Molly McEntire

In this episode of The World Parish Podcast, host Larry Rankin interviews Molly McEntire, Missional Engagement Team Lead for The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church. Molly shares her journey from her Methodist upbringing in West Palm Beach to her extensive work in local, national, and global missions, highlighting her faith's foundation shaped by her clergy father and transformative experiences at church camp, including a pivotal mission trip to San Francisco at sixteen.   Molly discusses her impactful work with Zoe Empowers, a nonprofit aiding vulnerable children, and shares stories from her travels to Kenya, Cuba, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She emphasizes the importance of seeing Christ in those she serves and learning from their resilience, illustrating how small acts, like providing seeds or grants, can significantly change lives. Molly also addresses the challenges of encouraging local churches to adopt healthy mission practices while honoring existing efforts. Tune in to hear her inspiring stories of faith, service, and the transformative power of missions worldwide.