Better Together

Experiencing the Convention Online - Josh Owens

Since 2010, the Free Will Baptist Media Commission has provided a live stream of convention services and business reports for those unable to attend the convention in person. ­­The last several years, they have enhanced the online experience with interviews, video recaps, and more.

Josh Owens of the Media Commission shares how viewers can get the most out of the online experience in 2023.

Convention worship services and business reports will be streamed live. Check the convention program for times (all times EDT): https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AsForYou

D6 Heroes – Derek Altom

“A D6 Hero...heroically gives of their financial resources to help us fulfill the mission that God has called us to…to help you build believers through church and home.”

Derek Altom of D6 Family discusses the ways to support the ministries of Randall House and D6 Family Ministry to equip them as they further discipleship and the gospel around the world.

Find out more about becoming a D6 Hero: https://d6hero.com.

Read more about how a D6 partnership made an impact in the underground church in East Asia: https://bit.ly/d6heroimpact. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #D6 #Discipleship

Why Science Matters - Dr. Ian Hawkins

“It seems like now everybody is realizing the importance of the early chapters of Genesis, and laying that foundation for us as humans when we talk about things like gender, and our purpose in life, and who we are, and our identity…”

Dr. Ian Hawkins, chairman of the department of arts and sciences at Welch College, discusses why science should matter to Christians, and why the solid foundation laid for us in creation is vital to today’s society. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Science #Creation #Genesis

Participate in Impact Raleigh – Ken Akers

Ken Akers talks about the opportunities attendees have to serve in Raleigh at the 2023 National Convention.

Projects include working with With Love From Jesus, a non-profit in Raleigh, a community outreach event with Haven FWB Church, and an Operation Saturation with Shady Grove FWB Church.

Register yourself (or your group) to participate and receive a FREE t-shirt: https://www.fwbmastersmen.org/2022/05/impact-raleigh/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AsForYou #Service #Outreach #Impact

How God Worked Through a Shootout – Tim Larrimore

Tim Larrimore served as a South Carolina State Trooper for over 12 years. Through being shot, being involved in various shootouts and other circumstances, he sensed God calling (and preparing) him to preach. He shares how God’s hand was evident throughout that time, leading him to eventually answer the call.

Tim pastors the Liberty Free Will Baptist in Lancaster, SC. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Pastor #AnsweringTheCall

Missional Vibrancy and Financial Viability - Dr. W. Jay Moon

Dr. W. Jay Moon, professor of church planting and evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary, discusses his book, "Missional Vibrancy and Financial Viability." The book provides several fresh options to provide hope to churches and church plants in financial distress. Dr. Moon offers six non-traditional financial approaches that churches can implement to promote missional impact and financial viability.

Order a free copy of the book: https://multiplication.org/product/missional-vibrancy-and-financial-viability/.

Download the free pdf of the book: https://asburychurchplanting.com/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-1.pdf

Dr. Moon's article, "Alternative Financial Models for Churches and Church Plants: When Tithes and Offerings are not Enough," from the Great Commission Research Journal: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1042&context=gcrj.

Welch College Certificate of Biblical and Ministry Studies - William Slater

William Slater, Dean of Adult and Online Studies at Welch College, introduces the Certificate of Biblical and Ministry Studies. The program is designed to support and enhance the ministry of volunteer workers in the local church as well as bi-vocational pastors, and even offers transferable college credits. Find more at https://welch.edu/certificate.

Why Genesis is Critical in Today’s Society - Dr. Ian Hawkins

Dr. Ian Hawkins, chairman of the department of arts and sciences at Welch College, discusses how crucial the creation account is to our worldview, laying the foundation for the variety of identity issues facing our culture. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Creation #Identity

How a State University Student Became a Missionary - JD Crawford

As a student at Missouri S&T, JD Crawford developed a passion for missions. He got connected with Mosaic Church and discovered even more ways to get involved in reaching international students on campus. Through his civil engineering degree, he has now found ways to use his skills to minister in places he would not have been allowed otherwise. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Missions

How to Communicate With IM Missionaries – Kristi Johnson

“It’s amazing to think of all the things we can do nowadays [to communicate], but we need to do all of these things safely.”

Kristi Johnson and her husband, Tim, served as missionaries to Spain for nearly 25 years. Now, in her role as Development Communications Manager for IM Inc., she shares the value of using social media to communicate with missionaries and the best practices for doing so to maintain the missionary’s security. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Missions