Better Together

Finding Your Way Out of the Bubble - Aaron Pontious

“I realized pretty quickly it’s not so much about proving God; it’s just about testifying about God.”

Aaron Pontious describes how he embraced the challenge as a new family in a new place of getting out of his bubble and interacting with people who do not know Jesus. Aaron pastors Rejoice Church Columbia. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Witness #Outreach #Christianity

Creating a Culture of Hospitality - Sandra Hall

“We may never know the impact we’ve had on people just by being kind and sharing love with people just by serving them.”

Sandra Hall joins the podcast to share her career experience in hospitality and how it translates to creating a culture of hospitality at church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Hospitality #Church #Care

Why Use a Curriculum for Sunday School and Life Groups - Katie Greenwood

“A good curriculum is going to have a scope and sequence that provides an overarching scope of the Scriptures and takes you through the entire story of the Bible.”

Katie Greenwood of D6 Family Ministry describes the value of a curriculum for all ages and the tools it can provide for teachers and leaders in a church. Find more about the D6 Curriculum at https://d6family.com/curriculum/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #SundaySchool #Curriculum

Using Cards and Notes as a Ministry of Encouragement - Randy Johnson

“Even today, just taking the time to write something down means a lot.”

 

Pastor Randy Johnson of Valley Forge FWB Church tells how a simple note of encouragement from 7th grade impacted his life and led him to begin using a seemingly outdated method of communication that continues to make a lasting impression. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Notes #Cards #Encouragement

Doctrines We Need to Know and How We Teach Them - Dr. Robert Picirilli

“The truth is, you can’t avoid [doctrine], because it’s a matter of what we believe. And that, of course, is simply a matter of trying to express what the Bible teaches for us, what God has said.”

Dr. Robert Picirilli, Free Will Baptist author and theologian, discusses the importance of doctrine and how it must continue to be valued and taught by Christians.

The doctrinal resources mentioned in the podcast (from NAFWB and D6 Family):

Free Will Baptist Treatise: https://nafwb.org/treatise/.
Free Will Baptist Catechism: https://nafwb.org/catechism/.
Free Will Baptist Doctrines: https://bit.ly/45DO7rf.  
The Free Will Baptist Handbook: https://bit.ly/4thA8ld.
The Quest for Truth: https://bit.ly/49RV7U1.
#NAFWB #BetterTogether #Theology #Doctrine #Beliefs #Christianity

How CTS Can Be a Blessing to Your Family and Church - Derek Altom

“The real heartbeat behind [CTS] is we want to see our local churches strengthened and grow and people use their gifts and talents in the local church.”

Derek Altom of D6 Family and Vertical Three Ministries talks about the value of Church Training Service (CTS), how groups can get involved, and the impact it can have on individuals and churches. Find more about CTS and the Vertical Three Conference at https://verticalthree.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #V3Con2026 #Discipleship #Talents

Living a Life That Matters - William Slater

“What I realized was that those who really were the ones who contributed the most to the ministry were those who were involved in more things, not fewer things.”

From his role in the TN House of Representatives to Dean of online & adult studies at Welch College, William Slater leads a busy, full life. He shares ways we can all live engaging and involved lives that can impact our families and the community around us.

Find more about the programs Mr. Slater discussed available from Welch College:

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.): https://bit.ly/4jLT5rF.

The Certificate of Biblical & Ministry Studies: https://bit.ly/45Uy4Fq.

#NAFWB #BetterTogether #Ministry #Life #Education

How Weekly Prayer Changed Our Church - Luke Johnson

Pastor Luke Johnson and church member Jacob Blackwelder of Highland Drive Free Will Baptist Church share the impact a weekly prayer team praying during services has had on the team and the church as a whole. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Prayer #Pray #Praying

How to Get Everyone in Your Church Inviting Someone - Dr. Sam Rainer

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Why Churches Are Targets (Keeping Your Congregation Safe) - Dr. Sam Rainer

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.