Intentionally International

Our hosts – Anitra, Matthew, and David – reflect on the last two seasons of the ‘Intentionally International’ podcast. Credits Hosts: David B. Smith, Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty Producer and Editor: David B. Smith Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2024 by Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, and David B. Smith. All rights reserved.

We talk with the Rev. Dan Morrow at Church of the Ascension in Munich, Germany. The Church of the Ascension has existed (on and off due to wars) in Munich since the late 1800’s. Rev. Morrow, the current Priest-in-Charge, has some interesting thoughts about the role of denominational identity when serving congregational members from many places. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith Guest: Dan Morrow Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2022 by Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith. All rights reserved.

We went back for a second conversation with Rev. Jodi Mullen Fondell, now back home in California. International ministry in a geographically dispersed yet locked down congregation quickly developed interesting and long lasting changes in how the congregation gathers. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation.  Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith Guest: Jodi Mullen Fondell Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2022 by Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith. All rights reserved.

We went back for a second conversation with Rev. Jodi Mullen Fondell, now back home in California. International ministry in a geographically dispersed yet locked down congregation quickly developed interesting and long lasting changes in how the congregation gathers. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith Guest: Jodi Mullen Fondell Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2022 by Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith. All rights reserved.

Pastor Elorm Nick Ahialey-Mawusi talks about ministry with second generation, post-migration congregations that straddle identities as Christian, African, and German. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith Guest: Elorm Nick Ahialey-Mawusi Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2022 by Anitra Kitts, Matthew A. Laferty, David B. Smith. All rights reserved.

The Rev. Terry MacArthur shares the how-to and nuts-and-bolts to singing, dancing, and praying with the world. This is the second episode in our 2-part series with Terry. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty Guest: Terry MacArthur Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2020 by Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty. All rights reserved.

The Rev. Terry MacArthur speaks about integrating liturgical traditions from around the world into worship, helping English-speaking international congregations sing and pray with the world. There are two episodes in our interview with Terry. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty Guest: Terry MacArthur Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2020 by Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty. All rights reserved.

The Reverend David B. Smith shares with the podcast about his recent research on children and youth ministry in English-speaking international congregations in Europe and Asia. This is part 3 of a 3-part series with David. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty Guest: David B. Smith Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2020 by Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty. All rights reserved.

The Reverend David B. Smith shares with the podcast about his recent research on children and youth ministry in English-speaking international congregations in Europe and Asia. This is part 2 of a 3-part series with David. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty Guest: David B. Smith Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2020 by Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty. All rights reserved.

The Reverend David B. Smith shares with the podcast about his recent research on children and youth ministry in English-speaking international congregations in Europe and Asia. This is part 1 of a 3-part series with David. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty Guest: David B. Smith Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2020 by Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty. All rights reserved.

Pastor Steve Henderson has a strong vision for his congregation in Munich, Germany. Steve believes that English-speaking international congregations like the Munich International Community Church should be a launching pad for church members to be received, developed and trained, and sent out for mission. Credits Hosts: Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty Guest: Steve Henderson Producer and Editor: Anitra Kitts Production and Editing Assistance: Matthew A. Laferty Music: “Paint the Sky” by Hans Atom (2015). Used with permission. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0). Copyright © 2020 by Anitra Kitts and Matthew A. Laferty. All rights reserved.