Better Together

International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches – Kenneth Eagleton

“It brings Free Will Baptists together from across the globe and serves as a way for us to understand the greater Free Will Baptist family.”

Kenneth Eagleton, director of global partnerships for IM, Inc., describes the International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches. The fellowship will hold its triennial meeting in Ivory Coast in August. Join their Facebook group (search “IFOFWBC”) to follow these Free Will Baptist ministries around the world. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #International #Church

Fulfilling Our Mission – Joel Teague

Joel Teague previews his message for the Wednesday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Joel will explore the theme, “Fulfill Your Mission: Love People Like God Loves Them” from Jonah 4. Joel shares his story of growing up as a missionary kid and later answering the call himself.

Joel and Lydie Teague are planting a church with IM, Inc. in France. Find more about their ministry at https://iminc.org/missionary/joel-and-lydie-teague/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission #Jonah #Missions

Answering Your Call - Shiloh Hackett

Shiloh Hackett previews his message for the Tuesday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Shiloh will explore the theme, “God’s Mission for the Reluctant: Will You Say Yes?” from Jonah 3.

Shiloh is pastor of Bethlehem FWB Church in Ashland City, TN. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission #Jonah

It’s Not Too Late to Accept Your Mission – Doug Earls

Doug Earls previews his message for the Monday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Doug will explore the theme, “When Disobeying Your Mission Sinks You” from Jonah 2. He shares his personal experience of leaving ministry for a time.

Doug served as long-time pastor of Calvary Chapel FWB Church and now serves in the retiree ministry.. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission #Jonah

Jonah’s Relevance Today – Josh Bush

Josh Bush previews his message for the Sunday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Josh will explore the theme, “When God Calls, Will You Accept the Mission?” from Jonah 1.

Josh is pastor of Cross Point Free Will Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission

Build, Plant, Seek - Aaron Pontious

Aaron Pontious previews his message for the Sunday morning service at the 2025 national convention. In a joint service with the Vertical Three Conference teens, Aaron will explore the theme, “Build, Plant, Seek Peace as Your Mission in a World Turned Upside Down” from Jeremiah 29.

Aaron is pastor of Rejoice Church Columbia in Columbia, MO, and on staff with the Truth and Peace Student Leadership Conference. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission

Ministering to Military Families – Ethan McCraney

Ethan McCraney discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of ministering to military personnel and their families, especially those who find themselves as “third culture kids.”

Ethan is a missionary with Cadence International and a ministry partner with Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. Find more about his ministry at https://www.fwbnam.com/emccraney/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Military #Chaplaincy

Why Kids Need Camp - Coleman Shepherd

“It’s a real culture shock for kids today because they’re not used to being away from their electronics or their devices, and they get a place to sit and be still.”

Coleman Shepherd of Camp Caleb talks about the unique opportunity church camp has to be intentional with the Gospel with young people that the local church can’t always replicate. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Camp #ChurchCamp #YouthMinistry #Gospel

Why You Should Care About Camp - Stan Coker

“I saw [camp] as a way of impacting kids and by extension impacting families and churches in a way I couldn’t do at home.”

Stan Coker, camp manager at Cumberland Camp, talks about the importance of camp and how it is needed today more than ever to get kids away from technology and get them focused on the Lord. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Camp #ChurchCamp

The Value of Camp in the Lives of Youth - Dylan Persinger

“What is special about church camp is that it gets you out of the mundane routine of daily life…we’re able to unplug from the norm and the noise and let God just speak to us.”

 

Dylan Persinger discusses the circumstances that led to his calling to the ministry and how church camp has a great impact on the lives of those who attend.

 

Dylan is youth pastor at Emmanuel FWB Church and involved in Indiana FWB Youth Camp. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ChurchCamp #YouthCamp #Camp #Ministry