Episode 409: Episode 334: Preaching Evangelistically
Kyle and Matt discuss the art of preaching evangelistic sermons on their latest episode.
Article: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/bptoolbox/tips-on-evangelistic-preaching/
Kyle and Matt are joined by Dr. Hemphill, 7th President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and newly announced distinguished fellow of the Hemphill Center for Church Revitalization and senior professor of church revitalization in the Roy J. Fish School of Evangelism and Missions, for a LIVE EPISODE during the NAMB and SWBTS Church Revitalization Conference. Please note, there's a bit of an echo, which we tried to limit as much as we could. We hope this is encouraging!
If you're ready to live your calling, we suggest you give strong consideration to our partners, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information on the M.Div program, visit https://swbts.edu/mdiv
Kyle and Matt discuss the art of preaching evangelistic sermons on their latest episode.
Article: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/bptoolbox/tips-on-evangelistic-preaching/
Kyle and Matt get together to discuss, perhaps, their least favorite part of preaching––sermon illustrations. But they're so, so important!
Article: https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/bptoolbox/5-essential-resources-for-sermon-illustrations-and-why-theyre-important/
Sponsor: SWBTS
If you're called to ministry, you're called to prepare. See how you can be equipped to live your calling at Southwestern Seminary's Preview Day. When you attend Preview Day on April 12, you'll get to see the campus, meet professors, and explore various degrees. Signing up is completely free, so register for Preview Day at swbts.edu/nab.
Kyle and Matt discuss a few ways deacons can help pastors survive and thrive in ministry.
Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2024/02/21/how-can-deacons-protect-pastors/
Sponsor: TBC
Wherever God calls you, Texas Baptist College is committed to helping you get there. Attend Preview Day on March 22, and see for yourself all that TBC has to offer. You'll get to visit the campus, meet current students, and explore what life at TBC is like. Signing up for Preview Day is completely free, so register at texasbaptistcollege.com/nab.
Kyle and Matt know a thing or two about the importance of the "NEXT" generation, but what about those that've gone before? How can we invest in the previous generations before they pass away?
Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2024/01/26/gray-matters-aging-congregations-can-serve-an-eternal-kingdom/
Sponsor: SWBTS
If you're called to ministry, you're called to prepare. See how you can be equipped to live your calling at Southwestern Seminary's Preview Day. When you attend Preview Day on April 12, you'll get to see the campus, meet professors, and explore various degrees. Signing up is completely free, so register for Preview Day at swbts.edu/nab.
Kyle and Matt discuss how to start (and continue) a new ministry endeavor, particularly for pastors.
Sponsor: TBC
Wherever God calls you, Texas Baptist College is committed to helping you get there. Attend Preview Day on March 22, and see for yourself all that TBC has to offer. You'll get to visit the campus, meet current students, and explore what life at TBC is like. Signing up for Preview Day is completely free, so register at texasbaptistcollege.com/nab.
Kyle and Matt interrupt your perfectly Good Friday to discuss ways you can try to break the ice in small group discussions.
Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2020/02/19/75-icebreaker-questions-for-church-small-groups/
Sponsor: SWBTS
If you're called to ministry, you're called to prepare. See how you can be equipped to live your calling at Southwestern Seminary's Preview Day. When you attend Preview Day on April 12, you'll get to see the campus, meet professors, and explore various degrees. Signing up is completely free, so register for Preview Day at swbts.edu/nab.
Kyle and Matt consider some recent trends when it comes to the public trust of pastors and what we can do to rebuild trust.
Stats: https://research.lifeway.com/2024/01/24/public-trust-of-pastors-hits-new-record-low/
Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevirtualassociation
Sponsor: TBC
At Texas Baptist College, you'll find a community that is committed to help you succeed wherever God calls you. And when you attend Preview Day on March 22, you'll see first-hand everything that TBC has to offer. Preview Day is the perfect opportunity to explore campus, meet current students, and learn how you will fit at TBC. Sign up for free at texasbaptistcollege.com/nab.
Kyle and Matt celebrate Matt's birth with an episode on caring for your soul online, particularly as we approach a contentious season as a nation and as a Convention, as well as a forum for some encouragement.
New Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevirtualassociation
Sponsor: SWBTS
At Southwestern Seminary, you'll find a campus community that is committed to help you live your calling in ministry. And at Preview Day on April 12, you'll be able to experience that community for yourself. Come and visit the campus, meet your professors, and explore what training for ministry could look like a Southwestern. Sign up to attend for free at swbts.edu/nab.
Kyle and Matt have a quick moment to discuss some big changes for the Henslees.
Sponsor: TBC
At Texas Baptist College, you'll find a community that is committed to help you succeed wherever God calls you. And when you attend Preview Day on March 22, you'll see first-hand everything that TBC has to offer. Preview Day is the perfect opportunity to explore campus, meet current students, and learn how you will fit at TBC. Sign up for free at texasbaptistcollege.com/nab.
Kyle and Matt discuss a recent article by Mark Dance on some church attendance trends and how we may need to shift our perspective on attendance in light of them.
Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2023/12/20/6-perspective-shifts-on-church-attendance-in-the-new-year/
Sponsor: SWBTS
At Southwestern Seminary, you'll find a campus community that is committed to help you live your calling in ministry. And at Preview Day on April 12, you'll be able to experience that community for yourself. Come and visit the campus, meet your professors, and explore what training for ministry could look like a Southwestern. Sign up to attend for free at swbts.edu/nab.
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