Better Together

A Quick Overview of Church Answers – Dr. Thom Rainer

“Church Answers is a place where we strive to help leaders help the church.”

Dr. Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers, talks about the ministry resources (mostly free!) that they provide to aid leaders as they navigate the stormy waters of church ministry.

Dr. Rainer is the keynote speaker for this week’s Leadership Conference. You can watch his sessions live Monday and Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. CST on the NAFWB Facebook. #NAFWB

The Importance of Education – Dr. Ken Riggs

“I think it is wise to have Christians in the public arena.”

Dr. Ken Riggs shares his passion for education, the story of how he got involved in it, and his role on the original committee that formed the teacher education program at Free Will Baptist Bible College (now Welch College).

Find out more about the Welch College School of Education at https://welch.edu/academics/bachelors-degree-programs/school-of-education/. #NAFWB

A Tribute to My Dad – Dr. Ken Riggs

“I found out what it was about dad [that made people flock to him]. My daddy knew how to love people…whoever they were.”

Dr. Ken Riggs joins the podcast to reflect on the life of his father, the late Raymond Riggs. Bro. Riggs served as the first full-time director of IM, Inc.

Dr. Riggs helped his dad publish an autobiography, “By the Way,” available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Charles-Raymond-Riggs/dp/1978225318.

You can also read Dr. Riggs’ article, “A Tribute to Dad,” in the August-September issue of ONE Magazine: http://onemag.org/tribute_dad.htm. #NAFWB

Giving to the Families in Your Church – Dr. Rob Rienow

Dr. Rob Rienow joins the podcast to discuss how churches can adopt a theology of family ministry that will engage and equip parents to make the home the primary place for faith to be passed on. Rob authored “Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families,” available from D6 Family: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/visionary-church/.

Rob is the founder of Visionary Family Ministries (visionaryfam.com), whose mission is to build the Church through a global reformation of family discipleship. 

Give to the Mission North America Offering November 21 - Dr. David Crowe

Dr. David Crowe, CEO of Free Will Baptist North American Ministries, discusses the upcoming Mission North America Offering (November 21) and encourages churches to participate to support the works of the ministry across the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

 The Mission North America Offering not only provides necessary resources for church planting, church revitalization, cross-cultural ministries, the chaplaincy, and men’s ministry, but it also provides for vital ministry funding such as conferences, training, encouragement, and other essential ministry needs to assist our established churches, church planters, revitalization pastors, chaplains and more. 

The 2021 Mission North America Offering is this Sunday, November 21. For more details or to give to the offering, visit: https://www.fwbnam.com/mna/. #NAFWB

Becoming a Writer – Mindy Cariker Wiggins

Mindy Cariker Wiggins rejoins the podcast to talk about her journey to becoming a writer, and how she was able to use experiences in her life to shape her writing.

Mindy is the Author of “The God Speaks Series” devotional books, available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WKL6NR6?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk. #NAFWB

Giving Your Life By Adopting – Mindy Cariker Wiggins

“There is always something—big church or small church—that you can do.”

Mindy Cariker Wiggins joins the podcast to describe her calling and journey toward adoption, including ways churches can provide support for foster families, especially those with children with special needs.

November’s emphasis from the 3 for 30 Initiative is “Give.” Find more resources at https://nafwb.org/give/. #NAFWB

Pastoral Requirements - Dr. Robert Picirilli

“There’s a lot of misunderstanding about the call to pastor, and perhaps a lot of fellows out there are waiting for some kind of mystical experience that will bowl them over and they feel helpless to resist. That’s really not what the call to the pastorate is like.”

Dr. Robert Picirilli discusses his book “Teacher, Leader, Shepherd,” outlining biblical passages regarding the pastor, his ministry, and his role.

Order the book from D6 Family: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/teacher-leader-shepherd/. #NAFWB

Why You Should Attend the 2021 Leadership Conference – Dr. Thom S. Rainer

“Do you want your church to be at its best in a changing culture? Come to the Leadership Conference.”

Dr. Thom S. Rainer, Founder & CEO of Church Answers and featured speaker for the 2021 Leadership Conference, previews his sessions and encourages pastors to attend. In addition to Dr. Rainer, the conference will feature breakout sessions, Q&A panels, and a great time of education and fellowship.

Register or find more info at https://nafwb.org/leader. #NAFWB

Surviving as a Pastor’s Wife – Carolyn Dwyer

“It is a great freedom for pastors' wives when they come to the point when the Lord reveals to them…that God will work in your life and He will perform that which is needed until the day of Jesus Christ.”

As Pastor Appreciation Month comes to a close, we do not want to forget about our pastors’ wives. Mrs. Carolyn Dwyer, who has served in the ministry wife her husband over 50 years, joins the podcast to encourage wives in the ministry and to provide church members with ways they can support their pastor’s wife. #NAFWB #PastorAppreciationMonth