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Join our host Kevin Perrigan as he interviews church leaders as they share their strategies and methods in reaching the lost. Camp Radio was established to encourage church leaders to think outside of the box in unique ways during our changing times. We are also on iTunes and Google Play.

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    • Jun 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Growing older while in the ministry with Mark Moreland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 30:11


    Many pastors that have pastored for many years find themselves slowing down and considering retirement. What does this transition look like. Mark Moreland from Central Baptist Bearden of Knoxville shares his Journey and experience in transitioning to retirement.

    The lack of hunger for discipleship in the local church with Dr. Justin Terrell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 25:19


    How does the church disciple those that lack the desire to grow in Christ. Dr. Justin Terrell, pastor of First Baptist Church Dandridge shares his insides to the dilemma that pastors face every day in the area of discipleship.

    Artificial intelligence and how it can effect the ministry of the church With double DD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 45:26


    Artificial Intelligence is involved in many areas of our lives today. Many people are alarmed concerning the future of AI in our society. Doug Finch Director of Technology Services and David Delgado Technology Services shares how AI is and will impact the local church.

    Cultivating higher education with developing future leaders with Jeremiah Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 25:48


    Each year thousands of students attend Christian Universities and colleges around the country. What makes these campuses different from other Universities? Jeremiah Young the director of the Baptist Campus Ministries at Carson Newman University shares how Christian education is not only higher learning but a chance to grow future leaders in the local church.

    Knowing when and how to expand your church facilities with Mark Proctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 32:35


    Explained a church facility can be a detailed and expensive process. It's important to have a consultant to walk a church through the process. Mark Proctor with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares his expertise in the steps that a church should consider before expanding their facilities.

    Human Trafficking Awareness with Beth Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 19:44


    Human trafficking is a world-wide problem that impacts millions of people each year. Many of the victims do not know Christ. Beth Moore | Compassion Specialist with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares with us how the local church can identify victims and help them find HELP.

    Holding staff positions in your home church with Marvin Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 42:55


    Their are a few pastors that have had the privilege of serving in several staff positions in their home church, including pastor. Marvin Robinson is the pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Citronelle, AL. Marvin shares the challenges and blessings that come with shepherding those that once impacted you as a child.

    The benefits of a well planned communication plan in the local church with Chris Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 34:24


    As we have seen a shift in our society during the last three years, this has challenged the local church in the area of communications. Chris Turner is the Communications Director for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Chris will share the why's and how's of a good communications plan that has become a necessity for the church today.

    The effects of mental health on our society and the local church with Tony Rankin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 36:09


    With the onslaught of mental health across our country, the local church is not a immune to it's effects. Tony Rankin is the Marriage and Family counselor at First Baptist Nashville. Tony shares with us how Pastors can guard themselves and know where to go if need help.

    Communicating the News about Tennessee Baptist Life with Lonnie Wilkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 24:45


    Sense 1835 the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has provided a source of News about the TN Baptist through the "Baptist & Reflector". Lonnie Wilkey the editor of the B&R shares some of his favorite stores as editor for the past 30 years that define who TN Baptist are today.

    Strengthening a students faith through the Baptist Collegiate Minister with Bill Choate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 26:58


    To be a student on a university campus can be a challenging time. The temptation of not attending a local church can weaken their faith. The Baptist Collegiate Ministers is on campus across the state of Tennessee to encourage and strengthen young believers to prepare them to be future leaders of the church while continuing their education. Bill Choate, Collegiate Ministries Director at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares that with dedicated Camp Ministers Tennessee BCM's are making a difference in the lives of students.

    The Journey of God's Call with Marty Shadoan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 30:38


    God's call in a persons live to be a Pastor can be a road with many turns. From the Calling, career, church member, Full-time Pastor, burn-out, part-time pastor and back to full-time. Marty Shadoan, Pastor of First Baptist Columbia shares his journey of God's call and the wisdom that he gained.

    Looking into the future of reaching the next generation with Ryan Keaton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 30:48


    Ryan Keaton the Emerging Generations specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares research of where the state of Tennessee is growing and the vision of sharing the Gospel with over 4,000,000 people that need Christ.

    Protecting our ministry from Cyber Attacks Doug Finch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 53:13


    With the threat of Cyber attached all over our world, the local church is not immune to this problem. Doug Finch the Director of Technology with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares with us what the dangers are and how we can protect ourselves.

    Matt and Sarah Beth Crabtree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 32:53


    On this episode of Camp Radio we talk with Matt and Beth Crabtree. Matt is the Pastor of Students at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Matt and his wife Beth set down with us to talk about how they work together as a team in the student ministry and the importance of supporting and encouraging one another through out their ministry.

    Growing a Youth Ministry with Josh Singleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 23:04


    Growing a youth ministry can be an intricate task, and the challenges only seem to be increasing. Join us as we talk with Josh Singleton, Minister of Students at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, about the role evangelism, community, and genuine relationships have played in his ministry.

    Blue Oval City with Danny Sinquefield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 25:32


    change can be a good and bad thing. Join us as we talk to Danny Sinquefield, Harvest Field team leader 1, about the new Blue Oval City.

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    Serving the Church through professional music with the Birdsongs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 28:40


    The christian music industry is a unique place to serve in. Jump in with us as we talk with Ben, Heidi, and Timothy Birdsong of The Birdsongs about their journey in christian music and God's faithfulness through it all.

    The Impact of Camp with Long Hollow Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 33:54


    Camp can be one of the most memorable and impactful experiences in a child's life. Jump in with us as we talk with Kelly Ablaza and Amanda Bowles from Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN about the joys and how-tos of leading a children's camp.

    Tennessee Disaster Relief with Wes Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 34:40


    Disasters can happen at any time, anywhere, and cause an immeasurable amount of damage. Join our conversation with Wes Jones, Tennessee Disaster Relief Specialist, as we discuss how Disaster Relief offers help, hope and healing to those affected by disaster. To learn more about Tennessee Disaster Relief, visit https://tndisasterrelief.org/.

    Bi-vocational Ministry with David Acres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 14:06


    Join our conversation with David Acres, pastor of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Kingston, TN, as we talk about how to balance caring for an aging congregation and reaching out to new families in the community.

    Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes with Greg McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 22:59


    Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes (TBCH) ministers the love of Jesus Christ to children and families in crisis. Listen to our conversation with Greg McCoy, president and treasurer of TBCH, as we discuss the "How?" and "Why?" of children's home ministry.

    A Multigenerational Church with Jeff Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 13:58


    Leading a church to be multigenerational can be difficult for many different reasons. Join in as we discuss making disciples of all ages with Jeff Hunter, pastor of

    3 Decades of Bi-vocational Ministry with with Larry Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 16:07


    Bi-vocational ministry can sometimes be seen as a stepping stone to other ministry opportunities. But for Larry Jones, pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Mohawk, Tennessee for over 30 years, bi-vocational ministry is much more than a stepping stone. In today's episode, he describes how his church has grown in that time, and how they continue to impact their community.

    Bi-vocational Ministry in Rural Areas with Randy Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 20:22


    Both bivocational and rural ministry come with their own set of challenges and rewards. In this episode we talk with Randy Nichols, Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Tennessee, about the unique opportunities of doing both together.

    Community Involvement with David Featherston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 29:22


    Forming local partnerships and getting involved in the community looks different for every church. Join us as we talk with David Featherston, Youth Pastor at Tennessee Valley Community Church, to discuss how the church's youth has made an impact in their community.

    Finding Rest with Jeff Vanlandingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 31:18


    Churches and even ministers are still recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen in as Jeff Vanlandingham, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Lawrenceburg Tennessee, describes how to navigate challenging times by taking time to rest and reflect on Christ.

    Camp Radio Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 29:52


    Join us as we explain where we've been and discuss our excitement for the future ahead.

    Prayer among Pastors with Danny Hesterly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 35:31


    Ministers need community, too. Danny Hesterly, Pray Chattanooga Director at The Chattanooga House of Prayer, explains the role of prayer and community among ministers as vital to their life and work.

    Evangelism and Discipleship is vital in the local church with Roc Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 30:48


    Reaching a lost world requires the local church to share the Good News of Christ. Roc Collins, Director of Strategic Objectives for the Tennessee Baptist Board, shares how that sharing the gospel is as simple sharing what Jesus has done for us.

    Worship then and now with John Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 25:44


    John Lewis Music sets down with us to talk about his life journey and worship then and now in the local church. John is the Associate Pastor and Worship Pastor at Day 3 church in Granite Falls, NC.

    The revitalization of the local church with Dr. David Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 34:56


    Evangelism is the key to a healthy church. Dr. David Evan, Pastor at Springfield Baptist Church in Springfield TN shares that a church that needs revitalization, does not need the church to be revitalized, but it's people. David goes on to share steps to rejuvenate the local church.

    Connecting into local Compassion Ministries with Beth Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 26:56


    Their are many ministries around the world that meet the physical, mental and spiritual needs of people. This is what the local church has been call to do. Their are many Compassion Ministries that are located within a short drive of our churches. Beth Moore the Compassion Specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares her wisdom in connecting the local church with local compassion ministries.

    Reaching the Afghan people with Latif Salar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 20:56


    The Unities State has always been a milting pot of people from around the world. Each year more and more people migrate to the US in-search of a new life. We can fulfill the Great Commission, to reach our neighbor and the world in our own community. Latif Salar is the pastor of Christ Community Afghan Church in Memphis TN. Latif shares with us his journey and how we can begin to share Christ with Afghani people.

    Community College ministry with Gracie Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 25:53


    Ministering to college students on the campus of a community college as well as a university can have it's challenges. Gracie Johnson associate director, Baptist Campus Ministry at Cleveland State and Lee University ,shares how she has navigated two campuses to make a positive impact on students.

    Friends co-ministering together with Nick Wright and Brad Bales

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 34:47


    Mouth of Richland church looked outside the box to hire two friends to lead their church in revitalization. Nick Wright and Brad Bales best friends sense childhood stepped out to follow God's leadership to restore a declining church. Nick and Brad share their challenges and victories.

    A evangelist sharing the gospel in a Barber Chair with Adam Cutshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 22:50


    A pastors calling to evangelize and disciple the world is not limited to the local church. Many Bi-vocational pastors use their businesses to share the gospel. Adam Cutshaw shares how he uses his business as a barber to build relationships that open doors to share his faith.

    Using fantasy and gaming to make connections, with Jacob McAnally

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 26:31


    Their are many people that have a difficult time finding a place to fit in our sociality. Many turn to gaming and fantasy to be apart of a artificial community to have a feeling of belonging. Jacob McAnally pastor of Level-up church in Memphis, TN shares how he and his wife have used their hobby in gaming to connect with those that feel disconnected.

    Encouraging and supporting your Pastor with Sing Oldham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 25:43


    In the challenging times we live, pastors are facing new territory that is unfamiliar and difficult to navigate. Sing Oldham, Ministry Engagement Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, shares how the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is aggressively trying to minister and support Pastors across the state of Tennessee.

    Pure Flix reality show, Rebuild & Restore with Ken Fletcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 29:55


    The new reality show called Rebuild & Restore that is airing on Pure Flix, is encouraging the local church in ways to meet the needs of widows with in the their community. Ken Fletcher, the co-host of Rebuild & Restore shares the main focus of the show and how it is to encourage the local church.

    Ministering to University Students with Steven Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 21:59


    Students on University campuses faced many challenges during the past 18 months. The Baptist Collegiate Ministries focused on face to face ministry that has made a lasting impact. Steven Johnston, Campus Minister at UT Chattanooga shares the successes of ministering to students and faculty on campus.

    Hospital chaplains adapt to comfort those in need with Dr. Sylvia Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 26:33


    Chaplaincy has been forced to adapt to meet the needs of patience and families during these difficult times. Chaplains has seen a growing need to provide counseling hospital staff as well. Dr. Smith shares the need for pastors to reach out, even more, to comfort those in need in hospitals.

    Small church and Bi-vocational Pastors with Dr. Joe Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 36:36


    Pastors of Small church and bi-vocational pastors may have had the more difficult struggles during the Pandemic then most. Dr. Joe Wright the Executive Director of the Bi-vocational and Small Church Leadership Network shares how building relationships, equipping and encouraging pastors can help them sustain as well as flourish these difficult times.

    Small community churches face similar struggles with Scott White

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 21:41


    Churches in small communities have face similar struggles and adaptations as churches in large cities during these difficult times in our country. Scott White is the associate pastor at Central Baptist Church in Crossville TN shares a similar story that most pastor have faced and continues to face.

    "Our Family Tree", a evangelism tools for students with Wes and Holly Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 29:24


    "Our Family Tree" is a method in which students can start a Gospel conversation with others. Wes Ford is the Youth Pastor as Redbank Baptist church in Chattanooga Tennessee. Wes and his wife Holly, share with us their passion to disciple their students and to teach them to share their faith.

    Leading the Masses in Worship with Ryan John Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 28:20


    Singers and Bands across the country have had to adapt to prepare for events. Ryan John and his band shares how they continue to lead worship during summer camps in spite of unusual times in our country. But their focus of leading others in the presents of the Lord continues.

    Pastors guarding against emotional and physical stress with Pete Tackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 34:01


    The effects of emotional and physical stress of the ministry can over whelm a pastor without proper safeguards. Pete Tackett, pastor of Antioch Baptist church shares his journey through dealing with the over whelming stress of the ministry as well as helpful hints to minimizes the effects of the pressure that comes with the pastoral role.

    Youth group reunions spawn extended ministries with Joel Rayburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 30:18


    The local church continues to produce future church leaders through their youth ministry. As youth, grow out of a youth program into adulthood, year later, reflect back to the impact of their youth group experience. Conducting a reunion of those youth groups can open up opportunities for the ministry to continue on unto the families as well. Joel Rayburn director of Outback youth camp shares his experience and the impact of a on going program that has continued for many years and has impacted hundreds of lives for Christ.

    Changed lives and church growth during a pandemic with Joel And Angie Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 37:38


    Even in the midst of a pandemic the local church continues to flourish. Joel Kirk, Pastor of Real Life Church and his wife Angie share how God has doubled the size of their congregation within a year.

    The Commitment of Gathering churches with Charlie Wills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 28:50


    As we see churches gather together across Tennessee, congregations are gathering with purpose and commitment. Charlie Will from New Home Baptist Church in Baxter, TN sharing how his congregation has begin gathering even stronger.

    Mission during retirement with Greg And Jackie Merrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 26:38


    As people face retirement, volunteering in ministries has seen a decline in resent years. Greg and Jackie Merrell from Campers On Missions (COM), share their incites to recruiting and maintaining volunteers in your ministries.

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