PELC Power Tools Podcast

Pastor Gamal Alexander offers a Master Class on preaching in this episode. He takes us through the stages of a sermon from preparation to delivery. This is filled with practical insight for all who are seeking Keys to Powerful Preaching.

Dr Wesley Knight joins us on this podcast interview on Keys to Powerful Preaching. Dr Knight is a Professor of Preaching at the Oakwood University and a sought after speaker. He is known for fresh insight into the word of God and dynamic delivery. In this interview he opens up about his process and how he is able to find new treasure from God's word.

Dr Andrea Trusty King is a gifted preacher and communicator. In this podcast she shares her process of preparation and study. Dr King is the Senior Pastor the San Bernandino 16th Street Adventist Church.

Pastor Henry Wright has been preaching for over 50 years and has trained hundreds of preachers. On this first episode of this series, Pastor Wright shares insight into the preparation and presentation of the sermon.

Dr Rudolph McKissick Jr was our guest at a lunch and learn on the campus of Oakwood University during the 2016 PELC Conference. Dr McKissick is the Senior Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL. In this episode he talks about his call to ministry, pastoring, preaching, personal development and challenges in reaching a new generation.

Dr Mark McCleary has pastored and lead congregations for decades. During this time he has seen the need for training in conflict management and studied in this area. Dr McCleary has written blogs for PELC on this topic which we encourage you to read as well.

How do we lead and minister in the midst of congregational conflict? Dr Everton Ennis, Director of Class Acts Seminars, shares from his experience and training in this area to help us not just manage conflict but thrive in it.

Pastor David Franklin, is the senior pastor of the Miracle City Adventist Church in Baltimore Maryland. The church under his leadership in 2016 embarked on a campaign to make 100,000 touches in their community. They completed it in October. Pastor Franklin shares the philosophy behind the campaign and how it is a part of moving the members out into being Community Servants.

Pastor Jerome Hurst, Senior Pastor of the Southeast Adventist Church in Cleveland, OH and the Community services leader for the Allegheny West Conference leads off our Community Servants series. Elder Hurst shares how he led his church to be involved in the community and to be a hub for services to their neighborhood.

Pastor Taurus Montgomery, leads the Harbor of Hope Adventist Church in Benton Harbor Michigan. He is passionate about empowering and uplifting their community through serving. He joins us to share what God is doing through that church and how others can lead their church to serve.

Pastor Darriel Hoy serves as the Youth Director for the Central States Conference. Her background and passion have led her to be involved in mobilizing youth, young adults and churches in general to serve their community. Pastor Hoy shares a Biblical foundation for service and practical steps to engage churches in hands on ministry to their community.

Tiphanie Llewelyn is one of the leaders of Adventists for Social Justice, a grassroots movement within Adventism to address social ills. In this episode Tiphanie shares how this movement began, what it's goals are and how pastors and church leaders should engage their members who are passionate about social justice.

Dr Charles Dorsey, Executive Director of Christ Our Redeemer Church Community Development Corporation (COR CDC) shares with us how to build alliances and partnerships for community change.

Minister Ronnie Vanderhorst, Co Founder of Prepare Our Youth, joins us to discuss the church's response to the social climate caused by the deaths of African Americans at the hands of law enforcement. He shares proactive steps each church can take to be known as a place of refuge during times of crisis.

Michael Lewis, who pastors the South Park Church in Birmingham, joins us on this episode. Pastor Lewis shares his passion for evangelism and the method used to reach new people.

Daniel Kelly pastors two churches in North Carolina. He shares how he has revived tried and true ministry practices as a young minister to grow his church.

Amanda Hawley, Associate Pastor of the Kingsboro Temple Church in Brooklyn, New York shares her exciting journey into full time ministry. She shares her perspective on what the church needs to do to disciple younger generations.

John Coaxum, pastor and author, joins us on our What's Next series to discuss his call to ministry and his book "When God Calls." Pastor Coaxum also discusses how to reach youth and young adults.

We begin a series titled "What's Next?" Richard Martin, Associate Pastor of the Emmanuel-Brinklow Church in Maryland, shares on his call to ministry and insights on reaching youth and young adults.

Pastor Marquis Johns, Senior Pastor of the North Philadelphia Church, joins us on this episode. He shares his story and passion for evangelism and some of the cutting edge methods he has used. Pastor Johns discusses his passion to reach the millennial generation

Our guest on this episode is Dr Tara Vin Cross. She serves as the Director of Reach Columbia Union School of Evangelism and the Lead Pastor of Reach Philadelphia Church, a new church. Dr Vin Cross shares her passion for inspiring all members to share the love of God. We also discuss church planting as a way of reaching new people.

Pastor Michael Kelly, Lead Pastor of the Mt Rubidoux SDA Church in Riverside, CA is our guest on this episode of the Soul Winners Series. He shares how to be relevant in reaching the millennial generation.

Pastor Roger Hernandez is our guest on this episode of the Soul Winners Series. Pastor Hernandez is the Ministerial and Evangelism Director for the Southern Union Conference. He is also an author, sought after speaker, church planter and successful evangelist.

We kick off our Soul Winners Series that focuses on Effective Evangelism with an interview with Dr Carlton P. Byrd. Dr Byrd is the pastor of the Oakwood University Church and the Speaker/Director for the Breath of Life Television Ministries. He is one of the most successful evangelists in our church.

Elder CD Brooks is our guest in this episode of the Legacy Series. He shares his call to ministry and passion for evangelism. Listen and be inspired.

Dr Calvin Rock joins us as a part of our Legacy Series. He shares from his wealth of experience. Dr Rock also shares his informed perspective on our church structure here in North America relative to the State and Regional Conference divide.

In a special issue, Pastor Debleaire Snell joins us to share his passion for reaching the lost. He explains the decision making process behind having a worship service to reach people on Sunday mornings.

Dr Charles Bradford joins us on our Legacy Series. He shares his journey in ministry and his passion for the church.

We interview Elder T Marshall Kelly as our first guest on our Legacy Series. He shares his journey in ministry and what God has shown him along the way.

This is part 2 of our interview with David Asscherick as he discusses how our church can be more gospel centered in our approach.

We continue our interview with Dr Harold Lee concerning the General Conference session, Women's Ordination, church governance and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

David Asscherick joins us to discuss the gospel, his journey of growth in understanding and application and how it should be the central focus of our teaching and practice.

Dr Harold Lee provides insight into the General Conference Session and the process of church governance. He helps us understand how our church functions.

Dr Roy Adams, retired Associate Editor of the Review and Herald Magazine, joins us to discuss sanctification, perfectionism and how to constantly stay students of the Gospel.

Pastor Robert Davis joins us to share the good news of the gospel from Genesis to Revelation. He encourages us to look for Jesus as the hero of the Bible.

We interview Pastor Lola Moore on the gospel and her journey. She also shares on her call to ministry and challenges of a female pastor.

Pastor Furman Fordham, Senior Pastor of Riverside Chapel, Nashville, shares his journey and understanding of the gospel.

This is an interview with Dr. Jesse Wilson, Director of the PELC, about this year's event. He goes in depth with what the Gospel is and it's implications for life and ministry.