The Minister's Friend: Recent Episodes
Pastor John Kimball
SHOW NOTES
Pastor John interviews his long-time friends and mentors, Tom Johnston and Mike Chong Perkinson, about the impact of the pandemic on the Church here in the US and how it was actually a blessing and not a curse. Tom and Mike are both pastors, but they also lead the Praxis Center for Church Development and it's Trivium Institute for Leader Development.
In this episode of the conversation, we gain some introductions to our guests.
RESOURCES
BOOKS
- The New Testament Trilogy: Our God, Ourselves, Our Community (Bedford NH: Praxis Center for Church Development, 2005)
- The Organic Reformation: A New Hope for the Church in the West (Bedford NH: Praxis Center for Church Development, 2009)
- InBetween: Living in the Tension Between Promise and Fulfillment (Bedford NH: Praxis Center for Church Development, 2008)
- The Way of the Master: The Leader Development Methodology of Jesus, Kindle, (Bedford NH: Dr. Thomas B. Johnston, 2021)
WEBSITES
- The Praxis Center for Church Development (www.praxiscenter.org)
- The Trivium Institute for Leader Development (www.triviuminstitute.net)
- The Way of the Master (www.thewayofthemaster.net)
Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making.
In this final episode, John and Dan discuss the prayer and disciple making in one's own family.
Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information.
- Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016)
- Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019)
- DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)
Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making.
In this week's episode, John and Dan discuss the life-on-life aspect of disciple making, and also how critical prayer is to the process.
Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information.
- Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016)
- Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019)
- DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)
Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making.
In this week's episode, John and Dan discuss the reasons the American Church has seemingly drifted from real disciple making. And Dan describes the one thing he believes is needed to get us back on track.
Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information.
- Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016)
- Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019)
- DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)
If we can help you or your church grow in the area of disciple making, please to not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at podcast@johnrkimball.com.
Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making.
In this week's episode, Dan describes two reasons why the North American Church is no longer effectively reaching today's youth. What he says applies to reaching adults as well.
Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information.
- Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016)
- Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019)
- DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)
If we can help you or your church grow in the area of disciple making, please to not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at podcast@johnrkimball.com.
Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making.
In this week's episode, we are introduced to Dan and we learn the source of his passion for youth ministry.
Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information.
- Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016)
- Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019)
- DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)
If we can help you or your church grow in the area of disciple making, please to not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at podcast@johnrkimball.com.
Pastor John continues a special three-part series of episodes on Intercessory Prayer. Way too many congregations today are virtually prayerless. When a local church is not interceding for its community, it is missing one of the most important components of its ministry. Prayerless churches tend to become self-focused and lose their "heart" for the lost souls who live around them.
This episode on keys to intercessory prayer is the final installment in a special message Pastor John preached for his own congregation. It is the foundation to his seminar, Launching an Intercessory Prayer Movement in Your Church. If you would like more information about this seminar, or would be interested in bringing it to your church or association of churches, please contact The Minister's Friend Podcast at podcast@johnrkimnball.com.
Pastor John continues a special three-part series of episodes on Intercessory Prayer. Way too many congregations today are virtually prayerless. When a local church is not interceding for its community, it is missing one of the most important components of its ministry. Prayerless churches tend to become self-focused and lose their "heart" for the lost souls who live around them.
This episode on defining intercessory pryaer is the second part in a special message Pastor John preached for his own congregation. It is the foundation to his seminar, Launching an Intercessory Prayer Movement in Your Church. If you would like more information about this seminar, or would be interested in bringing it to your church or association of churches, please contact The Minister's Friend Podcast at podcast@johnrkimnball.com.
Pastor John begins a special three-part series of episodes on Intercessory Prayer. Way too many congregations today are virtually prayerless. When a local church is not interceding for its community, it is missing one of the most important components of its ministry. Prayerless churches tend to become self-focused and lose their "heart" for the lost souls who live around them.
This episode is the first part in a special message Pastor John preached for his own congregation. It is the foundation to his seminar, Launching an Intercessory Prayer Movement in Your Church. If you would like more information about this seminar, or would be interested in bringing it to your church or association of churches, please contact The Minister's Friend Podcast at podcast@johnrkimnball.com.
Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today!
Show Notes In this series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine.
In this week's episode, Jason talks about the value of building good relationships with your community's first responders -- not only for your church, but also for their sake.
Resources Websites: * www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. * www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. * www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. * www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office
Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com
Book: * Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019)
*I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.
Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today!
Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine.
In this week's episode, Jason talks about making your church a difficult target.
Resources Websites: * www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. * www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. * www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. * www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office
Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com
Book: * Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019)
*I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.
Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today!
Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine.
In this week's episode, Jason talks about recruiting and vetting people for the church security team.
Resources Websites: * www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. * www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. * www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. * www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office
Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com
Book: * Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019)
*I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.
Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today!
Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine.
In this week's episode, Jason talks about the foundations of Church Security that actually make it a bible based ministry:
- Prayer - being prayer-focused, the security team begins with a humble starting point, knowing their limitations and deepening their reliance on Christ.
- Stewardship - the church security team understands their responsibility to be good stewards of everything God has entrusted to them and their congregation -- including their own witness of Jesus' gospel.
Jason then goes on to talk about four essential pillars to Church Security to ensure it remains a Spirit-led ministry.
Resources Websites: * www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. * www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. * www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. * www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office
Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com
Book: * Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019)
*I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.
Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today!
Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine.
In this week's episode, Pastor John introduces Jason and then they talk about Spirit-led security strategy ADAM. The ADAM acronym is basic to any church's security strategy:
- A - Action - whether its the planning or the actual implementation of your security strategy, action is required. Many congregations do not have a strategy in place, so when an emergency occurs they have to rely solely on their community's first responders for oversight and help. Even a simple action plan can save precious minutes while you wait for first responders -- and that often means saving lives.
- D - Deterrence - there are steps a church can take to deter crime and violence, as well as accidents and injury. These are also part of a good church security strategy.
- A - Avoidance - when deterrence is no longer possible (i.e., an emergency has occurred), well thought out plans of avoidance are critical to protecting the flock. How do you get people away from the danger zone? How do you minimize the impact of violence? Its important to answer these questions before you need that answer.
- M - Mitigation - some accidents and incidents may not be avoidable, what then? Do you have people trained to provide critical first aid? Do you have people who are trained and certified to address the threat while waiting for police?
Even a very basic security plan is better than no plan at all. But using the principles in Jason's book (see below), a more formal Spirit-led security strategy can be put in place that protects your people and property without disrupting the loving environment of your church.
Resources Websites: * www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. * www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. * www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. * www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office
Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com
Book: * Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019)
*I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, the panel concludes their discussion by talking about how Christians, churches and communities actually invite territorial spirits and spiritual warfare.
Books
- Three Crucial Questions About Spiritual Warfare by Clinton Arnold
Whole 90-minute Panel Discussion on Spiritual Warfare
- A Panel Discussion on Spiritual Warfare - The Minister's Friend Podcast (mp3)
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, the panel discusses makes some very practical applications to all we've been discussing.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, the panel discusses the critical importance of prayer and repentance in combatting spiritual warfare..
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, using several key scriptures, the panel builds out a brief biblical theology of spiritual warfare.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, we take some time to define exactly what we mean by "spiritual warfare" and then discuss several symptoms for which local churches and pastors need to be watching.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo FL and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo FL and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, we each talk about our own personal experiences with spiritual warfare. Some of the dialogue is very transparent -- but it helps to show how real the battle is.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
This week Pastor John begins a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo FL and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo FL and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church.
This week, we are introduced to each of our contributors and we spend some time praying together to set the stage for what is a great dialogue for the weeks to come.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes This week Pastor John takes a short break to respond to a pressing question from the days in which we find ourselves: With all that God and His Church are doing right now to help and bless people in light of the upheaval in our nation, why do so many Christians seem to remain in a malaise? PJ talks about the conditions on which real, Christian thanksgiving are fostered.
Today's message is the introduction to a sermon PJ preached in 2017 in his ministry with Palmwood Church of Oviedo, FL. To hear other messages from Pastor John or to learn more about the church's ministry in Central Florida, see the church's website at www.palmwoodchurch.com.
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).
After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.
In today's episode, Ken defines what he means by "risky leadership" and asks some really good questions about youth development in that risk. He also delineates some non-negotiables we need to consider.
Resources Books:
- Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016)
- 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020)
- Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014)
- The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015)
Web Resources:
- NEXT Ministry Conference
- Crown College
- Ken Castor's Website
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).
After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.
In today's episode, Ken explains why our local churches need to takes some real, calculated risks in giving our youth leadership opportunities.
Resources Books:
- Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016)
- 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020)
- Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014)
- The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015)
Web Resources:
- NEXT Ministry Conference
- Crown College
- Ken Castor's Website
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).
After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.
In today's episode, Ken helps us understand youth life in a post postmodern world -- and its so helpful in knowing how to reach them for Jesus' kingdom.
Resources Books:
- Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016)
- 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020)
- Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014)
- The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015)
Web Resources:
- NEXT Ministry Conference
- Crown College
- Ken Castor's Website
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).
After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.
In today's episode, I ask Ken to introduce himself and tell us a little about the NEXT Ministry Conference.
Resources Books:
- Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016)
- 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020)
- Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014)
- The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015)
Web Resources:
- NEXT Ministry Conference
- Crown College
- Ken Castor's Website
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John concludes his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they talk about how to provide care for missionaries who are permanently returning home from the field.
Resources Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
- Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website
- https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
- Heartstream Resources: https://www.heartstreamresources.org/
- Paracletos: https://paracletos.org/personal-debriefing/
- M.T.I.: https://www.mti.org/
- Link Care Center: http://linkcare.org/link-care-center (Does More counseling than debriefing but help missionaries)
- Center For Relational Care: https://www.relationalcare.org/ (More Counseling than debriefing)
- Godspeed Resources Connection: https://www.godspeedresources.org/you (debriefing and counseling)
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
- https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they talk about how to provide care for missionaries who find themselves in crisis on the field.
Resources Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
- Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website
- https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
- https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they talk about how to provide care and support for missionary families serving in secure areas of the world.
Resources Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
- Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website
- https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
- https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they discuss the best way to bless missionary kids.
Resources Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
- Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website
- https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
- https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this final episode, we talk about the wisdom of a good relationship with an attorney and also a Certified Public Accountant.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the legal considerations when a church makes the difficult decision to permanently close.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we discuss the church's response when members experience divorce, and what to do when domestic abuse occurs within the flock.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the ramifications of church conflict and why a church needs to have a clear church discipline policy in its bylaws.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we discuss the establishment of good policies to protect our most precious members -- children.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the need for local churches to have well-trained security teams to protect the flock.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the single biggest source of claims against the local church -- church safety.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about pastoral compensation, housing allowances and calculating an equitable salary package.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about important tax considerations for the local church, including something some congregations never think about.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about how a well-written church constitution and bylaws, including a statement of faith, can protect a local church from legal action.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we discuss the importance of clarity in a church's Articles of Incorporation.
SHOW NOTES
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this first episode, we're introduced to David and also hear the wonderful story of how God used him to revitalize a precious New England congregation.
SHOW NOTES
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this segment, we discuss the biblical basis for missionary support and care, and then give an overview of what that care by local churches should entail.
Resources Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
- Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website
- https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
- https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller
Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John interviews his long-time friends, Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this first segment of our interview, we introduce you to the Rissmillers and their ministry. In the weeks that follow, our hope is provide you and your congregation with practical and innovative ways that you can better care for the missionary families your church supports.
Resources Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
- Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website
- https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
- https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller
Did you know The Minister's Friend is on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Android and more!
Show Notes In this special episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John responds to the many comments, emails and conversations he's had with people who are expressing trouble praying during this scary and unpredictable time with the Coronavirus Pandemic. Some are folks out of work because of the national shutdown. Some are families sequestered in their homes for safety. And some are seasoned pastors who are just finding it hard to navigate this new "normal" with online worship and social distancing requirements that have completely changed how we do church.
Pastor John brings us a message he preached in 2016 at Woodbury Community Church in the Upper Midwest. This message summarizes the little video lessons on prayer he has been offering since the "Stay at Home" orders were levied upon us.
If you'd like to work your way through those video lessons, you can find them HERE.
Recommended Books on Prayer: * Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets * A Praying Life by Paul Miller * Praying God's Word by Beth Moore * With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray * Prayer by O. Hallesby * Learning to Prayer Through the Psalms by James W. Sire * The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds on Prayer by E.M. Bounds
Did you know The Minister's Friend is on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Android, and more! Show Notes There are three things Pastor John notes are all but missing from the North American church today: we don't pray like we should, we don't make disciples like we should, and we don't read our bibles like we should. In fact, George Barna has noted that half of America is fully "disengaged" from the Bible. Enter the Institute for Bible Reading. Glenn Paauw and Paul Caminiti join The Minister's Friend to talk about their incredible tool, the Immerse Bible Reading Experience, and how it is designed to address today's lack of bible reading. Today is the last segment in this interview. In it, we talk about the really effective "book club" model.
Special Offer This episode was recorded during the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic (April 2020). In order to bless families who are "sequestered" in their homes with most States passing Stay-At-Home orders, the folks from the Institute for Bible Reading have created a FREE resource for families to help redeem the extra time spent together. Immerse From Home is a family study of the Bible book Luke-Acts. They provide the biblical text (New Living Translation), introductory videos for the two main sections of the study, streaming audio links for those who do better listening to the Bible than reading it, and a special family guide to make this a wonderful family experience together.
Below are two important FREE links:
- Paul Caminiti's Video Introduction to Immerse From Home
- The Immerse From Home website where you can download everything you need
We cannot recommend this experience more highly. Enjoy!
Suggested Resources Websites: * The Institute for Bible Reading Website * The Immerse Bible Reading Experience Website (www.immersebible.com) * State of the Bible 2019: Trends in Engagement (Barna Research, April 2019) * Facts and Trends: How Many Protestant Churchgoers Actually Read the Bible Regularly? (Lifeway Research, July 2019)
Presentation (Audio and Video): * Re-enchanting the Scriptures by Glenn Paauw (Audio) * How the Story of the Bible Works by Glenn Paauw (Video Series)
Books: * Saving the Bible From Ourselves by Glenn Paauw (InterVarsity Press, 2016)
Would you like access to additional content from The Minister's Friend? Our ministry has expanded. We now have three levels of membership to best meet your needs! You can get more information by clicking this button!
Become a Patron!
Pastor John continue his interview with Paul Caminiti and Glenn Paauw of the Institute for Bible Reading about the Immerse Bible Reading Experience. Today they discuss the decision to rearrange some of the Bible books and letters in the Immerse Bible. There is also a special offer for our listeners near the end of the podcast. Don't miss it!
Show Notes
Pastor John continues his interview with Paul Caminiti and Glenn Paauw of the Institute for Bible Reading. Today we talk about how removing the artificial chapter and verse divisions in the modern bible allows the original and beautiful literary forms within the Scripture to shine through.
Show Notes
Pastor John continues his conversation with Paul Caminiti and Glenn Paauw from the Institute for Bible Reading about the Immerse Bible Reading Experience. Today we hear how God led Glenn to be part of this work, and some interesting things they discovered about the development of the modern English bible.
Show Notes
Pastor John beings a new series of episodes looking at the Immerse Bible Reading Experience. He begins by introducing the two men who developed the tool, Paul Caminiti and Glenn Paauw. In this episode, we hear the story of how God led Paul to this work.
Show Notes
Pastor John concludes his interview with Jonny Nelson of the action sports ministry JSAW with a conversation about how they disciple young riders who respond to their ministry.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Jonny Nelson continue their conversation. This time Jonny explains the critical nature of relationship in ministry to youth. Pastor John delineates the seven points Jonny makes near the end of the episode.
Show Notes
So sorry for the delay! Here is last Friday's installment of TMF!
Pastor John and Jonny Nelson talk about the difference between trying to reach into youth culture and actually being in youth culture.
Show Notes
This week we finish up our conversation with Josiah Kimball of the Action Sports ministry, JSAW, and begin a follow-up conversation with his boss, Jonny Nelson. Jonny tells Pastor John about how JSAW was born.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Josiah Kimball talk about the way JSAW makes disciples. There is much the local church can learn from this process, called "The Four Chairs."
Show Notes
Pastor John and Josiah continue their discussion in this, the third segment of their interview together. Josiah asks the important question, "Do you really want to reach today's youth?"
Show Notes
Pastor John continues his dialog with his son, Josiah, about JSAW's international outreach. They also discuss the importance of helping youth find their identity in Jesus Christ.
Show Notes
In this episode, Pastor John begins a series of conversations with his son, Josiah, about effectively reaching today's youth. Josiah works for an action sports ministry in downtown Minneapolis called JSAW.
Show Notes
In this, the final segment of Pastor John's interview with Pete Alwinson of Orlando's FORGE Men's Ministry, Dr. Pete gives some testimonies of how this emphasis on men's disciple-making changes lives and families.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Dr. Pete Alwinson talk about the purpose of the FORGE Men's Ministry (Orlando, FL), "To Build Great Men, Who Build Great Men...As God Defines Greatness."
Show Notes
Pastor John and Dr. Pete Alwinson continue their interview about reengaging men in the life, ministry and mission of the church in this week's episode. This week, they talk about the need for men to know what they believe and to be part of what Dr. Pete calls a "Fire Team."
Show Notes
Pastor John and Dr. Pete Alwinson continue their discussion about helping the church to re-engage men in the life, ministry and mission of the congregation. In this week's episode, they talk about the importance of finding one's identity in Christ.
Show Notes
One of the questions we're asked most is how to reengage men in the life and ministry of the local church. Pastor John begins a new interview series with Dr. Pete Alwinson of the FORGE Men's Ministry to provide some answers.
Show Notes
Pastor John and David Campbell conclude their impromptu breakfast conversation with a powerful testimony of how God was working during wartime in Iraq.
Show Notes
Pastor John and his cousin, David Campbell, continue their conversation about David's service as a chaplain during the Second Gulf War. David tells about his first worship service on site in Iraq.
Show Notes
Pastor John and his cousin, David Campbell of Due West United Methodist Church in Cobb County, GA continue their breakfast conversation about David's experience serving as a reservist Army Chaplain in Baghdad during the Second Gulf War.
Show Notes
The first in a special series of episodes where Pastor John has an impromptu interview of his cousin, Dr. David Campbell, pastor of Due West UMC in Cobb County, Georgia.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Chip Herrera conclude their discussion on exegeting the community around a local church by noting several helpful resources.
Show Notes
In this episode of The Minister's Friend Podcast, Pastor John and Chip Herrera continue their interview by discussing the combination of good community exegesis with an understanding of the church's divine design and intercessory prayer.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Chip Herrera discuss how to use community exegesis to better minister to the generations that follow us.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Pastor Chip talk about how a church can keep its finger on the pulse of its community to keep ministry fresh and fruitful.
Show Notes
John interviews Pastor Chip Herrera about Community Exegesis, the process of discerning the changing needs and culture of a church's community.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Steven Barr from Cast Member Church at Walt Disney World conclude their series of interviews on Innovative Disciple Making by discussing how to live on mission with Jesus.
Show Notes
In this episode, Pastor John and Steven Barr continue their interview and dialogue about getting to know a community so you can effectively minister there, and about handling the pain and messiness one finds in many communities today.
Show Notes
Today, John and Steven discuss the simple tool Steven developed to help folks of Cast Member Church to make disciples -- it's called the Quest Compass. They also discuss the structure of Cast Member Church that has been so helpful in making disciples.
Show Notes
The Minister's Friend Podcast is growing! This special announcement outlines some neat changes that are coming soon to TMF. You can also get more information at our Patreon page:
Become a Patron!
This week Pastor John continues his discussion with Steven Barr from Cast Member Church in Orlando. We're talking about how we grow both as disciples and disciple makers.
Show Notes
This week Pastor John continues his interview with Steven L. Barr, Executive Director and Pastor of Cast Member Church. Today they talk about the unique approach Cast Member Church uses to make disciples.
Show Notes
Pastor John launches a new series of episode responding to the many questions we get regarding making disciples. Today he begins interviewing Steven L. Barr, Executive Director/Pastor of Cast Member Church at Walt Disney World.
Show Notes
Pastor John concludes his interview with Caleb Ives on Inductive Bible Study by talking about things we do that both help our folks to grow in their study of the scriptures, and that might actually be counterproductive.
Show Notes
This week I ask Caleb Ives about how we can make better applications from our inductive bible study.
Show Notes
Pastor John continues his interview with Caleb Ives from The Emmaus School about the difference inductive bible study can make in a local congregation.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Caleb Ives continue their interview from last week, defining what makes Inductive Bible Study so powerful and discussing how it impacts local churches.
Show Notes
Pastor John begins a new series with Caleb Ives, Executive Director of The Emmaus School, discussing how to get folks excited about digging into God's Word.
Show Notes
In this week's episode, Pastor John completes his interview with Father Jon Davis on worship asking the question, "Why worship?" It's a particularly powerful segment.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Father Jon Davis discuss personal worship and its impact on our corporate worship together.
Show Notes
Pastor John and Father Jon Davis talk about what our actual worship space communicates in setting the environment for worship.
Show Notes
In this week's episode, I continue my interview with Fr. Jon Davis on worship. He explains what he has learned to keep worship fresh and engaging...EPIC.
Show Notes
Pastor John interviews Father Jon Davis of The Abbey Mission on how to keep worship fresh.
Show Notes
In this episode, I discuss the five "domains" of EQ and then my friend Daryl Thompson shares several helpful resources you can investigate for more information.
Show Notes
While the symptoms may appear similar, people with low EQ and those suffering mental illness are not the same.
Show Notes
When someone with low EQ hurts people, redemptive church discipline can be a helpful way to address the issue and also bring reconciliation.
Show Notes
Continuing our interview with Daryl Thompson, this week we talk about problems created when the pastor has low EQ.
Show Notes
Pastor John continues his interview with Daryl Thompson of the Evangelical Free Church in America about how EQ affects relationships.
Show Notes
The most common question we're asked is how to handle powerbrokers in the church. In this episode, we address a major part of the answer -- E.Q. or Emotional Intelligence. Pastor John interviews Dr. Daryl Thompson, Northern Plains District Superintendent for the Evangelical Free Church in America.
Show Notes
In this, our third and final interview segment with Paul Zunker from TurnBack Ministries, we talk about prevention and intervention when it comes to pornography and sexual addiction in the church.
SHOW NOTES
This week I continue my conversation with Paul Zunker from TurnBack Ministries about pornography and sexual addiction in the church. Paul discusses what happens in the human brain as people look at pornography, releasing chemicals that literally cause addiction. We also talk about the most accurate stats available on porn use by Christians -- they're staggering!
SHOW NOTES
This week, we begin a short series with my friend Paul Zunker, founder of TurnBack Ministries based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. TurnBack Ministries helps people who are dealing with sexual addiction. Our particular focus is the rising level of porn use and sexual addiction within the Church.
Show Notes
The final segment of our interview with Foye Belyea, discussing real challenges in mentoring pastors.
Show Notes
Pastor John continues his interview with Foye Belyea in today's episode. John and Foye talk about the impact of spiritual warfare and the impact a mentor can have when it hits.
Show Notes