Better Together

The Flourishing Pastor - Tom Nelson

“We were profoundly formed in community, and we thrive in community. Without community, we have all kinds of challenges.”

 

Tom Nelson, author of “The Flourishing Pastor” and President of Made to Flourish, talks about the challenges pastors face as they work to develop themselves and lead their congregations.

 

Made to Flourish (https://www.madetoflourish.org) works to empower pastors and their churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities.

 

“The Flourishing Pastor” is available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flourishing-Pastor-Recovering-Leadership-Resources/dp/1514001322. #NAFWB

 

 

The Giving Tree - Phyllis York

“Our main purpose is to equip women to be better disciples for Christ; then, in turn, they can make disciples.”

 

Interim Director Phyllis York gives an overview of the ministries, resources, and special projects of WNAC and their impact on Free Will Baptists. In the last decade, WNAC given over $2 million to IM, Inc. and North American Ministries.

 

WNAC recently established The Giving Tree, a fundraising campaign to increase annual income to the office to sustain its ministries and make future growth possible. For more, visit https://www.wnac.org/giving-tree/. #NAFWB

Convention Tuesday Night Speaker - Kent Barwick

Kent Barwick is the speaker for the Tuesday night service at the 2022 National Convention. He previews his sermon from John 4: “Reaching the Hard to Reach.”

Kent is pastor of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

Find all National Convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #GotheExtraMile

Convention Monday Night Speaker - Jim McComas

Jim McComas is the speaker for the Monday night service at the 2022 National Convention. He previews his sermon from Luke 8:40-46: “Reaching the Hurting.”

Jim is Executive Director of Free Will Baptist Family Ministries.

Find all National Convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #GotheExtraMile

Convention Sunday Night Speaker – Tim Baumgarten

Tim Baumgarten is the speaker for the Sunday night service at the 2022 National Convention. He previews his sermon from Romans 14: “Protecting Our Brother.”

Tim is celebrating 20 years as pastor of Northport Free Will Baptist Church.

Find all National Convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #GotheExtraMile

Worship With Us in Birmingham – Kevin Justice

The FWBWorship team is tasked with organizing and leading the music at each year’s National Convention. Kevin Justice, worship service coordinator, gives a preview of the worship for this year’s convention, including how you can be involved in the orchestra, praise team, or choir.

Find more about how to be part of the music at https://www.fwbworship.com/ under the “NAFWB” tab.

Impact Birmingham - Ken Akers & Joel Franks

As the 2022 National Convention returns to the city where Impact began, Director Ken Akers talks about the history of the program and the outreach it has had over the years.

Joel Franks, the Impact chairman for Alabama Free Will Baptists, talks about the different approach Impact Birmingham is taking this year and how you and your group can get involved.

For more, visit http://www.fwbmastersmen.org/2022/05/2022-impact-birmingham/. #NAFWB

How to Pray for Birmingham – Mike Dankson

“After having come through this pandemic, being fractured the way we are, we need to have a true, heartfelt revival, and I think the National kind of sparks that; it energizes that thought throughout our association and our local churches.”

Pastor Mike Dankson serves as the prayer chairman for the Alabama Free Will Baptists convention steering committee. He encourages all Free Will Baptists to be in prayer for this summer’s meeting and the impact it could have on our denomination and our world.

The Church Revitalization Checklist - Dr. Sam Rainer

“The checklist enables you [as the day-to-day grind occurs] not to miss something. And that concept, I think, plays well for church revitalization.”

Dr. Sam Rainer, president and chief consultant for Church Answers, discusses his book “The Church Revitalization Checklist” and the valuable guidance it provides for church leaders as they lead their congregations.

All of the NAFWB Rekindle coaches have received a portion of their training from the book. It is available from several retailers. #NAFWB #Train

Join Us in Sweet Home Birmingham, Alabama – Danny Williams

Alabama Free Will Baptists will be hosting the National Convention for the first time since 2006. Executive Director Danny Williams talks about the excitement building in the state and the ways they are preparing to host the meeting this July.

For more information on the convention, visit https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB