Some pastors are very skilled at the task of administration. Others endure administration as a ministry necessity. Dr. Joe Ligon reminds us of the ministry value and impact of administration.
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52: Regional Ministry Partners
Three of our Oklahoma Baptist Regional Ministry Partners share about the unique ministries they provide for pastors and churches.
51: Update on Dr Fisher’s Recovery
Dr. Fisher shares information on his injuries, his recovery process, and some immediate goals.
50: Developing and Growing Key Relationships as a Pastor
Relationships form the foundation of pastoral ministry and leadership. Todd and Andy discuss how to develop the key relationships in the church that will keep your leadership moving forward.
49: SBC Recap
Todd and Andy recap the highlights of the Southern Baptist Convention.
48: Historical-Cultural Background Study for Sermon Preparation
Understanding the historical context of a sermon text not only provides great insight into its meaning - and might keep you out of misinterpretation - but often provides outstanding illustrative material. Todd and Andy discuss the value of spending time understanding...
47: Guest Follow Up
Guests in the church generate great excitement but follow up can be challenging! In this episode Todd and Andy explore a few practices that may breathe new life into your follow up practices.
46: Observation of the Text
Sermon study begins by making careful observations of the Scriptural text. In this episode Todd and Andy provide a fresh look at what to look for in the initial stages of studying a text for a sermon.
45: Student Ministry among Oklahoma Baptists
Dr. Todd Sanders joins Todd and Andy to discuss that state of student ministry and a few key principles for keeping student ministry Gospel-focused.
44: Ministry Pipeline
The church, not OBU or seminaries, are responsible for calling out those who are called to ministry and providing valuable training. Todd and Andy discuss valuable principles of the Ministry Pipeline with Dr. Heath Tucker.
43: Training Men in the Church
Jesus invested three years training twelve men to carry out the Gospel mission around the world. Churches can easily lose sight of the benefit (and necessity) of long-term, comprehensive discipleship. Dr. Michael Staton, pastor of First Baptist Church Mustang, shares with Todd and Andy the two-year process they use in developing men in the church for ministry.
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42: Engaging the Church in Missions
Mobilizing the people of God to fulfill the Great Commission is the heart of every pastor. It also may be the most difficult pastoral task! Former President of the IMB and pastor emeritus of First Southern Del City Dr. Tom Elliff join Todd and Andy to examine how pastors motivate and mobilize the church for Great Commission work.