Better Together

The Value and Role of Deacons – Danny Williams

“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

How to Support Mothers - Kristi Johnson

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

Getting Your Church’s Governing Documents in Order – Dr. W. Jackson Watts

“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

Planning for Future Ministry - John Brummitt

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

Investing in Future Generations – Brent Patrick

“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

Where is WNAC Going? – Kristi Johnson

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

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