Heath Lambert

What Happened at First

Religion EN ↓ 31 episodes

This is a story of the way that ministry is changing in a new and harsher world painfully different than the one known by our parents and grandparents. It's a story for pastors who face the daunting task of leading their church through necessary but excruciating seasons of transition so that they can move from surviving to thriving. This story is for people who are part of those churches and experiencing the profound loss, painful heartbreak, and intense frustration that always comes with change. This is the story of the revitalization of First Baptist Church—the rise, ruin, and restoration of...

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Heath Lambert

Episodes

Q+A - Episode 1 11.08.2023 41:52

Here are the questions asked in this episode: - What is the most important lesson you learned from the ministry of Homer Lindsay Jr.? - What is the most surprising strength of historic First Baptist from the past that has continued to bless our church over the decades? - Many of the big mega churches of the past have a history of “easy-believism” - these were unhelpful evangelism methods that emph...

What Kind of Leader Are You? - Bonus Episode 1 09.08.2023 57:39

This Episode will feature: - An introduction to doing ministry in a changing world in churches inherited from previous generations. - A discussion on six different kinds of leaders found in the Bible and how former pastors of First Baptist emulated those leaders. - Lessons on leadership that call for those in pastoral ministry to answer some significant questions about themselves and the ministrie...

Rise - Episode 1 07.08.2023 29:32

This episode will feature: - An overview of the significant leadership role First Baptist Jacksonville had within the SBC, its influence on ministries throughout America via its pastor’s conferences, as well as the imprint the church made upon the city of Jacksonville. - Even though the church enjoyed great prestige, in more recent years, it has experienced a dramatic decline as mounting problems...

Trailer 2 21.07.2023 2:56

How did a single congregation grow to become one of the largest and most influential churches in America only to experience a cataclysmic decline that placed its very existence in doubt? How did that same church endure a brutal and painful season of change to emerge from the transition stronger, more united, and more committed than ever to Jesus’ Great Commission? Podcast releases on August 7th, 2...

Trailer 10.07.2023 2:52

Season 2 Trailer 1:03

Join Pastor Heath Lambert on September 15 for candid conversations on one of ministry's toughest roles: leading teams. From balancing loving others well while striving for excellence, having hard yet loving conversations, and receiving correction from spiritual leaders are just some of the real dilemmas we'll tackle together. Don't miss it!