Better Together

Baby Boomers: An Untapped Resource – Dr. Doug Earls

“This is a group that’s eager, and willing, and wanting to do something worthwhile.”

Dr. Doug Earls, retired pastor of Calvary Chapel in Buffalo, MO, discusses the value of the Baby Boomer generation and ways churches can involve them in all facets of ministry and outreach. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #BabyBoomer

The Sanctity of Human Life - Pam Crank

Sunday is National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Pam Crank of Hope Center and Free Will Baptist Family Ministries shares how Christians and churches can support and promote life.

Find more about the Hope Center and its ministries at https://www.hopecentergreeneville.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #SanctityofLife

The Troy Sadowski Story: How God Changed a Georgia Football All-American’s Life

Troy Sadowski, former NFL tight end and All-American at the University of Georgia, shares his testimony of coming to faith in Jesus.

Troy is Executive Vice President of Cornerstone Estate Planning, who partners with FWB Foundation to offer a comprehensive estate planning for families. Find more at https://www.fwbgifts.com/estateplan. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

Lessons for All Churches From a Church Planter - Chad Kivette

As someone who has planted three churches, Chad Kivette is uniquely gifted at reaching people and connecting them to the church and to Christ.

He shares ways all Christians can get out of their comfort zones to connect with lost people and find similarities in their lives to build relationships and reach them with the gospel.

Chad is a church planter for Free Will Baptist North American Ministries and lead pastor of 24/7 Church Kodak, TN. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Evangelism #ChurchPlanting

Reaching People Who Are Hostile to Christianity - Trif Trifonov

“There is a lot of suspicion and animosity toward Evangelicals and Protestant churches, so we need to be very creative in our work in order to present Christ to our people.”

Trif and Vanya Trifonov serve as church planters with IM, Inc., to Varna, Bulgaria. Trif shares the challenges and opportunities of ministering in a culture that is skeptical of Christianity.

Find more about the Trifonov’s ministry at https://iminc.org/im-missionaries/trif-and-vanya-trifonov/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

The Wonder of Operation Christmas Child - Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas has been involved with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child for over 9 years. She shares about her experience of packing shoe boxes as well as a special opportunity she has this year to distribute them in person overseas.

To find out more about how your church can get involved in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child, visit https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

40 Questions About Arminianism – Dr. J. Matthew Pinson

“There’s too much infighting and too much negativity from a lot of people that really kind of misunderstand each other. I think Reformed Arminianism has the opportunity to bring some people together around the table and discuss this.”

Dr. J. Matthew Pinson, president of Welch College, discusses his book, “40 Questions About Arminianism,” which addresses much of the unknown and misunderstood teachings of Jacobus Arminius and encourages a broad understanding of historic and contemporary Arminianism.

“40 Questions About Arminianism” is available from Christianbook and Amazon. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Arminianism

The Importance of Sexual Integrity – Dr. Joe Malone

*Parental Advisory: Some material in this podcast may not be suitable for younger listeners.

“I think it makes a big positive difference for them to realize that there’s scientific rationale to what they’ve been taught by their church and by their parents their whole lives.”

Dr. Joe Malone, “The Sexual Integrity Scientist,” talks about the detrimental effects that the normalization of casual sex and “hookup” culture has on men and women.

Find more from Dr. Malone including his book, “Battle of the Sexes,” at https://www.drjoemalone.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

From Trooper to Church Planter - BJ Eaton

BJ Eaton retired from the Kentucky State Police in August of 2017. His next calling was to join a team planting Cultivate Free Will Baptist Church in Athens, Alabama.

BJ and Joann Eaton serve as church planters for Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. You can help support the ministry of church planting, revitalization, and more by participating in the Mission North America Offering Sunday, November 20. Find more at https://www.fwbnam.com/mna/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

Pastor Boot Camps – Dr. Brad Ransom

For the past few years, Free Will Baptist North American Ministries has offered a Pastor’s Boot Camp for local church pastors, and they now offer to bring mini boot camps “on the road.”

 

Chief Training Officer Dr. Brad Ransom explains the benefits of these boot camps as well as how pastors and associations can participate. #NAFWB #BetterTogether