Better Together

First Aid for Emotional Hurts: The Tools You Need to Answer the Call to Help the Hurting - Eddie Moody

Dr. Eddie Moody presented "First Aid for Emotional Hurts: The Tools You Need to Answer the Call to Help the Hurting" at the 2023 National Convention.

If your church is interested in becoming "First Aid ready," email us at questions@nafwb.org. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AsForYou #Ministry

We’re Using Old Maps: The Future of Children’s Ministry - Melanie Hester

Melanie Hester presented "We're Using Old Maps: The Future of Children's Ministry" at the 2023 National Convention.

Melanie is the Director of Discipleship Engagement for Awana.

One Church’s Experience With D Groups – Kevin Barnett

“It’s reaching out even beyond just the church.”  

Pastor Kevin Barnett of Sutton FWB Church describes the church’s process of D Groups and how the impact is being felt through families and even into the community.  #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #DGroups

The Value of Recording Our History - Eric K. Thomsen

“This isn’t a book OF history; it’s a book about how to create and preserve history…”

Eric K. Thomsen previews his book “To Honor Our Heritage,” and shares the importance of individuals, churches, and even the denomination following the process of creating our stories. Eric is managing editor of ONE Magazine and secretary of the Free Will Baptist Historical Commission.

“To Honor Our Heritage is available from D6 Family: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/to-honor-our-heritage/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #History #Heritage

A View From Joy’s Window – Dr. Neil Gilliland

“As followers of Christ, we have a whole lot to be joyful about…I mean a WHOLE lot to be joyful about.”

Dr. Neil Gilliland sits down with Dr. Eddie Moody to discuss his new book, “A View From Joy’s Window.” The book outlines seven reasons to be joyful, reinforcing the truth that our joy is grounded in Christ.

“A View From Joy’s Window” can be ordered from D6 Family and is also available on Audible. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Joy

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