Better Together

A Better Way – Andy Addis

“We just decided there are so many small places out there that we could help them to do church in an effective way that, if they weren’t supported, they couldn’t do this on their own.”

Andy Addis is the author of Doing More Together, the story of how Crosspoint Church in Kansas went from a declining rural church to a rural multisite. The book is available as a free download here: https://bit.ly/3XqAjv7. The Crosspointe Church story also led to the idea of the Replant Hub (https://replanthub.com).

The Shepherding Initiative is a new initiative from the NAFWB geared to help struggling churches as they search for a pastor. Find more information at https://nafwb.org/shepherding/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Church #RuralChurch #Revitalization #Pastoring

Making Discipleship a Movement: A Perspective of Three Pastors Who Are Doing It

Kevin Barnett of Sutton Church, Ben Gibson of Phillips Chapel Church, and Blaine Rogers of Connect Church share about the discipleship programs they’ve implemented in their churches and how their congregations have been impacted by them. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #Church

Leading Like Jesus – Dr. Matt McCraw

“Jesus was a people person. It’s not necessarily that He was extroverted…but He made people a priority; they were important to Him.”

Dr. Matt McCraw discusses leadership principles from his book, “Leading the Jesus Way.” In it, he shares how local churches can thrive when led by leaders who lead like Jesus.

The book is available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3X5UnE5. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Leadership #Jesus #Church

How Your Church Can Change Your Community - Daryl Crouch

“When we stepped in and started caring about the things [our neighbors] care about, then it becomes fertile soil for the Gospel.”

Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about how they partner with community organizations to meet the needs of those around them and how local churches can do the same.

Daryl will be a presenter at the 2024 Leadership Conference. Find more conference info at https://nafwb.org/leader. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Community #Outreach #Neighbor #Gospel

How an Accident Led a Lost Man to the Lord – Steve Hicks & Sal Zagsaw

Steve Hicks and Sal Zagsaw of Grace FWB Church in Selma, CA, share about the providential encounter that led to Sal accepting Christ and now serving in his local church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Salvation

West Virginia Free Will Baptist History – Rickie Holstein

Rickie Holstein, promotional director for the West Virginia State Association of Free Will Baptists, discusses “A DNA Timeline of West Virginia Free Will Baptist History” and the importance of recording our history.

My Friend Al Braca – Charolette Tallent

“I’m going to heaven—who’s coming with me?”

Charolette Tallent tells the story of Al Braca, who died in the World Trade Center attacks September 11, 2001. Al lived his Christian life intentionally and with purpose and was able to lead many to the Lord during the events of that tragic day. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #September11 #WorldTradeCenter

Teacher, Scholar, Shepherd - Essays in Honor of Dr. Robert E. Picirilli - Matthew S. Bracey & Phillip Morgan

“It exposes you broadly to the sorts of things that [Dr. Picirilli] has contributed to Free Will Baptist scholarship and beyond over the years.”

General editors Matthew Steven Bracey and Phillip Morgan preview “Teacher, Scholar, Shepherd - Essays in Honor of Dr. Robert E. Picirilli,” a new release from D6 Family. Order now: https://bit.ly/3VqfqPH. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Honor #NewRelease

The Submissive Christian – Dr. Robert Picirilli

Free Will Baptist scholar and author Dr. Robert Picirilli joins the podcast to discuss his book, “The Submissive Christian,” an analysis of biblical material on humility and meekness in five key relationships. The book is available from D6 Family: https://bit.ly/3KwpMZh. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Christianity #Submission #Humility #Meekness #Relationships

What to Expect Wednesday Evening at the Convention - Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor, pastor of Evergreen Church, will speak in the Wednesday night service at the 2024 National Convention. He previews his sermon of our role in reaching the world for Christ with the theme “Do the Word…By Reaching the World,” from James 5:19-20 and Romans 10:14-17.

Find all convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #DoersOfTheWord #James5