Better Together

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

Why VIII? – Derek Altom

The Vertical Three Conference is a youth conference held in conjunction with the Free Will Baptist National Convention, giving young people the opportunity to join with hundreds of others from across the country to worship, serve, and even showcase their talents in the CTS Ministry Expo.

Derek Altom, Director of Events for Randall House & D6 Family, previews the conference theme, sessions, and activities, and encourages churches and families to plan to attend.

Find more information about the Vertical Three Conference: http://verticalthree.com. Register for the 2023 National Convention: https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #V32023

God in Eternity and Time – Dr. Robert E. Picirilli

Dr. Robert E. Picirilli, professor emeritus of Welch College and well-known Free Will Baptist theologian, discusses “God in Eternity and Time,” his recent book addressing free will versus divine determinism.

The book was recognized by Christianity Today as a finalist for book of the year in Academic Theology. It was published by B&H Publishing Group and is available from several book distributors. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Theology

The Future of Free Will Baptist Women’s Ministries – Ruth McDonald

“We are building on a foundation that has been built by tremendous women for a couple of hundred years.”

Ruth McDonald, new executive director of WNAC, describes the cultural and ministry transition from serving as missionary to Japan for the past 36 years to returning to the states and starting her new position. She also shares her vision for the future of Free Will Baptist women’s ministries. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #WNAC #FWBWomensMinistries

What Happened at Asbury? – Dr. W. Jay Moon

“It was this incredible type of thing where you walk around and just realize, God is doing something that is just not humanly made.”

Dr. W. Jay Moon, professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, gives insight on the revival that took place on campus for over two weeks in February.

Dr. Moon serves as professor of church planting and evangelism at the seminary. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Revival #AsburyRevival

God’s Sustaining Power – Jaimie & Tammy Lancaster

Jaimie and Tammy Lancaster served as missionaries to Uruguay for 23 years. During their tenure, Tammy developed some health difficulties that changed the course of their ministry. They share their story of God sustaining them through the crisis and how He has led them into their new ministry.

Jaimie now serves as Assistant Director of Field Partnerships for IM, Inc. Find more about IM's global partnerships at https://iminc.org/our-impact/global-partners/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

The Pastor’s Wife: Our Ministry in Discipleship - Carolyn Dwyer

Mrs. Carolyn Dwyer presented this seminar at the 2022 Leadership Conference. Find more seminars from the conference here. 

The Hope Initiative - Dr. Eddie Moody

Dr. Eddie Moody, executive secretary of NAFWB, presented this seminar at the 2022 Leadership Conference. Find more seminars from the conference here. 

Priorities for Partnering With Parents - Steve Greenwood

Steve Greenwood presented this seminar at the 2022 Leadership Conference. Find more seminars from the conference here.