Not Another Baptist Podcast

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/

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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.

Kyle and Matt ring in the New Year with a special episode to encourage you to look back and look ahead in such a way to start 2024 in the right way.

Sponsor: SWBTS

If you're a Bible teacher, then the Master of Divinity is for you. You'll not only learn how to interpret Scripture, but also train for real-life ministry. And if you are called to the pastorate, an MDiv ensures you are fully prepared. Southwestern Seminary even offers a wide variety of concentrations tailored to fit your calling, from biblical counseling to collegiate ministry. Learn more about the Master of Divinity at SWBTS at swbts.edu/mdiv.

Kyle and Matt get together to celebrate Festivus by sharing their grievances. 

Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2023/12/19/the-most-important-element-of-your-christmas-eve-service/

Sponsor: TBC

Why do parents love Texas Baptist College? TBC is a college embedded on the campus of Southwestern Seminary, where the Bible is the primary textbook. Students learn in classes modeled after classical education and taught by seminary-grade professors. On campus, students find an authentic community that encourages spiritual growth. What's even better is that 90% of TBC students graduate debt-free. Discover more of what makes TBC unique at texasbaptistcollege.com/parents.

Kyle and Matt dig into some research about all the activities we're filling our calendars with this Christmas season.

Research: https://research.lifeway.com/2023/12/05/pastors-planning-several-christmas-events-churchgoers-say-they-enjoy/

Sponsor: SWBTS

If you're a Bible teacher, then the Master of Divinity is for you. You'll not only learn how to interpret Scripture, but also train for real-life ministry. And if you are called to the pastorate, an MDiv ensures you are fully prepared. Southwestern Seminary even offers a wide variety of concentrations tailored to fit your calling, from biblical counseling to collegiate ministry. Learn more about the Master of Divinity at SWBTS at swbts.edu/mdiv.

Kyle and Matt have nearly half of a century of ministry experience between them and sit down to discuss stealing sheep on this episode and why they know it's a terrible, awful, no-good church growth strategy.

Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2023/11/16/dont-use-the-transfer-portal-to-grow-your-church/

Sponsor: TBC

Why do parents love Texas Baptist College? TBC is a college embedded on the campus of Southwestern Seminary, where the Bible is the primary textbook. Students learn in classes modeled after classical education and taught by seminary-grade professors. On campus, students find an authentic community that encourages spiritual growth. What's even better is that 90% of TBC students graduate debt-free. Discover more of what makes TBC unique at texasbaptistcollege.com/parents.

Kyle and Matt have different roles these days, but we still understand the pressure of the weekly sermon pastors have to prepare. Let us give you some pro-tips as you look ahead for 2024.

Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2023/11/27/how-to-get-ahead-on-sermon-planning-for-the-new-year/

Sponsor: SWBTS

If you're a Bible teacher, then the Master of Divinity is for you. You'll not only learn how to interpret Scripture, but also train for real-life ministry. And if you are called to the pastorate, an MDiv ensures you are fully prepared. Southwestern Seminary even offers a wide variety of concentrations tailored to fit your calling, from biblical counseling to collegiate ministry. Learn more about the Master of Divinity at SWBTS at swbts.edu/mdiv.

Kyle and Matt tee off on some of the worst Christmas songs. As we approach the Advent and Christmas season, go ahead and skip these!

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Sponsor: TBC 

Did you know that more than 90% of the students at Texas Baptist College graduate debt-free? At TBC, there are many scholarship and financial aid opportunities available. Thanks to the generosity of Southern Baptists, they are also able to offer a discounted tuition rate to members of a Southern Baptist church. To learn more about undergraduate studies at Texas Baptist College, visit texasbaptistcollege.com/admissions for more information. 

Kyle and Matt get together to discuss who is in charge at your church.

Article: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/resource/the-authority-question-whos-really-in-charge-of-your-church/

Sponsor: SWBTS

Are you called to ministry? Southwestern Seminary offers over fifty unique degrees that will provide the training you need to live your calling. If you aren't sure which degree is the best option for you, check out swbts.edu/calling and take the quiz to find out. This quiz will help you sort through your interests and discover which degrees could fit your calling. Find the quiz at swbts.edu/calling.

Kyle and Matt discuss some recent stats about why people switch churches.

Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2023/11/07/church-switchers-highlight-reasons-for-congregational-change/

Sponsor: TBC 

Did you know that more than 90% of the students at Texas Baptist College graduate debt-free? At TBC, there are many scholarship and financial aid opportunities available. Thanks to the generosity of Southern Baptists, they are also able to offer a discounted tuition rate to members of a Southern Baptist church. To learn more about undergraduate studies at Texas Baptist College, visit texasbaptistcollege.com/admissions for more information. 

Kyle and Matt celebrate another year of the pod with some fall outreach ideas to consider. 

Sponsor: SWBTS

Are you called to ministry? Southwestern Seminary offers over fifty unique degrees that will provide the training you need to live your calling. If you aren't sure which degree is the best option for you, check out swbts.edu/calling and take the quiz to find out. This quiz will help you sort through your interests and discover which degrees could fit your calling. Find the quiz at swbts.edu/calling.

Kyle was out of town, so Matt welcomed Jason Crandall to the show to discuss the NAMB Church Planting Pathway. Tune in and be encouraged by what God is doing in and through NAMB and SBC churches, and how you can join in!

Sponsor: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary