Pastoral Thoughts: Recent Episodes
Jack Young
This is a podcast by a Pastor for Pastors and laymen. Hear interviews and topics about Christian life and ministry.
Dr. Grady’s best-selling books have been featured in numerous venues, including USA Today, Bill Martinez Live, and the legendary Barry Farber Show. (His 1993 classic, Final Authority, is currently in its fifteenth printing.) Bill’s lifetime of travel, preaching, and research has spanned forty countries on four continents (including three trips to Asia, five to the Middle East, and eleven to Europe and Russia).
You can find Bill Grady's books at www.gradypublications.com
Judy Bowman is a soulwinning cyclist who travels the country telling people about Jesus. In these episodes, you will hear about people who came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. It is our prayer that these episodes inspire and inform believers how to be better witnesses for the Lord and to encourage unbelievers to put their faith and trust in Jesus for their soul's salvation. Enjoy!
Judy Bowman is a soulwinning cyclist who travels the country telling people about Jesus. In these episodes, you will hear about people who came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. It is our prayer that these episodes inspire and inform believers how to be better witnesses for the Lord and to encourage unbelievers to put their faith and trust in Jesus for thier soul's salvation. Enjoy!
This episode is from our Christian Heritage Series at Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church. Check us out at www.lbbc.info
Christ's imminent returnRobert Gassman, Jonathan Mager, and I discuss the following 13 fulfilled prophecies that point to the imminent return of Christ. Enjoy!
1.) Travel and Knowledge Will Increase. (Dan. 12:4)
2.) World Population. (Rev. 9:16)
3.) Rise in False Religion. (Matt. 24:3-5)
4.) Evil will increase. (II Tim. 3:1-5; Is. 13:11)
5.) Missile technology. (Rev. 6:13-14; 9:17-19; 11:18)
6.) Global government, economy, and implantable biochips. (Rev. 13:16-18)
7.) Artificial intelligence (AI) (Rev. 13:15)
8.) Satellite Technology and Internet. (Rev. 11:8-10)
9.) Most Churches are full of lukewarm scoffers. (Rev. 3:14-19; II Pet. 3:3)
10.) A Muslim, Russian, and Chinese Alliance. (Rev. 9:13-16)
11.) The Jews returned to the Promised Land, and the Nation of Israel was reborn in 1948. (Ez. 36:24; 37:12; Is. 43:5-6)
12.) Israel Is militarily superior to Egypt. (Is. 19:17; Ez. 29:14-15)
13.) The Nation of Israel would prosper economically. (Ez. 36:34-33; Is. 35:1)
Curtis Baker has been in full-time Christian ministry for over a decade. He has recently taken a senior pastor position. In this episode, discuss some of the differences in his new role and some practical help for those in ministry. Enjoy!
Pastor Dolton Robertson has a passion for Bible exposition. He has studied and lectured extensively on the topic of Bible preaching. I know you will enjoy this episode and stay tuned for upcoming episodes from our "Expound Conference," a Bible Preaching workshop.
Q and A with James Alter on the KJB! Brother Gabe Gonzalez and I asked Jim Alter various Bible version questions, primarily sourced from Dr. James White and Dr. Mark Ward, about the King James Bible and various English Bible versions. Enjoy!
Brother Samson Ryman discusses the impact and the importance of kindness amongst Christians. This episode will be a challenge and a blessing. Enjoy!
Brother Tony Saxton shares with us about his struggle with mental and physical health. This transparent and open testimony will be a blessing and an encouragement to all who listen. Enjoy!
Evangelist Doug Whiteside has been traveling to Alaskan villages for over thirty years. He has a burden to reach forty-two villages with the gospel. Enjoy!
townIn this episode, we discuss a ministry he started in 1993 to reach the city's youth. Brother Tony has lived in the city of Rochester his whole and has ministered there as a pastor and now as an evangelist. The Lord has given him a burden to reach his city for Jesus. On this episode we discuss a ministry he started in 1993 to reach the cities youth. Enjoy!
Pastor Jon Mager and I discuss journaling: the why, the how, and the potential it has to transform your life. Enjoy!
This episode is a response to the “Recovering Fundamentalist” movement, scandals in IFB churches, and two recent documentaries, “Let Us Prey” and “Shiny Happy People.”
Prayerfully, we hope this episode is encouraging, gracious, and uplifting. I want to thank our guests, Pastor Gabe Gonzalas, Paulina Mager, and Pastor Jonathan Mager, for their insightful contributions. At the same time, we know several other points could have been made and said. I hope that you will listen with grace and that you will be strengthened in the faith. Enjoy!
Dr. Chuck Harding with Mission to America has an incredible ministry to Capitol Hill. In this episode, Brother Chuck highlights seven principles that sustain America which were addressed by the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Enjoy!
Brother Mike Viscome works with Gospel Text Missions and gives away gospel text signs at churches. In this episode we discuss the impact of God's Word in public places. Enjoy!
"Israel and the church" has been for centuries a controversial topic. In this episode, we look at what the Bible says concerning the nation of Israel, how the nation fits into the end times prophecy, and how can we be a blessing to the Jewish people while also at the same time having empathy for the Palestinian plight. Enjoy!
Pastor Johnny Pope is a preaching legend. He has been traveling the country for over fifty-five years preaching God's Word. Brother Pope is not only a preacher but also a pastor. He has pastored Christ's Church Baptist Fellowship in Housten for over forty-two years. In this episode, Brother John Early and I had the privilege to sit down with Dr. Pope and ask him various ministry questions. Enjoy!
Brother John Skomski is a small business owner, podcaster, and aspiring public speaker. In this episode John and I discuss podcasting the why and the how. We also talk stress management and time management. Enjoy!
Brother Tom Lancaster has decades of experience both as a pastor and missionary. He has personally conducted and been the guest preacher at scores of mission conferences. Brother Lancaster has broken down the topic of missions conference into three parts: 1.) Before The Missions Conference. 2.) During the Missions Conference. 3.) After the missions conference.
Enjoy!
New York Baptist For Biblical Values will be holding two rallies with Dr. David Gibbs and Dr. Johnny Pope. These will be held on October 26th at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 383 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda, NY, at 7 p.m. and October 27th at Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, 48 South Estate Drive, Webster, NY, at 7 p.m.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of the people of God being in contact with the people of government and some practical easy ways for the church to be an influence on our elected officials. Enjoy!
In this episode, Pastor Travis Shaner and I talk about the importance of recreation when you are in the ministry. "If you work hard, you must play hard!" Enjoy!
Apologetics, the defense of the faith, is more important now than ever. This episode is an introduction to the topic of Apologetics and encouragement for every believer on how they can give an answer for the faith. Enjoy!
Apologetics, the defense of the faith, is more important now than ever. This episode is an introduction to the topic of Apologetics and encouragement for every believer on how they can give an answer for the faith. Enjoy!
Joe Perticone Jr. has served the Lord in full-time ministry as a civilian and then a soldier. In this episode, Chaplain Perticone gives us insights into ministering to the military as a US Army Chaplain. Enjoy!
Pastor Mike Metzger has enjoyed over 43 years of ministry at his home church. The majority of those years have been spent in the area of Biblical counseling. In this episode, we will learn practical advice and Bible philosophy regarding counseling. Enjoy!
In this episode, Pastor Dolton Robertson speaks on the importance of Bible preaching. This sermon was taken from Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church's "Spring Thaw Conference" in 2021. Mark sure to mark your calendars LBBC will be hosting an "Expound Conference" with Pastor Robertson and Pastor James Knox on March 18-19th, 2024. Enjoy!
In this episode, Camp Director Johnny Foti tells us about the blessings of camp and how God worked in his life to become a camp director. Enjoy!
Paul Ianello is a veteran pastor, church planter, and now an evangelist. In this episode, Pastor Jon Mager and I ask Brother Paul various ministry questions, several of which are about the work of an evangelist. Enjoy!
In this episode, Pastor Gabe Gonzalez and I ask questions and draw from Pastor Jenkin's thirty-plus years of ministry experience. Enjoy!
In this episode, my Father and I discuss the important role that a Father plays in the life of his family. I trust you'll find this episode encouraging and helpful. Enjoy!
Doug Whitesides has been in the ministry for over sixty years. He has started and pastored churches, traveled extensively to foreign countries, and is currently trying to reach forty-one Alaska villages with the gospel. In this episode, Brother Whitesides shares his vision for Alaska. Enjoy!
Brother Bob Smith wrote a comprehensive guidebook for pulpit committees, aiding them in their pastoral search. Pastor Bruce Craig and I speak with Bob in this episode about how the book came about and his church's experience calling a pastor. If you would like a copy of this book for your church, please reach out to us at pastoralthoughtsmail@gmail.com
This episode is important for people of all ages. Dr. Tom Stiles discusses the privilege, problems, and purpose of growing old. We find from Scripture that older people have a very important role to play in serving the Lord and the life of the church.
In this episode, Pastor Nick Russo and I ask Brother King various and sundry ministry questions. You will enjoy his wit and wisdom.
Pastor Randy King has a fascinating life story. Saved at eighteen, the Lord used him in a great way to Pastor a thriving church in his hometown while working the family farm at the same time. Since 2013 he has had an itinerate preaching ministry that has brought him to 37 states and hundreds os churches. Enjoy the life lessons and anecdotes!
Brother Jim Katerle and I discuss some practical aspects and principles of raising children for the Lord. Enjoy!
Brother Brad Baker and I discuss books, their importance, utility, and practical ways to get more reading done. This episode should be a blessing to those who have a passion for reading and also for those who are trying to get into the habit. Enjoy!
Brother Tommy Compapiano was reached for Christ as a teenager through a Bible club ministry. Almost fifty years later God is still using Bible clubs in the public school. In this episode, we will testimonies of Bible club's impact, how to start one, and some insight on putting on Christian events in your local school. Enjoy!
This episode deals with the subject of grief. Evangelist Bruce Craig explains what grief is and also describes for us the process of grieving. I believe you will find this helpful for your own personal heartaches and losses. Also, it will be a blessing as you help those you love through the grieving process.
Dr. Jon Jenkins preached this sermon at our Spring Thaw Conference in 2019. This message is about the importance of the Sabbath in our New Testament Christian experience. In our technological age, we are accessible 24/7, It is a must that we rediscover the principle of the fourth commandment. We as Christian laborers should embrace the gift of the Sabbath and rest for God, with God, and in God. Enjoy!
Pastor Gabe Gonzalas and I just returned from Trinity, Alabama, where we attended this year's "Expound Conference" at the Parkway Baptist Church. Here are our takeaways, things we learned, and how we were challenged. I trust it will be a blessing.
Missionary Spencer Smith is a preacher, missionary, and filmmaker. He has a YouTube channel with almost 200k subscribers. There he contends that "Doctrine Matters!" He is about to release number four of his documentary series, Third Adam. Below are the links to his YouTube channel and website Enjoy!
HOME PAGE
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Pastor Britt has decades of experience in the ministry. He has served as a layman, deacon, assistant pastor, and now as senior pastor. On today's episode we talk about church polity (government). We had an essential and enjoyable conversation. Enjoy!
Brother Cory Chartier is a retired Master Sargent with the United States Army. He is using his retirement to serve the Lord in India. His testimony will be a blessing! Enjoy!
Dr. Chuck Harding travels the country helping connect God's people to the people of government. Brother Harding has helped minister and influence many of our elected officials on Capitol Hill.
Brother Paul Iannello has been a layman, church planter and is now in full-time evangelism. In this episode, he shares his testimony and gives practical advice for laymen and Christian workers. You can reach out to Evangelist Paul Iannello at www.pressingonministries.org
How will the Respect of Marriage Act impact churches and Christian organizations? What can believers do? These questions and more are addressed on today's podcast. Enjoy!
David Cialini and Jonathan Mager join the podcast today to help us celebrate Thanksgiving. What is thanksgiving? How do we celebrate it? How does observing thanksgiving benefit us? All of these questions are addressed in today's episode.
Brother Bianchi is a veteran missionary to the very international city of Toronto. In this episode, he discusses how God called him and guided him to his field and the preparations for his calling along the way. Enjoy!
Dad and I discuss Faith Promise Giving on this episode. We talk about the Biblical principles of giving and how faith promise missions giving can benefit believers, missionaries, and churches.
Brother Scott Sandy has an exciting ministry. He works with local churches to assemble and distribute thousands of John and Romans for here at home and abroad on the mission field.
Brother Whitesides has been in the ministry for sixty years and still going strong. You will enjoy his testimony of years past and his vision for future ministry in Alaska.
All throughout Scripture, the Lord has used this medium of pottery to illustrate His work in the lives of believers. Evangelist David Engersath is a potter by trade and makes pottery while he preaches demonstrating God's work.
In this episode, Pastors Jose Rodrigez, Hector Sotomayor, and I had a chance to sit down with Brother Gipp and talk about the importance of our King James Bible.
Abiding in Christ is the key ingredient to the Christian life. Lord willing, this episode will encourage, strengthen, and edify your abiding relationship with Christ. Enjoy!
In this episode, Missionary Paul Scott explains his transformation from a traditional mission mindset to a Biblical pattern mindset.
We can find parallels between the state of America and the nation of Judah in Isaiah chapter one. Pastor Gugino and I discuss the current cultural trends and the church's solutions.
Meaningful daily Bible reading is essential in the life of any believer. In this episode, David Cialini and I talk about the role Bible reading plays in our lives and some practical ways we can make this part of our life flourish.
Pastor Andrew Merritt is launching a church this fall in Albany, NY. Brother Andrew shares with us his plans for renting a building, outreach, and other practical insights.
Brother Jenkins is a well-known and well-traveled preacher. God has used him to build the churches that he has pastored. In this episode, Pastor Jenkins shares with us a little of his passion for reading civil war history and how reading history benefits your personal and spiritual growth. He also shares some practical Christian growth and ministry principles. Enjoy!
Brother Bruce Frye is an amazing testimony of God's grace. Bruce was saved while in the music industry as an aspiring country music singer. He now uses his tallents and abilities for the Lord's work.
Pastor Mike Watson and I discuss the road to the sermon. Sunday School teachers, preachers, and lay workers should find this episode both practical and helpful. Enjoy!
Today's episode covers the importance of Scripture memorization and its benefits. Also discussed are tips, help, and advice for starting your Scripture memorization journey.
God has used Evangelist Doug Whiteside to preach the gospel in all fifty states and in many countries foreign countries. He has worked extensively with foreign pastors in Russia, Philipines, and other countries. In this episode, Brother Whiteside shares his experiences and advice from over sixty years in the ministry. Enjoy!
Judy Bowman is a Guinness World Record holder, a cyclist, a former professional women's basketball player, and most importantly, a great soul winner. This episode is full of amazing stories of people who have come to Christ and ideas for sharing your faith with those around you. You can find out more about Judy at judy@wheelpower.org. Enjoy!
Tim Young pastors the church he started in 1980, has worked extensively in foreign missions, and he is also my dad. In this Father's Day episode, we discuss the importance of Fathers in the home, church, and society.
Evangelist Bruce Craig has decades of experience as a pastor and now has the opportunity to help churches without pastors. This episode is filled with Biblical, practical, and helpful advice for churches searching for a pastor.
"Perilous Times, Deep Truths for Shallow Waters" is Dr. Grady's latest book. On this episode Brother Grady gives insights into the times in which we live.
Iceland is a very secular and prosperous nation. On this episode, we discuss principles of gospel ministry to put into practice in reaching this people group for Jesus Christ.
On this episode Pastor Dean Francini gives his salvation testimony along with practical insights for ministering to the deaf, serving the Lord while in the service, and pastoring upon retirement.
Evangelist Tom Stiles is with us today to answer questions about Roe v. Wade. What does it mean for the country? What should Christians be focusing on?
Pastor Gabe Gonzalas started the New Testament Baptist Church about a year and a half ago. Today we discuss principles and priorities to consider while starting and pastoring a church plant. Enjoy!
1.) Mastermind Journaling - writing down highlights, stories, and quotes. 2.) Mastermind journeling by voice to text, printing, and folder set up. 3.) Grouping your reading - read 10-15 books on a particular topic, highlight them, and mastermind them.
Dr. John Asquith and I circle back and discuss the crucial topic of what pornography does to the users brain, the destruction it brings, and the way to escape its grasp.
Dave Cialini and I discuss Warren Wiersbe's book "Ten Power Principles of Ministry." Enjoy!
Dr. Steve Schwanke pastors in Huntsville AL. Pastor Schwanke and his church have a burden to plant churches in the Huntsville area. On this podcast we talk church planting and a variety of other topics.
Pastor Dolton Robertson and Pastor Steve Schwanke discuss the importance of Bible preaching. This episode has helpful ideas and recommended books as well.
In today's interview, Dr. John Asquith addresses the effects that pornography has on the users' brains. "Your Brain on Porn" by Gary Wilson is a secular book about the severe problems pornography causes in our society. Dr. Asquith comments on this book and recommends some answers from a Biblical perspective.
Spring Thaw Q and A! From the panel, Dr. John Asquith, Dr. Tim Young, Dr. Steven Swanke, Pastor Dolton Robinson, and Pastor David Dunbar answer questions about life and ministry.
Brother Eric Odeychuck is a Ukrainian American pastor in Rochester, New York. Eric's family and the Ukrainian community, which he pastors, have extensive contacts inside Ukraine. On this podcast, Eric gives us up-to-date reports of experiences inside the country. Pastor Eric also tells us how we can help the people of Ukraine.
On this episode Brad Baker and I discuss the importance of reading the Bible and other books. We discuss practical ideas for finding time for reading and for getting the most our of your reading. Enjoy!
Linked here is and article from pastorjack.org on THE IMPORTANCE OF READING
Brother James Alter Pastors the Grace Baptist Church in Sidney OH. Pastor Alter has done extensive work in Baptist History and also in defence of the King James Bible. You can find his work at the Ancient Baptist Press by clicking below:
Ancient Baptist Press Click Here
Brother Matthew White pastors at Village Baptist Church in Mount Morris, NY. Before his pastorate he travelled the country singing with Faith Music Missions. Today on the podcast we talk on both church pastoring and church music.
Pastor Asquith has written a book entitled "Who Moved My Goalposts." This podcast we discuss modern evangelistic methods and how to share the gospel in post Christian America.
Pastor Bob Brado has worked as an assistant pastor for over seventeen years and is currently the pastor of Faith Bible Church which he started eight years ago. On this episode you will find insights for working in the ministry, Bible education, church planting, and the importance of walking with the Lord while serving him.
Dave Cialini and I have some practical ideas and also some big picture philosophies to guide you in your New Years resolution. Below are some of the show notes:
SETTING NEW YEARS GOALS:
· By setting goals you are setting the intention and direction of your life. “You aim at nothing you will hit it every time!” “If you fail to plan you plan to fail!” God is not the author of confusion we live in an orderly planned universe, but many people do not have an overarching purpose or plan for that purpose.
God is Sovereign and is not bound to our plans, but we can with His guidance purposefully direct our lives. Caleb, “I want that mountain!”
· Measurable, specific, and achievable. Measurable and absolutely clear.
· What do you want to achieve and why do you want to achieve it?
o THE BIG WHY? Define why it is important and valuable to you. Do this for yourself and be ready with a reason for those that are around you.
· Micro goals are going to spin off your macro goals so if you’re reading your,
o How is this going to work in developing habits.
** Habits become part of our inner brain, second nature:
o Every goal should be: habitual, measurable, and obtainable.
SPIRIT:
Bible Reading
Prayer
Spiritual fellowship and devotion. Church, Family devotions, spouse devotions.
SOUL: “The seat of our emotions”
Self / Wife / Children / Church family.
With Intentionality and purpose. If you are on a date with your wife be full present. Same if you are with your with your kids or a friend.
BODY: Eating, drinking, sleeping, and working out.
Remember: Specific, Measurable, Achievable
Pastor Williams is a former veteran and has worked with and pastored military churches. Today on the podcast we both share our experiences working with the armed forces. Also Brother Williams has a church database with over 6,000 churches on it to help military and others find a good Bible believing church in their area. Click here for the link.
Tim Stalcup has travelled to a variety of different Muslim countries including Afghanistan. He currently does mission work reaching Muslims living in New York City. On today's episode he will share with us some ideas for reaching our Muslim neighbours with the gospel.
Evangelist Chuck Harding has been involved in God and Country movements for almost twenty years now. This episode we speak about history, reading, and how to be involved in your government.
Pastor Ken Shaver and I talk church planting, pastoring, and discuss a variety of topics.
Brother Dave and I have a philosophical discussion on the roll of youth group in the life of teenagers, the home, and the church. Enjoy!
Below is a my check list for missions conference:
Mission’s Conference: (2021) Promote: Facebook, MailChimp, announce.
Announcements: 24-hour prayer chain sign up, international dinner sign up, faith promise missions cards. house missionaries, have missionaries over Monday night, Tuesday night.
Decorations: up for a month / get out old deco and order new as needed decorations.
Kids: Order a mission’s craft, have missionary speak to them.
Print: Faith Promise card weeks ahead, missionary pics with names, pics of missionaries and speakers coming. 3 sign up sheets: International dinner, prayer chain, international delegates (people talk about their country and say John 3:16 in native tongue)
Order of Service: Print cards, two speakers and one presentation Monday and Tuesday night.
Extra’s: DO some Sunday School and Morning sermons on missions, Pick theme song, Do some blogs on missions: “How I learned to give,” Invite preachers from the area for Friday night, Have Families host missionaries – they get to know them they will be personally vested, Super-Saturday breakfast, subs for lunch and service to follow, ask missionaries if they can sing and schedule them if they can. Have Dave C. show us how to print big pictures.
Pastor Gugino gives helpful insights on raising up Christian ministers and laymen inside of the church. He also gives advice to pastors who are in a building program.
Pastor Asquith has an amazing ministry at the Black Creek Baptist Church. I had the opportunity to be there last week for one of their two midweek services. Most all the members at BCBC were reached and saved because of John Asquith's ministry. The people there have amazing testimonies of how the gospel transformed them from terrible lifestyles to serving Christ. Enjoy some of Brother Asquith's testimony and his pastoral wisdom!
Brother Matt has been working with at State Fair Soulwinning booths for decades. He shares with us how easy it is to share your faith and demonstrates for us how to do so.
Brother Mike Cesar was converted while a practicing Physician. On this podcast he gives a little of his testimony on his salvation and call to the ministry. Pastor Cesar also comments on our current cultural climate and how it is ripe for the Lord's return.
Missionary Spencer Smith works on extensively on the mission field. Spencer also has a popular YouTube channel that educates people in doctrine and warns of new age trends among Christianity. You can find him by searching Spencer Smith on YouTube.
This episode is some thoughts on Critical Race Theory and some Biblical solutions race relations.
Cory Banks and Marcus Eaton are directors at Christian Lake Bible Conference in Stratford NY. On this episode we talk about the important roll camp can play in the believers life and the opportunities available at Christian Lake.
Much attention has been given lately to UFO's by the news media, congress, and the military. As a Christian we should have an answer for the hope that is within us. Lord willing today's episode will give us some of those answers and point us in the right theological direction.
Brother Ouellette has had a very extensive pastoral and preaching ministry for close to fifty years. His Biblical and practical approach to life and ministry will be a blessing to you. Enjoy!
Tom Styles with Arise Ministries talks with us today about ten different crises facing our nation. In the midst of these crises we know that the Lord is our shelter and the gospel is the answer.
The Pursuit of God has been a favourite souls stirring book for generations of Christians. Today on the podcast Brother Cialini and I do an overview of this great book. Enjoy!
This is a very helpful episode for dealing with life's sorrows. We all either have or will experience loss and grief. We all also have a responsibility to those around us to help those who are going through a time of sorrow. This podcast will be an encouragement to you personally and equip you to help those around you who are in the grieving process.
Brother Dale Morey has a tremendous ministry Liberty Behind Bars. You will be challenged with his amazing testimony and ministry to prison and jail inmates.
Pastor Perticone Sr. has worked in the ministry for twenty years as first as assistant pastor and thirteen yeas ago he started Trinity Baptist church in Rochester. Today on the podcast we speak about the important role of men in the church and how to develop men of God in the local church.
Vincent Blanchard is a missionary to areas closed to the gospel. On this podcast he shares some his experiences and his plans to go to "the regions beyond" where no western missionaries have ever been. You can find more out about Missionary Vincent Blanchard here.
Brother Love will be ninety years young this year and has an amazing testimony. For the last thirty years he has been working in Jail ministry. He discusses the blessings and benefits of ministering in the jail.
This episode was recorded at our "Spring Thaw" conference at Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church.
Brother Matt Furan has served in ministry for over twenty years. He has been both a pastor and missionary to the fields of Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Today on the podcast we talk about some great people of prayer, great preachers, and practical ministry lessons learned along the way. Enjoy!
Dr. Bill Grady is currently working as an evangelist. He is the author of several books: "Final Authority," "Given By Inspiration," "What Hath God Wrought?", "How Satan Turned America Against God," and "Holy Ground, The True Story of the Nation of Israel." You can find him here at Grady Publications.
Hear an amazing testimony how Brother Jose and His wife received the Lord. Pastor Rodrigues shares some lessons on practical Christian living and his burden for the city of Rochester.
Evangelist Bruce Craig accepted his first pastorate in 1976. He successful pastored several churches and is currently doing the work of evangelism.
- Who loves you more than anyone can and does? How much does He love you, and how did He prove it?
God does:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” (John 3:16, 17)
God loves you so much that He sent His son to die to pay for your sins so that you won’t die (perish in hell) but have everlasting life!
- What is love?
God is:
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” (1st John 4:8)
God’s love is supernatural, sacrificial, selfless, and sincere; unmeasurable, unconditional, unending. Our love is hypocritical, Hollywood – like, and humanistic (conditional). God is perfect (Matthew 5:48).
- When does God love you?
God loves you:
· Before you get (got) saved.
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved),” (Ephesians 2: 4 -5)
· When you get (got) saved
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” (1st John 3:1)
- God’s love for us is an everlasting love.
“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” (Jeremiah 31:3)
- Where does true love come from? What is the source?
God the:
· Father! “…Love is of God…” (1st John 4:8b)
· Son (Jesus) “…the love of God is in Christ Jesus…” (Romans 8:39b)
· Holy Ghost (Spirit) “…the love of Gods is shed in our hearts by the Holy Ghost…” (Romans 5:5b)
Note: If you look for love without looking to God first, you will look for love in all the wrong places.
- Why does God love you even though He knows everything about you?
God loves you:
· Because of who He is. Remember God is love!
Because of who you are. If you are not saved, God wants to save you
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. (I Thessalonians 5:8)
1.) Schedule Super Saturdays 2.) Mailing EDDM. 3.) Facebook Adds 4.) Visitation Plans. 5.) New Move In Lists for mailing or visitation. 6.) Easter outreach - mail, Facebook adds. 7.) Ladies Celebration or conference. 8.) Sportsman Dinner.
Mass Mailing, Friend Day, Easter, Super Saturdays
Introduction
Question - What is an outreach calendar? Question- How do I begin?
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Prayer
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Meditation on Gods leading
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Layout repetitive events first ie Soul-winning and visitation
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plug in large outreach events (two categories, evangelistic or discipleship or mix of both)
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backward plan preparatory events (meetings, publications/ advertising etc)
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look at ways to tie events together
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analyze all ministry evangelistic efforts and needs (ie bus ministry, Sunday school ministry, school programs, Bible institute/college)
Question - What should be on an outreach calendar?
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events
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meetings
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preparation for events
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any connections?
Brother Silas talks about being a student in Israel. We discuss getting ready for teaching and preaching God's Word.
**New Years Resolutions With Dave Cialini:
*** Big picture: Obituary? * What do you want your life to be like in five years? 10 years? What advice would you tell yourself 10 years ago?
- New Years goals about about GROWTH. Success is measured in personal growth. * Pick a winning team and win - who are your top five mentors?**
Preparing for another year and a fresh start…
Setting Goals…
· Setting Goals is about God’s grace and mercy
La 3:22-23 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Look back and thank God for His grace in the victory and His mercy in defeat
· Setting Goals is about yieldedness to God
Betty Stam—“Lord, I give up all my plans and purposes, all my own desires and hopes, and accept Thy will for my life. I give myself, my life… utterly to Thee to be Thine forever. Fill me and seal me with Thy Holy Spirit. Use me as thou wilt. Send me where thou wilt. Work out Thy whole will in my life at any cost.”
Sometimes God “redirects” us
Circumstances cause us to refocus our energies into different areas
· Setting Goals is about the Glory of God
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Cor. 10:31)
BE careful of personal ambition
· Setting Goals is about pressing forward
Philippians 3
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
“I have not arrived…”
Mark – a visible line
The prize of THE HIGH CALLING—doing what God has called you to do
This is what our goal setting should be wrapped around
· Setting Goals is about Stewardship
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Pr 27:23 ¶ Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
***What are my flocks?
What is it that God made me the steward?
EPHESIANS 5-6
· Relationship with God (Bible reading/knowledge and prayer)
· Self—if you are not right, you are limited in how you can help others
Body—health, strength, rest
Soul—mind, heart, will
Spirit—relationship with God “Man shall not live by bread alone”
· Marriage/Family
· Parent/Child
· Vocation
· Ministry—your particular ministry (choir, SS, Youth, Music), witnessing/soulwinning
Ministry is not just about quantity, but quality (deeper/broader)
How can I be a better minister (being vs. doing)
Look at Each role (flock) in life like a checking account…
You get out of something what you put into it.
What’s the balance?
***Be HONEST with your self and determine what is your present reality.
Decide where you want to be. Forecast what you want your life to look like in 6 months…
Decide how to make it happen.
Schedule
Accountability
Mentors:
My Pastor
My wife
Good friends in the ministry
Great men of the past—EM Bounds, Spurgeon, Moody, Andrew Murray, RA Torrey
Those who love the Lord, yet work under me
We discuss three different outreach ideas on the podcast today. 1.) Christmas Eve Candle Light Service. 2.) Christmas Tracts. 3.) Christmas Carolling activities.
Brother Ryman has been working with youth since the age of 19. He has been a youth pastor and is now a senior pastor at Central Bible Baptist Church in Messena, NY.
Some Helpful Tips:
1.) Read a summary. Watch the author on YouTube or on a podcast. I like to hear the authors voice. So I can hear it when I read. Read chapter titles intro and conclusion. Headings of chapters. Thumb through the book. Find the melody of the book.
2.) Guide Your Eyes With A Pen
3.) Don’t read near the margins.
4.) Don’t say words with your mouth. Chew Gum.
5.) Feel everything picture what is going on.
6.) Take breaks. Read for twenty minutes and water the plants.
7.) Always keep a book with you: physical or on your phone.
8.) The best reading is rereading. C.S. Lewis said he had a hard time reading new books he liked reading once again what he had done before. There are some great books that we should take time and master. Perhaps read once a year.
“Peruse a good book several times and make notes and analyses of it. A student will find that his mental constitution is more affected by one book thoroughly mastered than by twenty books he has merely skimmed. Little learning and much pride comes from hasty reading. Some men are disabled from thinking by their putting meditation away for the sake of much reading. In reading let your motto be ‘much not many’” (Charles Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students).
Pastor Parker shares testimonies, principles and insights on raising your children for the Lord.
Pastor Sotomayor is a recently retired police officer and full time pastor. He discusses the challenges of being a police officer and ways that churches and individuals can be a support to law officials.
Pastor Gomez started pastoring at the age of 19 years old. He has a phenomenal life story. Jose has planted three churches and is now working on his fourth plant you can find him here: Facebook Jose Serafin Gomez
Brother Mark Bosje is a veteran missionary. He and his family were missionaries in New Zealand and Thailand. Dr. Bosje teaches missions at Hyles Anderson College and now travels to at least eight foreign fields a year.
On this podcast we discuss the benefits of in person assembly. Helpful Biblical, personal, and antidotal reasons are given for why we have in person church services.
Brother Gabe Gonzalez is starting this fall of 2020 the New Testament Baptist Church (CLICK HERE) out of our church, Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church. I believe this episode will be helpful to laymen, pastors, and church planters interested in church planting and a spiritual blessing to all who listen.
David Engesath, Professional Potter turned preacher shares his testimony of how God called him into the ministry while in his fifties. Brother David has a wonderful ministry demonstrating the illustration God uses multiple times in Scripture comparing our life to the Potter (God) moulding the clay (us). One of his main callings in his preaching ministry is to help Christians prepare for the judgement seat of Christ.
You can connect with Evangelist David Engesath by clicking here.
David Cialini and I discuss the life of Dwight L. Moody. Mr. Moody was one of the greatest evangelists of Church history. God used simple uneducated shoe salesman to preach the gospel to over 100 million people in his lifetime. The impact of D.L. Moody shaped Christianity in America and in England.
Today on the podcast Brother Gulshan Lal gives his amazing testimony. Gulshan tells of the "Seeker Conferences" he has been putting on for the past forty years in India and others places. His wife grew up in one of Amy Carmichael's orphanages in India.
You can reach Gulshan Lal here
Dr. Harding has been working full time in God and Country efforts across the nation for over fifteen years. The Lord has called him to help Pastors and God’s people become more educated concerning our Christian Heritage, engaged in our biblical role in government, and encourage others to entreat God's mercy for our embattled nation so the pulpit can remain free to evangelize.
On this episode Dr. Chuck Harding answers questions submitted by the members at Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church.
Click Here to Connect With Chuck Harding
Joel Bierman tells of the call from a great blue collar job to missionary to Germany. Hear lessons learned on the road, the benefits of using vacation time to take missions trips, and some personal insights into discerning God's call.
Click Here to connect with Joel Bierman
Brother Patrick speaks talks about deputation, the importance of missionary prayer letters, the three church plants he was apart of, and what is going on in Peru during COVID-19.
Finding Clarity In Your Schedule, Priorities, and Goals
· “To do’s” are not all equal. Schedule / priorities / to do listsWe have more things to do than we can possibly get done. We feel overwhelmed, unclear, unfocused, and we are not sure what is the most important.
· All things that need to be done are not equally important. Here are some questions that might help us cut through the clutter of our to do list:
1.) 80/20 Rule: Farming, stock market, wealth, business’s products, even negative: car accidents… Tasks – what are the 20% of action/activity that produces 80% of the results? Job/ Family / Relationships Who are the 20% of people that bring the most joy into your life? Who are 20% of the people that produce 80% of the results?
What are the 20% of actions/people producing 80% of the negative results?
** If you work harder that does not necessarily mean you will be more productive. You have to work smarter! Ask the 80/20 question.
2.) What Is The One Thing? If you could only do one thing this day/week/month what would it be? What one thing would make the day/week/month easer? What is the “one thing?” What is the one thing in my marriage, with my kids, in my ministry, or in my walk with God?
3.) Two Hours Rule: ** What would you do if you only had two hours to work today?
4.) What Is The Big Why? Helps us to know why we do the hard things that we do.
5.) Write Your Obituary:
REMEMBERED By…
REMEMBERED As…
It will be easy to say NO! You say many more “no’s” in life so you can to the big “Yes’s” You can so no when there is a bigger yes burning inside
Dr. Flanders discusses the Biblical principles of revival that were followed in the second great awakening particularly in the city of Rochester under the preaching of Charles G. Finney.
On this special fathers day edition, Dad and I had a great time discussing fatherhood and the young family heritage.
David Cialini and I discuss the spiritual impact of Spurgeon on the world, the people that influenced him, and the edification his life can be to us as believers today. Most of the information for this podcast was taken from the book: "The Shadow of the Broad Brim" by Richard Day
Professor Greg Haun in 2005 challenged the class to journal I am so glad I took him up on it. Presidents, men and women throughout the ages have journaled.**
1.) Collect Thoughts: things you are thankful for – count your blessings, write down what you experiencing, what you have been learning lately, how you like or dislike different things.
2.) Work Out Problems. Organise your thoughts by confronting your problems. Is something bothering you and you know it shouldn’t be? Well write down I will not worry about this because 1.) explanation... 2.) explanation... 3.) explanation...
3.) See the Future: What would you like to be like in 10 years. How do you plan to get there? What actions are you going to take today, this week, and this year to get there?
4.) Write your history: Write out things that you have done, seen, felt. Write out what is going on in the world around you.
* As a rule: Do it once a week. Sit down and write down whatever comes to your mind. Then if you get brainstorms or need clarity throughout the week get it out and write down.
* It is for you not for anyone else. I am not telling you to put private stuff in there but don’t worry about someone else reading it. Honestly probably no one else even cares anyway.
Dr. Rick Flanders is coming to LBBC Sunday June 28th - July 1st for a Summer Revival. Brother Flanders is not only a great preacher he is truly a revivalist. God has used him throughout the country and Canada to bring a revival of prayer and holy Christian living. This is a wonderful fifteen minute conversation. Be ready to be challenged and blessed!
Steve Schwanke became a full time evangelist at the age of 22! He speaks of how he was able to keep a full schedule at such a young age. After ten years in evangelism he took the Huntsville Bible Baptist Church. The church had at the time twelve members. Today, after four years as the pastor the church runs 120 on a consistent basis. The Lord has been leading Brother Steve to start churches around the Huntsville AL area. In closing he gives a testimony about his upbringing. He was raised in a family of twelve children. Today most of the kids are in full time Christian service and all of them serve the Lord in different capacities.
This is a great podcast! Enjoy!
Here is the check list for Brother Tony's Holistic Approach to Depression:
A. Concerning My Spirit:
· I am intentionally abiding in the Lord, His word, prayer and His Spirit. (Jn. 15:7; 1st Jn. 2:27)
· I am intentionally trying to abide in a Christ – centered triangle relationship with my wife Evon. That’s therapeutic for both of us! (1st Peter 3:7)
· I am intentionally putting on the whole Armor of God by putting on the characteristics of Christ (Col. 3:10 – 14) the “living word of God” and by being obedient to the written word of God, the Bible. (Ephesians 6:10 – 18)
· I am intentionally dying daily so that I can experience the crucified, abundant or exchanged life. ( Gal. 2:20; Jn. 10:10; 2nd Cor. 5:21)
· I am intentionally seeking the Lord’s kingdom and righteousness first.(Matt. 6:33)
· I have joined the healing journey ministry at church.
· I have joined a Thursday Night Bible Study emphasizing the healing of the spirit, soul and body. Lessons taught by Dr. John Woodward (a dear friend and brother) via DVDs after having gone through training in Tennessee.
· Like the Apostle Paul, I am learning how to glory in my infirmities, necessities, persecutions, reproaches, distresses etc. for the Lord’s sake; realizing that His grace is sufficient for me (2nd Cor. 12:7 – 12). I also realize that God is using this infirmity in the process of conforming me to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:28,29). “All things are of God” (2nd Corinthians 5:18)
B. Concerning My Soul:
- Note: The soul is a trichotomy. It consists of the emotions, (“the feelers”) intellect, (“the thinkers”) and the will (“the choosers”).
· I am intentionally applying Philippians 4: 5 – 20 to my life. This portion of scripture emphasizes how to experience the Lord’s presence, peace, perspectives, providence, power, provisions, and promises.
· I am a student of this disorder; reading, studying, and learning methods on how to understand and manage this disorder.
· I am intentionally trying to do the Lord’s will as it is written in His Word. I am trying to live a :
1. Sanctified life ( 1st Thess. 4:1 – 4)
2. Sincerely thankful life (1st Thess. 5:17)
3. Sacrificial life (Romans 12: 1,2)
4. Soul – conscious life (1st Tim 2:3 – 4)
- Spirit – filled life ( Eph. 5: 17 – 18)
· I am attempting to help others experiencing anxiety and depression disorders.
· I am teaching a bible study at the Maplewood YMCA. One of the lessons that I am teaching is on the healing of the spirit, soul and body. The same lessons taught by Dr. Woodward.
Tom Stiles has been helping pastors, churches, and Christian schools navigate New York politics and laws for decades. Today, May 21, 2020, he gives helpful information on when churches should reopen. You can find Tom Styles at ariseministries.org.
I had the opportunity to know Ken Shaver in our church in Oklahoma City where he served the Lord as a laymen. Pastor Ken Shaver is a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot, air traffic controller, and international air traffic training manager. He entered the ministry at age 41 when he started the Greater Cumberland Baptist Church now pastored by his son-in-law Paul Edes. Pastor Shaver is currently serving as pastor at the Greater Vision Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY.
Ken and his wife Robin have a wonderful home life with four children who serve in churches and many grandchildren. On the podcast, Brother Shaver teaches the blessing and benefits of family devotions. Enjoy!
Erik Sabiston is a bestselling author, producer, public speaker and airline pilot. He is also the President/Founder of RTAG, Veteran/Aviation Consultant, Award Winning Co-Producer and Military Technical Advisor.
On the podcast he speaks about his Christian faith, tells about writing a military book with no curse words, and gives advice to those serving in the armed services on how to be a Christian Soldier.
Below is the link to his best selling book:
Dustoff 7-3: Saving Lives under Fire in Afghanistan
David Cialini and I discuss the importance of Bible reading, tips, tools, and ideas to keep you in God's Word. Here us a downloadable Bible reading schedule to tape into the fly leaf of your Bible http://www.pastorjack.org/?p=1842
1.) Build a habit of reading. 2.) For reading comprehension - read a summary, wikipedia, watch a YouTube lecture or podcast by the author about the book. 3.) Scan and skim the book before you read. 4.) Highlight then take notes - don't just read to have read but read to learn. 5.) Feel free to pause a book to pick up another or to quit a book. 6.) Rereading is the best reading! read your favourite book again.
What does the Bible say about human government? Should we obey the laws of the land when they conflict with God's law?
We have an opportunity for growth and productivity that we have never had before: “redeem the time!”
11 Ways To Redeem the Time From pastorjack.org http://www.pastorjack.org/?p=2312(opens in a new tab)