"The world has changed. The cost to follow Jesus is going up. Are you prepared to pay?" Though written in the 1st Century, the letter to the Hebrews recorded in the New Testament has much to say to us in the 21st Century about persevering in th

Growing Bible-Teaching Churches with Steve Brandon

Mar 26th, 2022 48m 30s

Bible-teaching churches need Bible teachers. Hear how Steve Brandon equips men to read, explain, and apply the Bible in their homes and in their churches.About Our GuestSteve Brandon is the founding pastor of Rock Valley Bible Church in Loves P

Starting in Pastoral Ministry with Chris Turner

Nov 23rd, 2021 49m 36s

Many young men feel a call to pastoral ministry. Hear how the Lord brought Chris Turner from that initial call, through seminary, to his first church.About Our GuestChris Turner serves as pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Williamstown, Ken

Publishing Your Studies with Scott LaPierre

Oct 19th, 2021 49m 51s

Pastors produce a wealth of material in the course of sermon preparation and delivery. Scott LaPierre tells us how to publish this into books.About Our GuestScott LaPierre is senior pastor for Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, Washington.

Tackling Despised Doctrines with Dr. Owen Strachan

Oct 14th, 2020 37m 15s

Dr. Owen Strachan as a Christian intellectual has committed his life to bring theology into collision with culture.About Our GuestDr. Owen Strachan is a prolific author and speaker, hosts The City of God podcast, and also directs The Residency

Preaching the Whole Gospel with Eric Wallace

Sep 3rd, 2020 46m 33s

Christians often believe a half-gospel that leaves them hopeless. But the whole gospel gives us hope and power to live as God intends.About Our GuestEric Wallace serves as founder and president of the Institute for Uniting Church and Home throu

Loving God’s Word with James Frank

Apr 30th, 2020 38m 33s

Many blessings accompany a long ministry with the same people. James Frank shepherded a flock for 40 years and challenges those who aspire to pastoral ministry. About Our Guest James Frank serves as pastor emeritus for Galilee Baptist Church in

Teaching Sound Doctrine with Richard Mayhue

Apr 16th, 2020 42m 36s

The church needs qualified men to teach the Word of God. Seminaries and local churches should work together to prepare these godly shepherds.About Our GuestDr. Richard Mayhue has labored at The Master’s Seminary in various capacities since 1989

Equipping Shepherds with Richard Mayhue

Apr 2nd, 2020 37m 9s

The ministry of Dr. Richard Mayhue includes the church pulpit, the seminary lectern, and the writer’s desk. Hear how the Lord directed Dr. Mayhue through various venues to serve the church worldwide. About Our Guest Dr. Richard Mayhue has labor

Serving the Lord with Andy Mooren

Mar 19th, 2020 40m 46s

Serving the Lord takes many forms as we steward the resources He has entrusted to us. Hear how the Lord directed Andy Mooren into several venues of ministry. About Our Guest Andy Mooren is a graduate of Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Was

Inspiring Seminary Students with John Mark McDonnel

Nov 14th, 2019 42m 20s

Seminary education ought to inspire students to know God better, to study the Bible, to seek God's will, and submit to the Lordship of Jesus in every area. About Our Guest John Mark McDonnel is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and curr

Sharing Pastoral Ministry with Rob Zietlow

Oct 25th, 2019 39m 8s

Pastoral ministry is meant to be work shared among faithful men. Learn how Rob Zietlow serves alongside several other elders to shepherd the church. About Our Guest Rob Zietlow serves as senior associate pastor for Austin Bluffs Evangelical Fre

Recapping the Answers for Pastors Conference

Oct 18th, 2019 37m 31s

About Answers for Pastors Answers in Genesis held its annual Answers for Pastors conference October 8–10, 2019. The sessions took place in the new Answers Center at the Ark Encounter. The conference theme was “One Race, One Blood—Biblical and

Seeking God's Wisdom with Phil Johnson

Oct 10th, 2019 38m 8s

About Our Guest Phil Johnson serves as executive director of Grace to You, the media ministry which features John MacArthur’s teaching. He is an elder for Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, California, and helps shepherd the GraceLife fel

Loving the Sheep with Ron McDonnel

Oct 3rd, 2019 41m 35s

This episode continues the conversation with my father-in-law, Ron McDonnel. Listen to part one.About Our GuestRon McDonnel has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 45 years, primarily serving Katy Bible Church near Houston, Texas. He has be

Living in the Fear of the Lord with Ron McDonnel

Sep 27th, 2019 40m 11s

The fear of the Lord ought to motivate us to live and serve deliberately. Learn how one man has devoted his life to proclaiming the glory of God. About Our Guest Ron McDonnel has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 45 years, primarily servin

Speaking the Truth in Love with Andy Mikels

Jul 11th, 2019 38m 59s

Relationships in the church have a tremendous effect. “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.” About Our Guest Andy Mikels has served for over five years as pastor for Immanuel Baptis

Trusting God Through Fire with Ken Ford

Jun 7th, 2019 42m 34s

“What was true of God before the fire is just as true now after the fire.” How does God refresh and nourish His people in the face of adversity?

Leading Your Church Through Change with Jeffery Hayes

May 9th, 2019 42m 18s

Learn how to lead a church through changes, even drafting a new constitution. See how strong expository preaching lays the necessary foundation.

Growing Your Church with Michael Boutot

May 2nd, 2019 38m 14s

What You Will Learn How a high school math teacher helped lead Michael to trust Christ How youth work developed Michael’s passion for pastoral ministry How God used health difficulties to introduce Michael to his future wife How to use the ori

Teaching Truth and Refuting Error

Apr 19th, 2019 25m 28s

Pastors, we are to teach the truth and refute error. How confident and competent are you in these important tasks?

Finding a Good Church

Apr 5th, 2019 27m 22s

Is your church characterized by sound biblical teaching, a high view of God, love for one another, godly leadership, and gospel ministry?

Equipping the Church Worldwide with Randy Cook

Mar 22nd, 2019 42m 52s

Randy Cook underscores the importance of theological education, expository preaching, and missions-mindedness in the life of the church.

Giving Thanks for Shepherds' Conference 2019

Mar 12th, 2019 20m 32s

I attended this year’s Shepherds’ Conference last week in Southern California. Listen to my recap of some highlights and hear brief testimonies from several other conference guests.

Studying the Biblical Terms for Church Leaders

Mar 5th, 2019 39m 54s

The three primary terms in the New Testament referring to church leaders are elder, overseer, and pastor. These three words describe the group of godly men who provide shepherding, leading, caring, feeding work for the congregation. A few addi