Podcasts about Baptist World Alliance

Send us a textToday we welcome Dr john Upton to the podcast. John has long served in various Pastoral, Mission, and Director roles both Nationally and Internationally. Pastoring the local church in Texas and Virginia, serving with his family on the field in Taiwan, leading as Director for the Baptist World Alliance and Executive Director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia.  

This week we heard from Dr. Elijah Brown, the General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance. To sign up to join the movement that Elijah speaks about, go to baptistworld.org/neighborhood

This episode will be the first in a series that explores how the Church and the Christian faith is doing globally. In each episode I will have a guest from a different country or area to talk about the Christian experience and the Church's challenges in the place of my guest. My guest for this episode is Dr. Bennett Uche Enyioha. Dr. Enyioha is an experienced Baptist pastor, author, educator, and leader. He is an Associate Professor, having taught at various theological seminaries and colleges in Nigeria. For ten years he was the president of the Baptist Theological Seminary in Kaduna, Nigeria. He has served in leadership positions both in the Nigerian Baptist Convention and the Baptist World Alliance. Since his retirement, Dr. Enyioha has worked to establish the B. U. Enyioha Foundation for the purpose of assisting gifted students that need resources to make possible their education, helping hospital patients with their hospital expenses, and establishing a lectureship that will be a resource for educating the people and churches of Nigeria. For enquiries about the Foundation, its work, and how to contribute and donate to the foundation, contact Dr. Enyioha at either: buenyioha@yahoo.com buenyioha@gmail.com The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes one of his theological heroes of the faith, Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, to discuss his new book titled, "Theology for Every Person."    To order a copy of Dr. Yarnell's new book, click here: https://a.co/d/3xz4wp5   To hear Dr. Yarnell preach on Romans 9, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOUkUeWSogc   Malcolm Yarnell serves the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention as Research Professor of Theology at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as Managing Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology, and as a Member of the SBC Resolutions Committee. He also serves the Lakeside Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas as Teaching Pastor and is a Member of the Commission on Baptist Doctrine and Christian Unity with the Baptist World Alliance. To learn more about Dr. Yarnell, go to: https://www.malcolmyarnell.com/     MORE ABOUT THE BOOK: Knowing, loving, and worshiping God is the call and privilege of every disciple of Jesus. Because all Christians are part of his royal priesthood, theology is not just for those teaching in the academy or serving in ministry vocations. Theologian and author, Malcolm B. Yarnell, writes in his new book, God (B&H Publishing Group, March 5), “The first theologian to argue that the Bible should be in every person's language also argued theology is not merely for professional scholars. I agree with Erasmus of Rotterdam: Scripture is for everyone, so theology is for everyone.”   Theology proper centers on God, exploring his existence, his divine nature, his Persons, and his attributes. In God, Yarnell shares an overview of these truths in the doctrine of God as well as other great truths in the doctrine of divine revelation.   “You are not simply setting out on a journey toward deeper knowledge,” says Yarnell. “If theological study only results in knowing abstract truths about God, then we have not done theology well. Right theology invariably leads to right living and right worship, and this is our ultimate goal in these books and in this life.”   God is the first volume of a three-part series entitled Theology for Every Person. The other volumes will include God's Word to the World, which considers God in Christ and his works of creation, humanity, and redemption, and God's Work in the World, which explores God the Holy Spirit and the divine works of salvation, the church, and the end.   “This series is intended to help equip every Christian with their God-given call to serve God as a theologian,” writes Yarnell. “In other words, it is for you as a follower of Christ Jesus, whatever the other roles you fulfill in life.”

If we just understood that we can sit with people and talk about it and say: What does the Scripture mean? Rather than informing everybody all the time as to what it means and recognize that's colonizing people. It's saying, "You believe like me, and then you're acceptable", rather than saying, "Here's the man who told me everything I ever did. Come and see." You know, there's the woman at the well she's calling them forward and saying, "Come and see for yourself." She didn't come and say, "Here, now I'm gonna tell you what you have to do." No, she just said to come and see, come and see. And so I think I think there's, a huge opportunity for us still at it. I am optimistic for the church if we could just get a hold of that piece. I think that the opportunity for people to be reintroduced to the God who loves them, is just as powerful as it's ever been at any time in history.---Listen to this conversation between Rev. Dr. Anna M. Robbins and Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Anna Robbins is the President of Acadia Divinity College and Dean of Theology of Acadia University. Anna is a leader committed to serve the mission of Christ's church locally and globally, with faithful integrity that applies the gospel to real-life issues and relationships with justice, innovation, academic rigour, and joyful expectation. She has an international profile in theology and apologetics, ethics, and contemporary culture, and is sought after as a speaker and teacher.Anna has served several churches as an ordained minister of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Near the end of her doctoral studies in Wales (PhD 2001), she was appointed to the faculty of the London School of Theology in the UK where she served for 12 years as a teacher and academic leader.In London, Anna was theological consultant to organizations including Theos, Christians in Politics, Tearfund, and the Evangelical Alliance. She served on the council of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and was a British delegate to the Baptist World Alliance. Her research graduates serve in diverse teaching and leadership positions around the world.In 2012, she returned to Nova Scotia with her family, to join the faculty at Acadia Divinity College. 

Listen to this conversation between Rev. Dr. Anna M. Robbins and Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Anna Robbins is the President of Acadia Divinity College and Dean of Theology of Acadia University. Anna is a leader committed to serve the mission of Christ's church locally and globally, with faithful integrity that applies the gospel to real-life issues and relationships with justice, innovation, academic rigour, and joyful expectation. She has an international profile in theology and apologetics, ethics, and contemporary culture, and is sought after as a speaker and teacher.Anna has served several churches as an ordained minister of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Near the end of her doctoral studies in Wales (PhD 2001), she was appointed to the faculty of the London School of Theology in the UK where she served for 12 years as a teacher and academic leader.In London, Anna was theological consultant to organizations including Theos, Christians in Politics, Tearfund, and the Evangelical Alliance. She served on the council of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and was a British delegate to the Baptist World Alliance. Her research graduates serve in diverse teaching and leadership positions around the world.In 2012, she returned to Nova Scotia with her family, to join the faculty at Acadia Divinity College. ---Watch this episode on YouTube: @canadian_biblesocietyLearn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book. This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. Give to the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca/donate---Learn more about Anna RobbinsLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/anna-robbins-5a3630106 Website: acadiadiv.ca/staff/anna-robbins/ 

Host Doug Sweeney introduces a sermon by Valerie Duval-Poujol, Encountering Mary Magdalene: From Outcast to Apostle. Dr. Poujol is a Bible scholar and translator and has served with the Protestant Federation of France, the French Bible Society, and the Baptist World Alliance

Brian Talbot joins the show to discuss a book he coedited, "Under the Mulberry Tree: The Correspondence of Andrew Fuller & Christopher Anderson. Brian came to Broughty Ferry from Carbrain Baptist Church in Cumbernauld in July 2007. In addition to work within the congregation, Brian serves on the chaplaincy team of three local schools: Barnhill and Forthill Primary Schools and Grove Academy. He also represents the church at the Dundee Evangelical Christian Alliance, a growing inter-church body that unites a variety of evangelical causes in the city. Brian, in line with the longstanding approach of this congregation, is committed to working within the wider Baptist family. He serves on the Board of Ministry of the Baptist Union of Scotland. In the European Baptist context, this has led to a partnership with the Baptist Union of Serbia (North), where Broughty Ferry Baptist Church has been committed to supporting a church-plant work in the town of Ruma. Brian is also involved in the work of the Baptist World Alliance.   For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Brian Talbot joins the show to discuss a book he coedited, "Under the Mulberry Tree: The Correspondence of Andrew Fuller & Christopher Anderson. Brian came to Broughty Ferry from Carbrain Baptist Church in Cumbernauld in July 2007. In addition to work within the congregation, Brian serves on the chaplaincy team of three local schools: Barnhill and Forthill Primary Schools and Grove Academy. He also represents the church at the Dundee Evangelical Christian Alliance, a growing inter-church body that unites a variety of evangelical causes in the city. Brian, in line with the longstanding approach of this congregation, is committed to working within the wider Baptist family. He serves on the Board of Ministry of the Baptist Union of Scotland. In the European Baptist context, this has led to a partnership with the Baptist Union of Serbia (North), where Broughty Ferry Baptist Church has been committed to supporting a church-plant work in the town of Ruma. Brian is also involved in the work of the Baptist World Alliance.   For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Dr. McIntyre was speaking for the week at the Glorieta Baptist Conference Center. He spoke of how there are millions of people lonesome and without friendship. He just finished serving with the Baptist World Alliance where he traveled all over the world and made so many new friends. He stated that there are seven distinctive marks of Christian friendships. 1. Mutual love for God and each other 2. Patience 3. Unselfishness 4. Never stops being a friend when discovering faults 5. Seeks the highest good for his friend 6. Sympathetic 7. Caring Friendships with Jesus, in Jesus and with each other is a rare treasure to hold in our hands and live out in our lives.

For this service Brother Ralph McIntyre is visiting at Bolsa Knolls Southern Baptist Church in Salina, California where his son Pierce is the pastor. Brother Ralph shares how he has completed his 2 year assignment with the Baptist World Alliance that has taken him all over the world. He shares that he is so glad to be in Salina to visit with Pierce, Mary Ann and the girls. For the message Brother Ralph preaches that the salvation that is ours is received as a gift from the Lord and is not to be neglected. We are to be messengers with it. We are not to be selfish with it, not to hide it away, but to give it, scatter it, share it, and let others know that they too can receive this wonderful gift. Neglect not this salvation. Pastor Pierce McIntyre closes the service inviting the congregation to return that evening for a slide show from his father with pictures of the work in Russia and Romania.

At this evening service Brother McIntyre elaborated on his decision to move on from his position as interim pastor at First Baptist in Jackson. Next Sunday September 25, 1988 will be his final service. His future plans had been for retirement and spending time with his grandchildren but instead the Lord had something else planned for him. He had been called to the position of Director of Evangelism and Education Study and Research for the Baptist World Alliance for the next two years. He will be entrusted with helping to create, develop, enhance and improve the 134 Baptist conventions, unions and fellowships around the world. He indicated this was like a new career for him after serving 31 years as a pastor and 10 years with the Sunday School Board. He expressed his appreciation to all those at First Baptist who mean so much to him. His message for the evening was of Mary anointing the Lord with the expensive ointment. Jesus knew his time was short and this expression meant so much to Him. Brother McIntyre challenged the congregation to do like Mary by offering special gifts and services to the Lord.

Lee Spitzer, historian for the Baptist World Alliance and affiliate professor of church history at Northern Seminary in Chicago, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Sympathy, Solidarity, and Silence: Three European Baptist Responses to the Holocaust. He also discusses issues of helping refugees, defending democracy, and wrestling with history. He previously appeared on the program in episode 18. Note: Don't forget to check out our other podcast Dangerous Dogma, and our e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

In these days of increasing political polarization and hyper-partisanship in church, Brian Kaylor joins the show to talk about why he doesn't think pastors should be partisan, how it is possible to be a bi-partisan church, and how pastors and church leaders can foster health political conversations. Brian also shares why churchgoers are more likely to change churches than change their politics and encourages pastors to focus on what unites people other than their politics.  Brian is an writer and expert on issues of religion, politics, and communication. He also hosts the award-winning podcast “Baptist Without An Adjective.” In addition to his work as Editor & President of Word&Way, his writings have been published by CNN, Houston Chronicle, Kansas City Star, Washington Post, and many other outlets. He is also the author of four books on religion and politics. Brian has a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri, and a B.A. in Communication and Christian Ministry from Southwest Baptist University. He previously served as Associate Director of Churchnet, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at James Madison University, Contributing Editor for Ethics Daily, and Pastor of Union Mound Baptist Church in Elkland, Missouri. He currently serves as chair of both the Communication Advisory Committee and the Resolutions Committee for the Baptist World Alliance. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

As Queensland looks towards hosting the Baptist World Summit in 2025, we are joined by the general secretary of Baptist World Alliance, Reverend Dr Elijah Brown, to spur us on in the great commission - to go and make disciples ______ Gateway Baptist Church meets across five locations in South-East Queensland and also online. For more than 90 years we've been a community dedicated to leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. To learn more about us, visit https://gatewaybaptist.com.au Or join us on Sunday at 8am, 10am, 6pm AEST at https://gatewaybaptist.online.church #bible #jesus #faith #christian #church #churchonline #greatcommission #Matt28

As Queensland looks towards hosting the Baptist World Summit in 2025, we are joined by the general secretary of Baptist World Alliance, Reverend Dr Elijah Brown, to spur us on in the great commission - to go and make disciples ______ Gateway Baptist Church meets across five locations in South-East Queensland and also online. For more than 90 years we've been a community dedicated to leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. To learn more about us, visit https://gatewaybaptist.com.au Or join us on Sunday at 8am, 10am, 6pm AEST at https://gatewaybaptist.online.church #bible #jesus #faith #christian #church #churchonline #greatcommission #Matt28

This episode features a sermon by Allan Boesak, a South African anti-apartheid activist and theologian. Boesak was the keynote speaker at the 2022 annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance in Birmingham, Alabama. Boesak was also the guest on episode 1 of Dangerous Dogma (and paid subscribers to A Public Witness have access to a bonus clip from that conversation).  Note: Don't forget to check out our subscriber e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. Elijah Brown, General Secretary of The Baptist World Alliance, shared a message from Acts entitled, "The Start Of The Missions Movement". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. Elijah Brown, General Secretary of The Baptist World Alliance, shared a message from Acts entitled, "The Start Of The Missions Movement". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes is President and CEO of Buckner International, a non-profit international ministry that serves orphans, vulnerable children, families, and seniors. He is the sixth President and CEO of the 143-year-old organization based in Dallas, Texas. He previously served as President of Buckner International and President of Buckner Children and Family Services. Prior to his service at Buckner, Reyes was president of Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio. Reyes also has served as pastor of three churches and was involved in numerous roles within the Baptist General Convention of Texas, serving as its President in 2005. He serves as Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance representing Baptists in the United States of America. Reyes received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Angelo State University, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Andrews University and completed post-doctoral study at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, Oxford, England. He is the author of The Jesus Agenda: Becoming an Agent of Redemption (Believers Press, 2015) and Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice when the Kingdom comes near (Iron Stream Books, 2019). Reyes and his wife Belinda have three adult sons and are members of Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.

Brian Kaylor is the President and Editor-in-Chief of Word and Way (a Christian media company founded in 1896), he's Associate Director of Churchnet and the host of an excellent podcast called Dangerous Dogma. Brian is also a prolific author, most recently of the books For God's Sake, Shut Up!: Lessons for Christians on How to Speak Effectively and When to Remain Silent and Vote Your Principles: Party Must Not Trump Principles. Brian has a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Missouri, and serves the Baptist World Alliance as chair of the Communication Advisory Committee and chair of the Resolutions Committee. He is a board member for the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America and for the St. Louis Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Brian has also taught college courses in advocacy studies, political communication, research methods, and public speaking. Brian and Corey discuss a number of pertinent issues including how pastors are having to conform with their parishioners politics; a daunting comparison - that would be surprising to some - between the faith of Barack Obama and that of Donald Trump; the nature of faith and the opposite of faith; and we also discuss the separation of church and state among a number of other topics. http://briankaylor.com/about/ https://wordandway.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dangerous-dogma/id1570193355  

Brian Kaylor is the President and Editor-in-Chief of Word and Way (a Christian media company founded in 1896), he's Associate Director of Churchnet and the host of an excellent podcast called Dangerous Dogma. Brian is also a prolific author, most recently of the books For God's Sake, Shut Up!: Lessons for Christians on How to Speak Effectively and When to Remain Silent and Vote Your Principles: Party Must Not Trump Principles. Brian has a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Missouri, and serves the Baptist World Alliance as chair of the Communication Advisory Committee and chair of the Resolutions Committee. He is a board member for the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America and for the St. Louis Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Brian has also taught college courses in advocacy studies, political communication, research methods, and public speaking. Brian and Corey discuss a number of pertinent issues including how pastors are having to conform with their parishioners politics; a daunting comparison - that would be surprising to some - between the faith of Barack Obama and that of Donald Trump; the nature of faith and the opposite of faith; and we also discuss the separation of church and state among a number of other topics. http://briankaylor.com/about/ https://wordandway.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dangerous-dogma/id1570193355  

In today's conversation I speak with Dr. Derek Hatch, Associate Professor of Religion and Endowed Chair of Baptist Studies at Georgetown College. Derek also serves on the Baptist World Alliance in their dialogues with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Within our talk we discuss the joys of learning from other Christian traditions along with his work with the BWA. Particularly we discuss the idea of "koinonia" and how this Biblical language has given shape to recent theological dialogue and understanding on how to grow in Christian Unity. https://www.glenmaryunity.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glenmary-unity/id1561579846

04/13/2022 – Elijah Brown –General secretary of Baptist World Alliance, on reaching out to Ukrainian refugees, coming to Romania.

Dr. Randel Everett joins Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison to discuss religious freedom, the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, and why the state shouldn't be run by religion.    Show notes:  After giving his personal story, Dr. Randel Everett discusses the surprising role of a Baptist in religious freedom in the US's founding (7:22). He then talks about the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, how they got started, and how they defend religious freedom and challenge persecution and oppression (10:39). Dr. Everett relates what this mission currently looks like internationally, such as in Myanmar, Burma, and Bangladesh (20:18). They discuss the unique aspect of the Judeo-Christian ethic that allows for freedom of belief (28:10). Dr. Jim Denison considers the negatives of when the church tries to control the state (32:25). Finally, Dr. Everett ends by encouraging us to strive for virtue to make society a better place from the ground up, and how listeners can get involved in 21 Wilberforce (35:21).   P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading: 21 Wilberforce - defending freedom “What does the Bible say about religious liberty?” - Dr. Jim Denison  “What does the Bible say about freedom?” - Dr. Jim Denison Religious Liberty in Crisis - Ken Starr Liberty for All - Andrew T. Walker   About the Guest  Dr. Randel Everett founded 21Wilberforce in 2014 to focus attention on religious persecution abroad and the enduring importance of religious liberty in the United States.   As President, Randel leads the 21Wilberforce team, often on the front lines internationally. He spent four decades pastoring churches in Florida, Virginia, Arkansas, and Texas. He founded the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, led the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and currently serves in leadership for the Baptist World Alliance. Throughout his career, Randel has traveled to nearly 40 countries and witnessed persecution first-hand.   About the hosts  Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

Today we've got an audio snippet from a recent presentation by Elijah Brown with Baptist World Alliance. Elijah was at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, last week speaking to a group of ministry leaders about the situation in Ukraine. He's headed back to the region soon to encourage and assist with refugee efforts. To learn more about the Baptist Union of Ukraine or how to help, visit https://baptistworld.org.    Continued coverage on how Baptists are working in and around Ukraine can be found at thealabamabaptist.org and thebaptistpaper.org.   Amplify is a product of TAB Media Group, hosted by Maggie Evans and produced by Hannah Muñoz.    Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be a discussion about individual experiences and how they have grown or struggled in their faith because of those experiences. It is not intended to be an instruction on how anyone should interpret the Bible.

The Christian Outlook – March 5, 2022 Kevin McCullough talks with retired U.S. Army General Jack Keane and with Brandon Weichert, founder of the “Weichert Report,” about Russia's ill-equipped and insufficiently trained military carrying out an invasion that was poorly planned against Ukraine. Dr. Albert Mohler looks at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the man who has caught the attention of the free world with his example of courage and character. Don Kroah turns to Elijah Brown, CEO of Baptist World Alliance, to look at the picture that emerges of our brothers and sisters in Christ and their faithfulness in the face of war. John and Kathy, the Ride Home, talk with Jeff Evenson, of the Elk River House of Prayer, about their prayer-focused ministry in Russia and Ukraine. Don Kroah talks with Merrill Matthews, from the Institute of Policy Innovation, to talk about Russia's economy and that they are no economic powerhouse. Brian From and Aubrey Sampson, of “The Common Good” on AM1160 Hope for Your Life in Chicago, talk with Jim Denison, of the Denison Forum, about the broad perspective and how did it come to where it is today. Kevin McCullough talks with Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, as their relief efforts for the people of Ukraine are starting to come together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. João Chaves, Assistant Director for Programming at the Hispanic Theological Initiative at Princeton Theological Seminary, about his book, Migrational Religion: Context and Creativity in the Latinx Diaspora. We talk about his work and focus on his case study of a network formed by communities of Brazilian immigrants who formed a unique ethnic association within their host country. Listen as he shares his extensive ethnographic research, done over six years, in eleven congregations across the United States. João Chaves, assistant director for programming at the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI), received his Ph.D. from the Department of Religion at Baylor University, where he studied the history of Christianity and sociology of religion. João is the author of three books, including Migrational Religion: Context and Creativity in the Latinx Diaspora (Baylor University Press), which investigates how migration shapes the theological forms and functions of transnational religious networks. His forthcoming book, The Global Mission of the Jim Crow South (Mercer University Press, May 2022) traces the history of how missionaries from the Southern US helped shape Latin American evangelicalism according to Southern theocultural and racialized assumptions. João is also finalizing another manuscript—co-authored with Dr. Mikeal Parsons—that focuses on the development of transnational constructions of religious legacies. In addition, João is a member of the Commission on Racial, Gender, and Economic Justice of the Baptist World Alliance; associate editor of Perspectivas—the Journal of the Hispanic Theological Initiative; and editorial board member of Perspectives in Religious Studies. 

Today's episode is co-sponsored with our friends at New City Press to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and to highlight Dr. Steven Harmon's newest book on Christian unity, "Baptists, Catholics and the Whole Church". Steve is a professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb University and serves on the Baptist World Alliance's dialogue with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Steve's newest book, published through New City Press, focusses on his own experience and hopes for ecumenism and provides a compelling vision of the body of Christ as we pilgrim together in the ministry of ecumenism. To purchase a copy of Steve's new book, "Baptists, Catholics and the Whole Church" follow the link below: https://www.newcitypress.com/baptists-catholics-and-the-whole-church.html To learn more about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and to download resources please checkout the work of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at the link below: https://www.atonementfriars.org/2022-week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/

Have you heard the term, "We are a Christian Nation, founded on Christian Ideals?" Our guest this week, Brian Kaylor, would likely take issue with a comment like that, and guess what...He's also a Christian Pastor, Editor, and President of one of the oldest Christian publications in America called Word & Way, founded in 1896. Brian, unlike many evangelicals in America, is steadfast in his efforts to ensure that separation of church and state rings true for believers and non-believers. It's not uncommon to find Brian testifying alongside atheist and satanist when state legislatures are pushing for Bible literacy classes in public schools, or when there's a bill giving special rights to collegiate religious student associations. This is an amazing chat and discussion that I hope you will enjoy! Check out this short documentary that features Brian Kaylor "Is America a Christian nation? Pastors at odds about fusion of faith and politics" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/america-christian-nation-religious-right/?fbclid=IwAR0UdEeT6iOzWHCN67Hwy51yrSM5JtNFB0Q7AkNRopjzlTag4ZQ7QS4XASsGuest Bio:Brian T. Kaylor is an award-winning author and journalist. He serves as Editor & President of Word&Way (a Baptist magazine in the Midwest) and as Associate Director of Churchnet (a Baptist network in Missouri).Brian is the author of four books on religion and politics: Vote Your Principles: Party Must Not Trump Principles (Union Mound Publishing, 2016),  Sacramental Politics: Religious Worship as Political Action (Peter Lang, 2015), Presidential Campaign Rhetoric in an Age of Confessional Politics(Lexington Books, 2011) and For God's Sake, Shut Up! (Smyth & Helwys, 2007).Brian has a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri, and a B.A. in Communication and Christian Ministry from Southwest Baptist University. He serves the Baptist World Alliance as Vice-Chair of the Communication Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Awards Committee, Commission on Christian Ethics, Nominating Committee, and General Council.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

Today's episode is co-sponsored with our friends at Glenmary Unity to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and to highlight Dr. Steven Harmon's newest book on Christian unity, "Baptists, Catholics and the Whole Church".Steve is a professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb University and serves on the Baptist World Alliance's dialogue with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Steve's newest book, published through New City Press, focuses on his own experience and hopes for ecumenism and provides a compelling vision of the body of Christ as we pilgrim together in the ministry of ecumenism.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Indigenous People's Day and the supply chain issues. Later, General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance, Dr. Elijah Brown, joins the show to talk about the many ways Baptists are impacting the world for good. From their response to the pandemic of 1920 through 100 years of serving, BWA is sharing a common confession of faith in Jesus Christ bonded together by God's love to support, encourage and strengthen one another while proclaiming and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit before a lost and hurting world. Learn more at BaptistWorld.org.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Indigenous People's Day and the supply chain issues.Later, General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance, Dr. Elijah Brown, joins the show to talk about the many ways Baptists are impacting the world for good. From their response to the pandemic of 1920 through 100 years of serving, BWA is sharing a common confession of faith in Jesus Christ bonded together by God's love to support, encourage and strengthen one another while proclaiming and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit before a lost and hurting world. Learn more at BaptistWorld.org.

Our guest for #316 is Brian Kaylor. Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor & President since 2016, is an award-winning writer and sought-after expert on issues of religion, politics, and communication. He also hosts the award-winning podcast “Baptist Without An Adjective.”In addition to articles and editorials for Word&Way, his writings have been published by CNN, Houston Chronicle, Kansas City Star, Louisville Courier-Journal, Religion News Service, Roll Call, Sojourners, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Washington Post, and many other outlets.Brian has a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri, and a B.A. in Communication and Christian Ministry from Southwest Baptist University. He is the author of four books on religion and politics: Vote Your Principles: Party Must Not Trump Principles; Sacramental Politics: Religious Worship as Political Action; Presidential Campaign Rhetoric in an Age of Confessional Politics; and For God's Sake, Shut Up!He previously served as Associate Director of Churchnet (also known as the Baptist General Convention of Missouri), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at James Madison University in Virginia, Contributing Editor for Ethics Daily, and Pastor of Union Mound Baptist Church in Elkland, Missouri. He currently serves as chair of both the Communication Advisory Committee and the Resolutions Committee for the Baptist World Alliance.Follow Brian on Twitter: @BrianKaylor.

What does it mean to be a Christian peacebuilder and peacemaker? In addition to the capacity and willingness to listen to others with caring, compassion, and respect, it also involves Christians asking themselves questions about what God wants of us and how we understand our relationship to others who are not Christian. These questions extend to further questions about the practices throughout Christian history of Christian misssions and evangelism. It has been these sorts of questions that have occupied the spiritual journey of my guest for this episode. Robert (Rob) P. Sellers was a teacher in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world, for 25 years. He is Professor of Theology and Missions Emeritus at Hardin-Simmons University's Logsdon Seminary where he taught for 18 years. Throughout his ministry, Rob has sought and still seeks to serve God's mission in the world by engaging in and promoting interfaith friendships across lines of racial, cultural, and religious diversity locally, nationally, and internationally. He has been president of the Abilene Interfaith Council, a member of the Interfaith Commission of the National Council of Churches, USA, a member of the Interfaith Relations Commission of the Baptist World Alliance, and the past Chair of the Parliament of the World's Religions. Rob was asked to be a non-Muslim observer in Morocco when the Marrakesh Declaration was ratified in 2016 and for the Alliance of Virtues Conference in Washington, D.C. in 2018. He was also invited to be a participant in the United Arab Emirates meeting in 2019 where The Charter for a New Alliance of Virtues was discussed and approved. Rob considers himself a Christian pluralist who argues that an acknowledgement of the legitimacy of different approaches to the Divine is a distinctly Christian way to live in a diverse world. In this episode, Rob shares his journey of interfaith discoveries and theological epiphanies, and provides both his wisdom and guidance in enabling us to engage in interfaith friendships and conversations ourselves. Rob is a frequent contributor to Good Faith Media and Baptist News Global. For a good summary of how Rob integrates his concerns for interfaith friendships, his understanding of missions and peacebuilding, and his theology of Christian pluralism and Christ's atonement, see his article, 'Toward a multifaith view of atonement,' in the June 10, 2021 edition of Review & Expositor. The music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project. You can learn more about the album and the Worship Project at theportersgate.com.

Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, President and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance, joins Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas for a conversation about the work and mission of the BWA.At The Christian Citizen, we're passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We've added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we're adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/membersOur theme music is “Eye of the Beholder” by Fabien TellThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy-edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff Williams, and our advisors are Cherilyn Crowe, the Rev. Kimberlee Payton Jones, the Rev. Steven D. Martin, the Rev. Marvin A. McMickle and the Rev. Harold Dean. To learn more about The Christian Citizen visit our website, ChristianCitizen.us.

John Beasy is a father, grandfather, and was the senior pastor at Enfield Baptist for 24 years! Back in the day he played over 400 games of footy, and even admits that he is a Carlton supporter. We are excited to share John's interview as he has been involved in Baptist ministry on almost every level, as a local pastor, in state leadership as our President, and on a global level as a part of the Baptist World Alliance. He also founded LifeWell, which is a Christian Faith Service designed to provide care for the whole person; body, mind and spirit. Next Wednesday we'll be dropping John's sermon episode, so make sure you've subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement! CREDITS Host: Melinda Cousins Guest: John Beasy, Pastor Emeritus at Enfield Baptist Producer: Ruth Grace CONTACT US Subscribe for email notifications here Is there someone you'd love to hear on the podcast? Send us an email at cturner@sabaptist.asn.au

This show is about a book called “The FBI’s War Against Dr. King.” It is based on a report by the “Church Committee,” a congressional committee in the 1970s that investigated the FBI’s work against Dr. King in the 1960s. Join Jake Bush and Hart Hagan for this timely and relevant discussion. Quoting from the book, "The FBI's War Against Dr. King" ... “From December 1963 until his death in 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was the target of an intensive campaign by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to “neutralize” him as an effective civil rights leader. In the words of the man in charge of the FBI’s “war” against Dr. King: No holds were barred. We have used [similar] techniques against Soviet agents. [The same methods were] brought home against any organization against which we were targeted. We did not differentiate. This is a rough, tough business.” “The FBI has acknowledged 16 occasions on which microphones were hidden in Dr. King’s hotel and motel rooms in an “attempt” to obtain information about the “private activities of King and his advisers” for use to “completely discredit” them.” What else was going on in the country and in the world, in the decade of the 1960s? - Presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon. _ Civil rights movement - Vietnam War - Cold War, War on communism - Assassinations: JFK, Malcolm X, RFK, MLK, Fred Hampton “In 1970, Director Hoover told reporters that Dr. King was the “last one in the world who should ever have received” the Nobel Peace Prize.” “Shortly afterward, Time magazine chose Dr. King as the “Man of the Year,” an honor which elicited Director Hoover’s comment that “they had to dig deep in the garbage to come up with this one.”” What were some of the actions by the FBI that most thinking people would consider objectionable? - Wiretapping - Trying to “neutralize” him. - Considering him an enemy of the state and an enemy of the people. - Investigating his ties to the Communist Party USA. FBI programs used against Dr. King - Domestic intelligence division - COINTELPRO - COMINFIL - “Racial matters” Quoting from the book: “The FBI’s program to destroy Dr. King as the leader of the civil rights movement entailed attempts to discredit him with churches, universities, and the press. Steps were taken to attempt to convince the National Council of Churches, the Baptist World Alliance, and leading Protestant ministers to halt financial support of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and to persuade them that “Negro leaders should completely isolate King and remove him from the role he is now occupying in civil rights activities.””

In this episode, Pastor Shawn and Associate Pastor Nick Quient continue their conversation with Lauran Bethell, global consultant for human trafficking for International Ministries, about faith, missions, and the fight against human trafficking. For Lauran: Her main goal is to encourage new grassroots projects addressing the exploitation and abuse of women and children, many of whom are victims of trafficking. Based in the Netherlands, she travels extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas to teach, train and consult. In 2004, Lauran directed the first International Christian Alliance on Prostitution (ICAP) Global Conference, bringing together the leaders of faith-based organizations from all over the world who are dedicated to meeting victims of prostitution and human trafficking with healing in Jesus' name. Global and regional ICAP conferences continue to meet regularly, offering networking for transformation and hope. Lauran serves on the Anti-Trafficking Committee of the European Baptist Federation and on the boards of Make Way Partners and Justice and Care. She has collaborated with governmental agencies, non-government organizations and a spectrum of faith-based groups. She has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate committees as they drafted and revised U.S. anti-trafficking legislation. In 2005, Lauran was honored with the Human Rights Award of the Baptist World Alliance, and in 2009 she was awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Palmer Seminary for her “longstanding and focused ministry of justice and compassion.” If you are looking for a church service during COVID, we encourage you to enjoy our worship service on YouTube. We release the entire worship service Sunday mornings at 10am. If you want to be kept up to date, you can also follow our church on Facebook, check out our webpage, and like our Podcast Facebook page as well.

In this episode, Pastor Shawn and Associate Pastor Nick Quient are joined by Lauran Bethell, global consultant for human trafficking for International Ministries, to talk about faith, missions, and the fight against human trafficking. For Lauran: Her main goal is to encourage new grassroots projects addressing the exploitation and abuse of women and children, many of whom are victims of trafficking. Based in the Netherlands, she travels extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas to teach, train and consult. In 2004, Lauran directed the first International Christian Alliance on Prostitution (ICAP) Global Conference, bringing together the leaders of faith-based organizations from all over the world who are dedicated to meeting victims of prostitution and human trafficking with healing in Jesus' name. Global and regional ICAP conferences continue to meet regularly, offering networking for transformation and hope. Lauran serves on the Anti-Trafficking Committee of the European Baptist Federation and on the boards of Make Way Partners and Justice and Care. She has collaborated with governmental agencies, non-government organizations and a spectrum of faith-based groups. She has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate committees as they drafted and revised U.S. anti-trafficking legislation. In 2005, Lauran was honored with the Human Rights Award of the Baptist World Alliance, and in 2009 she was awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Palmer Seminary for her “longstanding and focused ministry of justice and compassion.” If you are looking for a church service during COVID, we encourage you to enjoy our worship service on YouTube. We release the entire worship service Sunday mornings at 10am. If you want to be kept up to date, you can also follow our church on Facebook, check out our webpage, and like our Podcast Facebook page as well.

This episode features a sermon by Paul Msiza, president of the Baptist World Alliance, on the theme "Hope Overflowing." He delivered this sermon for the virtual Churchnet spring gathering. In his remarks, Msiza talks not only about where we get our hope but also how that should impact how Christians engage in society and politics. He includes lessons he learned growing up as a black man in Apartheid in South Africa. Hear more from Msiza in episode 65 and episode 66. (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Elijah Brown, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about the work of the BWA in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. He also announces a new global initiative for Pentecost weekend. Hear more from Brown in episode 1 and episode 72.  (This episode is sponsored in part by Churchnet and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

On this episode of Missions Pulse, David Joannes interviews Philip Nation, the Vice President and Publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Previously, he worked as the Director of Advancement and Global Impact Churches with the Baptist World Alliance. Throughout the years, he has served as a pastor, church planter, and professor. Philip Nation talks about whether or not Jesus enough during a global pandemic, Gospel privilege, our spiritual growth should benefit others, and it’s time we listen to the global Church. See the full article here: https://davidjoannes.com/065philipnation Links mentioned in the show: http://philipnation.net/ https://twitter.com/philipnation https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/ https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/ Make sure to subscribe to the audio version of Missions Pulse podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Visit https://davidjoannes.com/missionspulse/ for direct links.

Clinton Minnis, a Baptist pastor and leader in the Bahamas, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about the ongoing relief efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. He also discusses life in the Bahamas and the work of the youth department of the Baptist World Alliance. This interviewed was recorded earlier this month during a BWA meeting in Falls Church, Virginia.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Guest Preacher Rev. Paul Msiza, President of the Baptist World Alliance, delivers a message called "The Divine Appointment" from Luke 5:1-11. Go to dawsonchurch.org for more information about missions and ministries at Dawson.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Guest Preacher Rev. Paul Msiza, President of the Baptist World Alliance, delivers a message called "The Divine Appointment" from Luke 5:1-11. Go to dawsonchurch.org for more information about missions and ministries at Dawson.

Join us this Sunday for a two part message from our partners in Colombia and Baptist World Alliance. UBC welcomes Luz-Amparo Chaguendo from Sorority for Equality and Peace and Elijah Brown from Baptist World Alliance to share their ministries.

Join us this Sunday for a two part message from our partners in Colombia and Baptist World Alliance. UBC welcomes Luz-Amparo Chaguendo from Sorority for Equality and Peace and Elijah Brown from Baptist World Alliance to share their ministries.

Join us this Sunday for a two part message from our partners in Colombia and Baptist World Alliance. UBC welcomes Luz-Amparo Chaguendo from Sorority for Equality and Peace and Elijah Brown from Baptist World Alliance to share their ministries.

Join us this Sunday for a two part message from our partners in Colombia and Baptist World Alliance. UBC welcomes Luz-Amparo Chaguendo from Sorority for Equality and Peace and Elijah Brown from Baptist World Alliance to share their ministries.

Trisha Miller Manarin, executive coordinator for Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about ministry in the U.S. and globally in her roles with MACBF, the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, and the Baptist World Alliance. She also discusses a recent conference on women in ministry. This interview was recorded at the annual gathering of the North American Baptist Fellowship.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Kyle and Matt decide there was no better way to celebrate the 100th episode of NAB Podcast than with a special guest...a good friend of ours, Philip Nation, the director of Baptist World Alliance, which is a fellowship of 240 conventions and unions in 125 countries and territories comprising 47 million members in 169,000 churches. Oh, and he writes some stuff... http://philipnation.net/my-books/ Visit our digs at: http://notanotherbaptistpodcast.com   Like us on FB at: http://facebook.com/notanotherbaptistpodcast   Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/NAB_Podcast   We're grateful for our partnerships with Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Christian Standard Bible...find out more at http://swbts.edu and http://csbible.com

Curtis Freeman, a research professor of theology and Baptist studies & director of the Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about the educational program at Duke Divinity. He also discusses the recent five-year dialogue between the Baptist World Alliance and the World Methodist Council, which he co-chaired and from which he helped produce a report and a study guide. This interview occurred in the Bahamas during the 2019 annual gathering of the BWA.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Philip Nation, Director at Baptist World Alliance, preaches about how without the Word, ministry is like trying to feed hungry people without food or clothe naked people without clothing.

Philip Nation, Director at Baptist World Alliance, preaches about how without the Word, ministry is like trying to feed hungry people without food or clothe naked people without clothing.

Didi Oprenova, a Baptist pastor in Bulgaria, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about ministry in her country and the transition there from communism. She also discusses laws proposed last year that would have greatly reduced religious freedom in Bulgaria. This interview occurred in the Bahamas during the 2019 annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance. Oprenova is a vice president of the BWA. (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and the Social Justice Revival on Sept. 22 in Kansas City, Mo.)

Timothy Stewart, president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention and pastor of the oldest Baptist church in the Bahamas, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about the work and heritage of the PNBC. He also discusses Baptist history in the Bahamas and current concerns for the people in the nation. This interview occurred in the Bahamas during the 2019 annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris are live on location at the 2019 Southern Baptist Convention. They are joined by Philip Nation. Philip is the Director of Advancement and Global Impact Churches with the Baptist World Alliance and frequently speaks at churches and conferences. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Philip's background in helping revitalize churches. What LifeWay found to be the number one Christian discipline. What pastors need to think through if they are at a church that needs to be revitalized. Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast): "Pastors, you need to decide if your church is 60/40 on willing to revitalize." - @PhilipNation "Putting on a new outfit doesn't change the culture" - @Rgallaty Additional Resources: Philip's Books @PhilipNation Baptist World Alliance Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network Disciplemaking Jumpstart - use code sbc2019 to save 20% Ask Me Anything with JD Greear Help Us Grow the Podcast: Please subscribe Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Dr. Philip Nation serves as the Director of Advancement and Global Impact Churches for the Baptist World Alliance. Jeremiah and Philip discuss many of your questions around the “how to's” of spiritual disciplines, holiness, and a biblical walk with Jesus.

Dr. Timothy George talks with Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol about her work on a new French Bible (Bible en Français courant) and her service with the Baptist World Alliance.

Elijah Brown, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor during the Churchnet spring gathering in St. Louis. He discusses the work of Baptists in South Korea, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Bangladesh, and elsewhere. He also urges Baptists to head to Together 2020 in Rio.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Dr. Timothy George talks with Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol about her work on a new French Bible (Bible en Français courant) and her service with the Baptist World Alliance.

Phillip Nation is the Director of Advancement and Global Impact Churches with The Baptist World Alliance. He is an author, a speaker, and leader of leaders. Phillip has become a friend of The Preachers' College. He understands the grind of preaching week in and week out. He is faithful and it's such an honor to host him on the podcast. In this episode we discuss   the value of learning from older preachers and dead preachers. We never want to outgrow our desire to learn from the people God has put ahead of us. We also spend time talking about the value of Context when preaching a sermon. Phillip gives us tools we can use to help bring and pull our people into the depths of The Text we find ourselves preaching in for the week and this alone will prove to be invaluable information for your preaching. Dig in!

In this warm and wise interview episode with Dr. Philip Nation we examine what it means to make disciples. You are going to love the wit and wisdom that takes shape in the next 45 minutes. May 16 2019 Grow Volume 3 drops! Don't miss out on the latest volume of the hottest selling curriculum. Get a year of Grow Curriculum & Strategy + Youth Ministry Booster Membership For The Price of Grow! SHOW NOTES: Learn more how you can interact with awesome guests like Dr. Philip Nation live @ https://community.youthministrybooster.comAbout Dr. Philip Nation. "It takes solid volunteer leaders: My volunteer leader Matthew shaped how personal the faith journey could be for me."“It’s difficult, that’s the youth ministry” “I need you to fix my kid. That is one of those memories that hang with you. That a parent would just want you to step into the boundaries of their child’s life” “There are parents that feel like they are drowning. Parents feel this way because they have never been discipled themselves.The Discipleship Deficit “We are living in a generation where parents are having to parent and learn the technology.” We are not living in a culture crisis we are living in a church crisis. Disciple making is a spiritual discipline. What are you trying to create? An Evangelical version of an amish community. .. Pepperoni and Purity.Being a fully formed follower of Jesus is possible as a teenager. “Youth ministry is more than meeting the immediate discomfort with immediate correction."“We are just trying to play the substitution game to stitch together a “fix quilt” “Youth ministry is more than solving this week’s problem.” What is the good medicine for youth in your youth ministry? Be willing to an honest evaluation of where you are right now. "Some of you in ministry are alone because you are all alone, you never invited anyone else: coach, mentor, guide in to lead you. They need to know that you need them.”GET YMB FOR FREE! (Buy Grow Get Booster!)3 Bad Models of Discipleship 1. Plastic Christianity: Pain-Free2. Knowledge Transfer Ministry: Making jeopardy contestants about Jesus-following. the Bible is open, but the questions are closed. They are answering the questions of a previous generation. 3. Behavior Modification: Keep time of doing the same good things. How are we going to deepen the good news of the Gospel in the lives of young people?Students need to live with an eternal perspective. “You can’t operate by metrics that your seniors leadership rejects.”You might be thinking in a different way than you senior pastor, which is okay, youth ministers are typically rogues and rebels, but you need to talk about the formation of those metrics and what you are working together to measure. The metrics that you value. The system of your ministry is perfectly designed to get the results you are getting. If you want different results you are going to have to retrofit the system. How are we building biblical hospitality into the lives of students? Are you training the adults who are volunteering and leading in your ministry to the ways and measures of success in your ministry? Are you inviting those leadeSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

This bonus episode features a sermon by Paul Msiza, president of the Baptist World Alliance. He preached this sermon at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Mo. Hear Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor's recent interview with Msiza in episode 65.

Jules Casseus, former president of North Haiti Christian University, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor during a meeting of the Baptist World Alliance. He discusses life in Haiti and the work of NHCU. He also talks about the importance of a holistic gospel and social Christian ethics.  (This episode is sponsored in part by  Churchnet and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Eron Henry, who formerly led communications efforts for the Baptist World Alliance, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his work at the BWA, his native country of Jamaica, and the heritage of Jamaican Baptists. He also talks about his new book, Constitutionally Religious: What the Constitutions of 180 Countries Say About Religion and Belief.  (This episode is presented in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Shane McNary, field personnel for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. He discusses his call to missions and his work in Slovakia and Czech Republic. He also talks about working with the Baptist World Alliance on issues of international religious freedom. Shane mentions working with some individuals previously interviewed: Christer Daelander (episode 21) and Elijah Brown (episode 1).  (This episode is presented in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Ngwedla Paul Msiza and Graham Hill talk about the Baptist World Alliance – a global movement displaying the diversity, love, justice, and gospel of Jesus Christ. The Global Church Project podcast episode #137. On https://www.theglobalchurchproject.comPaul Msiza of South Africa was installed as president of the Baptist World Alliance in 2015. Paul is the first African to hold the office since William Tolbert of Liberia served as president of the BWA from 1965 to 1970.Serving as a Baptist World Alliance vice president from 2010 to 2015, Paul was also president of the All Africa Baptist Fellowship, and general secretary of the Baptist Convention of South Africa. Paul pastors a local church in Pretoria, South Africa, and has a global vision for mobilizing churches for missions, discipleship and evangelism.

Doyle Sager, lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Mo., talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor. A columnist for Word&Way, Sager talks about his ministry of writing. He also discusses pastoral ministry issues like navigating denominational identity, a partnership with a local school, and international partnerships in Ukraine and with the Baptist World Alliance.  (This episode is presented in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Jeff Carter, Director of HORIZONS and Congress Mobilization at the BWA, discusses HORIZONS, a youth workers training initiative, partnership with BWA.

Peter Mugabi, General Secretary, Baptist Union of Uganda, discusses theological education and supporting women in ministry with host, Trisha Miller Manarin.

Recipient of the 2009 Baptist World Alliance Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award, Leena Lavanya Kumari of Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh, India, stops by to give us an update on her philanthropic work, human rights advocacy, and church planting endeavors.

Kieryn Wurts, Baptist World Alliance intern at the United Nations alongside the European Baptist Federation through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's Student.go Program, discusses her call and the importance of addressing freedom of religion or belief as an act of Christian faith.

Helle Liht, assistant general secretary to the European Baptist Federation (EBF) and chair of the BWA Commission on Creation Care, discusses how to care of our planet.

Jeremy Bell discusses his new role as the general secretary of the North American Baptist Fellowship.

Elijah M. Brown discusses his role as the General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance with Trisha Miller Manarin.

Rev. Dr. Neville Callam discusses his 10 years as BWA general secretary with host Trisha Miller Manarin

Trisha Miller Manarin discusses the Reformation with Dr. Frank Rees

Trisha Miller Manarin talks to Ertan Çevik of the Turkish Baptist Alliance.

Dr. Saw Wado discusses the Karen people.

Dr. Ksenija Magda, president of Baptist World Alliance Women's Department (WD), discusses the Consultation on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations (UN).

Rev. Dr. Curtis Freeman discusses the current Baptist/Methodist theological dialogue.

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Tony Peck, General Secretary of the European Baptist Federation (EBF), discusses a partnership to advocate for religious freedom.

An overview of Baptist World Alliance Day, celebrated in early February, given by the Associate Director of Promotion and Development at the Baptist World Alliance, Kathe Traynham.

Jerry Young and Julie Pennington-Russell discuss their church's plans for a "Blue Christmas" event to help mourners through the holidays.

Darrell Armstrong discusses the role of the Baptist World Alliance at the United Nations.

Trisha Miller Manarin and Shannon Cowett discuss their new podcast and Eron Henry explains what the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is.

Dr. Billy Kim, pastor, missionary, and past president of the Baptist World Alliance, addresses the Wheaton College community.

Since Vatican II, the Catholic Church and the Baptist World Alliance have engaged in two phases of international Baptist–Catholic dialogue. The first phase, 1984-1988, published a report entitled "Summons to Witness to Christ in Today’s World." The second phase, 2006-2010, on which the program focuses, published its report entitled "The Word of God in the Life of the Church." That report addressed controversial issues between Baptists and Catholics since the sixteenth century Reformation. These include the relationship between Scripture and tradition, Baptism and the Lord's Supper/ Eucharist, the role of Mary in the Church, the Ministry of Oversight and Unity in the life of the Church. Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the dialogue members when he met them on December 6, 2007, saying "If our hope for reconciliation and greater fellowship between Baptists and Catholics is to be realized, issues such as these need to be faced together, in a spirit of openness, mutual respect and fidelity to the liberating truth and saving power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ." The report shows the important areas of consensus and convergence, as well as the continuing differences on these issues discovered by the dialogue. Bishop Arthur Serratelli and Dr. Timothy George, who both participated in this dialogue, will present their views on its importance and its achievements.