One Mission Podcast

Dr. Jamie Dew, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Dr. Lance for a time of personal sharing and life and leadership lessons that will surely encourage and inform. Jamie shares his testimony, how he balances life and ministry, and his lessons learned as he transitioned into his role as president.  Jamie transparently discusses his life...

Meet one of the most genuine and friendly people to know, Dr. Neal Hughes. Some of the roles Neal has and is serving are as former pastor, Associational Missionary for Montgomery, Alabama and member of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee. You'll hear his testimony, call to missions, early ministry, what it means to be a part of the Executive Committee, the path forward f...

Dr. Rick Lance, Lead State Missionary, visits with another one of your State Missionaries Rick Barnhart, Office Director in the Office of Associational Missions and Church Planting. Rick shares his personal testimony, discusses the Associational structures and responsibilities of Associational Missionaries, explains the process of the church planter pipeline, and shares some reflections on Send Re...

Dr. Lance is joined by Buddy Champion, pastor of First Baptist Church Trussville, for a conversation about his role as president of the Alabama Baptist Convention but also to discuss lessons learned as pastors and reflect on some opportunities they’ve been given by God throughout their ministry.  Listen as Buddy shares a different perspective on the work of the State Board of Missions, shares less...

Dr. Rick Lance discusses life, calling, IMB, and more with Dr. Paul Chitwood, president of the International Mission Board (IMB). Hear from Dr. Chitwood in a way you might not have before as he discusses his personal testimony of coming to faith in Christ, his calling to full-time ministry, and the background that uniquely gifts him to his current role as President of the International Mission Boa...

During the Alabama Baptist Convention, Dr. Rick Lance and Dr. Robert Smith Jr. were able to sit down and spend some time talking about ministry. Dr. Smith’s personal call to ministry and reflections on ministry issues of the past that impact the ministries of the present are just a few things you’ll find in this episode. Book discussed: Doctrine That Dances: Bringing Doctrinal Preaching and Teachi...

During the Alabama Baptist Convention, Dr. Lance was able to sit with Dr. Willie McLaurin to discuss current issues in SBC life for conventions nationwide and within Alabama. Dr. McLaurin also reflects on his life and some important ways to pray for him and his ministry. Ways mentioned to pray: His wife will always feel loved not lonely. His children will feel like rewards and not rentals. He woul...

Introducing the One Mission Podcast hosted by Dr. Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.  The One Mission Podcast is a production of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions .