Maverick University

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Dan Woodward, the pastor of First Baptist Church of Dwight, IL, describes the joy of serving Jesus in a small-town setting. Pastor Woodward recounts how he came to pastor in Dwight and illustrates the importance of looking for opportunities to be busy in the Lord’s work.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Evangelist Carlos Chacon, a Providence Baptist College graduate serving in Latin America, recounts his conversion and discipleship from a gang member in Chicago to a Christian school student. Brother Chacon also teaches principles of effective discipleship and how they helped to bring him closer to the Lord.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In this edition of Maverick University, Evangelist Carlos Chacon, a Providence Baptist College graduate serving in Latin America, gives a summary of his unique work as a tent ministry evangelist. Brother Chacon highlights the benefits of having a tent revival meeting and some of the challenges that come with it as well.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Tim Green, a veteran evangelist who has traveled in evangelism for over forty-five years, gives a transparent look into his years as a prodigal. Dr. Green uses his story to challenge those who are drifting and to encourage parents and pastors of prodigals.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Tim Green, a veteran evangelist who has traveled in evangelism for over forty-five years, gives tips for pastors that host guest preachers. Dr. Green uses his year of experience to highlight how God has taken care of him through the years and how God can take care of you.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Tim Green, a veteran evangelist who has traveled in evangelism for over forty-five years, gives tips for pastors that host guest preachers. Dr. Green uses his years of experience to teach the basics of hosting a preacher: lodging, food, transportation, finances, and spiritual preparation of the church.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

In this edition of Maverick University Bro. Steve Szwarga, teacher of the “Newcomers” class at Northwest Bible Baptist Church, explains the necessity of having a Sunday School class for new converts. Bro. Szwarga talks about reasons for having such a class to include: attention, acclimation, evangelism, protection, and edification.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Bro. Steve Szwarga, faculty member at Providence Baptist College, teaches us about the education that Providence students receive in his Greek class. Bro. Szwarga talks about exegesis (bringing out the meaning of words) and gives some examples of how a Greek study can magnify the truths of God’s Word.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In this edition of Maverick University, Bro. Steve Szwarga, faculty member at Providence Baptist College, teaches us about the education that Providence students receive in his Greek classes. Bro. Szwarga expounds upon why it is necessary to study Greek and how a study of the Greek language will give the student a great appreciation for God’s Word. Bro. Szwarga also points out the reasons not to s...

In this edition of Maverick University, Bro. Steve Szwarga, director of the addiction recovery ministry (Reformers Unanimous) at Northwest Bible Baptist Church, speaks about the importance of such a ministry and how people can be helped. Bro. Szwarga contrasts secular addiction programs with ones that are centered on Christ and how Christian programs can make an eternal difference by getting peopl...

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Terry Anglea, adjunct faculty member at Providence Baptist College, teaches us about church building programs. Pastor Anglea answers the questions of when to build and when not to build while discussing his church’s experience with two different building programs.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Terry Anglea, adjunct faculty member at Providence Baptist College, teaches about the education that Providence students receive in his Homiletics classes. Dr. Anglea talks about choosing a sermon text through personal devotions, other sermons, and a church’s spiritual condition.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Terry Anglea, adjunct faculty member at Providence Baptist College, teaches us about the education that Providence students receive in his Homiletics class. Dr. Anglea discusses the importance of personal spiritual preparation, practical sermon preparation, and the importance of preaching with passion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this edition of Maverick University, Pastor Phil Cavanaugh, Co-Pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and Dean of Students at Providence Baptist College, recollects about his family life growing up and what attributes he is trying to build in his family. Pastor Cavanaugh focuses on a child’s need to choose to be thankful for the family that God has given him and to “embrace the crazy”.  ...

In this edition of Maverick University, Pastor Phil Cavanaugh, Co-Pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and the Dean of Students at Providence Baptist College, uses his years of experience as an assistant pastor to teach about the responsibilities that an assistant pastor has to the pastor. Pastor Cavanaugh highlights the importance of being flexible and being willing to learn when serving in t...

In this edition of Maverick University, Pastor Phil Cavanaugh, the Co-Pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and the Dean of Students at Providence Baptist College, reveals the dangers of technology. Pastor Cavanaugh addresses how we can use technology as a toy or tool, how Christians should prioritize horizontal and vertical accountability, and how we should not derive our value from our online...

In this edition of Maverick University, Pastor Phil Cavanaugh, Co-Pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and the Dean of Students at Providence Baptist College, speaks about the important decision of marriage. Pastor Cavanaugh discusses the importance of purity before and during marriage, Biblical marriage roles, and marriage qualifications.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Keith Gomez, the pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church since 1982, speaks about the needs that a visiting guest preacher has and how to meet those needs. Dr. Gomez emphasizes the need for comfortable accommodations, good nutritional food, time management, and proper financial planning.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Keith Gomez, the pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church since 1982, recounts how Northwest Bible Baptist Church was able to raise money for several building programs to meet the needs of a growing church with the “Vision Unlimited” program. Dr. Gomez speaks about the philosophy of this program, “Not Equal Gifts, but Equal Sacrifice” and how the common...

In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Keith Gomez, the pastor of Northwest Bible Baptist Church since 1982, teaches us about how a pastor can care for the membership of the church. Dr. Gomez discusses ways for pastors to learn of issues that need to be addressed, the value of preventive preaching, the protection of the membership with hard preaching, and the importance of children’s ministri...

No ministry can operate without the help of volunteers. But in most cases, volunteers rarely volunteer; they must be drafted. In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Ken Anderson, retired associate pastor at Northwest Bible Baptist Church and faculty member at Providence Baptist College, takes us through the steps of successfully recruiting volunteer workers in church ministries. #MaverickUniv...

It is no secret that those who work in the ministry are paid less than they would in comparable secular employment. So how can we be creative in reducing our expenses? In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Ken Anderson, retired associate pastor at Northwest Bible Baptist Church and faculty member at Providence Baptist College, gives some tips about reducing the expense of taxes, insurance, a...

Those in ordained ministerial work should be aware of some financial information rarely discussed. In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Ken Anderson, retired associate pastor at Northwest Bible Baptist Church and faculty member at Providence Baptist College, teaches about the peculiarities of pastoral compensation and what unique tax laws pertain to clergy income. #MaverickUniversity #pbcma...

Bible college is a great place for students to learn to manage income and expenses in real life. In this edition of Maverick University, Dr. Ken Anderson, retired associate pastor at Northwest Bible Baptist Church and faculty member at Providence Baptist College, speaks to Bible college students and to potential students about how to have financial success as a student in college. #MaverickUnivers...

Religious freedom is a concept that many Americans take for granted. But in a foreign land, American missionaries often find a new appreciation for the rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. In this episode of Maverick University, Bro. Don Ossewaarde, Dean of Ministry at Providence Baptist College, recounts his personal story of how his ministry in Russia was changed in one day. #MaverickUnivers...