Better Together

“There are so many things to be involved in and to leave equipped and encouraged, but there’s also the factor of our Free Will Baptist family getting together like we do."

Convention Manager Ryan Lewis previews the 2026 National Convention, where there will be something for all ages. The Convention is returning to Columbus for the first time since 1983, and Ryan talks about the options, convenience, and affordability attendees will find in the city.

Find all convention information at http://nafwb.org/convention. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ExperienceColumbus #Focus #V3Con2026

When thousands of Free Will Baptists descend on Columbus in July, evening services offer a special opportunity to worship together with like-minded believers.

Kevin Justice, Sam Harris, and Joshua Riggs from the convention worship planning team preview the music for the week and offer opportunities for you to be involved in the choir, orchestra, or praise team. Find the information at https://www.fwbworship.com under the “NAFWB” tab. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #V3Con2026 #Music #Worship

“It’s very important that we bring deacons along and give them a biblical basis and understanding in how they can operate and function like the New Testament wants us to.”

Danny Williams talks about the work he’s doing with churches helping train deacons and understand their vital role in the local church. Danny serves as executive director of Alabama Free Will Baptists. NAFWB will be hosting webinars this fall to help churches with deacon roles and training (https://nafwb.org/grow). #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Deacons #Church #ChurchLeadership

With Mother’s Day coming this weekend, Kristi Johnson shares practical, tangible ways churches and congregations can support and help mothers. She also provides ways mothers can continue to disciple their children through everyday activities. Kristi serves as Executive Director of WNAC. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Mother #Mothers #MothersDay #Discipleship

“I see how much people have helped me, so if I can be of any help to someone else, we want to be helpful to them.”

Dr. W. Jackson Watts shares how his experiences in ministry have shaped the pastor he is today, and the ways those experiences have equipped him to help churches with their constitution, bylaws, and other documents.

Dr. Watts is assistant moderator of the NAFWB, pastor of Grace FWB Church in Arnold, MO, and part of the Rekindle Coaching Program (nafwb.org/rekindle). #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Church #ChurchConstitution #Bylaws

Richland Ave Financial President & CEO John Brummitt joins the podcast to discuss the benefit of a retirement account in their program, available for anyone employed by a Free Will Baptist ministry. They have expanded their ministry to include institutional investing and financial education. Find more about their services at https://richlandavefinancial.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Retirement #Investing #Future

“My emphasis and my heartbeat is on that generational impact that I know endowments really can provide.”

New Free Will Baptist Foundation CEO and Director Brent Patrick shares the path that led him to the role, the vision he has for the Foundation’s future, and how he hopes it shapes the denomination and Kingdom for eternity.Find more about the Foundation and the financial services they offer at https://www.fwbgifts.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Foundation #Investments #Endowments #Finances #Stewardship

Executive Director Kristi Johnson shares updates about her vision and direction for the future of WNAC. Their mission is to provide opportunities for each woman to fulfill the Great Commission through her God-designed roles at home and abroad. Find more about WNAC and the ways they can equip women of all ages at https://www.wnac.org. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #WomensMinistry

“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

“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