Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Troy Manning explains the cultural challenges facing believers today, citing Carl Truman's analysis of how religious belief is now considered a psychological defect, preparing students for ministry in an increasingly hostile culture. Scripture Text Mark 8:34-38 Main Points or Ideas The Cost of Discipleship The Principle : Deny self and embrace suffering (verse 34) Four Reasons to Choose This P...

Dr. Jeff Newman reflects on a video from Israel showing believers reaching out to both Israelis and Palestinians, demonstrating the counterculture heart that seeks the salvation of enemies, which exemplifies the heart of a missionary. Scripture Text 1 Thessalonians 2:1-3:13 Main Points or Ideas Complete Allegiance to God and His Word : Bold, accurate proclamation of the gospel despite adversity; s...

Brad Hoff from Continental Baptist Missions shares three stories of church births - a brand new church in Buffalo, his own church plant in Sioux City, and the biblical account in Acts 11, showing how God brings churches into existence. Scripture Text Acts 11:19-26 Main Points or Ideas How God Brings Churches into Existence : God uses circumstances to place people where He wants them; the power of...

Steve Anderson challenges pastors and future ministers to examine their approach to preaching, emphasizing that pulpit ministry is the platform from which pastors lead, feed, and protect their flocks. Scripture Text 1 Peter 2:9 Main Points or Ideas The Priority of Pulpit Ministry : The pulpit is the platform for leading, instruction, protection, tone-setting, and feeding the flock Refining the Cra...

Chaplain Steve Brown retired from the Navy after 27 years of service and now serves as president of the Associated Gospel Churches (AGC), an endorsing agency for military chaplains. He shares how God uses chaplains to minister in restricted access institutions where local church pastors cannot easily reach. Scripture Text Daniel 1-6; Matthew 10:16 Main Points or Ideas Restricted access institution...

Five women with ministry experience share wisdom about growing in faith, raising children in ministry, handling challenges, and entering ministry as a young woman. Scripture Text Various passages referenced throughout the discussion. Main Points or Ideas Growing in Walk with the Lord : Consistent Bible reading and prayer, listening to podcasts/audiobooks, being involved in local church, and mainta...

Joe Humrichous, at age 77, shares from his treasure of truths learned over nearly 70 years of walking with the Lord, using Jesus' parable of the householder to show how God develops us as learners, livers, owners, and givers of truth. Scripture Text Matthew 13:51-52 Main Points or Ideas The Journey of Spiritual Growth : We start as scribes (learners), become instructed (livers), then householders...

Jeff Davis, director of EMU International, shares his journey from pastor to missions director and challenges listeners to consider their role in God's global mission, asking not "Should I go?" but "Why should I not go?" Scripture Text Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Isaiah 43:7, Psalm 67 Main Points or Ideas Your Life Has Meaning : Created in God's image for His glory, not an accident but designed wi...

Steve Anderson examines Psalm 51 to understand what genuine repentance looks like in the life of a believer. Scripture Text Psalm 51; Isaiah 48; 1 John 1 Main Points or Ideas Awareness of God's Nature : True repentance begins with understanding God's mercy, loving kindness, and justice Actual Confession : Not just promising to change, but acknowledging specific transgressions and understanding sin...

The Multilingual Scripture Reading is an annual highlight at the Global Reach Conference as people from several cultures take turns reading a portion of Scripture in their native tongues. This year, 39 languages were represented as they read from various portions of Scripture, beginning with John 1:1. The purpose of this Scripture reading is to display the global nature of missions and Bible trans...

Paul Pierce gives an update on current events in Israel and their significance in God's prophetic plan for displaying His glory. Scripture Text Psalm 105:8-15, Psalm 83, Matthew 24:29-31 Main Points or Ideas Current Situation : Analysis of the October 7th Hamas attacks and ongoing conflict, addressing misconceptions about Israel Historical Context : Israel's legitimate claim to the land through UN...

Mike Keller gives an overview of Campus Bible Fellowship ministry and the three P's needed for effective missions: Purpose, Passion, and Priority. Scripture Text Philippians 3:12-16 Main Points or Ideas Campus Bible Fellowship Overview : 57-year-old university ministry focusing on evangelism, discipleship, and church integration on college campuses Ministry Methods : Gaining recognition as religio...

Travis Gravley explores what it means to surrender to God's calling through personal testimonies and biblical examples. Scripture Text 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Main Points or Ideas Core Truth : You are not your own - you belong to God and are bought with a price Personal Testimony : God's ordinary ways of working through normal circumstances, prayer, and community influence Jim Elliot's Example : A t...

Using the physical heart as a metaphor, Dr. Steve Taylor helps students examine who or what controls their spiritual hearts and motivations. Scripture Text Various passages about the heart including Proverbs 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10 Main Points or Ideas Physical Heart Facts : The heart is protected by 12 ribs, beats 100,000 times daily, and is essential for life Biblical Parallel : Just...

Troy Manning does a detailed exploration of the multilingual environment of first-century Palestine and what languages Jesus would have spoken in his ministry. Scripture Text Various passages showing multilingual contexts in Jesus' time and ministry Main Points or Ideas Palestine was a highly multilingual environment with seven languages in use: Standard Biblical Hebrew, Standard Literary Hebrew,...

Alan Patterson shares a practical guide to the process of becoming a missionary, using the acronym PCC: Personal, Corporate, and Circumstances. Scripture Text Various passages on the Great Commission and missionary calling Main Points or Ideas Personal Aspects : Spiritual maturity with consistent Bible study and prayer Passionate desire for taking the gospel to the lost Adequate biblical and minis...

Charlene Giegerich gives a personal testimony of God's grace in overcoming challenges and a detailed look at the daily life of a missionary wife. Scripture Text Psalm 28:7, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:9 Main Points or Ideas Personal Testimony : Overcoming social difficulties, childhood trauma, and learning to rely on God's strength for ministry Learning to Trust : God didn't remove her struggles bu...

Matt Recker shares a moving account of visiting Randy's apartment, where he encountered men living in broken conditions, including a man named Slim who died shortly after. This experience connects to Paul's Macedonian vision in Acts 16, where a man cried "come over into Macedonia and help us," leading Paul to focus his ministry on major urban centers. Scripture Text Acts 16:6-12 Main Points or Ide...

Steve Anderson emphasizes that faithful evangelism is fundamentally an exercise in glorifying God, building on John Piper's statement that "missions exist because worship doesn't." Scripture Text 1 Peter 2:4-12; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-19 Main Points or Ideas 1. The Privileges of the People of God (verses 4-10) Initiation of privilege through God's mercy and grace Union with Christ...

Jim Sloan, after 68 years of ministry to the deaf, explains that working with the deaf is like working in a foreign mission field regardless of location. He emphasizes that 90-95% of deaf people worldwide have never heard the gospel even once. Scripture Text  Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8 Main Points or Ideas Jim Sloan outlines the diversity within the deaf community and the challenges of deaf ministry: Fa...

Tom Gibbons explores how culture shapes our lives from birth and examines the importance of understanding cultural differences when engaging in cross-cultural ministry and church planting. Scripture Text None specified Main Points or Ideas Understanding Culture Culture consists of shared beliefs, values, language systems, communication practices, and material objects that define a collective group...

Jamie Smith challenges students to consider marketplace ministry as a means of reaching the 3+ billion unreached people living in creative access nations where traditional missionaries cannot gain entry. He demonstrates through an activity that successful ministry requires proper tension and teamwork. Scripture Text Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission) Main Points or Ideas Understanding the Nee...

David McCrum shares from his 16 years of missionary experience in South Africa and his current role as Vice President of Education, discussing how to assess one's readiness for ministry calling. He emphasizes that God's calling often begins with a softened heart toward ministry, even when the specific direction isn't immediately clear. Scripture Text Acts 13; 1 Timothy 3; Titus Main Points or Idea...

Nate Beckman shares insights from his ministry in Thailand since 2003, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of working in Buddhist contexts, particularly things he wishes he had known before going to a Buddhist country. Scripture Text Revelation 7:9-10 Main Points or Ideas Language Difficulties Thai language has 44 consonants, 37 vowels, and five tones where one word can have multipl...

Chip Wood shares his burden for the declining state of the church, noting that churches are closing at unprecedented rates while young adults are leaving the faith in alarming numbers. He emphasizes that while it's not the current generation's fault, it's his generation's responsibility to address this crisis through proper discipleship. Scripture Text Psalm 71:17-18; Exodus 12:25-27; Deuteronomy...