Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training

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The podcast about all things preaching and ministry.

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Robert Hatfield

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“Mike Vestal on Balanced Reading: Bible and Other Books” Part 1 (Preachers in Training S5E8) 02.03.2017 31:21

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 2, 2017 Mike Vestal is on this episode to discuss the value of books to Bible study, and how to know if you are relying too heavily on others books to the neglect of the Bible. This is part one of a two part series about […]

“Mike Winkler Offers Tips for Visiting” (Preachers in Training S5E7) 23.02.2017 37:49

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 23, 2017 Mike Winkler discusses visiting: the motivation behind making visits, the types of visits preachers should make, when to visit, and suggestions for visiting. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Winkler Publications Madison church of Christ (Madison, AL) Your Feedback Email: […]

“When Preachers Lead Singing” with Larry Arnold (Preachers in Training S5E6) 16.02.2017 36:12

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 16, 2017 This week’s requested episodes deals with how preachers can become comfortable leading singing. Larry Arnold serves as the worship minister for the Spring Meadows church of Christ in Spring Hill, TN. Larry is also the emcee of the Diana Singing. To help you become comfortable leading singing, […]

“Automating Your Ministry” with Michael Hite (Preachers in Training S5E5) 09.02.2017 50:27

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 9, 2017 Michael Hite, Vice President of Operations and Instructor for the Bear Valley Bible Institute, discusses tech tips for automating commonly preformed tasks to save time and work more efficiently for the Lord. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Text Expander (Mac & […]

“A Preacher’s Personal Devotional Life” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S5E4) 02.02.2017 40:18

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 2, 2017 Adam Faughn, from A Legacy of Faith, discusses three “do’s” and two “don’t’s” for a preacher’s private devotional life. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]

“Ministerial Counseling” with Lonnie Jones (Preachers in Training S5E3) 26.01.2017 51:38

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 26, 2017 Lonnie Jones discusses tips for ministerial counseling, particularly for preachers who do not have formal training in counseling. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training “When Preachers Counsel” (Preachers in Training S2E6) TLN: Stop Domestic Violence Out of the Shadows by Patrick Carnes […]

“Balancing Ministry and Family” (Preachers in Training S5E2) 19.01.2017 42:59

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 19, 2017 Brandon Britton, who serves the Lake City church of Christ in Lake City, FL, offers four tips for balancing your ministry and your family. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed […]

“Preachers Searching for Pulpits” (Preachers in Training S5E1) 12.01.2017 43:21

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 12, 2017 Dale Jenkins offers six things for preachers to consider when they are searching for a pulpit. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training The Scoops Blog from The Jenkins Institute “Preachers Moving – When, Why, and How” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in […]

[Encore Episode] “The Relationship Between the Eldership and the Preacher” (Preachers in Training S2E2) 05.01.2017 52:00

Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 2, released August 13, 2015 Is it important for a congregation to have elders? What should the relationship between the elders and the preacher be like? Robert is joined by his shepherds at North Charleston to discuss these listener-submitted questions. This episode covers the following questions: […]

[Encore Episode] “When Preachers Study” (Preachers in Training S2E5) 29.12.2016 52:55

Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 5, released September 3, 2015 Studying the Bible is obviously one of the primary responsibilities of preachers. On today’s episode, Robert talks with Gary Hampton about how to begin studying for a sermon, tips for enhancing a preacher’s Bible study, how a preacher can know that he […]

[Encore Episode] “Advice for Youth Ministry to Smaller Youth Groups” (Preachers in Training S3E3) 22.12.2016 34:27

Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 3, Episode 3, released January 28, 2016 How can churches grow their youth ministry? That’s a question that we received in a recent listener survey. Philip Jenkins, youth minister at the Mount Juliet church of Christ in Tennessee, is here to offer advice and guidance for ministering to smaller […]

[Encore Episode] “Tom Holland on the Church’s Greatest Need” (Preachers in Training S2E14) 15.12.2016 34:26

Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 14, released December 10, 2015 Tom Holland, a gospel preacher for 65 years, offers his insights on the church’s greatest need today. He offers advice for preachers as they prepare for the future. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv […]

[Encore Episode] “Tom Holland on How Things Have Changed” (Preachers in Training S2E13) 08.12.2016 43:58

Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 13, released December 3, 2015 Tom Holland joins Robert by phone to discuss what he has learned about preaching and ministry during his 65 years as a gospel preacher. Bro. Holland talks about how culture has changed over the past six decades, and what cultural trends were […]

“Five Characteristics of an Effective Preacher” (Preachers in Training S4E15) 01.12.2016 36:38

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 15 for Thursday, December 1, 2016 Isaiah teaches us five characteristics that will make us effective preachers: He had a personal connection with God. He genuinely cared about people. He faithfully preached an unpopular message. His preaching was Christ-centered. He really trusted God above everything else. Gatlinburg, Tennessee Wildfire Relief Here’s […]

“2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Preachers” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S4E14) 22.11.2016 55:36

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 14 for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Chad Landman, a brother in Christ and geek extraordinaire, is here to give us his top tech tools that could be useful in your ministry. Are people looking for gift ideas for their favorite preacher in their life? These are some great things to consider! […]

“Ten Reasons I’m Thankful to Be a Preacher” with Steve Higginbotham (Preachers in Training S4E13) 17.11.2016 30:38

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 13 for Thursday, November 17, 2016 Steve Higginbotham is on Preachers in Training this week to offer ten reasons why he’s thankful to be a gospel preacher. We would love to hear from you! Take the Preachers in Training 2016 Listener Survey to submit your ideas for next season! Links Click here […]

“When to Repreach a Sermon” with Tony Lawrence (Preachers in Training S4E12) 10.11.2016 40:14

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 12 for Thursday, November 10, 2016 Tony Lawrence has served as the preacher for the Bybee Branch church of Christ in McMinnville, TN for over 30 years. He joins Robert on this episode to discuss when it is time to repreach a sermon or cover the same topic at the […]

“Thinking About Politics” with Wes McAdams (Preachers in Training S4E11) 03.11.2016 43:35

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 11 for Thursday, November 3, 2016 Just in time for the 2016 Presidential election, Wes McAdams joins Robert on this episode of Preachers in Training to discuss the Christian’s responsibility to politics, some tips for navigating this difficult election season, and a biblical mindset to maintain throughout the election season. We […]

“Interacting with Preachers of Different Beliefs” (Preachers in Training S4E10) 27.10.2016 38:04

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 10 for Thursday, October 27, 2016 Jeremiah Tatum, preacher for the Willow Avenue church of Christ in Cookeville, TN, is on this episode to discuss how to interact with preachers (and others) with whom we do not agree on biblical issues. How do we maintain fellowship boundaries while treating them […]

“Planning Sermons” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S4E9) 20.10.2016 38:35

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 9 for Thursday, October 20, 2016 Adam Faughn is here this week to discuss the pros and cons of sermon planning. Adam details how he plans his sermons, and reminds preachers to retain flexibility in their planning schedules. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training A Legacy of […]

“Bible Software” (Preachers in Training S4E8) 06.10.2016 53:41

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 6, 2016 Jon Mitchell and Michael Whitworth join Robert to discuss why they use Bible software and their favorite features in the software that they use the most. This episode came as a result of a recent poll in the Preachers in Training Facebook group. The […]

“Using Another Preacher’s Material” (Preachers in Training S4E7) 29.09.2016 49:23

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 29, 2016 Caleb Colley discusses plagiarism as it relates to using another preacher’s material. When must a preacher cite his source? What does it mean to “make it your own?” Caleb gives a balanced, biblical, and practical approach to the subject. Links Click here for all […]

“Do the Work of an Evangelist” (Preachers in Training S4E6) 15.09.2016 44:24

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 15, 2016 Rob Whitacre is on this episode to discuss practical ways for preachers to do personal evangelism. Order Rob Whitacre’s new DVD, the Personal Evangelism Seminar. It is a five-lesson seminar that will encourage and teach the viewer to effectively reach lost souls using God’s Word and proven […]

“Preaching in an Election Season” (Preachers in Training S4E5) 08.09.2016 39:59

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 8, 2016 Melvin Otey, Associate Professor of Law at the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, joins Robert to discuss a preacher’s role in this election season. He and Robert discuss the following: Should we talk about “political” issues from the pulpit? Is there precedence? Did New […]

“Making Time for Personal Bible Study” (Preachers in Training S4E4) 01.09.2016 35:40

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 4 for Thursday, September 1, 2016 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on TLN and the preacher for the Walnut Grove church of Christ in Benton, KY, comes on Preachers in Training to discuss the preacher’s personal Bible study. Brad makes the case for why personal Bible study is so […]