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In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff continues to discuss the concept of 'Kingdom People' with Clay Smith, pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, and Dr. Crawford Loritts, founder of Beyond our Generation. Today's conversation focuses on how Christians navigate dual citizenship in both the kingdom of heaven and the worldly kingdom here on earth. They explore the importance of the Beatitudes in parenting, the challenges modern parents face, and the role of the church in supporting families. In this pastor roundtable, the men discuss practical advice for both parents and grandparents on how to model faith and encourage spiritual growth in children. Related resources: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes.

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff Norris is joined by Clay Smith, pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, and Jason Cook, pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, to discuss the concept of being 'Kingdom People' amidst cultural pressures. They explore the Beatitudes (Matthew 5) and their implications for church unity and peacemaking, especially in a politically charged environment. Part one of this conversation emphasizes the active role of Christians in both the church and society, advocating for a balance between political engagement and spiritual integrity. This episode highlights the importance of community, humility, and the transformative power of the church in addressing societal issues. Topics Covered: - 00:00 Introduction to Kingdom People - 01:56 The Role of the Church in Cultural Pressures - 03:51 Understanding the Beatitudes - 10:06 Peacemaking in a Divided World - 15:53 Engaging Politically as Kingdom Citizens - 21:49 The Active Nature of Peacemaking Related resources: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes.

Today we stay closer to home and sit down with a great leader in Clay Smith who serves as the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. This is a powers house leadership conversation, and it is our hope that you dig in and get better today just like we did. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Clay Smith. 

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 23rd Friday Publish Date: June 22nd Thursday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Thursday June the 22nd and happy 66th birthday to musician/American Idol star Randy Jackson ***Jackson*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the top stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. Cobb sheriff reports second jail suicide in 3 days 2. Marietta council awards $1.1M in arts and tourism grants 3. And a Powder Springs resident to compete at National Senior Games   Plus, Leah McGrath joins to talk about picky eaters, then we have our weekly visit with a “not so” picky eater, The Marietta Food Guy…Matt DeBusschere Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1 suicide   A 17-year-old detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in Georgia died from an apparent suicide. This incident occurred just three days after another detainee's apparent suicide. The deceased, William Ramses Lopez, was found by jail staff and despite immediate medical assistance, he passed away shortly after. Lopez was facing charges related to an armed robbery and aggravated assault. It is believed that Lopez was from Mexico. This marks the eighth death in custody since Sheriff Craig Owens took office in 2021 and the third this year. Sheriff Owens expressed condolences and mentioned the implementation of 24/7 mental health support and medical monitoring wristbands for inmates. However, Lopez and the other detainee were not wearing wristbands as they were not in close observation quarters. The sheriff's office is seeking assistance from the state and community partners to address the mental health challenges and prevent future tragedies...……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: grants   The Marietta City Council has approved grants totaling $1.1 million for local arts, culture, and tourism organizations. These grants are funded by the city's hotel/motel tax and car rental tax. Approximately $750,000 from the auto rental tax was allocated to 18 organizations involved in events, shows, and art displays. Around $445,000 from the hotel/motel tax was distributed among the visitors bureau, Marietta Welcome Center lease, and city staff marketing allocation. The grant allocation process was more complex this year, with council members and the mayor providing their opinions, and an additional $5,000 each was allocated to them for discretionary awards. Some funds were left untouched for potential future use. The largest grants went to city staff services and the Marietta History Center, while other organizations received varying amounts based on their requests. Additional funding was allocated to Brumby Hall for capital improvements to enhance its event space.   Story 3: turner   Loretta Turner, a 68-year-old resident of Powder Springs, has already won a medal ahead of her participation in the 2023 National Senior Games. The Games will be held in Pittsburgh from July 7 to 18, and Turner will compete in the 50- and 100-meter sprints. She has also been recognized as a Humana Game Changer, which acknowledges her as an athlete who exemplifies healthy aging and inspires others to lead active lifestyles. Turner's lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics was put on hold when she became pregnant in 1972. Now, as a matriarch to a large family, she balances her athletic pursuits with managing Crohn's disease, using her experiences to motivate and inspire others, especially seniors, to stay active....….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco –CU of GA - Glover Park   STORY 4: wheeler   Luke Lee, a student at Wheeler High School, has been chosen for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program, allowing him to spend his tenth-grade year studying abroad in Germany. This prestigious scholarship is granted to only 50 students from the southeastern United States. The program aims to strengthen German-American ties through citizen diplomacy and is jointly funded by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag. Luke will live with a host family, attend a German high school, and immerse himself in German culture. The program is designed to broaden students' perspectives, foster global citizenship, and promote understanding between the two countries. Luke and his family are thrilled about this opportunity for personal and cultural growth.     STORY 5: Sandwiches   More than 90 mothers and daughters gathered at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to prepare 500 sandwiches for those in need. The event was organized by The National Charity League of East Cobb, a group dedicated to community service. The sandwiches were donated to The Sandwich Project, a nonprofit organization that provides fresh, homemade sandwiches to address food scarcity in the Atlanta area. The National Charity League of East Cobb aims to strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters through shared volunteer work, promoting both community service and nurturing relationships.……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 6: smyrna   The Smyrna City Council has allocated an additional $1.2 million for a planned splash pad project, raising the total budget to $2.58 million. The splash pad will be constructed at River Line Park near the Riverview Landing development. The project had to be redesigned, resulting in a change of location within the park and an expanded design. The council unanimously approved the additional funding from the city's general fund reserves. The original location was unsuitable due to geological issues, and the new location will require parking adjustments. The project will now proceed to the bidding process, and completion is expected sometime in 2024.   …………we're back, in a moment   Break Drake – Ingle's 4 - Elon   Story 7: eagle   Bald eagle surveys conducted in Georgia this year have shown healthy nesting and successful fledging rates, including in coastal areas that were affected by avian influenza last year. The surveys, led by Dr. Bob Sargent of the state Department of Natural Resources, revealed average to above-average nesting success in the surveyed areas. This is particularly significant considering the impact of avian influenza on bald eagles and other bird species nationwide. The recovery of bald eagles in Georgia is considered a conservation success story, but the species is still listed as threatened in the state. The survey recorded 198 nest territories, with 150 being successful and 232 eagles fledged. These findings indicate that Georgia has maintained over 200 nest territories annually since 2015, with an increasing number of eagles nesting. The surveys are conducted by helicopter twice a year in different sections of the state, with the coast being surveyed annually. The positive results provide reassurance, especially regarding the coast, which experienced a significant decline in nest success rates due to avian influenza.   Story 8: Hodges   Grayson Hodges, a linebacker from North Cobb High School, has committed to playing college football at the Air Force Academy. The 6-foot, 220-pound linebacker chose the Falcons, impressed by their 10-3 record from last season. Hodges expressed his excitement about the opportunity to play for a Division I university and described it as a dream come true. His decision was influenced by the family-oriented and authentic conversations he had with the Air Force coaches, particularly inside linebackers coach Ken Lamendola. Hodges believes he will fit well in the Falcons' defensive scheme, which allows linebackers to roam and make tackles in open space. He aims to continue improving and hopes to achieve postseason success with his high school team.   Story 9: golf   The Mount Paran Christian boys golf team dominated the 2023 season and secured the Class AA state championship. They shot a team total of 290, finishing 34 strokes ahead of the runner-up. Coach Scott Varner praised the team's preparation and mental understanding of the game. He emphasized the importance of managing the golf course, capitalizing on opportunities, and maintaining a team mindset. The victory marked the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance. Varner was recognized as the Cobb County Boys Golf Coach of the Year, but he humbly credited the success to his players and their dedication.   We'll have some final thoughts coming up after this     JRM Events - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Chris Trent is the Next Gen Catalyst on our Church Strengthening team. He served as a student pastor in churches in Texas and Georgia, most recently as student pastor at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for 14 years. Jenni Carter is a Statewide Next Gen Consultant on our Church Strengthening team focusing on helping churches in Kids Ministry. She has served for over 10 years with the GBMB and is nationally recognized for her efforts in VBS training and for seeing thousands of children come to faith in Christ through VBS. Gen Z (born years 1997-2013) is easy to focus on the negative things society says about this generation. But on this broadcast, the team has a conversation on leveraging relational authority in the lives of this generation to see God using them in the local church. The team discusses:   Why relational authority with Gen Z is different than ever before. How can church leaders disciple a child if their parent can't (or won't) be the spiritual leader in the home? What's one of the first things we can do to begin the discipleship process for kids?

 Buford came into Friday's game with a perfect record, ranked No. 1 in the state and a consensus top-10 team nationally, and winner of three straight state championships. Walton was not intimidated. The Raiders prepared this week as if Buford was just another opponent and left Tom Riden Stadium with a 42-35 victory in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs. The win sent shockwaves far beyond the Buford and Walton communities — but not as much on the Raiders' sideline. Walton will return to the road for the quarterfinals next week, facing another unbeaten foe in Carrollton. Of Buford's 11 wins this season, eight of them were decided by more than 20 points, but that did not faze Walton's will to play spoiler. Walton will play Friday night on the road against Carrollton. About half a dozen local families that grew a little larger this year via adoption celebrated the milestone Saturday at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. The event was hosted by the Cobb County office of the Division of Family and Children Services, the state organization that provides child protective services, foster care and adoption. Along with a breakfast of chicken and waffles, Cobb DFCS provided photographers for the families to take Thanksgiving portraits, and gave each family a $25 Walmart gift card to have the photos printed. Deputy Director of Cobb DFCS Carmen Nance organized the event to honor adopting families. She said Cobb has 436 children in foster care. According to Nance, the county's foster system needs community support — more foster families, and more resources for those families. Nance said it is important for children in foster care to stay within their home community if possible, so they can maintain some of their social network through friends, school, and church. Nance said the Cobb County Foster Adoptive Parent Association is a good resource for those looking to foster, adopt, or support the local foster system. MUST Ministries is expecting 10,000 runners this Thanksgiving Day as the nonprofit celebrates 20 years of racing against poverty with the MDJ Gobble Jog. Since 2002, families from all over the world have come together on Marietta Square to run in the Marietta Daily Journal MUST Ministries Gobble Jog, one of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in the Southeast. The annual event raises funds for those in need who come to MUST for housing, food, job assistance, clothing and more. This year, MUST will help more than 60,000 people across eight metro Atlanta counties find a second chance at hope. Runners and walkers choose between a 10K, 5K, 1K, Tot Trot (50 yards) or being a phantom runner. For more information, visit gobblejog.org or mustministries.org.  The Mount Paran Christian cheerleading team recently won its 11th straight state championship in competition cheer held at the Macon Centreplex.  The team faced not only a new competitive class when the Eagles moved up to Class AA, but also extended its streak with a new coaching staff led by McKenzie Rutan, Shelley Ray, and Nikki Hamilton. To date, the squad is the only team in Georgia, in any classification, to have won 11 consecutive cheer titles. The streak began with the 2012-13 season. Competition cheerleading is acknowledged as an Olympic sport and has been recognized by the GHSA/NCAA for more than 25 years. The cheer squad holds the most consecutive state championships for any sport in Cobb County, and is closing in on the Walton girls tennis team's mark of 13 titles in 14 years, and 16 championships in 18 years, between 2001 and 2018. This 11th consecutive title also puts the competition cheer team second in most consecutive titles in the state in any sport behind Jefferson High School wrestling, which won every year from 2001 to 2019. Five interceptions and a lost fumble led to five Rockmart touchdowns in North Cobb Christian's 63-10 loss at Rockmart in the second round of the Class AA state playoffs Friday night. Coming off of a thrilling 14-6 win in the first round, No. 10 North Cobb Christian (10-2) was hit with costly mistakes on offense against the Number 7-ranked Yellow Jackets to lead to an early exit in the playoffs. The Eagles went into halftime down 28-10 after getting some traction on a nine-play, 76-yard scoring drive late in the second quarter that ended with quarterback Matty Go finding Skyler Parker down the left sideline for an 18-yard touchdown pass. When they came back from the break, that momentum deteriorated quickly. Rockmart scored on the first possession of the second half as Cam Ferguson capped an 8-play, 70-yard drive with a 22-yard touchdown run. Ty'Shawn Johnson intercepted Go two plays into North Cobb Christian's possession, leading to a short field and a 15-yard touchdown run by Rockmart quarterback JD Davis a short time later. Go finished 9-of-16 for 114 yards, all of which came in the first half as the senior was 0-for-4 in the second half, each time getting picked off. The Eagles were held to 75 yards rushing for a total of 189 yards of offense. Rockmart, meanwhile, had 304 yards with 291 coming on the ground. Davis and Ferguson each had two touchdowns while Brent Washington scored two touchdowns, one on a 2-yard run and another on a 60-yard interception return, both in the second quarter. Marietta used bookstore Book Nook will close, according to a letter written by the store's owners. Before shuttering, the Marietta Book Nook on Roswell Road is discounting nearly everything in its stock by 50% every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the rest of November. The store will not be open on other days. The letter does not specify an end date for the sale or an ultimate closing date. Trade credits will still be accepted at the other Book Nook locations in Decatur and Lilburn. Some items are exempt from the 50% off discount: comics, graphic novels, and premium items, which will be identified by a star sticker. Everything else is half off. The Book Nook had been temporarily closed to customers for about a month because of a change in management, according to the store's manager, Alexa Dunford. Dunford was not sure what caused the change. During that time, staff have been reorganizing the shelves to prepare for the sale. 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What is a succession plan? What should churches consider when putting together a plan for succession? What are some signs the transition among leaders is going well? Join Brandon this week as he sits down with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith to discuss ministry transitions and their succession story at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Learn more about Bryant's and Clay's succession story by purchasing their new book here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/succession-P005836516 Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting https://www.pastorscenter.org/.

In today's podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Bryant Wright, Author, and former pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. After decades of serving at his church, we got the privilege to help Bryant carry out a succession plan. This conversation and his latest book capture that journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preparing-for-next-leader-succession-podcast  

Clay Smith took over Johnson Ferry Baptist Church just before the pandemic hit. He was 40 at the time, following a leader who planted the church and had been there since he was 2. Now 43, Clay looks back and shares some of the lessons he's learned about following a legacy leader. “First, you are an interim,” he says, “We are all coming and going.”  That is, you might be at your church for 3 months, for 3 years, or for 30 like Clay's predecessor… but your job is temporary. That said, Clay highlights five lessons he's learned— and is still learning. “We're all learning,” he reminds us.

Dr. Wright is an author, national speaker and one of the most respected leaders in Southern Baptist life. He served as senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia for 38 years. He served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from June 2010 to June 2012. Bryant founded Right From the Heart Ministries, radio program reaching thousands of people world-wide. And currently serves as President of Send Relief for IMB. Chris Trent, served as student pastor in churches in Texas and Georgia, most recently as student pastor at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for the past 14 years. Chris is an author, Consider This: A Youth Minister's Guide to Longevity. Chris is the NEXT GEN Catalyst on our Church Strengthening team, an illusionist and master of all things Disney. Bryant shares • the keys to success over his four decades of ministry and rhythms that can help all leaders • wisdom from his new book Succession for all leaders looking to retire or leave a ministry well • the importance of a sabbath and guidance on asking your church for a sabbatical • gives specific details on guardrails he had/has in his life to help him stay morally faithful • why it is imperative for a pastor to build relationships with unbelievers in the community • why we are not seeing more young people surrender to ministry and what leaders can do Chris shares • keys to success from the second chair leader • there was never any confusion about what mattered most at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church • mission clarity precedes mission success • new initiative “called to ministry” initiative at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board in the Next Gen ministry to raise awareness and call out the called • what he hopes to know for when his ministry is completed Scott shares • people don't walk in straight lines unless they are focused on a target. If a person is dropped off in the desert and they have to walk their way out, they will almost certainly walk in circles (leg length discrepancy). • people remember a little of what you say and a lot of how you make them feel • challenges leaders to consider: when the tide rises, all the boats in the bay rise with it, so lead well and don't give up

Tommy and his wife Myra have 7 children and attend Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta. Tommy wants to become more like Christ as he moves thru life's journey towards meeting his Maker. He enjoys spending time with his children and friends, exercise, and eating healthy. Encouraging all those around him to be more like Christ and accomplish more is what he has been told characterize many of his relationships.His #1 business goal is to truly helping people enjoy life without having to worry about what will happen..When people believe and understand Who really owns everything, this can happen. Thomas takes pleasure in guiding his clients as they implement the financial planning strategies that help them become better stewards and meet the financial and life goals God has laid on their hearts. Mr. Cloud's: commitment to operating as a fee only fiduciary practitioner, reducing investment costs, holistic financial planning focus, retirement planning, and Biblical worldview are what separates him from many others in his field.Thomas graduated from The Georgia Institute Of Technology in 1997 with a degree in Business Management and Certificate in Finance. Mr. Cloud is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. The CFP® is one of the most respected and hardest designations to obtain in all of the financial services industry.Thomas Cloud, Jr., is also a Qualified Kingdom Advisor. One of the greatest unrecognized and unmet needs in the body of Christ today is the ability to find a financial professional who shares a Biblical perspective on stewardship. Kingdom Advisors' qualification process introduces a new level of qualified Christian financial professionals who are equipped to integrate Biblical counsel with financial counsel. What should I look for in a Qualified Kingdom Advisor?Thomas has passed the NASD series 6, 22, 63, and 65 examinations. Mr. Cloud has a BA in Management and certificate in finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Cloud has passed the state insurance examination as well. He has also earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC©)designation from the American College. To become a ChFC© Mr. Cloud had to meet experience requirements and pass exams covering finance and investing. The experience requirement is to have at least three years of experience in the financial industry, and have studied and passed an examination on the fundamentals of financial planning, including income taxation, insurance, investment and estate planning. The College for Financial Planning®, located in Denver, awarded Thomas Cloud, Jr., of Marietta, Georgia, the Accredited Asset Management Specialist or AAMS® Professional Designation. Individuals who complete the program, pass a final exam, and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the AAMS designation. Developed in response to the need for advanced training within investment firms, the Accredited Asset Management Specialist Professional Designation Program offers investment professionals with the precise, hands-on information needed to provide ample, planning-oriented asset management advice. He is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). To become a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), he completed a 24-part program of study in the financial, physical, emotional, and personal issues of seniors. Thomas also participated in both the Financial Management Association (FMA) and the investment club while attending Georgia Tech. His investment club was featured on CNNFN because they were an elite college club picking stocks, which outperformed the S&P 500 two years in a row. After college, he worked for First Union National Bank, then Southwick Investments (securities), and Turamali (tangibles and other non securities).Thomas Cloud, Jr. wrote the ebook The Ten Biggest Mistakes Any Investor Makes. Mr. Cloud wrote a monthly financial, economic, and geopolitical article for the prestigious political website Purepolitics.com for years. He also wrote, 2 articles, for Business Reform magazine. Thomas Cloud, Jr.'s articles have also been published by the Christian Ranchman and Spiritual Voice News. Toastmasters International has recognized Thomas G. Cloud, Jr. as a Competent Toastmaster. Mr. Cloud has completed the 12-week Crown Financial Ministries study and also led the study at First Baptist Church Atlanta. Thomas is a professional member of Kingdom Advisors. Mr. Cloud has also spoken about financial planning all over the world, including the Mediterranean Sea. In the winter of 2009 Thomas published a book called Circle of Fellowship that he authored with Robert Inman Ragsdale, III. Circle of Fellowship is a small group discussion guide for men designed to make disciples of Jesus.Learn More: https://thirdactretirement.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-tommy-cloud-cfp-president-of-third-act-retirement-planning-qualified-kingdom-advisor

Tommy and his wife Myra have 7 children and attend Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta. Tommy wants to become more like Christ as he moves thru life's journey towards meeting his Maker. He enjoys spending time with his children and friends, exercise, and eating healthy. Encouraging all those around him to be more like Christ and accomplish more is what he has been told characterize many of his relationships.His #1 business goal is to truly helping people enjoy life without having to worry about what will happen..When people believe and understand Who really owns everything, this can happen. Thomas takes pleasure in guiding his clients as they implement the financial planning strategies that help them become better stewards and meet the financial and life goals God has laid on their hearts. Mr. Cloud's: commitment to operating as a fee only fiduciary practitioner, reducing investment costs, holistic financial planning focus, retirement planning, and Biblical worldview are what separates him from many others in his field.Thomas graduated from The Georgia Institute Of Technology in 1997 with a degree in Business Management and Certificate in Finance. Mr. Cloud is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. The CFP® is one of the most respected and hardest designations to obtain in all of the financial services industry.Thomas Cloud, Jr., is also a Qualified Kingdom Advisor. One of the greatest unrecognized and unmet needs in the body of Christ today is the ability to find a financial professional who shares a Biblical perspective on stewardship. Kingdom Advisors' qualification process introduces a new level of qualified Christian financial professionals who are equipped to integrate Biblical counsel with financial counsel. What should I look for in a Qualified Kingdom Advisor?Thomas has passed the NASD series 6, 22, 63, and 65 examinations. Mr. Cloud has a BA in Management and certificate in finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Cloud has passed the state insurance examination as well. He has also earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC©)designation from the American College. To become a ChFC© Mr. Cloud had to meet experience requirements and pass exams covering finance and investing. The experience requirement is to have at least three years of experience in the financial industry, and have studied and passed an examination on the fundamentals of financial planning, including income taxation, insurance, investment and estate planning. The College for Financial Planning®, located in Denver, awarded Thomas Cloud, Jr., of Marietta, Georgia, the Accredited Asset Management Specialist or AAMS® Professional Designation. Individuals who complete the program, pass a final exam, and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the AAMS designation. Developed in response to the need for advanced training within investment firms, the Accredited Asset Management Specialist Professional Designation Program offers investment professionals with the precise, hands-on information needed to provide ample, planning-oriented asset management advice. He is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). To become a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), he completed a 24-part program of study in the financial, physical, emotional, and personal issues of seniors. Thomas also participated in both the Financial Management Association (FMA) and the investment club while attending Georgia Tech. His investment club was featured on CNNFN because they were an elite college club picking stocks, which outperformed the S&P 500 two years in a row. After college, he worked for First Union National Bank, then Southwick Investments (securities), and Turamali (tangibles and other non securities).Thomas Cloud, Jr. wrote the ebook The Ten Biggest Mistakes Any Investor Makes. Mr. Cloud wrote a monthly financial, economic, and geopolitical article for the prestigious political website Purepolitics.com for years. He also wrote, 2 articles, for Business Reform magazine. Thomas Cloud, Jr.'s articles have also been published by the Christian Ranchman and Spiritual Voice News. Toastmasters International has recognized Thomas G. Cloud, Jr. as a Competent Toastmaster. Mr. Cloud has completed the 12-week Crown Financial Ministries study and also led the study at First Baptist Church Atlanta. Thomas is a professional member of Kingdom Advisors. Mr. Cloud has also spoken about financial planning all over the world, including the Mediterranean Sea. In the winter of 2009 Thomas published a book called Circle of Fellowship that he authored with Robert Inman Ragsdale, III. Circle of Fellowship is a small group discussion guide for men designed to make disciples of Jesus.Learn More: https://thirdactretirement.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-tommy-cloud-cfp-president-of-third-act-retirement-planning-qualified-kingdom-advisor

The Wayward Child The story of the wayward child is no stranger to virtually every parent today. Just about everyone you talk to either knows or has a son or daughter who has struggled with something. That could be behavior, attitude, or a combination of both. Addiction, self-harm, and even suicide are all incidents that are growing at an alarming rate among young people today. But yet, our standard of living is at an all-time high. It's also no secret that many parents don't know what to do, and it's no wonder! The myriad of things that can cause a child to stumble and fall away are ever-growing and enticing. We often see parents doing everything they can to keep their kids smiling. But is this the end-all? Where can parents turn and what can they do when they just feel like giving up? Discussing the Prodigal with Fair & John Brocard Fair is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and a graduate of Furman University with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.  Following graduation, and after teaching kindergarten, she raised her three children. She then worked in the children's ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Metro Atlanta for 6 years. Fair's husband John is a native of Rockville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. He too graduated from Furman in 1975 with a BA degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Potomac School of Law in 1978 and has been in active practice of law since 1980. Incidentally, he specializes in juvenile and adult criminal defense and significant personal injury cases. He also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem in the juvenile court system of Cobb County, Georgia. In 2004, the Brocards were called into ministry to reach out to parents of struggling teens and young adults. They are the founders of Prodigal Child Ministries, which is a 501(c)3 foundation. The Brocards have 3 ground children as well as 2 daughters-in-law and one son-in-law, as well as 3 grandchildren. There is Hope Episode Highlights: What is the story of the Brocards? What impact did their troubled teen have on their family? What happened when they introduced treatment into the picture? Do good families have struggling kids? How can parents get through the difficult days? What is Prodigal Child Ministries and can they help my family? Image from Canva

The Wayward Child The story of the wayward child is no stranger to virtually every parent today. Just about everyone you talk to either knows or has a son or daughter who has struggled with something. That could be behavior, attitude, or a combination of both. Addiction, self-harm, and even suicide are all incidents that are growing at an alarming rate among young people today. But yet, our standard of living is at an all-time high. It's also no secret that many parents don't know what to do, and it's no wonder! The myriad of things that can cause a child to stumble and fall away are ever-growing and enticing. We often see parents doing everything they can to keep their kids smiling. But is this the end-all? Where can parents turn and what can they do when they just feel like giving up? Discussing the Prodigal with Fair & John Brocard Fair is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and a graduate of Furman University with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.  Following graduation, and after teaching kindergarten, she raised her three children. She then worked in the children's ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Metro Atlanta for 6 years. Fair's husband John is a native of Rockville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. He too graduated from Furman in 1975 with a BA degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Potomac School of Law in 1978 and has been in active practice of law since 1980. Incidentally, he specializes in juvenile and adult criminal defense and significant personal injury cases. He also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem in the juvenile court system of Cobb County, Georgia. In 2004, the Brocards were called into ministry to reach out to parents of struggling teens and young adults. They are the founders of Prodigal Child Ministries, which is a 501(c)3 foundation. The Brocards have 3 ground children as well as 2 daughters-in-law and one son-in-law, as well as 3 grandchildren. There is Hope Episode Highlights: What is the story of the Brocards? What impact did their troubled teen have on their family? What happened when they introduced treatment into the picture? Do good families have struggling kids? How can parents get through the difficult days? What is Prodigal Child Ministries and can they help my family? Image from Canva

This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Bryant Wright and his wife Mrs. Anne Wright to the podcast. Dr. Wright serves as Founder and Chairman of “Right From the Heart Ministries,” and as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's relief organization, Send Relief. Dr. Wright also served as the Founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and retired in 2019 from his pastorate after serving for 38 years.

Byron Gatewood/Gatewood for Congress Byron Gatewood is a U.S. Army officer, small business owner, husband and father, and devoted Christian who worships at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in East Cobb. He enlisted in the National Guard as a college student in the wake of the September 11th attacks and was deployed to Afghanistan during what […] The post Byron Gatewood with Gatewood for Congress appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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The Family of the Prodigal Child These days just about every parent you talk to either has or knows someone who has a son or a daughter who has gone off the rails in terms of behavior, attitude, or both. Addiction, self-harm, and sadly even incidents of suicide are all growing at an alarming rate among America's young people. Curiously, this is happening at a time when America's standard of living is at an all-time high! Consequently, many parents don't know what to do. They strive to do everything in their power to keep their kids smiling. Yet rebellion and self-destructive behaviors continue. So many of these parents are at a loss for what to do or where to turn. But the good news is there are options. Today, we're going to explore them! Discussing the Prodigal Child with John and Fair Brocard Fair is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and a graduate of Furman University with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.  Following graduation, and after teaching kindergarten, she raised her three children. She then worked in the children's ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Metro Atlanta for 6 years. Fair's husband John is a native of Rockville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. He too graduated from Furman in 1975 with a BA degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Potomac School of Law in 1978 and has been in active practice of law since 1980. Incidentally, he specializes in juvenile and adult criminal defense and significant personal injury cases. He also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem in the juvenile court system of Cobb County, Georgia. In 2004, the Brocards were called into ministry to reach out to parents of struggling teens and young adults. They are the founders of Prodigal Child Ministries, which is a 501(c)3 foundation. The Brocards have 3 ground children as well as 2 daughters-in-law and one son-in-law, as well as 3 grandchildren. Hope for the Prodigal Episode Highlights: What experience do the Brocards have with teens in crisis? How did the Brocards' troubled teen impact their family? How has treatment positively impacted the Brocards? Good families can have children that struggle. You are not alone. What are the keys to getting through the tough times? What is Prodigal Child Ministries? Image from Canva

The Family of the Prodigal Child These days just about every parent you talk to either has or knows someone who has a son or a daughter who has gone off the rails in terms of behavior, attitude, or both. Addiction, self-harm, and sadly even incidents of suicide are all growing at an alarming rate among America's young people. Curiously, this is happening at a time when America's standard of living is at an all-time high! Consequently, many parents don't know what to do. They strive to do everything in their power to keep their kids smiling. Yet rebellion and self-destructive behaviors continue. So many of these parents are at a loss for what to do or where to turn. But the good news is there are options. Today, we're going to explore them! Discussing the Prodigal Child with John and Fair Brocard Fair is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and a graduate of Furman University with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.  Following graduation, and after teaching kindergarten, she raised her three children. She then worked in the children's ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Metro Atlanta for 6 years. Fair's husband John is a native of Rockville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. He too graduated from Furman in 1975 with a BA degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Potomac School of Law in 1978 and has been in active practice of law since 1980. Incidentally, he specializes in juvenile and adult criminal defense and significant personal injury cases. He also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem in the juvenile court system of Cobb County, Georgia. In 2004, the Brocards were called into ministry to reach out to parents of struggling teens and young adults. They are the founders of Prodigal Child Ministries, which is a 501(c)3 foundation. The Brocards have 3 ground children as well as 2 daughters-in-law and one son-in-law, as well as 3 grandchildren. Hope for the Prodigal Episode Highlights: What experience do the Brocards have with teens in crisis? How did the Brocards' troubled teen impact their family? How has treatment positively impacted the Brocards? Good families can have children that struggle. You are not alone. What are the keys to getting through the tough times? What is Prodigal Child Ministries? Image from Canva

A collaboration between the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board, Send Relief is here to help you make a difference in your community and the world around you — because compassion ministry opens doors to the gospel.Sharing the love of Jesus is central to everything we do at Send Relief. Whether it's responding to natural disasters, caring for refugees and displaced families, fighting human trafficking at home and abroad, supporting adoption and foster care efforts and strengthening communities facing economic and physical crises, our goal is the same.With your help, we have raised millions of dollars to serve vulnerable people across the globe. By equipping you and your church at ministry centers and working with international partners, you help bring the hope of the gospel to dozens of countries, and, because of your generosity, hundreds of community development projects are completed every year.But the need is still great! Pray, give, and serve alongside us to reach the nations with the hope of the gospel!Bryant Wright served in Southern Baptist life as both a pastor and SBC president before joining Send Relief in 2020. He retired as the founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, on December 15, 2019, where he had pastored for 38 years.He is a straightforward communicator who uniquely connects God's unchanging truth with a diverse culture through compelling and creative teaching. He and his wife, Anne, live in Marietta and have three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.

This month's Tuesday Talk featured Third Street Community Church's Kenny Thomas, Cool Spring Baptist Church's Greg English, & Johnson Ferry Baptist Church's Danny Downing. This month we discuss the COVID Comeback for the Sports Minister and the Church as a whole. In May of 2020, in the midst of the COVID 19 Pandemic, CSRM began a weekly series of roundtable discussions called COVID Conversations. Then in June, the conversations were repackaged and turned into a monthly roundtable discussion called Tuesday Talks. This episode of Tuesday Talks is from August 2020. For more information visit www.overwhelmingvictory.org/tuesdaytalks

This week our guest is Clay Smith, Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. In this episode, Clay talks about transitioning into a healthy, established church. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Spiritual Leadership A Failure of Nerve The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Members of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church examine how open conversation about race relates to Johnson Ferry and the church’s mission. Facilitated by Senior Pastor, Clay Smith.

Introduction to a conversation on race among members of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church facilitated by Senior Pastor, Clay Smith.

Members of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church address how believers can view racial issues in our society. Facilitated by Senior Pastor, Clay Smith.

Members of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church discuss personal experiences of being a person of color in society. Facilitated by Senior Pastor, Clay Smith.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court, the first presidential debate, and update on COVID-19 numbers, United Airlines doing COVID-19 testing, NFL postponing games, and GuideStone's search for a new president. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week's ERLC content including a piece by Brittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: “The Social Dilemma” and our social media habits, the Policy Staff with an Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babies, and Jason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rights. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Bryant Wright for a conversation about life and ministry.About BryantBryant Wright is the Founder and Chairman of Right From The Heart Ministries, a media ministry, which he began in 1992. Bryant also serves in the role as President of SEND Relief. He retired as the founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia on December 15, 2019, where he had pastored for 38 years. The church grew to over 7,300-members under his leadership as senior pastor. He is a straightforward communicator who uniquely connects God's unchanging truth with a diverse culture through compelling and creative teaching. Bryant is the author of six books and co-host on the new Right From The Heart Leadership Podcast. You can connect with him on Twitter: @bryantwrightERLC ContentBrittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: "The Social Dilemma" and our social media habitsPolicy Staff with Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babiesJason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rightsCultureTrump officially nominates Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme CourtBarrett meets with key figures on the HillSouthern Baptist leaders welcome Barrett nominationKey takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and BidenCommission make may changes to debate rulesCoronavirus cases rise in 25 statesUnited will become the first US airline to offer COVID-19 testing8 Tennessee Titans Players And Staff Test Positive For CoronavirusNFL postpones first game amid pandemicTRUSTEES: GuideStone votes to establish presidential search committeeLunchroomLindsay:  Celebrity couple miscarriage (Chrissy Teigen and John Legend)Josh: Star WarsBrent: John Dickerson “The Hardest Job in the World” featured on the Remnant podcast with Jonah GoldbergConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsCaring Well Hiring Guide - Download your free copy now and strengthen your efforts to make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.

Preaching has changed with COVID-19, but it's anything but dead. More pastors are in front of a camera than ever before. The preaching audience is broad digitally but also smaller in size in live venues. Clay Smith joins us on the show. He is the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in the Atlanta area. We discuss what the next eighteen months of preaching will look like. A renewed appreciation for live preaching will occur, but pastors should not neglect the power of a digital footprint.You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate.Pastors are saying these are among the easiest, most effective ministries they’ve ever offered. Check out GriefShare and DivorceCare.

Preaching has changed with COVID-19, but it's anything but dead. More pastors are in front of a camera than ever before. The preaching audience is broad digitally but also smaller in size in live venues. Clay Smith joins us on the show. He is the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in the Atlanta area. We discuss what the next eighteen months of preaching will look like. A renewed appreciation for live preaching will occur, but pastors should not neglect the power of a digital footprint.You need to learn more about two great resources from Church Initiative. The makers of GriefShare and DivorceCare offer a team of experienced coaches. They equip your church members to get the program started—so it’s not on your plate.Pastors are saying these are among the easiest, most effective ministries they’ve ever offered. Check out GriefShare and DivorceCare.

In this third episode, we hear again from Danny Downing who is celebrating 20 years of Sports Ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Danny Downing, who is celebrating his 20th year in ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

In this episode we hear from Danny Downing of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, who is celebrating 20 years in ministry there.

TAB Talks co-hosts Jennifer Rash and Debbie Campbell are joined this week by guest co-host and fellow TAB team member Margaret Colson to interview Colson’s longtime pastor Bryant Wright.  Wright retired from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, Ga., in December 2019 and became the first president of Send Relief compassion ministry for Southern Baptists in early 2020.    Wright, founder of Right from the Heart Ministries, shares how the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board are collaborating through Send Relief and what serving as president of the organization looks like. 

Todd Miechiels - Steps of Courage

Come and learn from two of Georgia’s best student choir leaders. You will hear some new ideas for you to use in your ministry. Learn some useful tools to enlist and sustain members. Leader: Mark Cottingham Executive Pastor, Worship and Arts Ministry, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA Leader: Sarah Cottingham Youth Choir Director, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Learn to train your church members with an evangelism method that is as simple as meeting others in the normal rhythms of life and pointing them to Christ in an encouraging and inviting way. Join us for Gospel Conversations Training where you will learn: • The simple front-end add-on that’s getting exponentially more church members engaged with lost people • Case studies, stories, and examples that will inspire you for equipping your own church • The exact approach they take to make evangelism “get traction” and take down fear-barriers in their people You’ll get the inside scoop on how Johnson Ferry has ramped up evangelism and how your church can too. You’ll leave this session equipped to teach your church members how to transition everyday conversations to Gospel conversations! Leader: Lee Taylor Minister of Outreach, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Come and learn from two of Georgia’s best student choir leaders. You will hear some new ideas for you to use in your ministry. Learn some useful tools to enlist and sustain members. Leader: Mark Cottingham Executive Pastor, Worship and Arts Ministry, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA Leader: Sarah Cottingham Youth Choir Director, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

With worship style changes, we may often be at a loss on how to best utilize the organ in a particular worship venue. The beauty of the organ, considered the king of all instruments, is that we have so many sounds at our disposal. It is like NO other. Let’s learn how to utilize this instrument for varying worship styles and keep the organ a vital part of worship. Leader: Rebekah Cottingham Organist/Accompanist, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Come and learn from two of Georgia’s best student choir leaders. You will hear some new ideas for you to use in your ministry. Learn some useful tools to enlist and sustain members. Leader: Mark Cottingham Executive Pastor, Worship and Arts Ministry, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA Leader: Sarah Cottingham Youth Choir Director, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Learn to train your church members with an evangelism method that is as simple as meeting others in the normal rhythms of life and pointing them to Christ in an encouraging and inviting way. Join us for Gospel Conversations Training where you will learn: • The simple front-end add-on that’s getting exponentially more church members engaged with lost people • Case studies, stories, and examples that will inspire you for equipping your own church • The exact approach they take to make evangelism “get traction” and take down fear-barriers in their people You’ll get the inside scoop on how Johnson Ferry has ramped up evangelism and how your church can too. You’ll leave this session equipped to teach your church members how to transition everyday conversations to Gospel conversations! Leader: Lee Taylor, Facebook Minister of Outreach, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Tools for an Effective Student Choir (Part 1; Part 2 is in Breakout 3) Come and learn from two of Georgia’s best student choir leaders. You will hear some new ideas for you to use in your ministry. Learn some useful tools to enlist and sustain members. Leader: Mark Cottingham Executive Pastor, Worship and Arts Ministry, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA Leader: Sarah Cottingham Youth Choir Director, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA NOTE: This episode has technical audio issues

Learn to train your church members with an evangelism method that is as simple as meeting others in the normal rhythms of life and pointing them to Christ in an encouraging and inviting way. Join us for Gospel Conversations Training where you will learn: • The simple front-end add-on that’s getting exponentially more church members engaged with lost people • Case studies, stories, and examples that will inspire you for equipping your own church • The exact approach they take to make evangelism “get traction” and take down fear-barriers in their people You’ll get the inside scoop on how Johnson Ferry has ramped up evangelism and how your church can too. You’ll leave this session equipped to teach your church members how to transition everyday conversations to Gospel conversations! Leader: Lee Taylor, Facebook Minister of Outreach, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Chris Conlee - Leading Through Adversity

This is a link to the sermon audio and video files on church website.  Click on the Have You Got Value title to select desired files. Sunday, July 21, 2019 sermon at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA.

Eric Fichtner - Growing through our Challenges and Failures

This podcast message comes from a sermon preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on February 17, 2019. We are looking at Jesus' odd words when He is the "bread of life" and his command to "eat my flesh and drink my blood". We hope this sermon helps you dig deep past our common way of thinking that Jesus, plus what He can give us, are what we need to be satisfied. In reality Jesus alone is more than enough to satisfy. We hope you enjoy and are challenged and are changed.

This podcast message comes from a sermon preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on February 17, 2019. We are looking at Jesus' odd words when He is the "bread of life" and his command to "eat my flesh and drink my blood". We hope this sermon helps you dig deep past our common way of thinking that Jesus, plus what He can give us, are what we need to be satisfied. In reality Jesus alone is more than enough to satisfy. We hope you enjoy and are challenged and are changed.

Karen Handel - “The Intersection of Personal Faith & Public Policy”. Karen Handel shares the story of her political career and the role that personal faith plays in Washington and in local politics.

Bryant Wright has been the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church outside of Atlanta since 1981 when the church had a membership of about 20 families. Now it has seven Sunday morning worship services with an average worship attendance of 4,000. In Today's Conversation, he joins Leith Anderson to talk about pastoring a large […] The post Everything You Need to Know About Pastoring Large Churches appeared first on National Association of Evangelicals.

Join us this week as we take a look at the perfect and surprising personality of Jesus as he starts His ministry. (This sermon was preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on December 30, 2018.)

Join us this week as we take a look at the perfect and surprising personality of Jesus as he starts His ministry. (This sermon was preached at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on December 30, 2018.)

Charlie Paparelli - “Bringing Jesus into the Workplace” Charlie shares his story and the reasons you should go public with your faith

Referencing Nehemiah 1-6, Bryant Wright discusses "Leadership Principles for Building Something Great". In his talk, he outlines 10 leadership principles portrayed by Nehemiah for modern executives and managers to use in their businesses.

Pat Falotico from the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership shares how servant leadership translates across faith dimensions.

Chad Merrill shares his life's story and his experiences as a business owner. Through this, he teaches about what influence truly means and how business leaders can use their influence to guide their companies.

Jane Hubbard discusses the difference between men and women in the office environment as well as the benefits of widening our perspective in the workplace.

In his talk titled "The Power of Suffering in Leadership", Tony Mitchell discusses how leaders can use their own experiences with suffering as the foundation for transformational change.

In his talk titled “How an Aerospace Engineer from Georgia Tech Landed in Video Marketing”, Scott Williford tells the story of his entrepreneurial journey into one of today’s hottest trends in marketing.

How can churches serve refugee populations in their community? What compelled Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to open their homes and their hearts? My friend, Dr. Bryant Wright talks to me about refugees, about his ringside seat during the SBC's conservative resurgence, and his favorite presidential biographies. Show Notes Twitter: @bryantwright Website: rightfromtheheart.org

How can churches serve refugee populations in their community? What compelled Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to open their homes and their hearts? My friend, Dr. Bryant Wright talks to me about refugees, about his ringside seat during the SBC's conservative resurgence, and his favorite presidential biographies. Show Notes Twitter: @bryantwright Website: rightfromtheheart.org

In his talk titled “The Overlooked Key Ingredient in Leadership”, Bryant Wright discusses the importance of delegation in leadership.

In this episode of the Wise Counsel Project we bring you part two of our interview with Dr. Bryant Wright, Senior Pastor at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and Founder of “Right From The Heart” ministries.-Dr.  Wright is not afraid to speak with us about controversial and hot button topics. Hear his take on local controversy involving the Mayor’s decision to terminate an Atlanta fire chief for sharing his personal beliefs in a Bible study that is consistent with God’s Word.     -We hear devastating reports of ISIS activity and the middle east every day. Hear Dr. Wright address these matters as he shares about his latest book Seeds of Turmoil: The Biblical Roots of the Inevitable Crisis in the Middle East.           -Dr. Wright also informs us of the state of our Country from a Christian point of view and debunks the idea that we began as a Christian nation. -If you have questions about our role in global and political matters as Christ followers, you don’t want to miss Dr. Wright’s take on these hard pressing issues. For more information please visit: www.WiseCounselProject.com For more information about our host, visit: www.GaryMartinHays.com To learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, visit: www.johnsonferry.org/

In this episode of the Wise Counsel Project, Gary Martin Hays interviews Dr. Bryant Wright, who is the lead pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and Founder of Right From the Heart Ministries. Gary and Dr. Wright discuss who Dr. Wright turns to for mentoring, how he protects his personal time, how the church is living up to the calling of sharing the gospel and how to witness to the community. For more information please visit: www.WiseCounselProject.com For more information about our host, visit: www.GaryMartinHays.com To learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, visit: www.johnsonferry.org/

Join our guest speaker, Dr. Bryant Wright, as he stands in the pulpit today for First Baptist's 10th Annual Greek Day. Dr. Wright is the pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA and is also the current president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Message from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 8/1/10

Message from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 8/1/10