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In this episode, Joanne Cortes shares how she overcame fears around making baptism appeals, highlights the power of authentic invitations, and offers creative ways to reach the community. Joanne encourages listeners to share their stories and keep inviting others to experience Jesus' love.
Episode sponsor: Forecasting Hope
The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Silver Spring, MD - April 12-15, 2026.
The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Silver Spring, MD - April 12-15, 2026.
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Joanne Cortes
Joanne Cortes is a passionate leader and visionary who believes that every individual possesses a unique gift the world desperately needs. She dedicates her life to helping people uncover their God-given potential, inspiring them to believe boldly, love compassionately, and embrace their humanity, all while trusting God on life’s journey. As an ordained pastor with the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Joanne has been at the forefront of ministry and community impact. She planted BeLove Church in Washington, D.C., and is currently leading the establishment of BeLove NoVA in Virginia, creating spaces for connection, healing, and growth. Joanne is married to José Cortes Jr., Associate Ministerial Director at the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Together, they find joy and purpose in raising their two sons, José III and Joel.
What is The Propel Podcast?
Welcome to the Propel Podcast, inspiration and innovation to grow your church, hosted by Larry Witzel. This podcast offers every presentation from the annual Propel Conference on church growth.
Our goal is to offer practical training for effective evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist ministry context, but we know the principles we talk about here are applicable in many other churches, as well. So, wherever you’re doing ministry, welcome to the Propel Podcast!
The 2026 Propel Conference will be in Silver Spring, MD, April 12–15, 2026!