Ministry Marks

David and Thomas discuss death bed professions of faith. Are those professions of faith legitimate? Are there any biblical passages that affirm those professions of faith?

David and Thomas talk about the signs of a healthy church from the perspective of a visitor. What would you add to the conversation?

If you could ask God one question, what would that question be? David and Thomas discuss this idea and have a lot of fun answering the question.

David and Thomas discuss the idea that some churches and people major on the minor things. We must be intentional about keeping priorities in their proper places.

In this episode of the Ministry Marks Podcast, David and Thomas discuss their plans in planning a revival for their churches. We hope this is edifying to you and your ministry.

David and Thomas discuss an interesting idea. What if we could only have one book to preach from for the rest of our ministry. They don’t just jump into what their number one pick would be, but start with number three. They believe that any of their top three picks […]

David and Thomas talk about the Southern Baptist Convention in this episode of the Ministry Marks Podcast. They discuss why a church should send a messenger to the convention, and what they like about the convention. Also, evidently ChatGPT thinks David and I look like these guys!

David and Thomas talk about emotional pleas during the sermon. What are some instances of emotional pleas that you’ve heard?

David and Thomas discuss the differences between a pastor and a preacher. What are some differences that we didn’t discuss in the podcast? Who would be an example of the perfect pastor and preacher?

David and Thomas continue the conversation with Bro. Marty Hurt of the Gaston Baptist Church.

David and Thomas interview Marty Hurt on this episode of the Ministry Marks podcast. Bro. Marty Hurt is the Associate Pastor of Music and Senior Adults at Gaston Baptist Church in Booneville. He shares about some of his life experiences and discusses the ministry of music.

Where’s the line when it comes to using a person resources and works when he or she had some type of moral failure? People cross the line morally, and then where is that line in using quotes or songs by them?

How does it feel to preach a sermon that no one responds to? What’s it like to strike out with a sermon? David and Thomas talk about that in this episode of the Ministry Marks Podcast.

We found a long-lost letter from Paul addressed to a Mississippi Baptist Church. We discuss what Paul may write to that church.

How often do you take a vacation? Can a pastor go on a “Staycation”? David and Thomas discuss these topics on the podcast.

Do we have guardian angels? What are the purposes of angels? David and Thomas discuss these questions along with others about angels in this podcast.

What might a person hear if he or she was able to be at the empty tomb on that inaugural Resurrection Sunday? David and Thomas discuss the voices and conversations that might would have happened.

You hear the final product, but you don’t see the process. David and Thomas discuss the behind the scenes of the Ministry Marks Podcast production. What happens before we hit publish? Listen and you’ll know!

Small town general stores didn’t disappear overnight, they were slowly abandoned. People chose selection and preference over proximity. Eventually, the doors closed on the small community stores. Is the same thing happening to churches now? In this episode, David and Thomas discuss the parallels between the death of community stores […]

David and Thomas talk about Christian myths. One of the myths people believe is in the Bible, but not really is the myth “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” That myth is a misquotation of Scripture!

David and Thomas discuss the topic “Do I Have to go to Church?” on this episode of The Ministry Marks Podcast. The simple answer is “Yes” and “No.” A person needs the church for many reasons, yet our salvation was made complete through Jesus’ sacrifice. We don’t add to our […]

David and Thomas discuss the use of AI in sermon development. They also suggest ways that a pastor and churches can use AI ethically.

David and Thomas talk about apologies and how to apologize in an appropriate and Christian way.

David and Thomas discuss Thanksgiving. What were they thankful for 30 years ago? What are they thankful for now.

David and Thomas discuss the topic of church hurt. They discuss the times they’ve been hurt in church as members, ministers, and men.