Better Together

When a disaster strikes, churches often rush to the front lines to provide aid where needed. Todd Taylor, program coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, joins the podcast to discuss how churches can prepare to respond and minister to their communities in times of crisis. #NAFWB

 

Keith Burden is slated as the Monday night speaker for the 2021 National Convention. 

 

Keith served as executive secretary of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, Inc. for 17 years. During his tenure, he encountered challenges, encouraged unity, and created financial stability for the Executive Office. Keith shares the things he learned in those years.

 

Keith and his wife, Debbie, retired in September 2019 and now reside near their two daughters in Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

Pastor Terry Pierce of Connect Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, joins the podcast to discuss how his church navigated COVID-19 and their current structure as they gather again in person for worship. He also offers encouragement to pastors as their congregations begin to reassemble. 

With the 2020 National Convention moving online, Vertical Three Ministries was forced to do the same with their conference. CEO Dr. Ron Hunter Jr. and Director of Events Tim Owen talk about the creative options they plan to provide, including on-demand worship Saturday, July 18.

Vertical Three Ministries has also provided an opportunity for any participants of the CTS Ministry Expo to showcase their talents in the CTS Ministry Expo Showcase group. 

 

Dr. Taheera Blount served many years as a school counselor. During that time, she saw numerous opportunities for churches to get involved in ministering to the students, teachers, and administration of the local schools.

 

Find out how your church can be a help and outreach to the schools in your community. Consider these great ideas from Dr. Blount for an service project as part of Impact Hometown. Find more at: https://nafwb.org/impact/.

Rev. Bobby Jackson is a long-time Free Will Baptist evangelist who has spent his entire life traveling across the country preaching revivals, relying on gifts and offerings from churches to support his family and ministry.

He shares some of his story, including how he managed to travel and live on a tight budget. #NAFWB

Bro. Bobby's book, "Yesterday," is available for order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Yesterday-Bobby-Jackson/dp/1470110504/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=yesterday+bobby+jackson&qid=1592398176&sr=8-1. 

The last few months have been very difficult for those in ministry, with challenges we've never faced before. Dr. Sarah Bracey, Psychology program coordinator at Welch College, shares some helpful advice on how those in ministry can avoid the pitfall of burnout.

Barry Porter of the American Red Cross joins the podcast to discuss the many ways that a church can minister to its community through the organization.

 

Hosting a blood drive or serving as a shelter during disasters can be a great way your church can participate in Impact Hometown. Find out more ways you can be involved at https://nafwb.org/impact/. #NAFWB

Chris & Kim Truett pastor the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston, NC. They traveled to Japan as team leaders with E-TEAM, a ministry of IM, Inc. They share their experience and the value they found for both adult sponsors and students.

While E-TEAM may have been canceled for 2020, find out how you can be a part of E-TEAM 2021 at https://iminc.org/go/e-team/.

Charity Sexton, Oncology Registered Nurse from CrossPointe Church, joins the podcast to talk about how churches and congregants can take proper precautions and stay safe as they resume worshipping together in person.