Ministry Marks

David and Thomas talk about Jesus and social media. Would Jesus post on social media if He lived in our time and had access to social media? If the answer is yes, then what kind of content would Jesus post? They follow up the discussion with some ways that pastors […]

David and Thomas discuss the idea of humor and the questions “Can Christians Be Funny?” and “Can Pastors Be Funny?”

David and Thomas talk about the differences in the Sunday morning worship of now (August 2025) to the Sunday morning worship of 2005.

David and Thomas discuss studying the Bible using the SOAP method. SOAP is an acronym that stands for “Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer.”

David and Thomas talk about conducting an orderly business meeting. Business meetings are still widely used by churches in various ways across Mississippi and the Southeast United States, especially in Southern Baptist Churches. They talk about the normal flow of a business meeting and some of the rules behind a […]

David and Thomas talk about calling a staff member. Why does a church call a new staff member? Do you develop a profile?

David and Thomas start the podcast back after a three-year hiatus.

David and Thomas discuss itinerant preaching ministry.

David and Thomas discuss the topic of developing friendships in ministry.

David and Thomas discuss the topic: What Makes a Great Pastor. On the podcast a few weeks ago, they named a few great pastors. Why do they think those men are great pastors?

David and Thomas discuss how a pastor can begin a new ministry well. What are some steps the person should take in the first few months of the ministry?

David and Thomas discuss pre-marital counseling. Is pre-marital counseling necessary? What are some topics to discuss in those counseling sessions?

David and Thomas discuss the idea of “deconstructing faith.” Is this a helpful tool for Christians? Or is it unhelpful for Christians?

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.