Better Together

Holding Doors Since '84 - Allen Pointer

Right now, young people from across the country are participating in Truth & Peace Student Leadership training at Randall University. Conference Director Allen Pointer shares about Truth and Peace and what they will be doing at the National. #NAFWB 

Understanding Emotional Intelligence - Terry Pierce

Pastor Terry Pierce of Connect Church Tupelo and Eddie Moody present "Understanding Emotional Intelligence" as part of our series of pastoral webinars, "Resilient Ministry." #NAFWB

Convention Wednesday Night Speaker – John Weaver

John Weaver is the speaker for the Wednesday night missions service at the 2021 National Convention. Following our recognition and honoring of our North American Ministries and IM missionaries, John will speak on the theme “Reaching Out to All” (Luke 14:15-24).

All of the convention worship services will be streamed live in both English and Spanish. Find all of the convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB

John served for many years as an American aid worker in Afghanistan. He now works as a disciple-making teacher/coach for YWAM.

John authored three books: “A Flame on the Front Line,” “Inside Afghanistan,” and “Najiba: A Love Story From Afghanistan.” You can find them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/John-Weaver/e/B001K81ROO?fbclid=IwAR3qFfBJaQi82FKXkkT5VCywvuTIoweFGTfKeYJyhSdASXW5-AbVASbITCc.

Convention Sunday Night Speaker – Christian Powell

Christian Powell, pastor of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, is slated to speak in the Sunday night service at the 2021 National Convention.

Christian previews his sermon for the convention, “Focusing on the Good Shepherd” (Matthew 18:10-14). We will also be observing communion during the Sunday night service.

Join us for the 2021 National Convention July 18-21 in Memphis, Tennessee. More information is available at https://nafwb.org/convention/. All services and business sessions will be streamed live in English and Spanish. #NAFWB

Help! We Need a Pastor! - Brandon Roysden

Brandon Roysden shares how his congregation was able to navigate the period of being without a pastor, through the search process, and finally to the calling of their pastor.

Brandon serves as a deacon at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church and principal at Pleasant View Christian School.

Find more pastoral search helps and other resources at https://nafwb.org/refresh/. #NAFWB

Convention Sunday Morning Speaker - Melvin Moon

Melvin Moon, pastor of the Hartville Free Will Baptist Church, is slated to speak in the Sunday morning service at the 2021 National Convention.

Melvin has pastored the Hartville Church for over 31 years, and discusses what led him to stay for a long tenure. He also previews his sermon for the convention, with the theme “Sowing Seed Even in Great Difficulty” (Parable of the Sower).

Join us for the 2021 National Convention July 18-21 in Memphis, Tennessee. More information is available at https://nafwb.org/convention/. All services and business sessions will be streamed live in English and Spanish. #NAFWB

Onsite Worship Workshops - Music Commission

The Free Will Baptist Music Commission recently announced Online Worship Workshops, an opportunity for FWB churches to apply to have an experienced Worship Leader (or two) come to their church to offer custom training and instruction for their worship team.

Joshua Riggs, Music Commission member and worship pastor at Bethany Church, joins the podcast to give an overview of the project and explain how churches can apply.\

Find more information at https://www.fwbworship.com. #NAFWB

Give Today, Impact Tomorrow – Bill Evans

“Endowments are one of the best ways for small gifts to make a big impact.”

Retired Free Will Baptist Foundation Director Bill Evans talks about endowments and how gifts given now can have a perpetual impact on ministries.

The Together Way Trust was established to provide long-term financial resources for national ministries. Find more at https://nafwb.org/togetherway/.

Find out more about endowments with the Free Will Baptist Foundation at http://fwbgifts.org. #NAFWB

Member Care for Missionaries - Dr. Neil Gilliland

"They are special people who have stepped away from their culture, learned another language, live away from family...I think we ought to honor that."

 

Dr. Neil Gilliland, director of member care for IM, Inc., shares ways we can care for missionaries beyond financial and prayer support. #NAFWB

Impact Memphis - Kenneth Akers

Kenneth Akers of Free Will Baptist North American Ministries and Impact Director joins the podcast to discuss Impact Memphis, the one-day outreach program taking place Saturday, July 17 to kick off the 2021 National Convention.  

Service and outreach projects will take place at the Faith FWB Church in Oakland, Tennessee and the Cross Creek FWB Church in Olive Branch, MS.

Sign up for Impact Memphis 2021 and receive a free t-shirt for your participation: http://www.fwbmastersmen.org/impact/. Find more National Convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/.