UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Thomas Irby

UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Thomas Irby

Thomas’ Talk: “I started a worship service with & by folks with various abilities and disabilities. It changed the way I understand the image of God.” Thomas was born in Panama City, FL. He studied Mass Communications and Media Production at...
UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Roger Hudson

UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Roger Hudson

Roger’s Talk: “The Church fails to make disciples committed to, and schooled in, the non-violent love of Jesus. How to change this for the next generation?” Born a 5th generation South African, I travelled to the U.S. and studied at Perkins School of...
UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: LuLu Sapigao

UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: LuLu Sapigao

LuLu’s Talk: “New community, new conversations. What if the church talked about things relevant to your life? At vespers we connect faith & daily life.” My name is Lulu Sapigao and I am a life long United Methodist! I am a lover of podcasts,...
UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: MJ Kirby

UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: MJ Kirby

MJ’s Talk: “Not Today Satan: How our church caught a wave out of the typical UM Death Spiral.” A God seeker who loves mia famiglia, clean living, rainbows, coast life, pushing limits, deep conversations, harmony & high heels. I’m Learning....
UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Lee Schott

UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Lee Schott

Lee’s Talk: “Everything I need to know about church, I learned (leading a church) in prison. It’s raw, real, wise and welcoming. And it will renew us.” Lee is pastor of Women at the Well in Mitchellville, a church based inside the walls of the...
UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Hannah Shanks

UMC LEAD 2019 Speaker: Hannah Shanks

Hannah’s Talk: “Bodies are important to God. Embodied theology opens a path for us to expand our understanding of God & ourselves.” Hannah Shanks is a writer, speaker, professor & social worker from St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her...