Better Together

Leading With Your Strengths: Lessons From the Birkman - Luke Bozeman

“It was something I wanted to do from a ministry standpoint to help me understand where I stood as a pastor and what help makes me ‘click’…that way I could share that with the leadership team, the deacon board, to help them to better understand me.

Luke Bozeman, pastor of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, describes his reasons for using the Birkman Method to better understand himself as a minister, his personality, and his strengths as a leader.

If you want to learn more about the Birkman Method or go through the process yourself, contact us at questions@nafwb.org. #NAFWB #Train  

75 Years of Service: The Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home - Mandy Mitchell

The Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home provides hope and healing for children in need. As the Children’s Home celebrates its 75^th anniversary, Executive Director Mandy Mitchell joins the podcast to tell how the home has had a positive emotional, mental, and spiritual impact on so many young people through the years. Find more about the home and its ministries at https://fwbhome.org. #NAFWB

Take Your Church (or Association) Global – Jerry Gibbs

Go Global is a missions workshop where attendees are invited to see how IM, Inc. operates and why, to understand the different goals and objectives of the mission, and see how we all fit into God’s global purpose.

Jerry Gibbs, long time missionary to France, gives an overview of Go Global workshops and how they can benefit associations, churches, and individuals.

To find more information or to host a Go Global conference at your church or association, visit https://iminc.org/go/go-global/. #NAFWB #Train

 

Is the Leadership Matters Course for You? – Kristi Johnson

The Leadership Matters Course is an intensive course from the International Training Alliance focused on developing basic leadership skills for Christian workers in diverse cultures around the world.

Kristi Johnson of IM, Inc. joins the podcast to discuss the training and benefits participants receive from the course. Find more at https://wetrainleaders.org. #NAFWB #Train

Why Attend Associations – Tim York

“[Associations are] where we fellowship. That’s where like minds bind together.”

Tim York, moderator of the NAFWB, discusses the importance of associations to the health of the denomination and opportunities they have to train, grow, and minister. He also encourages pastors, deacons, and laypeople to find a way to get involved in their local association. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

What Is Going On in Michigan? – Jimmy Lawson & Mike Trimble

Michigan Free Will Baptists Promotional Director Jimmy Lawson and State Mission Board Chairman Mike Trimble talk about some international outreach partnerships being developed in the state and how churches can work to know and reach the demographics of their own community.  

NAFWB is offering “Know Your Community,” helping churches discover more about the demographics and psychographics of the area around them. To find out more, email questions@nafwb.org. #NAFWB #Reach

Take the Gospel to the World (Without Leaving Your Neighborhood)

“I was surprised that they were living here for 35 years, 40 years, 50 years, but they never heard of Jesus.”

A man who has been persecuted for his faith talks about opportunities to share the Gospel with people who have moved to the US from countries with little or no Christian witness. #NAFWB #Reach

Pastor, What Can Boot Camp Do for You? – Dr. Brad Ransom

Free Will Baptist North American Ministries hosts boot camps twice a year, offering fellowship and training for Free Will Baptist pastors. Chief Financial Officer Dr. Brad Ransom gives an overview of the boot camps and the resources offered as well as the benefits pastors can gain from them.

The next boot camp will be held May 2-3 at the National Offices in Antioch, TN. Registration is FREE, but space is limited. Call 615-760-6137 or email nam@nafwb.org for more information or to register. #NAFWB #Train

Pastoral Advice – Dr. Stanley Outlaw

Dr. Stanley Outlaw shares practical counsel for pastors he has gleaned from his many years of service in ministry. He gives eight points from a sermon he recently preached on perseverance.

The 81-year-old knows perseverance well, as he served as professor at Welch College for over 32 years and pastored numerous Free Will Baptist churches, serving as an interim in some of those churches. #NAFWB

Top 13 Things You Need to Know About Church Websites - Joshua Riggs

Joshua Riggs wraps up his series on church websites with 13 tips you need to be aware of or do on a regular basis to make sure your church website stays fresh, current, and functioning properly.

Joshua is the creator of https://www.worshipresources.church, helping you discover and learn how to use quality resources that will make your church better.

A huge “Thank You!” to Joshua for creating these website videos for us. We hope they are a helpful resource in enhancing your church’s online presence. #NAFWB