Leadership Lessons with Dr. Todd Gray: Recent Episodes
Kentucky Baptist Convention
Join Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, as he talks to pastors and church leaders about ministry and leadership.
In this episode, Brandon Porter with the SBC's Executive Committee news provides a preview of what to expect at the SBC Annual Meeting.
It's VBS season again! In this episode, Rochell Goff discusses how to make evangelism the center of your Vacation Bible School.
Jeff Iorg is the President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee. In this episode, Iorg discusses the executive committee's future.
Tim Beougher is the associate dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this episode, Beougher discusses sermon preparation for the bivocational pastor.
Today's guest is the KBC's own Social Media and Website Associate Marina Shelton, who outlines practical steps your church can take to stay relevant and responsive online.
The causes and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder are devastating in seen and unseen ways. In this episode, Curtis Solomon with Boyce College provides insight for understanding and ministering into PTSD.
Lee Rust is the Founder and CEO of Freedom Forever Ministries in Paducah, Kentucky. In this episode, Rust describes the hope incarcerated women can find through her ministry, and what she's learned through her years of service.
Jason Lowe is the KBC's East Region Consultant. In this episode, Lowe discusses how to train up preachers in Kentucky.
Abram Crozier is the senior pastor of Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Falmouth, Kentucky. In this episode, Crozier discusses practical evangelism.
Sara Robinson is the Women's Ministry and Transition Consultant with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. In this episode, Robinson discusses women and the local church.
David Prince is the Preaching and Vision Pastor at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. In this episode, Prince discusses reading the Bible with Jesus as the hero of the story.
Merrick Nunn is the lead pastor of Westside Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky. In this episode, Nunn discusses church revitalization.
John Klassen is the department coordinator for global studies at Boyce College. In this episode, Klaassen discusses effective strategies for gospel missions.
Andi Meade is a pastor's wife at Graefenburg Baptist Church in Waddy, Kentucky. In this episode, Meade describes her life experience as a pastor's wife - the excitement, the privileges, and the challenges.
Jesus Amaya is the KBC's newest multi language church planting strategist. In this episode, Amaya outlines the importance of multi language churches, and practical steps that churches can take to start the process of becoming multicultural.
Daniel Slott is the senior pastor of Springdale Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Slott discusses international missions and cultural exegesis.
Alan Dodson is the founder of the Go Get Em' Foundation, a non-profit created in the memory of his late son. In this episode, Dodson outlines the best ways to comfort others experiencing grief, and the support he has received through his personal grief.
Kevin Hash is the student and family minister with Versailles Baptist Church. In this episode, Hash discusses how the churches and families can form a biblical response to transgenderism.
Andrew Eaton is the KBC's newest Church Planting Group Leader and Development Associate. In this episode, Eaton discusses the need to continue to plant churches around the state, and the details behind the Church Multiplied workshops.
Marc Whitt is a public relations professional. In this episode, Whitt analyzes what makes up a church's first impression.
Randy McPheron is the Kentucky Baptist Convention's newest president. In this episode, McPheron outlines what his ministry called Baptist Bikers does, and discusses his vision for the convention as president.
Crossings Camps president Lance Howerton shares his most important leadership values and how to prevent pitfalls.
Formerly the pastor of First Baptist Church Grayson, Josh Schmidt recently became the pastor of Burlington Baptist Church. In this episode, Schmidt discusses healthy church growth.
If you're familiar with anything KBC, you've likely met Bubba. In this episode, the KBC's own Jason "Bubba" Stewart discusses how to help your church sing.
In this episode, former pastor Dan Summerlin discusses what retirement for Christians means, and elaborates on his own transition into retirement.
In this episode, Kentucky State Representative Emily Callaway discusses equal protection for the unborn.
In this episode, evangelist Clayton King breaks down strategies for sharing the Gospel.
In this episode, Dawn Reed with Fitzpatrick Baptist Church shares her story and perspective as a pastor's wife.
In this episode, Jeremy Pierre with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary discusses biblical remedies for depression and anxiety.
Hear from IMB President Paul Chitwood as he discusses the remaining people groups in the world to be reached with the Gospel.
Ben Stratton, a pastor and a historian with the J.H. Spencer Historical Society provides a outline of the role Kentucky Baptists played in forming the Cooperative Program throughout history, and their influence in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Today's guest is Bart Barber, president of the Southern Baptist Convention. In this episode, Barber outlines the state of the convention and his plans for re-election.
Today's guest is Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this episode, Mohler discusses leadership principles.
As the SBC Annual Meeting approaches in June, Mike Stone outlines his goals as one of the presidential candidates for the convention.
Today's guest is Claude King, an author and church health specialist. In this episode, King discusses prayer and discipleship.
Today's guest is IMB Missionary Steven Kunkel. In this episode, Kunkel shares his experience as a missionary in Japan and the creative outlet he uses to tell the story of the Gospel.
As the SBC annual meeting approaches, interim executive committee president Willie McLaurin provides an update on the convention and what preparations for the meeting are underway.
Finances are one of the hardest topics to discuss. In this episode, Michael Blue with the Ron Blue Institute outlines the importance of financial stewardship, and five practical ways believers can better manager their money.
Drawing from his past experience with addiction, pastor Todd Latham shares his story of hope and recovery, and the ministry that has come from his experience.
Author and pastor Deepak Reju discusses the heart issue that makes pornography a difficult struggle for both men and women, and how to confront it using the Bible as a guide.
Today's guest is Ron Edmondson, the lead pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington and a leadership consultant and coach. In this episode, Edmondson outlines his church's faith and work initiative.
Today's guest is Tanya York, the institute instructor for Seminary Wives. In this episode, York describes the joys and challenges that make up the life of a pastor's wife.
Worship music is one of fundamental ways churches around the world are continuously giving glory to God. In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Charles Lewis with Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary discusses the history and future of worship ministry.
As people gather at your church, how would you describe its culture? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Steve Ayers with Hillvue Heights Church describes five elements that make up an evangelistic church culture.
Tom Richter is the pastor of Cullman First Baptist Church in Alabama. In this episode, Richter discusses missions and evangelism.
Today's guest is John Barnett, the Director of Diaspora Mobilization for the International Mission Board. In this episode, Barnett outlines refugee populations in Kentucky, and how you can reach these communities with the Gospel.
Today's guest is Timothy Paul Jones, author, professor, and Christian apologist. In this episode, Jones shares the challenges and the encouragements that come with defending the Christian faith.
Today's guest is Brad Rhoads, the co-founder of Grace Marriage alongside his wife, Marilyn. In this episode, Rhoads discusses how marriages can persevere, be restored, grow and thrive.
Today's guest is Brent Leatherwood, the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. In this episode, Leatherwood shares how the ERLC serves Southern Baptists, and his perspective on how Christians can relate to culture and politics.
Churches often look to their leadership for guidance in how to be more evangelistic. In this episode, Chuck Lawless with Southeastern Seminary shares the encouragements from leaders that he's found to be the most effective for growing in evangelism.
Today's guest is Kentucky House Representative Jason Petrie. In this episode, Petrie discusses the upcoming policy issues facing the state legislature, and what personally helps him maintain his integrity as a Christian serving in public office.
Today's guest is Mark Clifton, the senior director of church replanting with the North American Mission Board. In this episode, Clifton discusses church revitalization.
Today's guest is Ricky Chelette, the executive director of Living Hope Ministries. In this episode, Chelette discusses how believers can effectively engage the LGBTQ+ community with the Gospel.
Today's guest is JJ Washington, the director of personal evangelism at the North American Mission Board. In this episode, Washington discusses the barriers to sharing the Gospel, and practical steps that every believer can take to be a stronger witness for Jesus Christ.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention elected James Carroll as president at its 185th Annual Meeting. In this episode, Todd Gray and James Carroll explain the position of the KBC president, and the work that Carroll has already started.
Mike McGarry is a youth pastor in Massachusetts, and is the author of "A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry". In this episode, McGarry discusses reaching the next generation with the Gospel.
Today's guest is Richard Nelson, founder and executive director of Commonwealth Policy Center. In this episode, Nelson discusses public policy.
Today's guest is Hershael York, the senior pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, and the dean of Southern Seminary. In this episode, York discusses expository preaching.
Don Whitney is the professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. In this episode, Whitney discusses spiritual disciplines.
Today's guest is Ron Edmondson, the lead pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington. In this episode, Edmondson outlines the importance of emotional intelligence in local church ministry, and details the highlights of his 35 years of leadership experience.
Mason and Marina Shelton are the authors of Transforming Trials: A Study Through James. In this episode, the Sheltons tell their experience of undergoing two miscarriages, and share the most encouraging ways that their church supported them through loss.
Greg Love is the co-founder of Ministry Safe and partner at Love & Lorris, Attorneys at Law. In this episode, Love discusses sexual abuse prevention, care and response.
Tara Dew is the wife of the president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In this episode, Dew discusses Christian hospitality.
Ron Aguiar is the founder and CEO of Oasis Safety and is the author of "Keeping Your Church Safe. In this episode, Aguiar describes how churches can balance hospitality and safety, the best practices for recruiting safety volunteers, and provides an example of a team that got every procedure right.
Scott Klusendorf is the president of the Life Training Institute. In this episode, Klusendorf shares how the pro-life conversation has changed since the Dobbs and Roe decision, how Christians can approach pro-life apologetics, and much more.
Matt Shamblin is the senior pastor of Rose Hill Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky. Shamblin shares his past ministry experience as a professor at Tri State Bible College and as a pastor. Shamblin also shares the most important ministry lesson he has learned since the pandemic, and how he has helped his church stay connected since it began.
Wes Fowler is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Mayfield, Kentucky. In this episode, Fowler provides an update on Mayfield's recovery since the December tornado, and the lessons learned from its aftermath
Dwight Butler is the lobbyist for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Butler shares what a typical day in the Kentucky General Assembly looks like, as well as what led him to take on this role with the KBC.
Ian Carrico is the church evangelism strategist for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Carrico describes the biggest trend of churches coming out of the pandemic, and provides encouragement for believers reluctant to share the Gospel.
Mark Dance is the director of pastoral wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources. Dance provides encouragement for pastors pursuing wellness in mental, physical, spiritual, and financial help. Dance also explains the resources available through the Care4Pastors network.
Ron Crow is the director for Kentucky Disaster Relief. Crow shares the work underway to send relief crews to Poland to address the immediate needs of Ukrainian refugees, and the local efforts to rebuild communities in the aftermath of the December Midwestern storms.
Job Juarez is the church planting group leader for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Juarez discusses the church planting efforts underway in Kentucky, how God is using local multi-language churches to reach the nations, and much more.
Don Mathis is a revival preacher, former pastor, and denominational ministry leader. Mathis advises what to do when a Sunday morning sermon doesn't go well, shares his collective experience as a minister and leader, and describes practical ways for churches to share the Gospel.
Dr. Albert Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mohler discusses his most recent book, "The Gathering Storm" and explains how the church can respond to the influence of secularism in American culture and politics.
Shane Pruitt is the National Next Gen Evangelism Director for the North American Mission Board. Pruitt shares the latest addition to his family, and how God has continued to bless them through adoption. Pruitt also describes the desire and strategy to reach Gen Z with the Gospel, and a unique and urgent ministry.
Lawrence Smith is the Communications Director for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Smith shares his story as a dedicated local journalist, what he is envisioning for the future of Kentucky Today, and much more.
Denny Burk is a professor of Biblical Studies at Boyce College and President of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Burk explains the differences between first and second order doctrine, outlines the relation between temptation, feelings, and repentance in same-sex attraction, and much more.
Jim Ewing is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Calvert City. Ewing shares his military experience as an Air Force B-52 Bomber pilot, his insight as a foster parent, and his involvement in Pro-Life causes.
Justin Irving is a professor of leadership at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Irving shares his experience as a homeless shelter chaplain and assistant youth minister, draws comparisons between leadership in Christian and secular contexts, and discusses his own study of the topic of leadership.
Tommy Reed is the pastor of Fitzpatrick Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Reed has pastored Fitzpatrick Baptist Church since 2003, and shares in this episode the importance of maintaining a long tenure as a pastor. Reed also shares the nuances of ministry life in the mountains, and much more
Jamie Reynolds is an associational mission strategist with Three Forks Baptist Association. Reynolds shares his life experience not only as an AMS, but a disaster relief volunteer, KBC committee member, and police officer.
Nicole Farley is the executive director for Hope Unlimited Family Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Farley highlights the services that Hope Unlimited Family Care provides, how she integrates evangelism into its daily ministry, and much more.
Jamus Edwards is the pastor of Pleasant Valley Community Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. Edwards shares how his church intentionally practices discipleship and evangelism, how churches can set a new vision, how to avoid burnout as a pastor, and much more.
Jamaal Williams is the pastor of Sojourn Midtown in Louisville. Williams shares what brought him to serve in Louisville, the structure of Sojourn's branches throughout the city, how the church evangelizes, and much more.
Eric Allen is the missions mobilization team leader for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Allen outlines the upcoming projects and initiatives of the missions team, the service of local and international missionaries, and much more.
Harrison Smith is the senior regional alliance director for the Alliance Defending Freedom. Smith outlines in this episode what the ADF is and what it provides for churches.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention has elected a new president! In this episode of Leadership Lessons, Dr. Todd Gray interviews newly-elected KBC President Harold Best.
Brent Leatherwood is the acting president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Leatherwood shares his transition into the role of acting president, his past experience with the Tennessee Republican Party, how Southern Baptists can advocate for current issues, and much more.
Dr. Steve Rice is the team leader for church consulting and revitalization for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Dr. Rice shares his experience with conflict resolution, the advice that he would give to a church in need of revitalization, and much more.
Gregg Simmons is a speaker and staff revivalist for Life Action Ministries. Simmons shares how his leadership style has changed through each of the four churches he pastored, the life of a revivalist on the road, how he strives to live filled with the Holy Spirit, and much more.
Greg Lakes is the pastor of Pilot Knob Missionary Baptist Church in Berea, Kentucky. Lakes discusses his missionary experience in South Asia, the best hiring practices for church staff, and much more.
Jared Wilson is an author and assistant professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Wilson discusses his book, "Love Me Anyway", what makes Midwestern Seminary distinct from other SBC schools, his experience as a professor in pastoral ministry, and much more.
Jon Reed is an evangelist and founder of Focused Evangelism. In this episode, Reed shares his life experience as a vocational evangelist, how churches can prepare for a revival, and much more.
Becky Harris is the accounting director and controller for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Harris has multiple roles to fill, and in this episode shares her life experience as a KBC employee and as a pastor's wife.
Matthew Spandler-Davison is the pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in Bardstown, Kentucky. Spandler-Davison discusses 20 Schemes, a church planting initiative underway in Scotland. He shares the ministry's current progress, and how he defines its success.
Greg Gilbert is the pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Gilbert discusses four assurances of salvation in his book "Assured: Discover Grace, Let Go of Guilt, and Rest in Your Salvation”. Gilbert also shares Third Avenue's evangelism strategy, and structural changes there that resulted in a major turnaround.
Tim Searcy is the pastor of Allen Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. In this episode, Searcy discusses a special consideration for door-to-door evangelism in Eastern Kentucky, how his church has responded to the COVID-19 vaccine, his response to claims of liberalism in the Southern Baptist Convention, and much more.
Virgil Grant is the pastor of Eastside Community Church in Richmond, Kentucky. Grant shares an effective strategy for engaging first time visitors, how to measure an "all-in" member, his unique use of the Enneagram Test, and much more.
Tommy Tapscott is an associational missions strategist for the Laurel River Baptist Association. Tapscott discusses what he adds to the end of every sermon invitation, mistakes to avoid as a deacon, why the pastoral call is the highest calling, and much more.
Bradley Bell is the pastor of Antioch Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Bell discusses how to bring the gospel into different subcultures, what it means to be a 'distributed member', concepts in his book 'The Sending Church', and much more.
Travis Farris is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Richmond. In this episode, Farris discusses his past tour of Israel, a practical lesson that he learned from delegating work at a former church, the 'over and under' components of leadership, and much more.
Hear from Donnie Fox, the president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College. Fox discusses how he has balanced people time with administrative time, how the school has adapted to social and technological changes, details on the school's 'Tentmaker Initiative', and much more.
Barry Jeffries is the pastor of Crestwood Baptist Church in Crestwood, Kentucky. Jeffries discusses how he has helped his members respond to their calling, how to prevent and recover from pastoral mistakes, how to conquer imposter syndrome, and much more.
Tyler Shields is the pastor of Barbourville First Baptist Church in Barbourville, Kentucky. Shields discusses how he helped his former church through an identity crisis, practical steps for developing a church vision, and how he has prepared the members of his church for evangelism.
"...The Great Commission is not either/or, it's both/and."
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, KBC Missions Strategist Doug Williams discusses the practical ways for churches to become involved in both local and global missions.
Tom Ascol is one of the three SBC presidential candidates to be considered at its upcoming annual meeting in Anaheim. Ascol is the senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Flordia. In this episode, Ascol discusses Guidepost's report of sexual abuse within the SBC, and other challenges the convention is facing.
Robin Hadaway is one of the three SBC Presidential candidates to be considered at its upcoming annual meeting in Anaheim. Hadaway is the professor of missions at Midwestern Seminary. In this episode, Hadaway outlines how he would lead the response to Guidepost's report of the sexual abuse report on the SBC, and defines how the president of the SBC practically interacts with the rest of the convention.
Bart Barber is one of the three SBC Presidential candidates to be considered at its upcoming annual meeting in Anaheim. Barber is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Texas. In this episode, Barber outlines how he would lead the response to the report of the sexual abuse task force, and how he would encourage giving to the Cooperative Program. Then, hear the kind of meeting that no one at their job would want to attend, but Barber would not mind leading.
Phillip Van Hooser is a speaker, leadership trainer, and business writer. In this episode, Van Hooser gives advice for the best hiring practices, and his personal definition of leadership.
Joe Bufford is the senior pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In this episode, Bufford shares his testimony and calling, and provides three practical tips for pastors.
Dr. Ian Carrico is the evangelism strategist for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Carrico discusses how God taught him perseverance, how he was led to pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church, and what incoming work he'll be taking on at the KBC.
Jesse Brown is the pastor of Casky Baptist Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Brown discusses the people who influenced his life the most, the purposes he's found in painful life experiences, and a provision from God that he says will make him "...never look back".
Harold Best is the pastor of Burlington Baptist Church in Burlington, Kentucky. In this episode, Best shares his salvation story, his church's approach to evangelism, and who he is excited to see in Heaven.
Desi Ginn is a bivocational pastor based in Western Kentucky. In this episode, Ginn shares his salvation story, his lifetime of ministry experience, and encouragement to believers who are doubting their salvation.
Dr. Todd Gray interviews Senator and attorney Whitney Westerfield. Hear the senator's salvation story, the legislative work underway in Frankfort, and what he encourages Kentucky voters to do.
Seth Carter is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Paintsville, Kentucky. Carter shares the story of how he led a church at age 27, and the life lessons learned along the way.
Garnetta Smith is the Director for the Center for Student Success at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this episode, Smith shares her salvation experience and describes the mentor who was not afraid to ask her hard questions about the Gospel.
James Carroll is the pastor of Parkway Baptist Church in Bardstown, Kentucky. In this episode, Carroll discusses his motivation to preach, pitfalls for pastors to avoid, and what to do when facing the "scowls and snarls" of a congregation.
Choe Sergent is the pastor of Junction City First Baptist Church. Hear his story of addiction recovery and what he says is the benefit of co-vocational ministry.
Gary Taylor is the senior pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Hanson, Kentucky. Taylor discusses a pocket-sized gospel conversation starter, the benefits of committing to pastoring a church long term, putting family first in ministry, and many life lessons learned.
In this episode, Lance Howerton provides an update on Crossings camps and tells the story of what drew him to this ministry.
French Harmon is the president of the Kentucky Baptist Foundation. In this episode, Harmon explains the financial projects underway at the KBF and their long-term impact for gospel ministry.
Dr. Liz Encinia is the Executive Director - Treasurer for the Woman's Missionary Union. In this episode, Encinia recalls how her inspiration to serve came from a particular mentor.
Ben Stratton is the pastor of Farmington Baptist Church in Farmington, Kentucky. Stratton is also a Baptist Historian with the J.H. Spencer Historical Society, and provides in this episode an overview of Baptist Church history.
Kyle Noffsinger is the senior pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Princeton, Kentucky. Noffsinger shares what encourages him to share the Gospel more, and how to make ministry more intentional.
Jeff Noffsinger is the senior pastor of Dripping Spring Baptist in Olmstead, Kentucky. Noffsinger tells the story of his ministry, and explains the need for qualified men to embrace their calling as pastors.
Rick Howerton is no stranger to the Kentucky Baptist Convention. In this episode, Howerton discusses his KBC hosted video series "Wise Counsel with Rick Howerton" and shares practical ways for pastors to enhance their ministry.
Mark Bishop is the senior pastor of Gracepointe Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Bishop connects evangelistic ministry to life in the workforce and the military.
Jeff Crabtree is the pastor of faith development at Hillvue Heights in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In this episode, Crabtree shares his progression from an RA leader to pastor.
Josh Schmidt is the senior pastor of First Baptist Grayson, Kentucky. In this episode, Schmidt shares his immersion in door-to-door evangelism at a young age and how he views this strategy for sharing the Gospel today.
Adam Dooley is the senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. In this episode, Dooley shares advice to young pastors and expresses gratitude for his own mentors.
Eric Walker is the senior pastor of Franklin Community Church in Franklin, Kentucky. Walker shares his powerful conversion story and evangelism advice for pastors.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Jason Lowe, associational mission strategist for the Pike Association of Southern Baptists, about the work of associational leaders in the state.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Charles Frazier, pastor of Zion's Cause Baptist Church in Benton, Ky. and former KBC pastor, about wisdom and encouragement in ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Nick Sandefur, senior pastor of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky., about pastoral wisdom and advice he has learned over the years.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with William Dooley, teacher and bivocational pastor of Middletown Baptist Church in Berea, Ky., about his experience as a bivocational pastor in Kentucky.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, catches up with Allen Bonnell, lead pastor of Immanuel Baptist in Corbin, Ky., about evangelism, life, and ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with Wes Fowler, 2020 KBC president and pastor of First Baptist Church in Mayfield, Ky., about his vision for revival in every church.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Ronny Raines, new pastor of First Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tenn., about his ministry experiences and pastoral advice.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with Chad Fugitt, the 2019 KBC president and pastor of Orsmby Heights Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., about his experience as a pastor and KBC president during COVID.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Rob Patterson, evangelism team leader at the Kentucky Baptist Convention, about the Gospel to Every Home initiative happening across the state.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, catches up with Adam Greenway, president of Southwestern Seminary and former Kentucky Baptist, about ministry advice and seminary updates.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with evangelist Dale Rose (of Dale Rose Ministries) about the importance of the role of the evangelist and how they can come alongside churches in sharing the gospel.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Danny Forshee, pastor of Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, and founder of Danny Forshee Evangelistic Association, about life and ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, catches up with Ray Woodie, pastor of Coral Hill Baptist Church in Glasgow, Ky., as they share tips and advice for ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Hershael York, pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church and the dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary, about ways pastors can be encouraged in ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with Willie McLaurin, vice president for Great Commission relations and mobilization at the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, about current mobilization efforts.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Tim Beougher, associate dean of the Billy Graham School at Southern Seminary, about evangelism tips and ministry advice.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Ricky Cunningham, pastor of Hardin Baptist Church in Hardin, Ky., about his background in farming and the lessons he learned there that helped him in ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, catches up with Dave Earley, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Grove City, Ohio, as he gave ministry advice and encouragement.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with David Stokes, associational mission strategist at the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists, about the importance of associational leadership.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, catches up with Jeff Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary in California.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with Clayton King, founder of Clayton King Ministries, about evangelism advice and how pastors and leaders can better implement it into their ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Dan Summerlin, pastor of Lone Oak First Baptist Church, about the lessons he's learned in ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, catches up with Kevin Smith, executive director-treasurer of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and former Kentucky Baptist.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Darrin Miller, pastor of Riverwoods Baptist Church in Benton, Ky., about advice for pastors as they navigate the challenges of ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, has a discussion with Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with O.S. Hawkins, author and president and CEO of GuideStone Financial Services of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Tim Morgan, former special ops pilot, now military contractor and Kentucky Baptist pastor, about lessons he's learned in both the military and ministry.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with Peter Yanes, executive director of Asian American relations and mobilization, about the mobilization efforts of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Nate Bishop, lead pastor of Forest Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., about racial reconciliation in the church.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, discusses pastoral advice with Greg Faulls, senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Owensboro, Ky.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, speaks with Dale Suttles, president of Sunrise Children's Services, about their current ministry to children across the state.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, discusses updates at the North American Mission Board with NAMB president and former Kentucky Baptist Kevin Ezell.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Brian Croft, former pastor, professor, and founder of Practical Shepherding, a resource center for pastors and church leaders.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, about the current health of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with Dr. Paul Chitwood, president of the International Mission Board.
Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, talks with retired pastor Tony Rose about self-care for pastors and other important leadership lessons during crisis management.