Better Together

The Power of Stewardship - Bob Lewis

“Instead of saying, ‘I wish we could,’ just say ‘Lord, how can we?’”

Veteran church planter and pastor Bob Lewis talks about the ways being a faithful giver produces fruit in a variety of ways. Bob is part of the Rekindle Coaching Program, a team of pastors that provides free coaching for pastors in the ministry. Find more at https://nafwb.org/rekindle/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Giving #Stewardship

The Importance of Sunday School and Small Groups - Dr. Ron Hunter

“It’s about study, it’s about community, and it’s about outreach; and so if your Sunday School is not doing all three of those, you’re really missing out.”

Dr. Ron Hunter of D6 Family Ministry discusses the nature of Sunday School and small groups and how critical they are to the discipleship model of a church. Through its generationally-aligned curriculum, D6 Family Ministry provides gospel-centered, biblically-grounded truth to every age group. Find more at https://d6family.com/curriculum/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #SundaySchool #SmallGroups #Discipleship #Curriculum

A Journey to Discern God's Will - Mason McClure

Mason McClure shares how a friendship formed in the US and a passion to learn Spanish led to him moving to Madrid, Spain. Mason works in the public schools in Madrid and helps with the FWB church in Alpedrete as he continues to seek God’s will for his life. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #GodsWill #Missions #Travel

How The Great Commission Overcomes the Language Barrier - Mike Morrison

“We’re an embassy for Christ’s Kingdom, and that Kingdom is made up of every nation, tribe, and language.”

Pastor Mike Morrison of Collin Creek Church tells how their church has shifted its focus in reaching its community. When no one in the church spoke a second language, the church used tools at its disposal to begin ministering and communicating to the diverse community God had placed around it. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Outreach #Community #Church

Finding Your Way Out of the Bubble - Aaron Pontious

“I realized pretty quickly it’s not so much about proving God; it’s just about testifying about God.”

Aaron Pontious describes how he embraced the challenge as a new family in a new place of getting out of his bubble and interacting with people who do not know Jesus. Aaron pastors Rejoice Church Columbia. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Witness #Outreach #Christianity

Creating a Culture of Hospitality - Sandra Hall

“We may never know the impact we’ve had on people just by being kind and sharing love with people just by serving them.”

Sandra Hall joins the podcast to share her career experience in hospitality and how it translates to creating a culture of hospitality at church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Hospitality #Church #Care

Why Use a Curriculum for Sunday School and Life Groups - Katie Greenwood

“A good curriculum is going to have a scope and sequence that provides an overarching scope of the Scriptures and takes you through the entire story of the Bible.”

Katie Greenwood of D6 Family Ministry describes the value of a curriculum for all ages and the tools it can provide for teachers and leaders in a church. Find more about the D6 Curriculum at https://d6family.com/curriculum/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #SundaySchool #Curriculum

Using Cards and Notes as a Ministry of Encouragement - Randy Johnson

“Even today, just taking the time to write something down means a lot.”

 

Pastor Randy Johnson of Valley Forge FWB Church tells how a simple note of encouragement from 7th grade impacted his life and led him to begin using a seemingly outdated method of communication that continues to make a lasting impression. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Notes #Cards #Encouragement

Doctrines We Need to Know and How We Teach Them - Dr. Robert Picirilli

“The truth is, you can’t avoid [doctrine], because it’s a matter of what we believe. And that, of course, is simply a matter of trying to express what the Bible teaches for us, what God has said.”

Dr. Robert Picirilli, Free Will Baptist author and theologian, discusses the importance of doctrine and how it must continue to be valued and taught by Christians.

The doctrinal resources mentioned in the podcast (from NAFWB and D6 Family):

Free Will Baptist Treatise: https://nafwb.org/treatise/.
Free Will Baptist Catechism: https://nafwb.org/catechism/.
Free Will Baptist Doctrines: https://bit.ly/45DO7rf.  
The Free Will Baptist Handbook: https://bit.ly/4thA8ld.
The Quest for Truth: https://bit.ly/49RV7U1.
#NAFWB #BetterTogether #Theology #Doctrine #Beliefs #Christianity

How CTS Can Be a Blessing to Your Family and Church - Derek Altom

“The real heartbeat behind [CTS] is we want to see our local churches strengthened and grow and people use their gifts and talents in the local church.”

Derek Altom of D6 Family and Vertical Three Ministries talks about the value of Church Training Service (CTS), how groups can get involved, and the impact it can have on individuals and churches. Find more about CTS and the Vertical Three Conference at https://verticalthree.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #V3Con2026 #Discipleship #Talents