Preachers in Training

  Season 1, Episode 2 For January 8, 2015 “Minister Means Servant” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Paul Sain     Show Notes: The New Testament has a lot to say about ministry. The term is applied to all Christians, inasmuch as we are all to be servants. But the term is also specifically applied to preachers […]

  Episode #066 For Thursday, November 20, 2014 “Take a Sermon Planning Retreat!” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Rusty Hills     Show Notes: Rusty Hills joins Preachers in Training again this week to discuss his sermon planning retreats and why you should take one, too! Plus, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that ministers […]

  Episode #065 For Thursday, November 6, 2014 “Five Minutes With God & Preaching with Evernote” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Rusty Hills     Show Notes: Robert shares some new ways that he is using Evernote to write and organize sermons. Plus, Rusty Hills stops by to share information about his new book, “Five Minutes with […]

  Episode #064 For Thursday, October 30, 2014 “A Call for All Church Leaders to Step Up!” HOST: Robert Hatfield     Show Notes: In 1 Timothy, Paul makes it clear that any man who leads in worship is to have holy hands. That certainly applies to preachers. So why is it that the professionals who […]

  Episode #063 For Thursday, October 23, 2014 “How Can A Preacher Help One Who Has Been Physically Abused?” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Lonnie Jones     Show Notes: DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE This is the fourth episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. Visit The Light Network’s Domestic Violence Page to […]

  Episode #062 For Thursday, October 16, 2014 “The Physically Abusive Relationship” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Lonnie Jones     Show Notes: DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE This is the third episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. Visit The Light Network’s Domestic Violence Page to see more of the network-wide emphasis on […]

  Episode #061 For Thursday, October 9, 2014 “Recovering from a Verbally Abusive Relationship” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Dr. Jerry Martin     Show Notes: DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE This is the second episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. Robert is joined once again by Dr. Jerry Martin, the dean of […]

  Episode #060 For Thursday, October 2, 2014 “An Introduction to Domestic Violence & Verbal Abuse” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Dr. Jerry Martin, Ph. D.     Show Notes: This is the first episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. In this episode, Robert is joined by Dr. Jerry Martin, […]

  Episode #059 For Thursday, September 25, 2014 “TITUS: “Rebuke them sharply…” (1:13)” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Brad McNutt     Show Notes: Paul told Titus to “rebuke” false teachers. What does this mean? In what spirit should preachers fulfill this command today? What about the role of elders in rebuking false teaching? Brad McNutt joins Robert […]

  Episode #058 For Thursday, September 18, 2014 “TITUS: “Set in order the things that are lacking” (1:5) HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Andy Brewer     Show Notes: Preachers have the responsibility of examining the truth, and setting in order the things that are lacking in the congregation with which we labor and worship. Andy Brewer […]

  Episode #057 For Thursday, September 11, 2014 “TITUS: “Manifested His word through preaching” (1:3) HOST: Robert Hatfield       Show Notes: Paul’s epistle to Titus addressed a younger preacher who was involved in a local work on the island of Crete. On this episode, Robert begins a study of the epistle to Titus that […]

  Episode #056 For Thursday, August 21, 2014 “A Relocation Conversation” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Emily Hatfield     Show Notes: Emily Hatfield joins Robert this week to discuss lessons that they have learned in their recent relocation from Tennessee to South Carolina. Don Blackwell also comes on during Preacher’s S.T.E.W. to talk about GBN’s live […]

  Episode #055 For Thursday, August 14, 2014 “Is the IRS Listening to Your Sermons?” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Dr. Dave Miller     Show Notes: Is the IRS listening to your sermons? Dr. Dave Miller, the executive director of Apologetics Press, joins Robert on this episode to talk about whether preachers should use the pulpit to […]

  Episode #054 For Thursday, July 17, 2014 “Why Ministers are Breaking Down” HOST: Robert Hatfield     Show Notes: I recently came across a sermon that Batsell Barrett Baxter recorded in 1956. The sermon was a response to an article in Life magazine titled, “Why Ministers are Breaking Down.” Though the sermon is 58 years […]

  Episode #053 For Thursday, July 10, 2014 “Preaching About Addiction” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Trent Childers     Show Notes: Please remember Trent Childers in prayer, who continues to struggle in the hospital. This week, Trent Childers joins Robert to discuss addiction. Trent has done a lot of studying about addiction and is heavily involved in […]

  Episode #052 For Thursday, June 26, 2014 “Ministering to Addiction” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Trent Childers     Show Notes: Please remember Trent Childers in prayer, who continues to struggle in the hospital. This week, Trent Childers joins Robert to discuss addiction. Trent has done a lot of studying about addiction and is heavily involved in […]

  Episode #051 For Thursday, June 19, 2014 “Help! I’m Going to Preacher School!” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Steven Ford     Show Notes: Preacher’s S.T.E.W.: Sermon: Viral – SALVATION: Rediscovering a Forgotten Passion Tool: iOS App: SermonTrackr Bonus Tool! Desktop Calendar (2 x 2) Color coded ink pens keep things organized Steven hangs it on his wall so he […]

  Episode #050 For Thursday, June 12, 2014 “Campaign: Capitol Hill” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Jake Sutton     Show Notes: Jake Sutton stops by Preachers in Training to discuss his upcoming event, Campaign: Capitol Hill, which will take place on July 5, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Preacher’s S.T.E.W.: Sermon: “A Godless Sewer” (Ezek. 22:30) 1. God is SEEKING. […]

  Episode #049 For Thursday, June 5, 2014 “Your Writing Ministry” Part 2 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Michael Whitworth     Show Notes: Michael Whitworth joins Preachers in Training again this week to discuss why all preachers should write. Michael shares his thoughts on the value of books over sermons, he gives us a sneak peak into his writing process […]

  Episode #048 For Thursday, May 29, 2014 “Your Writing Ministry” Part 1 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Michael Whitworth     Show Notes: Michael Whitworth stops by Preachers in Training this week to discuss why all preachers should write. Through what medium should preachers write? How often? What about? Are there not enough preacher’s blogs out there? […]

  Episode #047 For Thursday, May 22, 2014 “Tech on a Budget: Lowering Cell Phone Bills” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Adam Faughn     Show Notes: Preachers S.T.E.W. Sermon: “Christianity on the Outside” – A Sermon about Modesty Tool: “Keep Your Bulletin Fresh” (from Stuff Preachers Use) Event: Diana Singing (second Friday and Saturday in June and September) Wisdom: “You earn the […]

  Episode #046 For Thursday, May 15, 2014 “Beginning a New Preaching Work” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Phil Sanders     Show Notes: Phil Sanders, speaker for the In Search of the Lord’s Way television program, stops by Preachers in Training to offer tips for preachers who are moving to work with a different congregation. Thanks to Derrick for suggesting […]

  Episode #045 For Thursday, May 8, 2014 “Why I Preach with BJ Clarke” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: BJ Clarke     Show Notes: PREACHER’S STEW: SERMON – “Being Responsive to the Grace of God” (Titus 2:11-14) A Leaving (Deny ungodliness…) A Living (Live soberly, righteously…) A Looking (Looking for that blessed hope) TOOL – App: BizXpensTracker (for iOS) EVENT – […]

  Episode #044 For Thursday, May 1, 2013 “A Ministering Team: Coworkers” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Chris Clevenger       Show Notes: Preacher’s STEW: SERMON: “There is One God” (Eph. 4:6) TOOL: Proclaim Church Presentation Software EVENT: Truth in Love Lectureship at the East Hill church of Christ (Pulaski, TN) WISDOM: Learn to listen! Your Feedback Email: […]

  Episode #043 For Thursday, April 24, 2014 “A Ministering Team: the Preacher and His Wife” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Emily Hatfield     Show Notes: PREACHER’S STEW: SERMON: “Hannah: The Personfication of Ideal Motherhood” (1 Sam. 1-2) TOOL: 8 Tips for a Great Mission Trip by John Farber EVENT: Polishing the Pulpit early-bird registration ends July 1! […]