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What is it that transforms us to be more like Christ? It is the living and life-giving Word of God. Pastor Nate gives his last message at Heritage with a final reminder and encouragement to be people of the Word who love Jesus, seek His face, and make Him known.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

As followers of Christ we are called to bear fruit. But so often we can be tempted to think that is all falls on us to be responsible for that fruit. Bu in John 15, Jesus says He is the vine and we are the branches, reminding us that He is our source for bearing fruit, as long as we remain in Him.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Our world insists that there are many roads to God, that truth is relative, and that fulfillment can be found in countless places. Yet in John 14, Jesus leaves no room for confusion or compromise when He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This is not merely an invitation to follow Jesus; it is an exclusive claim that salvation is found in Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

No youth pastor, volunteer, ministry leader, business owner, or parent accomplishes meaningful work alone. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares the three types of people every effective youth ministry leader needs: mentors, investors, and operators. Mentors provide wisdom from experience. Investors believe in the mission and contribute the resources required to move it forward. Operators handle the responsibilities, systems, communication, planning, and administration that allow leaders to focus on the work God has uniquely called them to do. Drawing from decades in student ministry, Doug shares how mentors from Youth for Christ helped prepare him to lead, how supporters including Johnny Cash and local ministry partners invested in reaching students, and how gifted staff members and volunteers made a large, multi-level student ministry possible. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why every youth pastor and ministry leader needs multiple mentors • How financial supporters and ministry investors expand the reach of the gospel • Why volunteers and operators are essential to sustainable student ministry • How delegation allows people to serve in their areas of strength • Why being unqualified on paper does not disqualify you from God's calling • How God brings the right people together to accomplish a greater mission • Why one mentor should not influence every area of your life • How to recognize which role may be missing from your ministry team Doug also explains why leaders should stop trying to perform every task themselves. The strongest ministries are not built around one person doing everything. They are built by people with different gifts working together toward the same mission. You may be the visionary, communicator, pastor, teacher, or relationship builder - but someone else may be better equipped to organize the calendar, manage communication, raise support, plan trips, or operate the systems behind the ministry. Ask yourself: Who is mentoring me? Who is investing in the mission? Who is helping operate the ministry? You do not need one person to fill every role. You need a community of gifted people who believe in what God has called you to build. Share this episode with a youth pastor, volunteer, ministry leader, or parent who needs help building the right team. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

In John 11:17-44, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," offering hope that reaches beyond the grave. Join us as we discover how Christ's power over death provides lasting hope, unwavering confidence, and eternal life for all who believe in Him.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Elder Bill Boney's concluding class in his studies in Colossians.

In John 10:11-18, Jesus declares, "I am the Good Shepherd," revealing His sacrificial love, faithful care, and unmatched commitment to His people. Join us as we explore what this powerful statement teaches about Christ's identity and what it means to know, follow, and trust the Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

No one can do children's ministry alone. How does a children's ministry staff shoulder the weight of discipling the people under their care? There is an art to recruiting, placing, supporting, and developing serving partners to care well for our children and families. We also want them to become an integral part of a discipleship ministry team and find a place of belonging themselves. In this workshop, recorded at the 2025 Rooted Conference in Chicago, we examined practical ways to collectively share both the burden and privilege of ministry in the local church.    Melanie Beasley believes ministry is an art. She is the Children's Ministry Director at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville Tennessee, bringing to her role more than 15 years of experience in education, curriculum development, and Children's Ministry, split between Birmingham, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Tennessee. Her passion in ministry is to disciple and care for both children and families in the church as well as the ministry partners she and her staff team recruit, develop, equip, and lead. She and her husband and children live in Franklin, Tennessee, with her puppy, Penny.  Equipping the Saints: Serving Your Volunteers In Children's Ministry by Melanie Beasley A Word of Encouragement to Weary Children's Ministers - Rooted Ministry A Testimony of Calling to Children's Ministry Beyond My Ability     Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Light is essential for life. Without it, nothing can truly live or flourish. The same is true spiritually. We were created to walk in the light, yet sin has left the world in darkness. In John 8, Jesus makes one of His most powerful declarations: "I am the light of the world." With those words, He reveals that He alone is the source of spiritual life, truth, and hope.In this message, we'll discover why Jesus is the only light that gives spiritual life, what it means to walk in His light, and how those who have received His light are called to reflect it in a world still overcome by darkness.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Tasha and the Prestonwood Women's Ministry Team reflect on some of the things God has done in their personal walk with the Lord, and how they see God moving in His Church through women in these days. Show Notes:https://prestonwoodwomen.orghttps://kellyneedham.comhttps://www.juliebusler.com/abouthttps://leahholdergreen.comhttps://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/set-apart-for-more/

We begin our new 7-week series through the Gospel of John exploring the powerful “I Am” statements of Jesus. This week Pastor Nate covered John chapter 6 as Jesus declared himself to be the bread of life. So often we are drawn to the desires of this world to satisfy our spiritual hunger, but Jesus is the only one who can truly satisfy.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

As we come to the end of our series in Daniel, we turn our attention to what Scripture reveals about the end times. While not every detail is clear, one truth stands above the rest: God is in control. Daniel reminds us that God's plans will unfold according to His perfect timing, giving His people confidence, hope, and steadfastness no matter what the future holds.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

In Daniel 9, much debate surrounds what will happen, but many overlook why these events will take place. Pastor Nate unpacks this passage, reminding us that God is committed to His own glory and that what He declares will happen always comes to pass.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What happens when powerful rulers act like they are unstoppable? In Daniel 8, The Pretend Prince reveals that God raises up and pulls down nations for His purposes, and even when evil seems to prosper, He is preparing His people and accomplishing His plan. Discover why God is more concerned with your transformation than your gratification, and how, in uncertain times, we must stay focused on the King's business.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Every kingdom on earth promises power, security, and satisfaction, but like the terrifying beasts of Daniel 7, they are ultimately driven by human desire and are never worthy of our worship. In a world filled with chaos, anxiety, and uncertainty, Daniel's vision reminds us that there is still an Ancient of Days seated on the throne who judges perfectly and rules justly. And when life feels overwhelming, our anxious moments become opportunities to remember that Jesus, the Son of Man, is God, and we are not.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Ed Emmerling, executive director of the BSCM, shares a timely message from Habakkuk, chapter 2. He reminds us of the need to hear from God, trust His Word, and place our faith in Christ.--Sermon by Ed Emmerling--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Vance tackle the five core reasons volunteers say no — and what it takes to make recruiting an easy yes. They explore why guilt-based recruiting never works long-term, offering a practical framework for building the kind of ministry environment people actually want to join.If you've ever felt like pulling teeth trying to get people to serve, this episode will show you exactly what's standing in the way and how to fix it.Key Topics Covered→ The Five Reasons People Say No – Reputation, unclear roles, unclear vision, no winning team, and lack of relational equity→ Making Yes Easy – Clear structure, simple job descriptions, ministry checklists, tours, leveraging testimonies, and closing the onboarding gap→ Recruiting to Vision, Not Need – Why twice as many people signed up when one church shifted from guilt to vision-based recruitingKey Quote "People aren't moved by a need — they always feel like somebody else is going to fulfill it. People want to join a team that's thriving."Scripture References Matthew 9:37-38 – "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few."Takeaway If volunteers keep saying no, the solution isn't to ask louder — it's to fix what you're offering. Clear structure lowers fear and builds confidence. Simple job descriptions remove ambiguity. And when people can see your ministry in action through tours and testimonies, the yes becomes almost automatic.Call to Action We hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week.Stay Connected for More Resources Visit our website: http://leadministry.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

When hardship and trials come, will you be found faithful to God? Daniel was faced with the possibility of death because of his faith, and yet he remained faithful because he served a faithful God. Listen as Pastor Kyle goes through Daniel chapter 6 and unpacks a few ways in which Daniel faithfully trusted God, not only in the big moments but behind the scenes as well.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Wake Up, Rise Up, and Live in the Light | NextGen Sunday | Keller Campus Student Ministry Team by The Hills Church

Pastor Nate unpacks Daniel 4 and the rise and fall of King Nebuchadnezzar, reminding us that nothing in this world lasts forever and that even the strongest kingdoms are temporary. Through his story, we see that no one is beyond God's mercy and that He is able to humble even the hardest hearts. In the end, this chapter points us to a greater truth: God is building His kingdom, and He invites us to be part of what will last forever.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

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Daniel 3 shows that the pressure to replace God is real. When God's hand isn't obvious, this passage calls us to trust His character anyway. And it reminds us that sometimes the clearest view of Jesus comes when we're willing to stand firm, even in the fire.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What if everything you're building your life on could disappear overnight? Earthly kingdoms rise and fall, but God reveals a kingdom that can never be destroyed. We are called to stop serving gods that cannot save, trust that God can and will save, and boldly tell others that there is a God in heaven. You are invited to become a citizen of the only kingdom that will last forever.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

We are living in disorienting days. Truth is contested, convictions are pressured, and faith can feel out of place. The book of Daniel was written for that kind of world. Set in exile, surrounded by a culture that opposed everything he believed, Daniel shows us that clarity is possible even in chaos. This study will help us see how to stand firm without compromise, think clearly without fear, and live faithfully without losing hope. Through Daniel's example, we will learn that God is not absent in confusing times but instead calls us to live with courage, conviction, and clarity right where we are.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Every day, we make countless decisions, but one stands above them all: what will you do with Jesus? Will you reject Him, ignore Him, or embrace Him as Savior and Lord? On Easter Sunday, Pastor Nate unpacked the powerful story of Barabbas, Pilate, and the crowd who chose to reject Jesus as their King.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, but this message looks at a deeper connection to John 7 and the Feast of Tabernacles. Discover how the cries of “Hosanna” and the waving of palm branches point to Jesus as the true source of living water who alone can satisfy our spiritual thirst. Listen and hear why only Christ can fill what nothing else can and how His Spirit now flows through believers to a thirsty world.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

As we finish the book of Genesis, we see a unique family reunion take place between Joseph and his brothers. In this process, we begin to notice a pattern of genuine repentance as they come face to face with the one they betrayed years before.What does it really look like to live in true repentance today? Listen as Pastor Nate unpacks these final chapters and challenges us to live a life marked by humility, honesty, and lasting transformation.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

In Genesis 40–41, Joseph's journey moves from prison to the palace as God provides wisdom when no one else can. Pharaoh's advisors cannot interpret his troubling dreams, reminding us that worldly answers cannot solve spiritual problems. In God's perfect timing, Joseph is elevated for God's greater purposes.During the famine, those who came to Joseph found physical bread. In the same way, only those who come to Jesus find the true bread that satisfies the soul.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

As much as we might hope that living faithfully leads to a life free from hardship, the story of Joseph shows us otherwise. In this message, we continue exploring Joseph's life and see how God remained faithful to him through every trial.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Every children's ministry leader — whether brand new or battle-tested — wrestles with the same thing: building a healthy volunteer team. In this episode, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki tackle real questions from real leaders about structuring teams for single and multi-service churches, the "serve one, attend one" philosophy, why giving your team scheduled breaks actually prevents burnout and grows your roster, how to gracefully release a volunteer who isn't the right fit (with raw, real stories from their own ministries), and what to do when a volunteer wants to throw out your curriculum and go rogue on a Sunday morning. If you've ever thought, "I'll never have enough volunteers" or "I'm afraid to give my team a break because they won't come back" — This episode will change how you lead. Book a free Clarity Call at kmccoach.net and join the conversation in the KMC Facebook Group. To learn about the Kids Ministry Collective Click HERE

As we are introduced to Joseph's life in Genesis, we quickly see a pattern: in God's economy, gaining often comes through losing. We want the end of the story, the breakthrough, the blessing. But the gain does not come without the loss. As Joseph's story unfolds, we discover that the way forward is often the way backward.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

In living out a determined faith, how do you keep going? How do you keep focusing on the Lord when things get difficult? As we continue to study the life of Jacob, we see him come to a point of burning ships and leading his family into obedience. He buries idols, remembers God's faithfulness, and holds on to hope in the midst of sin and difficulty.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Jacob spent his life running from his brother, from his past, and from the consequences of his own sin. But in Genesis 33, we see the day he finally stopped.This passage is a powerful reminder that sorrow over sin is meant to lead us somewhere, not into shame, but into repentance. And when repentance is real, God does not respond with rejection; He responds with grace. In this message, we'll see how God's mercy transforms fear into peace and guilt into worship, and how true repentance is not trusting our efforts to fix what we've broken, but turning fully to the finished work of Jesus Christ.If you've been running, from failure, from consequences, or even from God Himself, this passage shows us the beauty of what happens when we finally stop.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What does it mean to come face to face with God? In Genesis 32, Jacob's encounter reminds us that God meets us in our struggles, humbles the proud, and works all things for His glory. This message will challenge your heart and point you to the hope we have in Christ.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

In Genesis 29, we see a powerful reminder of why God's people praise Him, even when life doesn't turn out as expected. While we choose what we sow, it is God who ultimately brings the harvest, often in ways we never planned. This sermon explores how true praise is not rooted in our circumstances but in our Savior, who remains faithful through it all. --Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Have you ever fallen in love with the place of God but missed the presence of God? In Genesis 28, Jacob encounters the Lord at Bethel, a holy moment that reveals how easy it is to be captivated by the experience rather than transformed by the One who meets us there. In this message, Pastor Nate challenges us to look beyond sacred spaces and familiar moments, and seek the face of God Himself.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

One choice can echo for a lifetime; Jacob and Esau learned that the hard way. In Today's Choice, Tomorrow's Consequence from Genesis 27, we explore how everyday decisions shape God's future purposes in our lives, even when His hand is hard to see. This sermon challenges us to trust God's plan now, rather than sacrificing tomorrow's blessing for today's comfort. If you've ever wrestled with impatience, doubt, or short-term thinking, this message is for you.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What does it look like to truly trust God, not just believe in Him? In Genesis 24, we see how real faith grows when God is sought, obeyed, and trusted with every detail. This message will challenge you to stop making life about you and start living fully for Him.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

So much pastoral energy is lost when teams don't function well. Anxiety rises, trust erodes and the mission of the church suffers. But when teams are healthy, aligned and generous with one another, churches flourish.In this ‘Best of' episode of The Pastor's Heart, over the Australian Summer, we're joined by Peter Blanch (Reach Australia), Michael Davies (Lighthouse Church, Gorokan) and Megan Stevens (Vine Church, Surry Hills) to talk about leading up — how assistant ministers, associates and key volunteers can help teams work better, support senior leaders and care for the whole church ecosystem.We talk identity in Christ, trust, feedback, confidentiality, handling complaints and the often-unspoken dynamics of second-chair leadership — including the role of spouses.The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

Have you ever felt distant from God, unsure if He is near, or even if He wants to be found? In Song of Songs 1:1–8, Scripture invites us into a deeply personal and poetic picture of longing, pursuit, and love. In this sermon, we explore how God reveals His heart toward us, even when we feel unworthy, unseen, or far away.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

God loves you. It is one of the most well-known truths about God, but how often does it affect our everyday lives? In one of the most love-saturated chapters of the Bible, 1 John 4 shows us that God's love shapes our identity and how we view and treat others.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Where do we find true peace? Is it something that is even possible for us to have in this life? Listen as Pastor Nate unpacks Zechariah's song found in the Gospel of Luke, and learn where our source of peace truly comes from.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What if real hope isn't wishful thinking, but quiet confidence in a faithful God? In Luke 1:46–56, we reflect on Mary's song of praise and discover how hope is anchored not in changing circumstances, but in God's unchanging character and promises. This message invites us to place our hope where it truly belongs, in Jesus, the only One who never disappoints.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What if the joy you're searching for isn't found in your circumstances, but in the One who came to rescue you? In this message from Luke 2:8-21, we explore why the arrival of Jesus, who is Savior, Christ, and Lord, brings a joy deeper than happiness and stronger than the world around us. Discover how true joy flows from worship and praise as we enter our new Christmas series.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

When God asks the unthinkable, what does faithful obedience look like? In Genesis 22, Abraham faces the ultimate test as God calls him to offer his beloved son Isaac, revealing deep truths about submission, sacrifice, and trust. This message explores how Abraham's journey points us to a greater Son who carried the wood of His own sacrifice and shows us the God who truly provides. Join us as we discover Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who sees it through and supplies everything His people need.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

What if the God who promises is also the God who always delivers? In Genesis 21, we see Isaac's birth turn mocking laughter into sincere joy as God transforms His people by grace, not self-effort. This chapter contrasts slavery and freedom, flesh and faith, showing that the blessed are changed, cared for, and carried by God's promises. As Abraham plants his first stake in the land while still a sojourner, we're reminded that the Everlasting God is with us as we wait for the eternal country He has prepared.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Genesis 18–19 reveals that the real issue isn't just the sin of Sodom; it's the sin in us. Sodom rejected God's authority and used people for their own purposes, and we struggle with the same temptations in different forms. In this sermon, we look at how God exposes what's hidden in our hearts and offers mercy, rescue, and a way forward by His grace.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

The youngest members of our Women's Ministry Team takeover the podcast today to ask Tasha questions about our Season Seven topic: change. PShow Notes:Prestonwoodwomen.org (Register for Digging In Women's Conference)https://www.youtube.com/@LetTheBiscuitsBurnwithAbbyhttps://www.kenboa.org/product/handbook-to-prayer-praying-scripture-back-to-god/Help, Thanks, Wow by Anee Lamott

Kat Armstrong Kay Daigle Leaders are always on the hunt for good volunteers. The question is what to look for in a potential volunteer. The answer? Recruit gifted volunteers, in fact look for those  more gifted than you are. What does it look like practically? Kat Armstrong discusses with Kay Daigle why and how to find and empower such volunteers. As a leader, this episode will make you think about what gifts you need in the people working under and with you. Keep in mind that you need to recruit gifted volunteers, people who are even more gifted than you are! Recommended resources Recruit the right volunteers  with Kat Armstrong How Should I Structure My Women's Ministry Team? Maximizing volunteers This episode is available on video as well. TranscriptKay >> Hi, I'm Kay Daigle with Beyond Ordinary Women, and I am delighted to welcome you to a series of videos that I'm doing with Kat Armstrong, who is the founder of Polished Ministry, a nonprofit. And Kat is sharing lessons in leadership that she has learned through leading in Polished. And we have some others that we're discussing as well. But this particular session we're going to talk about seeking leaders that are more gifted than you. And so, Kat, there are probably people out there wondering why in the world you would want to seek leaders more gifted than you, because don't you want to sort of be the one who knows all the answers and, you know, you're sort of at the top of the food chain. Why not? Kat >> Well, yes, I used to think that way. I read this book by John Maxwell, probably 15 years ago called Developing the Leaders Around You. And that book changed my mind about this. And he said, “Think about your leadership on a scale with zero being not such a great leader, got to work on some things, and ten being really high capacity person. He said, “Let's say that we're seven maybe six-and-a-half. If you start recruiting eight, nines and tens in your organization, they're going to bring you up. They're only going to encourage you in leadership and make you a better leader. And I think Stephanie and I, when we co-founded this organization, really took that to heart. But I started to see quickly that if we were going to reach our peers with the gospel—young, professional women (I only had experience in sales and marketing), we needed women who were great in accounting and logistics and administration and technology. Things that I'm not going to be able to learn really quickly or efficiently. But they know how to do it. And so we just decided let's recruit the smartest, fastest, most efficient women we can think of. And it is a little intimidating. I walk into a leadership team meeting, and I think everyone in here is better educated and could do a lot of things better than I can. But it just makes our team really strong. Kay >> Absolutely. I totally agree with you about that. Do you have an example to share of someone or a group that really was just an amazing recruit? Kat >> Sure. If we look at our staff right now, I wish I could talk about all of them. We don't have time to do that. But I think if you just go to our website, look at the headquarters staff, they're incredible. Felicia Benton really stands out in my mind is someone I watched behind a microphone and I thought, wow, she is better at interviewing than I have gotten in a decade. And I've really been practicing. We've done over 200 events. I bet I've interviewed a slew of people and it was like magic to watch her behind a microphone. And then I watched her emcee an event, and I thought of all the things I've read in the training I've been to that is just raw, natural talent right there. It's and now she's joined our staff as the regional director, and she helps all of our directors and see and speak. And so she's training people on how to do that. But I think she probably stands out as a great example for that. Kay >> Well,