Preachers in Training

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 15 for Thursday, December 1, 2016
Isaiah teaches us five characteristics that will make us effective preachers:

* He had a personal connection with God.
* He genuinely cared about people.
* He faithfully preached an unpopular message.
* His preaching was Christ-centered.
* He really trusted God above everything else.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee Wildfire Relief
Here’s the message from Rod Rutherford, preacher for the Gatlinburg church of Christ:
I have learned that three members have lost their homes. A friend called a friend in the Gatlinburg fire department to ask about the church building. He was told that everything on Reagan Drive was destroyed, either burned down or badly damaged beyond use. This would include our church building. We plan to worship with the Sevierville church Sunday and then have a congregational meeting to discuss our future. Our building was fully insured. If anyone wants to help those who lost their homes, we ask them to send a contribution to the Gatlinburg church of Christ and mark it For Fire Relief. We will use it to help our members first and then others as funds permit.
The address is:
Gatlinburg church of Christ
P.O. Box 361
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Thanks for your interest, prayers and concern. — Rod
Programming Note
This is the last episode of this season. The podcast will be on our annual end of the year break for the holidays, and will return Thursday, January 12, 2017, the Lord willing. In the weeks between this episode and the first episode of season 5, we will be releasing encore episodes of some of our most popular programs. Enjoy!
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* BLOG: Five Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way (Dr. Thom Rainer)

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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 14 for Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Chad Landman, a brother in Christ and geek extraordinaire, is here to give us his top tech tools that could be useful in your ministry. Are people looking for gift ideas for their favorite preacher in their life? These are some great things to consider!
We would love to hear from you!
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Chad’s Picks:
TECH

* iPhone 7 Plus ($869)
* iPad Pro 9.7 ($599, 32 GB model)
* Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro 9.7 ($149)
* Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 ($257)
* Qisan SmartForce Mechanical Keyboard ($39)

APPS

* Holy Bible by Paul Avery (Free, $1.99 with In-App Purchases)
* Bear Writing App (Free, $1.49 monthly subscription to add special features)
* TextExpander ($45/year subscription)
* Overcast (Free, $12 / year subscription to add special features)
* Mini Metro ($4.99)

BOOKS / OTHER

* Cambridge ESV Pitt Minion Goatskin Bible ($125)
* One Word Study
* Bibliotheca Five Volume Reader’s Bible ($109)
* Kenu Stance iPhone Stand ($24)
* iOttie Car Mount ($24)
* Insignia iPhone 7 / 7 Plus Case ($19)
* Maxpedition Janus Pocket Pouch ($37)
* Jackery Mini Portable Charger ($11)

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* Chad’s Podcast, Ministry Bits

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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 13 for Thursday, November 17, 2016
Steve Higginbotham is on Preachers in Training this week to offer ten reasons why he’s thankful to be a gospel preacher.
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* Steve Higginbotham’s website, PreachingHelp.org

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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 11 for Thursday, November 3, 2016
Just in time for the 2016 Presidential election, Wes McAdams joins Robert on this episode of Preachers in Training to discuss the Christian’s responsibility to politics, some tips for navigating this difficult election season, and a biblical mindset to maintain throughout the election season.
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Links

* VIDEO: Christianity and Politics (hosted by Wes McAdams), via Ripple of Light Productions
* VIDEO: Christianity, Politics, & Gossip (hosted by Wes McAdams), via Ripple of Light Productions
* WEBSITE: Radically Christian
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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 10 for Thursday, October 27, 2016
Jeremiah Tatum, preacher for the Willow Avenue church of Christ in Cookeville, TN, is on this episode to discuss how to interact with preachers (and others) with whom we do not agree on biblical issues. How do we maintain fellowship boundaries while treating them with love and respect? Is it our obligation to “police” other congregations? These questions and others are answered on this episode.
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* Jeremiah Tatum blogs at A Legacy of Faith.

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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 6, 2016
Jon Mitchell and Michael Whitworth join Robert to discuss why they use Bible software and their favorite features in the software that they use the most. This episode came as a result of a recent poll in the Preachers in Training Facebook group. The top five Bible software applications used by those polled are:

* E-Sword
* Logos
* Accordance
* Olive Tree
* Blue Letter Bible

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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 29, 2016
Caleb Colley discusses plagiarism as it relates to using another preacher’s material. When must a preacher cite his source? What does it mean to “make it your own?” Caleb gives a balanced, biblical, and practical approach to the subject.
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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 15, 2016
Rob Whitacre is on this episode to discuss practical ways for preachers to do personal evangelism.
Order Rob Whitacre’s new DVD, the Personal Evangelism Seminar. It is a five-lesson seminar that will encourage and teach the viewer to effectively reach lost souls using God’s Word and proven methods. The cost is $14.00. You can order it by contacting Rob directly on Facebook or by phone at 931-224-8794.
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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 8, 2016
Melvin Otey, Associate Professor of Law at the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, joins Robert to discuss a preacher’s role in this election season.
He and Robert discuss the following:

* Should we talk about “political” issues from the pulpit?
* Is there precedence? Did New Testament preachers preach on political issues?
* Please identify some issues that need to be addressed.
* What’s the goal? What are we trying to accomplish by preaching on these issues?
* If you post on social media about issues in the political arena, people get angry. How do we prevent this from the pulpit?

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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 25, 2016
On this episode, Robert sat down with five gospel preachers to find out some of their favorite tools in ministry. He asked them the same five questions:

* What is your favorite low-tech study tool (other than your Bible)?

*
What is your favorite high-tech study tool?

*
What is something exciting happening at your congregation that others may want to implement?

*
What is your favorite thing about Bible study?

*
What is your favorite thing about preaching?


This episode was recorded from The Light Network’s booth in the exhibit hall of Polishing the Pulpit. Guests are Ty Rhymes, Ben Giselbach, Lee Snow, Wayne Rodgers, and Neil Richey.
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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 18, 2016
This is part two of a conversation Robert had with Paul Sain regarding helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install those men as elders over the congregation.
Links

* Paul Sain is the owner of Sain Publications, which is the home of Ready Reference for Growing Christians and the Voices From the Past DVD series. Click here to find out more.
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Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 11, 2016
Paul Sain joins Robert to discuss helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install those men as elders over the congregation.
Links

* Paul Sain is the owner of Sain Publications, which is the home of Ready Reference for Growing Christians and the Voices From the Past DVD series. Click here to find out more.
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The Light Network Specials, Episode 14. Recorded Sunday, June 12, 2016
On June 8, 2016, Hillary Ferguson posted a blog on The Huffington Post titled The Ugly in Christianity. In the piece, Ferguson described times when Christians did not act like Christians. Their conduct turned her away from the Lord’s church.
This episode of TLN Specials is a look in the mirror, an effort for all Christians to assess themselves and their influence. We must be sure that we are good representatives of Christ to our brothers and sisters and to our watching world.
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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 19, 2016
Glenn Colley joins Robert today to discuss seven things preachers need to know in times like these.
Programming Note: This is the last episode of season 3. If you’re listening chronologically, we will be taking a break during the summer and will return in August 2016. Don’t forget all of our episode archives during the summer! See the link below to access all episode of the show.
Links

* “A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 1 – Torrey Clark interviewed Dr. Dave Miller about Islam.
* “A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 2
* “A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 3
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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 14 for Thursday, May 12, 2016, 2016
Michael Whitworth talks about the importance of the adult Bible class and why preachers shouldn’t slack on the Bible classes they teach. Michael also offers tips for asking faith-building questions.
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* Start2Finish.org
* Teaching Rocket

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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 13 for Thursday, May 5, 2016
Steven Hunter and Mike Greene, who serve as ministers for the Lehman Avenue church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY, join Robert to discuss what major issues the preachers of the Restoration Movement discussed and debated the most.
They answer the following questions:

* Let’s define our terms. What do we mean by “Restoration Preachers”?
* Why is it important to study the restoration movement?
* What advice do you have to someone who has difficulty getting excited about studying this period of history?
* What were the major issues that the early Restoration preachers discussed and debated the most?
* What does that mean for our time?

Check out Steven’s blog, Classically Christian, on Start2Finish.
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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 11 for Thursday, April 21, 2016, 2016
Adam Faughn discusses preachers moving from one congregation to another. He and Robert discuss the following questions:

* How can a preacher know when it is time to leave a work for another work?
* What are appropriate reasons to leave? How can one know when he should persevere versus when he should leave?
* Is it bad for a preacher to move to a different work because he feels that the new work would afford more opportunities of service than the old work did?
* If one is leaving a congregation due to difficulties in that work, does he have an obligation to try to talk about the troubles with that congregation’s leadership (especially if the troubles include doctrinal error or other sins)?
* Some seem to think less of or look down on on preachers who leave after only being at a congregation for a relatively short time. Is this justified?
* Would you advise moving to another congregation in the same area?
* When a preacher is seeking a new work, should he inform his current eldership of his intentions to leave? If so, when?
* How can we navigate transitioning from one congregation to another without splitting the church?

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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 24, 2016
Brad McNutt joins Robert to discuss the big picture of the Bible. They talk about the importance of the big picture, and some practical ways that you can incorporate the Bible’s theme into your teaching and preaching.
Links

* The Book Club review of Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
* Preachers in Training review of Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
* The Book Club review of Living By the Book

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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 11, 2016
Should preachers feel intimidated when meeting with the elders? With what kind of attitude should we enter a meeting with the elders? How do you handle critique from your elders during the meeting? All of these questions and more are answered on this week’s episode with our guest, Don Blackwell.
Links

* Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training
* “The Relationship Between the Eldership and the Preacher” (Preachers in Training Season 2, Episode 2 recorded with the eldership of the North Charleston church of Christ)
* Gospel Broadcasting Network
* Videos: The Truth About … by Don Blackwell
* Book: The Truth About Moral Issues by Don Blackwell

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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 4, 2016
Neal Pollard, the preacher for the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, joins Robert to discuss the need for churches to upgrade their ministries without compromising biblical authority. They discussions reasons, keys, ways, and an example pertaining to upgrading church ministries.
Links

* Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver

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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 21, 2016
On this episode of Preachers in Training, Stephen Sutton joins Robert to discuss chaplain work. What is a chaplain? What do chaplains do? What kind of training does someone need to serve as a chaplain? Learn the answers to these and other questions on this episode.
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Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 14, 2016
Ministry is demanding, often taking us away from our homes and families (at all hours of the day and night) to help those with a spiritual need. What can preachers do to get a better handle on balancing church work and family life? Joe Wells offers great insights to this vital topic.
Links

* Kaio Publications
* Concord Road church of Christ (Nashville, TN)

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Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 13, released December 3, 2015
Tom Holland joins Robert by phone to discuss what he has learned about preaching and ministry during his 65 years as a gospel preacher. Bro. Holland talks about how culture has changed over the past six decades, and what cultural trends were related to produce the cultural climate in which we live.
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Season 2, Episode 112
For Thursday, November 19, 2015
“Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Chad Landman
 
 
Show Notes:

* The holiday season is a great time to get some ministry gear! Chad Landman joins Robert to give us a holiday gift guide for ministers.
* We’d love to hear from you. Take the 10 question Preachers in Training Survey!

Episode Links:

* Periscope Revival
* Chad’s Tech Picks

* Shure MV88 podcast mic ($149.00)
* Thule Atmos iPad mini case ($49.15)
* Glif ($30.00)
* Magpul iPhone 6/6 Plus case ($15.58)
* Anker 5-port IQ charger ($17.99)
* Apple Magic Keyboard ($99.00)
* Logitech Type + iPad case ($81.70)
* Logitech MX Master mouse ($83.93)
* Sandisk Ultra Fit CZ43 64GB flash drive ($19.91)
* Jackery mini charger ($10.99)


* Chad’s General Picks:

* Cambridge ESV Pitt Minion Goatskin Bible ($119.99)
* Fisher Space pen ($13.42)
* Field Notes notebooks ($9.95 for 3-pack)
* CRKT Guppie ($19.53)
* Kershaw Shuffle II folding knife ($14.00)

 

Season 2, Episode 11
For Thursday, October 29, 2015
“Ministering in Tragedy”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Randall Evans
 
 
Show Notes:

* On this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert talks with Randall Evans, a preacher in Cadiz, Kentucky, who is all too familiar with tragedy. Randall shares a personal story of tragedy and gives insight into ministering to the congregation throughout such an event.

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* Click here to see all of the episodes of Preachers in Training with Robert Hatfield.

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Season 2, Episode 10
For October 23, 2015
“Tips for Revivals / Gospel Meetings”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Adam Faughn
 
 
Show Notes:

* Adam Faughn is here to talk about revivals (or gospel meetings, if you so prefer). What should we preach in gospel meetings? Are gospel meetings becoming a thing of the past? What can we do to revive revivals? Plus, Adam has an exciting announcement at the end of the show about an online revival!

Episode Resources:

* A Legacy of Faith Website
* Podcast: “Using Periscope in Ministry”

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Season 2, Episode 8
For Thursday, September 24, 2015
“Preaching & Tentmaking: How To Get it All Done!”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Jeff Archey
 
 
Show Notes:

* How can a preacher who works a full-time, “secular” job get it all done? Jeff Archey is on Preachers in Training today, and he’s “been there and done that” when it comes to preaching while working another job. He offers practical tips for time management and good study habits that will help all preachers to effectively labor for the Lord.

Episode Resources:

* Jeff’s eBook: “Oh, You Preach And Work for a Living: Suggestions for the Preacher in Secular Work”
* Polishing the Pulpit

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Season 2, Episode 7
For Thursday, September 17, 2015
“When Preachers Sin”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Mike Vestal
 
 
Show Notes:

* No Christian is above sin, and preachers are certainly not exempt. How does the preacher handle his own spiritual life to avoid sin? What should a preacher do when he sins? Mike Vestal is on this episode of Preachers in Training to discuss “When Preachers Sin.”

Episode Resources:

* Book Recommendations:

* Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Paul David Tripp [$12.59 paperback]
* Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures by Gary L. McIntosh [$14.54 paperback]

* You can preview this book for free on Google Books.





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Season 2, Episode 6
For Thursday, September 10, 2015
“When Preachers Counsel”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Tim Orbison
 
 
Show Notes:

* Preachers are often called upon to “counsel” or advise from a biblical standpoint. Some preachers have formal training in psychology and counseling, but many do not. This episode will offer some advice, warnings, and further considerations regarding when preachers counsel.

Episode Resources:

* The Walk Out Woman by Dr. Steve Stephens and Alice Gray
* Christian Counseling by Gary R. Collins
* Personal Counseling by Bill Flatt
* Basic Types of Pastoral Care & Counseling by Howard Clinebell
* Divorce Busting by Michele Weiner-Davis
* His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley

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Season 2, Episode 4
For Friday, August 28, 2015
“Tools of the Trade”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUESTS: Andy Brewer, Caleb Colley, Chad Dollahite, Adam Faughn, Russell Kline, Jon Mitchell
 
 
Show Notes:
On this episode, Robert sat down with six gospel preachers to find out some of their favorite tools in ministry. He asked them the same five questions:

* What is your favorite low-tech Bible study tool?
* What is your favorite high-tech Bible study tool?
* What is something exciting happening at your congregation that others may want to implement?
* What is your favorite thing about Bible study?
* What is your favorite thing about preaching?

This episode was recorded from The Light Network’s booth in the exhibit hall of Polishing the Pulpit.
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Season 2, Episode 3
For Thursday, August 20, 2015
“Book Review: Preaching – Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Brad McNutt
 
 
Show Notes:

* Robert and Brad McNutt review Timothy Keller’s new book, “Preaching: Communicating Truth in an Age of Skepticism.”

Episode Resources:

* Click here to purchase a copy of “Preaching: Communicating Truth in an Age of Skepticism”

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Episode #011
Recorded June 18, 2015
Pray for Charleston: The Christian response to prejudice
(coverage of the tragic shootings in Charleston, SC)
People: Torrey Clark, Steven Ford, Robert Hatfield
 
 
 
 

Episode Summary:

* The tragic shootings in the Emmanual African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina Wednesday night (June 17, 2015) have been deemed a hate crime. On this TLN Special presentation, the panel discusses what the Bible says about racism and prejudice, and how we should respond to its existence in American culture.
* Photo Credit: Broad Street, Charleston SC by Khanrak (Wikipedia)

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Season 1, Episode 17
For Thursday, June 11, 2015
“We Preach Christ”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
 
 
Show Notes:

* The New Testament reminds us of the responsibility, joy, and honor of preaching. Today’s episodes is a series of verses that Robert strung together from various parts of the New Testament. Listen especially for those three common themes: responsibility, joy, and honor.
* Scriptures used in this episode (in the order they were used):

* 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
* Romans 1:16
* Galatians 1:8-9
* Romans 10:14-15
* 2 Timothy 4:2
* Acts 20:27
* 1 Corinthians 1:17
* 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 4-5
* 2 Corinthians 4:5
* Colossians 1:28
* 1 Corinthians 9:16, 27
* 2 Corinthians 4:7
* Mark 16:15-16
* 2 Corinthians 5:11
* 2 Peter 1:12
* Titus 1:3
* Galatians 1:10-11
* 1 Peter 1:25



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Season 1, Episode 16
For Thursday, June 4, 2015
“The Old Paths”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
 
 

Show Notes:

* Robert shares a lecture that he recently heard Adam Faughn give about the necessity of sticking to the old paths. Plus, some great FREE resources that you don’t want to miss!

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* Video of Adam Faughn’s Presentation (courtesy East Hill church of Christ, Pulaski, TN)
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* Polishing the Pulpit Blog
* Legends of PTP

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Season 1, Episode 15
For Thursday, May 14, 2015
“How Creativity Can Change Ministry” Part 2
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Brandon Edwards
 
 
Show Notes:

* Brandon Edwards, the evangelism and outreach minister for the Lewisville church of Christ in Lewisville, TX, joins Robert to discuss one word that is helping him to change his ministry for the better … and all to the glory of God!

Episode Resources:

* 12 Questions Dallas
* Culture Shock 056: “Why we must recapture the global mission of the church of Christ” (part 1 of 2)
* Culture Shock 057: “Why we must recapture the global mission of the church of Christ” (part 2 of 2)

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Season 1, Episode 14
For Thursday, May 7, 2015
“How Creativity Can Change Ministry”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUEST: Brandon Edwards
 
 
Show Notes:

* Brandon Edwards, the evangelism and outreach minister for the Lewisville church of Christ in Lewisville, TX, joins Robert to discuss one word that is helping him to change his ministry for the better … and all to the glory of God!

Episode Resources:

* 12 Questions Dallas
* Culture Shock 056: “Why we must recapture the global mission of the church of Christ” (part 1 of 2)
* Culture Shock 057: “Why we must recapture the global mission of the church of Christ” (part 2 of 2)

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