Church Life

David and Thomas discuss some questions they would ask a great pastor.

David and Thomas discuss some issues that may influence a pastor from accepting a position with a church. We call these “red flag” issues that give some kind of warning about an issue with church currently or something that happened in the past.

David and Thomas provide some ways a church can help their pastor through seminary.

David and Thomas introduce “again” the Ministry Marks Podcast, and discuss the question, “Can a Christian be Led Astray by a Cult?” Through the podcast, the idea of eternal security is discussed.

David and Thomas, at the request of Dr. Marc Howard, spoke to the Itawamba Baptist Association at their Deacon Banquet in May 2021. Dr. Marc Howard requested that they answer questions pertinent to Itawamba Baptist Association in a podcast format. David and Thomas provided their opinions on questions like “Will […]

David and Thomas talk about saying goodbye with implications for church and ministry.

David and Thomas discuss preaching and the challenges of preaching during current pandemic.

Listen to David and Thomas talk about funeral ministry.

David and Thomas talk about their Easter plans for 2020 in light of the current situation.

David and Thomas discuss the coronavirus pandemic and how it affects ministry.

David and Thomas talk about bad advice either they or another pastor received before.

The church has experienced much change over the last 50 years. What are some current traditions that may fade away in the next 50 years?

Church members have pastors to help them stay spiritually healthy, but how do pastors stay spiritually healthy? David and Thomas discuss the spiritual health of the pastor and how they stay spiritually healthy.

David and Thomas discuss the stages of grief and some ways of ministering to people who are greiving.

David and Thomas think back through 10 years of ministry. If they were able to write a letter to themselves now so their 10-year-ago self could read it, what would they write? Make sure you listen to the very end for Bradley Geno, pastor of First Baptist Church of Nettleton, […]

David and Thomas talk about ministry burnout. What is it? How to self-evaluate? How to deal with it?

David and Thomas discuss a requested topic from Dr. Marc Howard. How should a person deal with fake news?

David and Thomas discuss prayer and knowing the will of God.

David and Thomas discuss the biblical idea of walking in the Spirit. What does that mean?

David and Thomas discuss issues related to ministering to a person like the woman at the well.

David and Thomas discuss issues related to the “Invitation” time of a worship service.

David and Thomas discuss various issues related to the call to ministry.

How do you handle church conflict? David and Thomas discuss various issues related to church conflict.