Kevin Barnett of Sutton Church, Ben Gibson of Phillips Chapel Church, and Blaine Rogers of Connect Church share about the discipleship programs they’ve implemented in their churches and how their congregations have been impacted by them. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #Church

“Jesus was a people person. It’s not necessarily that He was extroverted…but He made people a priority; they were important to Him.” Dr. Matt McCraw discusses leadership principles from his book, “Leading the Jesus Way.” In it, he shares how local churches can thrive when led by leaders who lead like Jesus. The book is available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3X5UnE5. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Leadership #Jesus #Church

“When we stepped in and started caring about the things [our neighbors] care about, then it becomes fertile soil for the Gospel.” Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about how they partner with community organizations to meet the needs of those around them and how local churches can do the same. Daryl will be a presenter at the 2024 Leadership Conference. Find more conference info at https://nafwb.org/leader. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Community #Outreach #Neighbor #Gospel

Steve Hicks and Sal Zagsaw of Grace FWB Church in Selma, CA, share about the providential encounter that led to Sal accepting Christ and now serving in his local church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Salvation

Rickie Holstein, promotional director for the West Virginia State Association of Free Will Baptists, discusses “A DNA Timeline of West Virginia Free Will Baptist History” and the importance of recording our history.

“I’m going to heaven—who’s coming with me?” Charolette Tallent tells the story of Al Braca, who died in the World Trade Center attacks September 11, 2001. Al lived his Christian life intentionally and with purpose and was able to lead many to the Lord during the events of that tragic day. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #September11 #WorldTradeCenter

“It exposes you broadly to the sorts of things that [Dr. Picirilli] has contributed to Free Will Baptist scholarship and beyond over the years.” General editors Matthew Steven Bracey and Phillip Morgan preview “Teacher, Scholar, Shepherd - Essays in Honor of Dr. Robert E. Picirilli,” a new release from D6 Family. Order now: https://bit.ly/3VqfqPH. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Honor #NewRelease

Free Will Baptist scholar and author Dr. Robert Picirilli joins the podcast to discuss his book, “The Submissive Christian,” an analysis of biblical material on humility and meekness in five key relationships. The book is available from D6 Family: https://bit.ly/3KwpMZh. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Christianity #Submission #Humility #Meekness #Relationships

Noah Taylor, pastor of Evergreen Church, will speak in the Wednesday night service at the 2024 National Convention. He previews his sermon of our role in reaching the world for Christ with the theme “Do the Word…By Reaching the World,” from James 5:19-20 and Romans 10:14-17. Find all convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #DoersOfTheWord #James5

Yvonne Thigpen, president of the Evangelical Training Association (ETA), joins the podcast to discuss the variety of training courses, resources, and tools they have available for training lay leaders for ministry in the local church. Find more at https://www.etaworld.org. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

Derek Altom and Ryan Lewis preview the 2024 National Convention and Vertical Three Conference, including what attendees can expect in Tampa and what will be offered for those unable to be there in person. Pre-Registration for the convention is open through June 21. Find all convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #DoersOfTheWord #v3con24

“I was an atheist, but you cannot deny goodness when you are in front of it…period.” Pedro and Rebecca Garcia share the story of Pedro’s conversion from atheism, including the influence Rebecca had on him through kindness and hospitality. Pedro is Outreach Director at The Donelson Fellowship. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Conversion #Disciple #Atheism

Forty million people in the U.S. have stopped attending church over the last 25 years, with a major reason being that they have moved to a different city. When Andy and Robin moved to Chicago from Dr. Danny Conn’s church in Pensacola, he immediately contacted David Potete and Northwest Community Church, and they were able to help the couple transition to a church where they were ready and willing to serve. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #TheGreatDechurching #Church

Reuben Cason, promotional director for NCFWB, will speak in the Tuesday night service at the 2024 National Convention. He reflects on hosting the 2023 convention and previews his sermon, “Do the Word…By Enduring Suffering,” from James 5:7-12. Find all convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #DoersOfTheWord#James5

“You set it up in such a way to say one of our goals as a church is that we want to raise up new leaders; to prepare the next generation of preachers of the word.” Dr. Chuck Lawless discusses the many benefits for churches and congregants of team preaching, including giving opportunities for younger leaders in the church to find their calling. Dr. Lawless is Dean of Doctoral Studies and Vice-President of Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary. Find more from him at https://chucklawless.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Preaching

Bob Brown, pastor of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church in Lake Butler, Florida, will speak in the Sunday morning service at the 2024 National Convention. He shares some background about himself and previews his sermon, “Doing the Word…By Embracing Trials,” from James 1. Bob also serves as the convention prayer chairman for the Florida Free Will Baptists, and has created 50 Days of Prayer for Convention. Prayer runs from June 1 until the start of the convention. Download the prayer guide at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #DoersOfTheWord #James1

Throughout its 25-plus years of ministry in Chicago, Northwest Community Church has partnered with various agencies to provide services to the community, which has in turn brought people into their building and much-needed funds into the church. Pastor David Potete talks about the creative ways the church has found to keep the ministries of the church funded through the MINCE approach. For more on MINCE, visit https://nafwb.org/mince/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Church #Ministry #Outreach #Community

“At the end of life, the church as a whole isn’t the best at [caring for the “least of these”]. But it’s hard to deal with something like dementia.” Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly shares her experience of caring for and ministering to people with dementia, and gives ways the church can help to minister to those affected by it. Mary Anne authored A Proactive Perspective in Dementia Care: A Relationship-Based Approach, available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dp7TsE. She is also Executive Director of Veranda Ministries. #BetterTogether #Dementia #DementiaCare

“A public school can be a good partnership for the local church, and Good News Club is a good way to do that.” Hannah Driggers Matthews describes how any church can start a Good News Club in their local public school, and how it has impacted both the students and those teaching in the club. Hannah also wrote about her experience in “Good News Goes to the Library” in the April-May issue of ONE Magazine: http://www.onemag.org/library.htm. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #GoodNewsClub #Children #Kids #Outreach

“Often, one of the big reasons churches eventually close or church plants never get off the ground is due to their financial viability.” Dr. Jay Moon, author of “Missional Vibrancy and Financial Viability” and professor at Asbury Seminar, describes his MINCE approach, providing effective financial and funding approaches for churches in financial distress. Find more about MINCE and other resources at https://nafwb.org/mince/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #MINCE #Church #ChurchFinances