By Pastor Mike Rue

Have you ever had Tikka Masala Ice Cream? Karina Dubé has. In fact, she made it! Whether it’s ice cream or continuous improvement, Karina understands the importance of experimentation. As Director of Product - EngineRoom® for MoreSteam, Karina also understands the importance of statistics in continuous improvement. “You have measurements that you w…

By Pastor Mike Rue

By Chaplain Mike Nimesheim

“If you don’t hate waste, why are you here?” That’s how Omar Mora views continuous improvement. “You hate the waste,” Omar said. “It has to be that kind of feeling.” Omar Mora is an industrial engineer, a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and the founder of Blackberry & Cross. As the business development manager for Costa Rica-based Blackberry & Cros…

By Pastor Mike Rue

By Pastor Mike Rue

Lean Six Sigma helps people solve problems. Lean Six Sigma makes things work better. But did you know that Lean Six Sigma can also inspire great art? Emmanuel Aouad makes fun, upbeat music about continuous improvement, with hit songs like 8 Wastes, 5 S, and Gemba Walk. (We play Gemba Walk during this episode!) In this episode, Emmanuel joins the po…

By Pastor Mike Rue

By Pastor Mike Rue

Have you ever been to a tailgate party hosted by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt? In this episode, Ken Robinette talks about the leanest tailgate party on the banks of the Olentangy. Ken is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, a former high school quarterback, and the Vice President for Business Development at MoreSteam. It's not just tailgating …

By Pastor Dave Everson

It's advice that is in vogue, but is it wise to follow our heart? In this message we break down what happens when we follow our heart and focus on what the Bible tells us to follow.By Pastor Mike Rue

Once again, the timing is perfect for the latest Quality Time with MoreSteam. On this episode, Alan Goodman joins the podcast. Alan is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker. What makes Alan …

By Pastor Mike Rue

Sometimes we are successful at resisting temptation, sometimes we are not. What do we do when we are met by serious temptation when we have previously been victorious? This text helps us to learn that in both tough times and easy times, we should go to the one who has restraining grace for us. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: June 16, 2024…

The timing is perfect for the latest Quality Time with MoreSteam. On this episode, Alan Goodman joins the podcast. Alan is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker. What makes Alan one of the m…

By Pastor Mike Rue

Biblical friendship is different than worldly friendship. In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we examine what biblical friendship looks like, doesn't look like, and how the ultimate biblical friendship is in Jesus.By Pastor Mike Rue

Get more curious and creative! Manufacturing engineer and podcaster Shawn Washburn joins Dan on this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam. In the "About" section of his LinkedIn profile, Shawn describes himself like this: "A manufacturing engineer with over 25 years experience in manufacturing, from product to design to manufacturing improvements…

By Pastor Mike Rue

If you want to build an amazing sports franchise, you will try to sign the biggest, best, and most talented athletes. If you run a company, you'll want to hire the brightest and most competent candidates. If you want to build a government, you would want the wisest and. the most strategic people around you. But God builds his kingdom in a much diff…

WOW, what a difference! In this episode, Alan Payne joins the show to talk about the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video. Alan was one of the most successful franchisees in Blockbuster history. He literally wrote the book on Blockbuster -- Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust, which was released in 2021. Alan and Dan disc…

We all have different fears; most are harmless, and you just learn how to deal with them. But how are we supposed to respond to those big, legitimate fears that happen in life? How do we respond when waiting for the test results to come back from the doctor? What do we do when we know that our children are spiraling into ruin? How do we compose our…

Where do we turn when the life goes off of the rails? Who do we run to when things are uncontrollably difficult? In 1 Samuel 20, we find a picture of what we are to do and who we are to run to – the covenant faithfulness of God.Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: May 5, 2024By Pastor Mike Rue

WOW, what a difference! In this episode, Alan Payne joins the show to talk about the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video. Alan was one of the most successful franchisees in Blockbuster history. He literally wrote the book on Blockbuster -- Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust, which was released in 2021. Alan and Dan disc…

How do you respond when things don’t go as planned? What do you do when unexpected suffering shows up? When the doctor calls you in after a normal physical and hits you with the news you never thought you’d hear. When your teenager has been out with friends and the sheriff shows up at your door and asks you to sit down. When your spouse, seemingly …

Every one of us is living in one of two kingdoms: either we are living in the kingdom of self, where we set the rules and expect everyone else to follow them, or we are living in the Kingdom of Christ, where there is grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: April 21, 2024By Pastor Mike Rue

Become a force of nature! In this episode, Rich "Raz" Razgaitis joins the show. Raz is the co-founder and CEO of FloWater. On multiple occasions, Inc. Magazine has recognized FloWater as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. In addition to FloWater, Raz has guided multiple startups companies to rapid growth. Raz and Dan…

It is possible to love both chocolate chip ice cream and cookie dough ice cream. It's okay like classical and pop music. It isn't okay, or possible, to love Jesus and anything else at the same time. In this message, Pastor Mike walks us through our tendencies to love ourselves above all, and how to get out of that rut and love Jesus fully and final…

By Pastor Dave Everson

Improve your processes by making work visual!! In this episode, Peg Pennington joins the show. Peg is the president of MoreSteam and a member of the board of directors of the Lean Enterprise Institute. Before joining MoreSteam, Peg was the Executive Director of the Center for Operational Excellence at The Ohio State University. Peg and Dan talk abo…

Is the resurrection of Jesus true? And if so, what does it mean for us? In this Easter message, Pastor Mike gives us reasons why we can not only trust the resurrection but find new life in it. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: March 31, 2014By Pastor Mike Rue

Some of Jesus' last words were quotes from Psalm 22. But how does this cry and this Psalm fit into our lives? That's what we look at in this message on Good Friday. Speaker: Mike RueDate: Friday, March 29, 2024By Pastor Mike Rue

It's one of the most famous biblical stories, but have been reading it all wrong? Are we meant to think of ourselves as Davids who need to run at our giants? In this message, we take a deeper look at the story of David and Goliath and find that we aren't supposed to think of ourselves as Davids, but rather as the ones who are holding out for a hero…

Episode 1 of Quality Time with MoreSteam arrives Tuesday, April 2. After that, look for new episodes every other Tuesday at moresteam.com.By MoreSteam

1 Samuel 16:14-23 is all about the beginning of the transition of power from Saul to David. However, in this short vignette, we find out that this transition of power is vital for us today.Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: March 17, 2024For more information, visit us online at www.emmanuelmora.comBy Pastor Mike Rue

1 Samuel 16 puts us smack dab in the middle of Israel’s illusion, or maybe a better word for it is delusion. Israel had rejected God as their King and had instead opted to anoint a king of their own choosing - one that was like the other nations - impressive in stature, powerful in battle, and efficient in leadership. And he certainly delivered, to…

The end of the letter of Paul; to the Ephesians is packed with practical help to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord.Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great RemodelDate: March 3, 2024By Pastor Mike Rue

The gospel is meant to shape every aspect of our lives. Sometimes, however, bad things get in the way. How can we daily work towards the gospel's influence in our lives? Ephesians 6:10-20 tells us that we must put on God's armor.Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great RemodelFebruary 25, 2024By Pastor Mike Rue

By Pastor Mike Rue

To be truly redemptive, the gospel must apply to all areas of life. Ephesians 6:1-4 applies to all of us because we are all either parents or children ourselves. In this message, Pastor Mike walks us through how to glorify God in both. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great Remodel: Placing the RoofDate February 11, 2024…

In order to be the church that Jesus wants us to be, we need to be the individuals God wants us to be. For most of us, in order to be the individuals that Jesus wants us to be, we need to have the marriages that God wants us to have. What does that mean and what does that look like?Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great RemodelFebruary 4, 2024…

In order to be the church Jesus wants us to be, we first have to be the individuals that Jesus wants us to be. Therefore, in Ephesians 5:15-21, Paul encourages us to live wisely and live by the Spirit. It's easier said than done, however. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great RenovationDate: January 28, 2024…

As we move toward who we are as a church, we need to once again take a look at our individual lives and see how the gospel shapes every part of us.Text: Ephesians 5:3-14Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great Remodel - Placing the RafterJanuary 21, 2024By Pastor Mike Rue

We're continuing to spiritually remodel the church. In our passage today, Paul helps us to understand that, to have the kind of church that Jesus wants, we have to do some self-reflection and change some things about ourselves. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueSeries: The Great RemodelJanuary 14, 2023By Pastor Mike Rue

Our first message in the final leg of the sermon series, "The Great Remodel." In this message, Pastor Mike helps us to understand that church growth should first and foremost be seen in terms of spiritual growth. Title: How Churches GrowSeries: The Great Remodel | Placing the RaftersText: Ephesians 4:1-16For more information about Emmanuel, visit u…

By Pastor Mike Rue

Luke 1:26-38 is not just a quaint story about an angel visiting Mary. It's about every one of us when we encounter the good news of Jesus.Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: December 10, 2023By Pastor Mike Rue

In this message, we conclude the second part of our series, "The Great Remodel," by focusing on our sixth pillar, or purpose: evangelizing the world. Speaker: Pastor Mike RueDate: December 3, 2023By Pastor Mike Rue