Better Together

“It’s not just a problem of filling the pulpit and getting somebody who could come in and pastor; it’s actually a survival issue.”

Dr. Paul Harrison discusses the critical shortage of pastors and the challenge churches face when searching for a pastor. He also describes the model Paul laid out in the New Testament of raising up leaders within the church to pastor when he left.

The Executive Office offers help and resources to churches who are without a pastor through the Pastor Placement Program and The Shepherding Initiative. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Church #Pastor #PastoralSearch #PastorShortage

“A lot of it is pastors feel so alone; they feel so isolated.”

As Pastor Appreciation kicks off, Tom Jones shares the struggles pastors face and the ways that we can come alongside them and encourage them.

That may even include helping them get counseling through the Refresh Counseling Program  to walk them through their challenges. The program has provided over 1,200 counseling sessions to pastors and their families since 2022. Email questions@nafwb.org to find out more. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Pastors #PastorAppreciationMonth

“Even the verses I know today just from heart are the ones that I learned in CTS when I was just 8,9,10 years old.“

Derek Altom and Danny Conn of D6 Family and Vertical Three discuss the benefits of churches engaging their young people in CTS, and how it can be used in church and at home to further develop them as disciples and leaders. Find more about using CTS in your church at http://verticalthree.com/ministries/cts/.

CTS stands for Church Training Service and is a program that has existed among Free Will Baptists for more than 50 years. It is organized as a way for churches to help students develop a deeper knowledge of Scripture while also identifying and honing talents for use in the local church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #Training #Church

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.

Presented at the 2024 National Convention.