Better Together

How to Prepare Messages - Dr. Robert J. Morgan

“The essence of it is that we need a disciplined way of spending a sufficient amount of time every week to get the message that God wants us to pass on to our congregation.”

Dr. Robert J. Morgan, well-known author and speaker, gives practical tips on how pastors can develop habits into their daily schedule to prepare messages each week.

Find more from Dr. Morgan, including his podcast and numerous books he has authored, at https://www.robertjmorgan.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Preaching #Pastors

How The Hope Initiative is Impacting One Community – Noah Taylor

Evergreen FWB Church is part of the beta group of The Hope Initiative, offered by the NAFWB through a partnership with Church Answers. Pastor Noah Taylor describes how the church’s participation in the initiative has had an immediate impact on the intentionality of their evangelism efforts, and has already resulted in one salvation decision.

Find more about The Hope Initiative at https://nafwb.org/hope. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #TheHopeInitiative #Evangelism

Previewing the Sunday Morning Sermon - Butch Taylor

Pastor Butch Taylor talks about his 25+ years of ministry at Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church and previews his sermon for Sunday morning at the 2023 National Convention.

More interviews with convention speakers and others will be available from the Free Will Baptist Media Commission during the livestream of the convention. Find the full convention program at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AsForYou

Becoming a Good Citizen – William Slater

“When I say vote, I don’t just mean going out and voting every four years in a presidential election. We need to make sure we get out and vote every single time there’s an election.”

State Representative William Slater of the Tennessee House of Representatives shares how Christians can and should be involved in the political process. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Politics #GoodCitizens

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.