The Honored Ordination Process: Reflection and Preparation. Bishop Julius C. Trimble Speaks From the Heart With An Incoming Deacon and Elder of the 2023 Ordination Class

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.

Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller.

Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.”

To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories.

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In this episode of "To Be Encouraged," Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Rev. Dr. Brad Miller sit down with two special guests, Reverend Matt Sherrill and Reverend Denise Robinson, to discuss their faith journeys and upcoming ordinations.

Matt shares his experience growing up in the United Methodist Church and his journey to becoming a youth pastor and now, an incoming deacon. He discusses the importance of the Word and his mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Denise, on the other hand, did not grow up in the United Methodist Church, and instead pursued a career in law before feeling called to ministry. She shares her experience of being introduced to the Church by her aunt and eventually accepting the call to ministry.

Bishop Trimble emphasizes the joy of the journey and the importance of faith in Christ in living out ministry. He also reflects on his own journey and the honor of being called pastor.

Throughout the episode, the importance of the ordination service is highlighted, and both Reverend Denise Robinson and Reverend Matt Sherrill share their excitement and honor in being a part of the upcoming ordination.

"To be Encouraged" is a podcast that aims to offer encouragement to a world that often feels discouraged. In this episode, the guests demonstrate the power of faith and the beauty of answering the call to serve in God's ministry.

This Episode (www.ToBeEncouraged.com/059) is Part one of a two part episode featuring a conversation about ordination with Rev. Matt Sherrill and Rev. Denise Robinson. Episode two of the series will be found at https://tobeencouraged.com/episode/060. It will feature an in depth conversation about "Challenges and Opportunities for the Church in a Changing World”