By Joy Allmond DURHAM, N.C. -- Although he’s the relatively new president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), J.D. Greear, lead pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, N.C., doesn’t want his added responsibilities to keep him from his first calling—to make disciples and grow the church. On Oct. 22, Greear launched a new podcast, “Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers, … [Read more...]
New podcast shares leaders’ stories of ministry breakthrough
By Aaron Wilson MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- In Philippians 4:8, Paul tells the church to dwell on what’s commendable and praiseworthy. Thanks to a new podcast, Christians can now apply Paul’s advice during the morning commute. Hosted by Bryan Rose, “My Ministry Breakthrough” is dedicated to telling the stories of churches experiencing exciting moments of vision clarity and … [Read more...]
‘Word Matters’ podcast celebrates 50th episode
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Bible readers may be tempted to skip challenging passages like 1 Corinthians 15:29, which speaks of people being baptized for the dead, or Genesis 6:4, which references the Nephilim—a mysterious people the King James Version calls giants. But puzzling passages like these are worth extra attention for Brandon Smith and Trevin Wax. … [Read more...]
New podcast aims to boost church revitalization
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Each year, thousands of churches shut their doors and end their ministries. But two Southern Baptist leaders with experience and expertise in church revitalization want to do something about it. A new podcast, Revitalize & Replant with Thom Rainer, will explore the difficult ministry of turning a church around and answer questions … [Read more...]
