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Forming local partnerships and getting involved in the community looks different for every church. Join us as we talk with David Featherston, Youth Pastor at Tennessee Valley Community Church, to discuss how the church's youth has made an impact in their community.

Churches and even ministers are still recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen in as Jeff Vanlandingham, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Lawrenceburg Tennessee, describes how to navigate challenging times by taking time to rest and reflect on Christ.

Join us as we explain where we've been and discuss our excitement for the future ahead.

Ministers need community, too. Danny Hesterly, Pray Chattanooga Director at The Chattanooga House of Prayer, explains the role of prayer and community among ministers as vital to their life and work.

Reaching a lost world requires the local church to share the Good News of Christ. Roc Collins, Director of Strategic Objectives for the Tennessee Baptist Board, shares how that sharing the gospel is as simple sharing what Jesus has done for us.

John Lewis Music sets down with us to talk about his life journey and worship then and now in the local church. John is the Associate Pastor and Worship Pastor at Day 3 church in Granite Falls, NC.

Evangelism is the key to a healthy church. Dr. David Evan, Pastor at Springfield Baptist Church in Springfield TN shares that a church that needs revitalization, does not need the church to be revitalized, but it's people. David goes on to share steps to rejuvenate the local church.

Their are many ministries around the world that meet the physical, mental and spiritual needs of people. This is what the local church has been call to do. Their are many Compassion Ministries that are located within a short drive of our churches. Beth Moore the Compassion Specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board shares her wisdom in connecting the local church with local compassion mini...

The Unities State has always been a milting pot of people from around the world. Each year more and more people migrate to the US in-search of a new life. We can fulfill the Great Commission, to reach our neighbor and the world in our own community. Latif Salar is the pastor of Christ Community Afghan Church in Memphis TN. Latif shares with us his journey and how we can begin to share Christ with...

Ministering to college students on the campus of a community college as well as a university can have it's challenges. Gracie Johnson associate director, Baptist Campus Ministry at Cleveland State and Lee University ,shares how she has navigated two campuses to make a positive impact on students.

Mouth of Richland church looked outside the box to hire two friends to lead their church in revitalization. Nick Wright and Brad Bales best friends sense childhood stepped out to follow God's leadership to restore a declining church. Nick and Brad share their challenges and victories.

A pastors calling to evangelize and disciple the world is not limited to the local church. Many Bi-vocational pastors use their businesses to share the gospel. Adam Cutshaw shares how he uses his business as a barber to build relationships that open doors to share his faith.

Their are many people that have a difficult time finding a place to fit in our sociality. Many turn to gaming and fantasy to be apart of a artificial community to have a feeling of belonging. Jacob McAnally pastor of Level-up church in Memphis, TN shares how he and his wife have used their hobby in gaming to connect with those that feel disconnected.

In the challenging times we live, pastors are facing new territory that is unfamiliar and difficult to navigate. Sing Oldham, Ministry Engagement Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, shares how the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is aggressively trying to minister and support Pastors across the state of Tennessee.

The new reality show called Rebuild & Restore that is airing on Pure Flix, is encouraging the local church in ways to meet the needs of widows with in the their community. Ken Fletcher, the co-host of Rebuild & Restore shares the main focus of the show and how it is to encourage the local church.

Students on University campuses faced many challenges during the past 18 months. The Baptist Collegiate Ministries focused on face to face ministry that has made a lasting impact. Steven Johnston, Campus Minister at UT Chattanooga shares the successes of ministering to students and faculty on campus.

Chaplaincy has been forced to adapt to meet the needs of patience and families during these difficult times. Chaplains has seen a growing need to provide counseling hospital staff as well. Dr. Smith shares the need for pastors to reach out, even more, to comfort those in need in hospitals.

Pastors of Small church and bi-vocational pastors may have had the more difficult struggles during the Pandemic then most. Dr. Joe Wright the Executive Director of the Bi-vocational and Small Church Leadership Network shares how building relationships, equipping and encouraging pastors can help them sustain as well as flourish these difficult times.

Churches in small communities have face similar struggles and adaptations as churches in large cities during these difficult times in our country. Scott White is the associate pastor at Central Baptist Church in Crossville TN shares a similar story that most pastor have faced and continues to face.

"Our Family Tree" is a method in which students can start a Gospel conversation with others. Wes Ford is the Youth Pastor as Redbank Baptist church in Chattanooga Tennessee. Wes and his wife Holly, share with us their passion to disciple their students and to teach them to share their faith.

Singers and Bands across the country have had to adapt to prepare for events. Ryan John and his band shares how they continue to lead worship during summer camps in spite of unusual times in our country. But their focus of leading others in the presents of the Lord continues.

The effects of emotional and physical stress of the ministry can over whelm a pastor without proper safeguards. Pete Tackett, pastor of Antioch Baptist church shares his journey through dealing with the over whelming stress of the ministry as well as helpful hints to minimizes the effects of the pressure that comes with the pastoral role.

The local church continues to produce future church leaders through their youth ministry. As youth, grow out of a youth program into adulthood, year later, reflect back to the impact of their youth group experience. Conducting a reunion of those youth groups can open up opportunities for the ministry to continue on unto the families as well. Joel Rayburn director of Outback youth camp shares his e...

Even in the midst of a pandemic the local church continues to flourish. Joel Kirk, Pastor of Real Life Church and his wife Angie share how God has doubled the size of their congregation within a year.

As we see churches gather together across Tennessee, congregations are gathering with purpose and commitment. Charlie Will from New Home Baptist Church in Baxter, TN sharing how his congregation has begin gathering even stronger.