Join Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, as he talks to pastors and church leaders about ministry and leadership.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention has a new president! In this episode, Todd Gray interviews KBC president Shawn Dobbins and outlines the responsibilities that come with the role.
In this episode, Jamaal Williams with Sojourn Church in Louisville outlines the joys and challenges that come with pastoring a multi-ethnic congregation.
In this episode, Justin Irving with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary outlines the process of making a great leader.
In this episode, Pastor Ryan Coffey with First Baptist Church Somerset asks the question, "What if churches fostered other churches?"
In this episode, David Barron with the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists shares strategies for dying churches to find new life.
In this episode, pastor Randy Record provides insight for ways to be free from the destructive addiction of internet pornography.
In this episode, pastor Rio Taylor outlines practical ways for churches to thrive, not just survive.
Outdoor enthusiast and pastor John "Boo" Smith shares how to plant and grow a healthy church.
In this episode, pastor Paul Wilkerson outlines a global perspective on missions, and what he has learned about cross-cultural ministry.
In this episode, KBC regional consultant Jason Lowe outlines practical strategies for pastors to start, endure, and finish well.
In this episode, Jared Morgan with Lightwell Insurance Advisors asks, "Is your church covered?" and offers some practical solutions.
In this episode, evangelist Daniel Ritchie shares his life story of being born without arms, and provides encouragement for finding contentment in every circumstance.
Kyle McDannell shares his perspective as a minister to Kentucky state politicians.
Pastor Travis Farris with First Baptist Church Richmond discusses how local churches can experience revival.
In this episode, pastor Amer Safadi discusses sharing the gospel across cultures, and shares his experience as the pastor of Northern Kentucky Arabic Baptist Church.
Dan Russell with Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington shares how you can be confident and effective as you age in ministry.
Laura Butler with Twelve Oaks Baptist Church in Paducah explains why your church needs a women's ministry.
In this episode, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College president Charlie Goodman outlines his story of coming to the school, and gives an update on the projects that are underway.
In this episode, international speaker Wesley Paul outlines the life, calling, and challenges of an evangelist.
In this episode, Refuge Bowling Green director Daniel Tarnagda outlines how this ministry serves the international community and how to get involved.
Christian Naylor outlines how to use artificial intelligence effectively in your church while keeping ethical concerns in mind.
Barry Raley discusses methods for reporting, preventing, and healing from sexual abuse.
In this episode, KBC Mobilization and Community Ministry Associate Cory Bledsoe outlines some of the missionary work underway in Kentucky.
In this episode, Nate Ashbaugh provides strategies for starting and developing a men's ministry in your church.
Eastpoint Community Church pastor Kris Biliter explains the reasoning and advantages to bivocational ministry.
In this episode, Tim and Audrey Morgan share their life story of overcoming adversity - how they recovered from a devastating car accident and the ways they still see the Lord's provision in their lives.
KBC regional campus minister Jake Hancock shares how he came to know Jesus, and how he has been able to share the gospel on multiple college campuses in the Eastern Kentucky region.
In this episode, Lauren Parish discusses how to create a sense of belonging in your youth ministry.
Nick Sandefur is the senior pastor of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. In this episode, Sandefur discusses strategies for helping churches to thrive.
In this episode, Richard Blackaby with Blackaby Ministries International discusses how to experience God in everyday life.
Monica Henderson is the executive director of Bside U for Life in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Henderson outlines the current state of the pro-life movement, and how churches can support pregnant women in their communities.
Raising money can come with many challenges. In this episode, Mike Richey outlines practical strategies for how your church can effectively fund raise.
SBC President Clint Pressley outlines the state of the convention and his vision for its future.
Joe Hussung with Fieldstone Counseling outlines how pastors can counsel their members, and ways that they are already equipped to do it.
The KBC has a new president! In this episode, pastor Brad Walker with Briensburg Baptist Church shares his vision in this new role.
Paul Worcester with the North American Mission Board outlines ways to reach college students with the Gospel.
Jamie Reynolds with Three Forks Baptist Association outlines how to raise up pastors locally.
Scripture describes the church as the body of Christ and a pillar and buttress of truth. In this episode, Darrell Crawford with Living Hope Baptist Church describes ways to lead a church in one of its key functions: evangelism.
IMB Santiago Global City Leader Landon Williams describes the church planting efforts underway in Chile and how Kentucky Baptists can partner with these churches.
In this episode, Barry Fields outlines the theme of this year's pastors' conference: recounting the goodness of God.
In this episode, Scott Thomas with Lone Oak First Baptist Church shares effective strategies for expanding Gospel outreach and discipleship in your church.
There are many tasks that AI can do, but what about for your ministry? In this episode, Jason Thacker with Southern Seminary outlines some practical uses for artificial intelligence.
With partisan tensions high, Andrew Walker with Southern Seminary outlines the best way for Christians to engage in politics.
Rob Patterson, the Evangelism Team leader for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, discusses how to build team cohesion and understanding using the 5 Voices Personality Assessment.
In this episode, the KBC's own Michael Cabell outlines the importance of the Cooperative Program, and what he believes cooperative effort can accomplish.
Pastor and Kentucky MSC missionary Grant Hasty discusses how churches can engage their communities through a variety of different programs.
Kelly King with Quail Springs Baptist Church discusses how women can serve in the church, and outlines what churches often get right and wrong about women's ministry. King will be the main speaker at Cultivate on October 25 and 26 at Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown. To find out more about the event, visit kybaptist.org/cultivate.
Kenny Rager discusses how to replant a church, and draws from his own recent experience as the pastor of 12 Stones Baptist Church, a church replant based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
In this episode, Brandon Porter with the SBC's Executive Committee news provides a preview of what to expect at the SBC Annual Meeting.
It's VBS season again! In this episode, Rochell Goff discusses how to make evangelism the center of your Vacation Bible School.
Jeff Iorg is the President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee. In this episode, Iorg discusses the executive committee's future.
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