This broadcast will help church leaders see the need to utilize church management software as part of their efforts to make disciples. Boyd Pelley has been the Co-founder/Culture Architect at Churchteams since 2000. From 1990 to 2008 has served as discipleship, administrative and family pastor of churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, and Texas. Churchteams was born out of his passion for discipleship and team-building in the local church. Married for 37 years, he and Pam have two married, adult chil...
Aug 28, 2023•36 min•Ep. 132
Dan Williams formed Partnerships with a Purpose during the Olympics in Atlanta and Salt Lake City. He founded Sports Serve, where he devoted his time to leadership development through sports. Since 1993 Dan has been working with churches and organizations to make disciples in and through sport across North America. He is one of the founding members of the North American Sports Movement. Chris Weldon has been married for 31 years to Debby. They have 7 children and 3 grandchildren (number 4 is due...
Aug 14, 2023•51 min•Ep. 131
Ken Braddy is the Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships for Lifeway Christian Resources. He’s been the managing director of adult ongoing Bible studies such as Bible Studies For Life, Explore The Bible, MasterWork, The Gospel Project, YOU , and more. Through his team’s work at Lifeway, they served the Bible study needs of approximately 3 million adults each week. Matthew Gibbs has been the discipleship and evangelism pastor at Second Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia for th...
Jul 31, 2023•44 min•Ep. 129
We interview Ken Adams, pastor at Crossroads Church Newnan, Georgia and President of IMPACT Ministries. Carl Johnson also joins us. Carl is the pastor of leadership development at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia and serves as a contract representative for our Georgia Baptist Discipleship Team in the West Central region. In this episode you’ll learn: Craig Etheridge writes that US is now #3 behind India and China for the most number of people NOT professing to be Christian. One specific ...
Jul 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 124
Dr. Allen Jackson currently serves as both a professor and pastor. For over half of his adult ministry life, he lived on the NOBTS campus and taught, researched, and spoke in the field of youth and collegiate ministry. Over the years, his interests expanded into other fields in Christian Education and Spiritual formation including leadership, administration, developmental psychology, risk management, and a heavy investment in the next generation. He has written extensively in adolescent, collegi...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 130
Chris Trent is the Next Gen Catalyst on our Church Strengthening team. He served as a student pastor in churches in Texas and Georgia, most recently as student pastor at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for 14 years. Jenni Carter is a Statewide Next Gen Consultant on our Church Strengthening team focusing on helping churches in Kids Ministry. She has served for over 10 years with the GBMB and is nationally recognized for her efforts in VBS training and for seeing thousands of children come to faith ...
Jun 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 125
Let's face it. We gather people and organize events in our church to connect church families and guests. But when we create events, are we doing them with a next step in mind or how "great" the event can be? We invite JJ Yount on the broadcast alongside Adi Coe, who both serve at First Redeemer Church in Cumming, Georgia. As a seasoned student pastor and associate pastor, JJ shares some of his processes for helping events be next-step generators in our discipleship pipeline throughout his minist...
Jun 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 126
Dr. Patrick Morley founded Morley Properties in 1973 and was one of Florida’s 100 largest privately held companies. He’s been the president or managing partner of over 59 different companies and has taught a bible study to over 5,000 men for decades on Friday mornings. He has written over 18 books. His book, Man in the Mirror has sold over 3,000,000 copies worldwide and selected as one of the most influential books of the 20th Century. Dr. Morley has a new book out entitled: A Man’s Guide to Spi...
May 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 127
Scott Sullivan and Carl Johnson interview Ken Adams, pastor at Crossroads Church Newnan, Georgia and the President of IMPACT Ministries. IMPACT Ministries has a full line of resources developed to help disciples make fully trained disciples. In this episode: Ken shares how IMPACT Ministries was birthed and how leaders all over the world are using the material. https://impactdisciples.com/ Ken shares how IMPACT resources may be different from others. Carl shares from experience that the material ...
May 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 128
Where does evangelism end and discipleship begin? That is an initial question in a discipleship resource called This is the Gospel . This is the Gospel was created to help new believers and undiscipled believers understand their walk with Christ, become grounded as disciples, and gain a basic framework for the Christian life. This resource was developed by Dr. Paul Gotthardt, formerly the founding and lead pastor of Life Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. After 18 years of ministry in Las Vega...
May 04, 2023•39 min•Ep. 123
Scott N. Smith is the Communications Director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board (GBMB). He was brought on the GBMB team in 2012 after he had built a digital consultancy for churches while traveling in full-time evangelism for 17 years. Scott's expertise in digital strategy and his broad engagement with hundreds of churches created an understanding of what churches need to use digital effectively. He recently did a series of Facebook live events in which his video on Artificial Intelligence we...
Apr 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 122
In this episode you’ll learn: Where preaching fits into a churches disciple making plan. Ideas to engage your church from the pulpit that leads to a next step in discipleship. How important it is to think and pray through the invitation, just like the rest of the message. That public proclamation (preaching) is not the only tool to make disciples. The art of engaging people and equipping them to serve. The digital footprint is now the first impression for many. Technology in church is a great av...
Apr 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 121
Scott Sullivan and Ray Sullivan conduct an incredible interview with Scott & Dawn Smith. Scott is the Discipleship Pastor at Lakewood Baptist in Gainesville, GA. Dawn is the Connection Director at Lakewood. Together, Scott and Dawn lead a podcast called, Forevermarriage.org . In this episode we learn: The creative ways that Scott Smith and Sully proposed to their brides! Why the Smiths began the Forevermarriage.org podcast. Key insights for couples to finish well. The critical need for leade...
Mar 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 120
We know we need volunteers, but are we willing to slow down and create opportunities and pipelines that build a volunteer framework to get there? Volunteer expert Mac Lake is a pioneering influence in the church planting movement. Through his partnership with West Ridge Church, they created the LAUNCH Network. The North American Mission Board adopted the LAUNCH Church Planting system in 2015, and Mac served at NAMB through implementation. Mac founded the Multiply Group in 2019, which is committe...
Mar 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 119
Dr. Josh Smith is the Pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist in Bogart, GA. He is the author of Preaching for a Verdict , co-author of the Psalm 1-50 volume in the Christ-Centered Exposition Series , his latest work, The Titus Ten. Pastor Josh has ministered in more than 30 countries, worked with international students at Duke University, and served as a missionary in central Europe. FUN Facts: Josh has 4 daughters and wrote a book for MEN!! He was raised with a deep love for all things Elvis! https://...
Feb 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 118
In this episode PJ Dunn and Scott Sullivan interview: Dallas White, GBMB Young Leaders Network Director and pastor at The Grove Church in Ackworth GA. Dallas has revitalized The Grove Church in many aspects, including designing and updating intentional spaces on a limited budget. Kyle Clayton is the pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Cartersville, leading their church through revitalization and facility updates. They have intentionally improved areas in their building to help create a disciple-ma...
Feb 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 116
We are excited to have GA Pastor, disciple-maker, and author of Grow Devotional Pathways Dr. Joey Rodgers in this curriculum review. Joey serves as the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. He is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of Carson-Newman University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he earned his Master's and Doctorate degrees. Joey is married to Meg, the proud parents of four children. How to "Hit the Mark" in disciple...
Feb 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 114
Dr. Noe Garcia is the lead pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He and his wife have four children. Noe holds a Doctorate in Ministry and Executive Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a passionate disciple-maker. Noe is an adjunct professor at Gateway Seminary and a writer for Lifeway Voices. Have you ever thought your life is beyond repair? Perhaps you asked, "How could God possibly use my brokenness for good?" We all tend to look for purpose ...
Jan 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 117
Join Ray & PJ as they co-host a talk on the first steps young adults (ages 15-25) take to own and grow in their disciple-making journey. We will have GA Baptist BCM leaders Beverly Skinner, Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director with the GBMB, David Williams, BCM Campus Minister at Valdosta State and previously FCA area director and pastor. On this broadcast, the team discusses: • The transformation from high school to college age to single adult regarding discipleship • Gen Z communicated in ...
Jan 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 115
In This Episode: • Georgia Baptist Discipleship averages 16,000+ interactions monthly • Georgia Baptist Discipleship Facebook has grown from 60 to 3400+ members • Two ways to win FREE products and gift cards! • Implementing an intentional culture and an identifiable disciple-making plan are foundational (Broadcast: Brandon Guindon: Disciple-making Culture). • Why is strategic planning necessary for long-term church health (Broadcast: Leo Endel-Small Church Strategic Planning). • Keys to take adv...
Dec 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 113
Randy Gravitt is an author, speaker, and executive coach who encourages leaders to reach their potential. In 2014 Randy founded INTEGREAT Leadership where he currently serves as the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer), leading a team of coaches and consultants who work with high-performance leaders and organizations all over the world. Randy works with companies like Chick-fil-A, Grand Hyatt, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kroger, and the Winshape Foundation. He has also served as one of the le...
Dec 01, 2022•41 min•Ep. 110
Join our panel discussion on ways Virtual Reality (VR) can drive discipleship. Our team will introduce churches to meaningful applications of VR in the local church and online. Joining us on this broadcast are: • Dr. PJ Dunn: Not so closet nerd and NW and NE GA Baptist Discipleship Consultant • Carl Johnson: WC Discipleship consultant and discipleship pastor at Peace Baptist Church • Mike Wynn: Adults pastor at North Star Church in Kennesaw and started VR outreach over 2 years ago • Cole Ragsdal...
Nov 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 112
Shane Pruitt serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Master’s Degree in History. Shane is also a traveling communicator speaking to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ. Shane is also the author of a popular blog, which has over 3 million views. His...
Oct 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 109
Dr. Kevin Williams has been the pastor of First Baptist Church Villa Rica, Georgia for the past nine years. He is finishing his second term as President of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Dr. Williams was one of the few individuals to receive the ARCOM badge which for the ARMY is the peacetime version of the Bronze Star Medal to recognize outstanding performance. Kevin has a passion for world-wide missions and evangelism. Fun Fact: Kevin hung upside down from a helicopter in Tokyo, Japan. He ...
Oct 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 108
Join us this Thursday 3PM: Buck Burch, pastored in middle Georgia for several years, then Buck served as IMB missionary in Russia for 13 years. He is now in his 12th year with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board serving as Missions Catalyst where he leads his team to connect Georgia Baptist churches with missions efforts locally and globally. He is currently completing his doctorate at Liberty University. Jimmy Baughcum, is the Executive Director for the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association and befor...
Sep 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 103
In this episode with Dr. Gevan Spinney: • Gevan has pastored at FBC Haughton, Louisiana since 2002. Dr. Spinney was saved, called to preach, ordained, and married Andrea at FBCH. Gevan has served as LBC President, is on the board of trustees at NAMB, has an earned doctorate, and an honorary doctorate for his work guiding LA Baptists to respond and rebuild during hurricane Katrina. • Fun Fact: Gevan is a co-host of “The Way It Was” hunting show on the Pursuit channel with legends like Hank Parker...
Sep 15, 2022•43 min•Ep. 107
Smaller church pastors, this broadcast is to help you be a strategic planning hero! For decades Dr. Leo Endel has been helping churches to plan well. He is the Executive Director at Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention based in Rochester, Minnesota and Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Madison, WI. He has a heart for helping small churches be strategic planners for missional impact. His book Where Do We Go from Here? is a strategic planning guide for smaller churches. In the three-hour meet...
Sep 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 104
Dr. Wunch is the Mallory Baptist Associational Missionary and host of Wunchtime (wunchtime.com), a podcast specifically for the bi-vocational pastor to thrive in ministry. Dr. Wunch has recently released a book “Proclaiming the Kingdom of God, " which focuses on helping church members overcome barriers to understanding the Kingdom of God. Discipleship consultants Dr. PJ Dunn and Ray Sullivan also join in on this discussion and dive into why this issue matters for disciple-making. In this broadca...
Aug 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 106
Dr. Steve Parr is the Executive Director of the Gwinnett Metro Baptist Network and former Vice President of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Dr. Parr is a nationally known author: The Coffee Shop that Changed a Church, Why They Stay: Helping Parents and Church Leaders Make Investments That Keep Children and Teens Connected to the Church for a Lifetime, and more. Steve is a leading voice in leadership development, Sunday School, and Groups Ministry. Fun Fact: Steve has been in a Fantasy Footbal...
Aug 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 105
A disciple-making culture has to have a Biblical understanding of Love at its foundation. This broadcast features two of the best speakers on this issue in the nation, Brandon Guindon and our own PJ Dunn. Brandon has led churches worldwide to become healthy and effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ. He was ordained at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, ID and planted Real Life Ministries Texas in 2016. He has authored and co-authored several publications on biblical discipleship, includ...
Jul 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 102
