour with the U.S. Army Reserves, Philip attended Word of Life Bible Institute. As a student at Tennessee Temple University, he pastored a small church before transferring to Washington Bible College where he met his future wife, Beth. Philip served as intern-associate pastor at...
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Journey Church - Adam Johnson
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On Episode 14 of the More of Us podcast, Adam Johnson (Pastor of in Warrington, PA) talks about the roles he's had in ministry over the years, the growing pains he's experienced as a pastor, and some underappreciated aspects of pastoral ministry. The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us. This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders. The is a family...
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New Life - Ryan Rodeman
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On Episode 13 of the More of Us podcast, Ryan Rodeman (Pastor of ) talks about his upbringing in the Christian faith, how he was called to ministry, and God's incredible power of revival. After growing up with no religious background, Ryan has experienced radical life change since hearing the story of Jesus from a friend in college. His friend invited him to the Bath Campus in 2000 where he later came on staff as pastor. He worked with the areas of Biblical Community, Ministry Training and our Grace College program. For years, Ryan shared leadership of the Bath Campus, including Adult...
info_outlineOn Episode 18 of the More of Us podcast, Nick Cleveland (Senior Pastor of Grace Church Wooster) talks about the importance of technology and teamwork at church, what his sermon prep looks like, and how the hope of Jesus keeps him anchored during unsettling times.
Nick Cleveland grew up in Fremont, Ohio and was involved in the Charis Fellowship early on in his ministry. Nick attended Liberty University and became the Lead Pastor of Garden City Grace Brethren Church in Roanoke, Virginia for 18 months before he was called to go back into youth ministry. In 2002, he moved back to Ohio to take the High School Director position at Grace Church Wooster and over time he worked his way up in the church and eventually was chosen to be their Senior Pastor.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.