Pastoral Thoughts

Brother Tom Lancaster has decades of experience both as a pastor and missionary. He has personally conducted and been the guest preacher at scores of mission conferences. Brother Lancaster has broken down the topic of missions conference into three parts: 1.) Before The Missions Conference. 2.) During the Missions Conference. 3.) After the missions conference. Enjoy!

New York Baptist For Biblical Values will be holding two rallies with Dr. David Gibbs and Dr. Johnny Pope. These will be held on October 26th at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 383 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda, NY, at 7 p.m. and October 27th at Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, 48 South Estate Drive, Webster, NY, at 7 p.m. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the people of God being in conta...

In this episode, Pastor Travis Shaner and I talk about the importance of recreation when you are in the ministry. "If you work hard, you must play hard!" Enjoy!

Apologetics, the defense of the faith, is more important now than ever. This episode is an introduction to the topic of Apologetics and encouragement for every believer on how they can give an answer for the faith. Enjoy!

Apologetics, the defense of the faith, is more important now than ever. This episode is an introduction to the topic of Apologetics and encouragement for every believer on how they can give an answer for the faith. Enjoy!

Joe Perticone Jr. has served the Lord in full-time ministry as a civilian and then a soldier. In this episode, Chaplain Perticone gives us insights into ministering to the military as a US Army Chaplain. Enjoy!

Pastor Mike Metzger has enjoyed over 43 years of ministry at his home church. The majority of those years have been spent in the area of Biblical counseling. In this episode, we will learn practical advice and Bible philosophy regarding counseling. Enjoy!

In this episode, Pastor Dolton Robertson speaks on the importance of Bible preaching. This sermon was taken from Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church's "Spring Thaw Conference" in 2021. Mark sure to mark your calendars LBBC will be hosting an "Expound Conference" with Pastor Robertson and Pastor James Knox on March 18-19th, 2024. Enjoy!

In this episode, Camp Director Johnny Foti tells us about the blessings of camp and how God worked in his life to become a camp director. Enjoy!

Paul Ianello is a veteran pastor, church planter, and now an evangelist. In this episode, Pastor Jon Mager and I ask Brother Paul various ministry questions, several of which are about the work of an evangelist. Enjoy!

In this episode, Pastor Gabe Gonzalez and I ask questions and draw from Pastor Jenkin's thirty-plus years of ministry experience. Enjoy!

In this episode, my Father and I discuss the important role that a Father plays in the life of his family. I trust you'll find this episode encouraging and helpful. Enjoy!

Doug Whitesides has been in the ministry for over sixty years. He has started and pastored churches, traveled extensively to foreign countries, and is currently trying to reach forty-one Alaska villages with the gospel. In this episode, Brother Whitesides shares his vision for Alaska. Enjoy!

Brother Bob Smith wrote a comprehensive guidebook for pulpit committees, aiding them in their pastoral search. Pastor Bruce Craig and I speak with Bob in this episode about how the book came about and his church's experience calling a pastor. If you would like a copy of this book for your church, please reach out to us at pastoralthoughtsmail@gmail.com

This episode is important for people of all ages. Dr. Tom Stiles discusses the privilege, problems, and purpose of growing old. We find from Scripture that older people have a very important role to play in serving the Lord and the life of the church.

In this episode, Pastor Nick Russo and I ask Brother King various and sundry ministry questions. You will enjoy his wit and wisdom.

Pastor Randy King has a fascinating life story. Saved at eighteen, the Lord used him in a great way to Pastor a thriving church in his hometown while working the family farm at the same time. Since 2013 he has had an itinerate preaching ministry that has brought him to 37 states and hundreds os churches. Enjoy the life lessons and anecdotes!

Brother Jim Katerle and I discuss some practical aspects and principles of raising children for the Lord. Enjoy!

Brother Brad Baker and I discuss books, their importance, utility, and practical ways to get more reading done. This episode should be a blessing to those who have a passion for reading and also for those who are trying to get into the habit. Enjoy!

Brother Tommy Compapiano was reached for Christ as a teenager through a Bible club ministry. Almost fifty years later God is still using Bible clubs in the public school. In this episode, we will testimonies of Bible club's impact, how to start one, and some insight on putting on Christian events in your local school. Enjoy!

This episode deals with the subject of grief.  Evangelist Bruce Craig explains what grief is and also describes for us the process of grieving.  I believe you will find this helpful for your own personal heartaches and losses.  Also, it will be a blessing as you help those you love through the grieving process.   

Dr. Jon Jenkins preached this sermon at our Spring Thaw Conference in 2019.   This message is about the importance of the Sabbath in our New Testament Christian experience. In our technological age, we are accessible 24/7,  It is a must that we rediscover the principle of the fourth commandment.  We as Christian laborers should embrace the gift of the Sabbath and rest for God,...

Pastor Gabe Gonzalas and I just returned from Trinity, Alabama, where we attended this year's "Expound Conference" at the Parkway Baptist Church.  Here are our takeaways, things we learned, and how we were challenged.  I trust it will be a blessing.

Missionary Spencer Smith is a preacher, missionary, and filmmaker.   He has a YouTube channel with almost 200k subscribers.  There he contends that "Doctrine Matters!"  He is about to release number four of his documentary series, Third Adam.  Below are the links to his YouTube channel and website Enjoy!   HOME PAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL 

Pastor Britt has decades of experience in the ministry.  He has served as a layman, deacon, assistant pastor, and now as senior pastor.  On today's episode we talk about church polity (government).  We had an essential and enjoyable conversation.  Enjoy!