2 Pastors with Appalachia roots trying to make sense of life and ministry. In other words they don't have a clue but they are making it one day at time while serving Jesus. So pull up to the table and grab ya a plate as we talk about life, ministry and s
AJ Frasure from IT-511 stops in a sits a spell as we talk high tech ministry with a couple of low tech rednecks. We look at what it means to lead in these ministries along with leadership in general. Connect with our new sponsor: https://it-511.com
John and Mark finish Chuck Lawless's list of 12 Things The Don't Teach You In Seminary.https://chucklawless.com/2022/04/12-how-tos-pastors-wish-someone-had-taught-them/
We have a special guest with us this week, Pastor Mike O'Bryant. Mike is joining Mark and John at the tablet discuss some things the congregation can do to encourage Pastors! So grab something good to eat off the stove and have a seat at the table.
This week Part 1 John and Mark look at the first six points of Dr. Chuck Lawless article on the 12 How To's Pastors wish someone had taught them. We take a look at what we have learned, what we know and all that we still do not know. So grab a plate belly up and bring your grape NEHI soda!https://chucklawless.com/2022/04/12-how-tos-pastors-wish-someone-had-taught-them/
John and Mark travel to the bluegrass state to hear about the gospel that is oh so sweet. We talk about what stood out to us, challenged and encouraged one last time at the Together for the Gospel Conference!
This week we have a friend stopping by Zack Taylor who is one of our worship directors and we are going to discuss what worship looks like.
Mark and John dive into some prophecy this week! We breakdown some theology in the Book Of Revelation! We also discuss NAMB investing in church planters and whole buncha other sides. So grab a chair, have a seat and listen as we jump into the deep end…..times….. ALSO John has never seen Jurassic Park. What is up with that?!?! theofixins@gmail.com
This week we talk about Mark going viral (its ok he had his shots), People seeking the Bible and how to define what your group culture looks like. So pull up a chair as we heat up the stove.
Groups are important and maybe more important than ever. John and Mark sit down this week and talk about Why groups need to make a come back and you need community now. https://research.lifeway.com/2022/02/22/most-open-to-spiritual-conversations-few-christians-speaking/
Today John and Mark look at how taking high school students on international mission trips work and some of the traps you can avoid!
We have talked about the why but now we want to look at the how in getting your church back in the short term mission field. So follow along with John and Mark as they look at mobilizing the church for missions.
Here we start our conversation about short term mission partners and your local church. Mark and John discuss what will this ministry will look like and what a churches first steps could be!
Welcome to the table pull on up as we introduce ourselves.Have questions? we would love to connect! Email us at mark@firstgc.org