Connecting with Ralph Thompson

Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Ralph Thompson about starting a new appointment, the value of intergenerational ministry, and being authentically yourself in the pulpit. 

Ralph is pastor of Bethany UMC in Smyrna. He holds a Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div) from Candler School of Theology.  

Resources on Topics Discussed in This Episode:

 

Community Partnerships

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/fostering-effective-community-partnerships

 

Intergenerational Ministry

https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/a-church-for-the-ages-vibrant-vital-intentionally-intergenerational

 

Cross-Racial Appointments

https://www.r2hub.org/library/tag/CRCC#gsc.tab=0