SCBA Leadership Podcast

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton visits with Pastor Robert Ramirez of Eastside Baptist Church (Gonzales) and his wife, Lisa. They discuss the unique challenges of marriage in ministry while sharing their powerful testimony of God's leadership and healing. 

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton and Pastor Kevin Skinner visit with Alex Gonzales, Church Health & Leadership Associate with the SBTC. They cover the work of bi-vocational ministry, pastor search process, and pastoral health in this wide-ranging conversation.

Chad Schapiro is the new Area 4 Representative for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Director of the Pastor Strong Initiative. In this wide-ranging conversation, Chad and Matt talk about the work of pastoring, the need for time away, and the difficult task of revitalization. For more information about Pastor Strong, visit their website: https://pastorstrongtx.com/

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton and Pastor Kevin Skinner (FBC Stockdale) visit with Pastor Dr. Josh Walters (FBC La Vernia) on the topic of when people leave your church or ministry. They seek to answer questions like:  How should you respond? How can you close the back door? What emotions can all this elicit and what's the right way to deal with them? 

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton, Pastor Roland Contreras and Pastor Eric Rachui talk with Dr. Marshall Johnston--pastor, professor and theologian. They discuss the historical relationship between Baptists and the state, the current political climate and how pastors can lead well in a divided culture.

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Walter Jackson, Director of Missions for the Guadalupe Baptist Association out of Victoria, Texas. They discuss the past, present, and future for the local Baptist association. They also touch on pastoral leadership, state and national conventions, and following the call of God into vocational ministry. Guadalupe Baptist Association

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Anthony Svajda who oversees SBTC’s Regenesis church revitalization strategy. Also joining the podcast is Pastor Jesse Hammonds (FBC Three Rivers). In this episode they discuss the key markers for a unhealthy and healthy churches, the reasons church revitalization fails, and the process for revitalization in the local church. SBTC's Regenesis

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Scott Jones, Pastor at FBC Rockport, on leading in anxious times. They also discuss the nature of pastoral work, handling criticism, pushback (aka, sabotage) and the six people that show up in a crisis.

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Josh Breslaw, Pastor at FBC Gonzales, on the topic of leaders as learners. There were so many resources mentioned in this episode that it was not feasible to list them all hear. A simple internet search will locate anything mentioned.

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton visits with Kevin Skinner, Pastor at FBC Stockdale, to discuss best practices in the ordinance of baptism.

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton visits with Joshua Fuentes, Pastor at Crestview Baptist Church in San Antonio. They discuss LGBTQ issues and how the local church can engage with both truth and grace. Nashville Statement Rosaria Butterfield Preston Sprinkle Colson Center An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel Hole in My Heart Podcast...

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton visits with Alex Wheeler, Family & Associate Pastor at FBC Karnes City. They discuss spiritual disciplines in the life of a minister: What are spiritual disciples, examples found in Scripture, why they are important, reasons why they are challenging, the hopeful yet limited outcomes, resources for those who desire to grow in them and the possible connection...

In this episode, DOM Matt Singleton visits with a group of pastors to talk about leading change in the local church. With him will be Pastor Kevin Skinner (FBC Stockdale), Pastor Tim Rowell (Flatonia BC), and Pastor Josh Breslaw (FBC Gonzales).   Advanced Strategic Planning by Aubrey Malphurs The Cowboy & The Shepherd

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton and Pastor Kevin Skinner visit with Dr. Chris Stapper , Vice President of Mission and Finance at Stark College and Seminary in Corpus Christi. Chris is also the Lead Pastor of Third Coast Church in Corpus. Dr. Stapper shares how busy ministers, especially bi-vocational pastors, can make use of new and disruptive technologies which utilize artificial intelligence...

In this episode, Pastor Kevin Skinner visits with RoseMary Vickery (Children & Missions Minister at FBC Kenedy) and Molly Gordon (Kids Ministry Director at FBC La Vernia). It was a wide-ranging conversation focused on Children's Ministry in the local church. Where to start in ministering to children, working with volunteers, curriculum options, baptism, discipleship and more!   Grow Kid's Curr...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Pastors Eric Rachui and Roland Contreras of The Grove Baptist Church in Orange Grove, Texas. We focused on enlisting, equipping, encouraging and evaluating leaders for student ministry in the local church. Though the content is focused on student ministry, the content will be beneficial for all leaders. https://www.reachthegrove.com/ "The...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Joshua Fuentes, pastor at Crestview Baptist Church in San Antonio. The focus is on how ministers can navigate their most important calling to be a spouse and parent, along with their calling to serve the local church.    Pastor Strong Initiative: https://pastorstrongtx.com/   Marriage Strong Podcast: Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/sho...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Mitch Kolenovsky, Field Representative for churches in the SCBA and beyond in south Texas. SBTC or dually aligned churches can connect with Mitch at https://sbtexas.com/staff/mitch-kolenovsky

In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Fred Ater, Area Representative for churches in the SCBA and beyond in south Texas. BGCT or dually aligned churches can connect with Fred at https://www.texasbaptists.org/about/staff/fred-ater

In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Wayne Dillen, Director of Texas State Baptist Student Ministry. We talk about developments on college campus and how Gen-Z is making a big impact through personal relationships.    The Texas State BSM is a long-time SCBA partner doing wonderful work on a growing college campus. This ministry is serious about evangelism, discipleship, and l...

In this episode, Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Associate Pastor Martin Cherry of Flatonia Baptist Church. The focus is on worship leadership in the local church: song selection, order of service, philosophy of worship ministry, and the working relationship between the Senior Pastor and Worship Leader/Pastor/Minister.     Show notes/links: https://worship.lifeway.com/ https://theworshipinit...

In this episode, Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Student Pastor Scott Townsend, Student Minister Jacob Range and Student Ministry Intern Joseph Molina. The focus is on ministering to students in a small towns, dealing with criticism, and trends in culture and in student ministry.

In this episode, Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Pastor Roland & Eric (The Grove Baptist Church) and Pastor Chad (FBC La Vernia) about the role of authority in the life of a local congregation. This discussion is based on the book "Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing" by Jonathan Leeman. To learn more about Intentiona...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM), discusses seminary training and pastor pay with Pastor Joshua Fuentes (Crestview Baptist Church in San Antonio).   2022 LifeWay/GuideStone Minister Compensation Study... CLICK HERE!

In this episode Dr. Matt Singleton (DOM) talks with Corey Barnes (Youth Pastor at FBC Runge). They discuss the value of planning out your work week using a tool called the Weekly Planning Sheet (WPS). You can download a copy of the WPS at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LU7WjR82Fck6gKit2yBd3teeEJocIDMc/view?usp=sharing