The Propel Podcast

Pastor Daniel Hall shares his experiences with the Compassion Project, highlighting an innovative approach to evangelism that combines service with meeting needs and building relationships. Pastor Hall emphasizes the importance of working with children as a key part of outreach efforts, using social media advertising, and removing religious barriers to create a sense of belonging. Through creative...

Cesar Gonzalez shares how your community can fund evangelism, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, focusing on community needs, and being open about the church's mission. Cesar talks about serving communities, building trust with local leaders, and leveraging church resources. He encourages seeking financial support and highlights the transformative power of service. Episode Spons...

Join Hiram Rester as he explains why pastors often don’t get decisions. He highlights believing in your message, preaching passionately, and asking for decisions. Hiram shares the importance of decision-making in evangelistic meetings, sharing his experiences and emphasizing frequent appeals, effective follow-up, and visiting. He draws parallels between Elijah's story and end-time events, calling...

In this episode, Pastor D.W. West shares his journey in evangelism and church planting, revealing the power of building genuine relationships and staying faithful to God's call. Discover inspiring stories of transformed lives and learn practical steps for reaching people in today's culture. Episode Sponsor: Adventist Information Ministry The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA,...

In this episode, Byron Corbett explains that most Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America are plateaued or declining in members, often due to a lack of focus on reaching the lost. Byron highlights the need for church leaders to prioritize soul-winning and create a culture of evangelism. He emphasizes planning reaping series well in advance, supporting daily devotions, prayer, and fasting t...

In this presentation, David Kliedinst gives a deep dive into the effectiveness of the Forecasting Hope series builder. This comprehensive evangelism package includes 21 Christ-centered messages and resources for conducting a successful evangelistic series. The goal of the package is to help churches engage with their communities and make meaningful connections with individuals, leading them to mak...

In this presentation, Hiram Rester uses the metaphor of grafting fruit trees to emphasize effective evangelism strategies, including starting with proven series, using public halls, and adapting visitation methods like phone calls and texts. He highlights the importance of delivering comprehensive messages, encouraging personal Bible reading, and addressing follow-up challenges to ensure long-term...

Join Pastor Jose St. Phard as he talks about how we can help make God known with this urgent opportunity in evangelism. Discover why sharing the good news of Jesus Christ is about working with God to show His love to others. Pastor Jose explains the importance of simple, clear ideas and following Jesus’ way of making disciples. Find out how to trust the people you are teaching and be ready to try...

Join Dr. Jason Canfield as he explains how to connect with every generation in your church. He shares key ways to tailor biblical teachings to resonate with each age group and create strong bonds between different generations. Learn how to understand and respect different giving habits and worship styles. This helps build community and mutual understanding in your church. Packed with practical tip...

The conversation focuses on the importance of helping others come to Christ and the role of training and understanding human nature in effective evangelism. It emphasizes the need for clear communication, building relationships, and creating a positive and accepting environment. The speaker shares personal experiences and recommends resources for further study and growth in evangelism. Episode Spo...

This is the second of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. This presentation focuses on the importance of studying the life of Jesus and following His example in ministry. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive education and the value of reading books. Cyndi also highlights the significance of self-sacrifice, patience, and cheerfulness in ministry. Episode's sponsor: EvangeLead The Propel Chur...

This is the first of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. In this presentation, Cyndi emphasizes the importance of helping others come to Christ through training and understanding human nature. Cyndi shares personal experiences and resources for growth in evangelism and addresses that not everyone will accept it, but ultimately God is in control. Episode Sponsor: Adventist Risk Management The Pr...

In this presentation, Larry Witzel covers his experience of being in the Soviet Union during its breakup. He also explains the impact of our digital transformation on society and the potential of YouTube advertising for building parasocial relationships. Tune in to learn how you can adapt and grow your church in our digital era. Episode sponsor: eAdventist The Propel Church Growth Conference is co...

In this presentation, Dr. Rosco Shields Jr. tells his journey as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in revolutionizing digital evangelism. From building a digital marketing company to adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of genuine care, personal engagement, and high-touch digital interactions. Episode sponsor: Adventist World Radio The Propel Church Growth Conference i...

Alex Portillo shares his experience as a pastor using YouTube advertising for evangelism, including his strategy, results, and insights. Alex also covers the importance of organic reach and understanding online culture. He further shares the value of creating content that resonates with both Christians and non-Christians. If you want to get started creating your own spiritual content on social med...

Dr. Hiram Rester discusses using video ads on social media for evangelistic outreach. He explores their impact, cost, and effectiveness, highlighting audience demographic shifts and future growth potential. Hiram also shares his experiences with community engagement and the positive effects of digital outreach on local church attendance. If you're interested in digital evangelism, you'll gain valu...

This presentation features Brent Hardinge & Marshall McKenzie as they discuss digital evangelism and its impact on reaching and connecting with individuals in the community. They explore the importance of digital resources, engaging with seekers, and transitioning from community interest to church contact. They emphasize the importance of listening to the community, engaging in meaningful conv...

In this talk, Dr. Wilson encourages us to dream big in evangelism, inspired by the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. God is still looking for dreamers who are determined to please Him and accept His mission. Dr. Wilson talks about the qualities of a dreamer and how they can fulfill their purpose in life. He emphasizes that if you’re a dreamer, your vision should come from God, you ne...

In this presentation, Cesar focuses on Mark chapter 8 and the theme of being versus doing in church culture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who God wants us to be rather than solely focusing on what we should do. He encourages pastors to protect their churches from toxicity and to lead with humility and love. And he concludes by emphasizing the need to see people the way Jesus sees...

This episode shares the final presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, where Larry Witzel unpacks Matthew 7:7-8. That’s Jesus’s statement from the Sermon on the Mount about asking, seeking, and knocking. Larry talks about how asking—persistently and with faith—can lead to remarkable outcomes in your personal life, in your church, in your career, and in your family. Larry suggests 5 things to...

In this episode, Dr. Walter talks about the transformative power of evangelism and the strategic approach to church growth through prayer, team-building, and effective community outreach. Highlighting the impact of traditional evangelistic series on community engagement and church growth, Roger challenges us to prioritize action over personal preference, to invest in diverse outreach methods, and...

In this presentation, Richie dives into the transformative lessons of Luke 5:1-6. He talks about how Jesus' miraculous catch of fish not only reveals His power but also teaches us about faith, perseverance, and the readiness to respond to His call, even when all seems lost. Richie unpacks how this ancient story echoes in our lives today, inspiring us to cast our nets once more, in faith, for a cat...

In this presentation, Cindy Chamberlin-Eastwood and Ted Vanderlaan discuss the importance of addressing clergy sexual abuse within the church and the need for prevention and education. They share their experiences with The Hope of Survivors , an advocacy and education group for victims and families of clergy sexual abuse. They discuss the challenges of implementing change, the importance of apolog...

Our speaker for this episode is Pastor Tim Taylor, director of outreach ministries for the Oregon Conference. In his presentation, Tim talks about the startling reality of missing members and the need to close the back door. He shares how to build a team and how to coordinate the team’s working using interest tracking software. He also discusses how to use tools like Mission Insight and the Rainer...

Our speaker for this podcast episode once again is Dr. Sherri Uhrig, the Children’s Ministries Director for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. She has a lifetime of experience in serving families and helping children develop faith. In this presentation, Dr. Uhrig talks about children’s evangelism and the importance of saying yes to Jesus. She notes the role of the family in pas...