Better Together

“It’s about study, it’s about community, and it’s about outreach; and so if your Sunday School is not doing all three of those, you’re really missing out.” Dr. Ron Hunter of D6 Family Ministry discusses the nature of Sunday School and small groups and how critical they are to the discipleship model of a church. Through its generationally-aligned curriculum, D6 Family Ministry provides gospel-cente...

Mason McClure shares how a friendship formed in the US and a passion to learn Spanish led to him moving to Madrid, Spain. Mason works in the public schools in Madrid and helps with the FWB church in Alpedrete as he continues to seek God’s will for his life. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #GodsWill #Missions #Travel

“We’re an embassy for Christ’s Kingdom, and that Kingdom is made up of every nation, tribe, and language.” Pastor Mike Morrison of Collin Creek Church tells how their church has shifted its focus in reaching its community. When no one in the church spoke a second language, the church used tools at its disposal to begin ministering and communicating to the diverse community God had placed around it...

“I realized pretty quickly it’s not so much about proving God; it’s just about testifying about God.” Aaron Pontious describes how he embraced the challenge as a new family in a new place of getting out of his bubble and interacting with people who do not know Jesus. Aaron pastors Rejoice Church Columbia. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Witness #Outreach #Christianity

“We may never know the impact we’ve had on people just by being kind and sharing love with people just by serving them.” Sandra Hall joins the podcast to share her career experience in hospitality and how it translates to creating a culture of hospitality at church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Hospitality #Church #Care

“A good curriculum is going to have a scope and sequence that provides an overarching scope of the Scriptures and takes you through the entire story of the Bible.” Katie Greenwood of D6 Family Ministry describes the value of a curriculum for all ages and the tools it can provide for teachers and leaders in a church. Find more about the D6 Curriculum at https://d6family.com/curriculum/ . #NAFWB #Be...

“Even today, just taking the time to write something down means a lot.”   Pastor Randy Johnson of Valley Forge FWB Church tells how a simple note of encouragement from 7th grade impacted his life and led him to begin using a seemingly outdated method of communication that continues to make a lasting impression. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Notes #Cards #Encouragement

“The truth is, you can’t avoid [doctrine], because it’s a matter of what we believe. And that, of course, is simply a matter of trying to express what the Bible teaches for us, what God has said.” Dr. Robert Picirilli, Free Will Baptist author and theologian, discusses the importance of doctrine and how it must continue to be valued and taught by Christians. The doctrinal resources mentioned in th...

“The real heartbeat behind [CTS] is we want to see our local churches strengthened and grow and people use their gifts and talents in the local church.” Derek Altom of D6 Family and Vertical Three Ministries talks about the value of Church Training Service (CTS), how groups can get involved, and the impact it can have on individuals and churches. Find more about CTS and the Vertical Three Conferen...

“What I realized was that those who really were the ones who contributed the most to the ministry were those who were involved in more things, not fewer things.” From his role in the TN House of Representatives to Dean of online & adult studies at Welch College, William Slater leads a busy, full life. He shares ways we can all live engaging and involved lives that can impact our families and t...

Pastor Luke Johnson and church member Jacob Blackwelder of Highland Drive Free Will Baptist Church share the impact a weekly prayer team praying during services has had on the team and the church as a whole. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Prayer #Pray #Praying

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

“The early church gave a great deal of attention to the second coming—they were looking for Jesus to come back. If they were looking for Jesus to come back [2,000 years ago], how much more should we be looking for Him to return?” Dr. Robert Picirilli discusses the motivation that led him to write his latest book, “Mere Eschatology: A Biblical Study of the Second Coming and the End of the Age.” The...

Retired pastor Nelson Henderson reflects on his call to ministry as a young man from Northwest Arkansas, which eventually led to a fruitful pastorate at First Free Will Baptist Church of Pocahontas, Arkansas for 36 ½ years. He discusses the steps he took that led to his longevity in the ministry.   Pastor Nelson is part of the Rekindle Coaching Program for pastors who may be seeking a veteran past...

After pastoring in the “buckle” of the Bible Belt, Seth Price and Corbin Madden felt led to plan a church in Bozeman, Montana. They share their burden for the area and their progress as they raise support. Mission Montana is a church planting project through Free Will Baptist North American Ministries.  Find out more about the Maddens and Prices: https://fwbnam.com/madden/ and https://fwbnam.com/p...

“It has been a dream of ours to include addiction recovery in the ministry of Family Ministries, and God has opened those doors now for that to take place.” Free Will Baptist Family Ministries CEO Jim McComas talks about the new addiction recovery program now available for adult males through Exodus 14 Ministries Inc. Those needing help (or who have a family member who does) can call 423-278-2701...

“It is a teaching that is especially attractive to people in areas that are very poor, in places that are hopeless.” Dr. Kenneth Eagleton discusses common tenants of Prosperity Gospel teaching, which has spread like wildfire to many places around the world. Kenneth refutes the philosophies of those that adhere to it. Kenneth is director of global partnerships for IM, Inc. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #P...