Sunday School or Small Groups? In this broadcast, PJ discusses how to create and lead healthy communities of disciple-makers in our churches with Steve Gladen and Dr. Randy Stone. Regardless of your strategy to make disciples, they need to have a purpose! We will look at the top 3 recurring issues seen in creating and sustaining small groups in the local church as well. Steve Gladen has served as the small group pastor at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch and spiritu...
Jul 07, 2022•54 min•Ep. 101
Scott and PJ talk with Dr. Clay Scroggins about leveraging influence in your current role to see change and even how to do it when you have a challenging situation. This transparent conversation with Clay Scroggins is a must for second-chair leaders and pastors alike! Clay Scroggins graduated as an industrial engineer from GA Tech and has spent the last 20 years in the local church and can play Babylon by David Gray on guitar. His doctoral work was on "creating online environments for personal g...
Jun 23, 2022•55 min•Ep. 100
Dr. Wright is an author, national speaker and one of the most respected leaders in Southern Baptist life. He served as senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia for 38 years. He served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from June 2010 to June 2012. Bryant founded Right From the Heart Ministries, radio program reaching thousands of people world-wide. And currently serves as President of Send Relief for IMB. Chris Trent, served as student pastor in churches in...
Jun 09, 2022•52 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, Dr. Hunt, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Sullivan discuss: • Trends in local church life post covid. • A key question to gauge the current health of your church is, "What percentage of your groups ministry is attending?". • Two big changes in groups ministry that every church should consider. • The importance of habit and how long it takes to develop an impactful rhythm. • The future of Sunday School in America. • What is broken about Sunday School and was it always like that? • Incredible ...
May 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 98
PJ was waiting at the end of the water ride for his friends he had invited that day to join them. He was unable to ride it due to weight restrictions. Suddenly he realized that food had made a wedge between him and disciple-making. The time waiting for the ride is where disciple-making happens, and he was sidelined. More on PJ's story here --> https://gabaptist.org/food-physical-wellness/ PJ talks about health in disciple-making with Dr. Judi Jackson and Dr. Marcus Glass on this broadcast. Dr...
May 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 97
In this episode: Dr. Ernest Easley earned a bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University, master’s from SWBTS, and doctoral degree from Luther Rice. Ernest served over 31 years as senior pastor and his impact among Southern Baptists is immeasurable. His voice of reason and wisdom brought confidence and peace helping to make decisions that strengthened the Southern Baptist Convention. Ernest was the first professor of Evangelism in school history at Union University in Jackson, TN and is now ...
Apr 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 96
In this episode: Dr. Levi Skipper is the Church Strengthening Strategist here at GBMB. He earned a Doctorate degree at Luther Rice, a master's from NOBTS, and Shorter University in GA. Levi served as pastor for over two decades in several churches, most recently at Concord Baptist in NE, GA. He saw baptisms grow 122% and SS grew 115% during his tenure. He is the author of "Resolved" and "Spiritual Avalanche" as well as "Marriage in the Red." Levi is a national speaker and a "has been athlete," n...
Apr 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 93
The Master Plan of Evangelism: Robert Coleman https://smile.amazon.com/Master-Plan-Evangelism-Robert-Coleman/dp/0800788087/ref=sr_1_1?crid=367ZA0RTPJPC1&keywords=master+plan+of+evangelism&qid=1647530179&sprefix=master+plan%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1 The Spirit of the Disciplines: Dallas Willard https://smile.amazon.com/Spirit-Disciplines-Understanding-Changes-Lives/dp/0060694424/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1PCI8Y3BVCC3J&keywords=dallas+willard&qid=1647530229&sprefix=dallas+willard%2Caps%...
Apr 14, 2022•57 min•Ep. 95
In this episode: JIM ALLEN is the Senior Vice President for the World Champion Atlanta Braves!! He has served in the Braves organization over 31 years. Jim has completed an ironman, six marathons, and in addition to all his executive duties with the Braves organization, he serves as an elder at Perimeter Church. JAY MCSWAIN, is the President and Founder of PLACE Ministries. He is an author and national speaker. Jay has served in churches with membership of 10 to over 9,000 and is known widely as...
Mar 31, 2022•44 min•Ep. 94
In this episode Interview with Dr. Dann Spader, founder of Sonlife Ministries and currently serves as President of Global Youth Initiative, an alliance of organizations in 95 countries committed to “equipping young leaders for movements of multiplication.” He’s trained 750,000+ people in 90+ countries to make disciples through organizations he has led. He is national speaker and author of 4 Chair Discipling, Walk Like Jesus, Live Like Jesus and co-author of Growing a Healthy Church and The Every...
Mar 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 92
We are excited to share with you a discussion with Drew Hyun, Church Planter and Pastor of Hope Church Midtown, as well as the founding pastor of Hope Church NYC, a family of diverse churches in New York City, and co-founder of the New City Network, a network of urban churches. Drew has spoken extensively on the emotional health of the disciple maker. While serving at New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, NY, Drew was mentored by Pete Scazzero, pastor and author of Emotionally Healthy Disciplesh...
Mar 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 91
We are excited to share a discussion with Dr. Barry St. Clair, founder of Reach Out Youth Solutions . Barry has lived on the cutting edge of disciple-making and family ministry for over 40 years, impacting over 30 countries. Through Reach Out , Barry has developed Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry and Parent Fuel to equip youth leaders, parents, and the churches to multiply disciple-making. In this episode: · Barry shares how playing collegiate and professional basketball influenced his journey of di...
Feb 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 90
Wow! Mark your calendar today for the interview with Jim Putman and Chad Harrington, co-authors of The Revolutionary Disciple. Jim is a three-time All-American wrestler and the co-founder & Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. Outreach Magazine lists Real Life Ministries among the top one hundred most influential churches in America. Chad is the founder of HIM Publications and Harrington Interactive Media. Chad has degrees from Ozark Christian College and Asbury Theolo...
Feb 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 89
https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-Technicolor-Mindset-Multicultural-Congregation/dp/1087712947
Jan 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 87
Let’s talk TOP HIGHLIGHTS & LESSONS LEARNED from 2021. PJ'S TOP HIGHLIGHTS · Real Friendship is Real Discipleship o Michael Catt and a Life of Discipleship, not a program · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIucQdndGZA · Disciple-Making Culture – top book of 2021 “Without Love your Ministry Efforts are Worthless.” · https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Culture-Brandon-Guindon/dp/1970102330/ref=asc_df_1970102330/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509191820350&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&a...
Dec 16, 2021•46 min•Ep. 86
This week's discussion will help you understand how bible engagement can help to carbonate your capacity to make world impacting disciples. So, join us for this fantastic interview with Phil Tuttle, President and CEO of Walk Thru The Bible. Phil served WTTB for over three decades. He is the author of Raise Up a Child, Crucible: The Choices that Change Your Life Forever, Detour: Finding Purpose When Life Doesn't Make Sense, Revolution: How Millennials Can Change the World, and Chosen: When God Ca...
Dec 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 85
We appreciate and support our veterans on this special Veterans Day broadcast of Georgia Baptist Discipleship. We talk with Dr. Ray Bennet, one of the nation's foremost experts, on connecting veterans to the local church through discipleship. Matthew Gibbs leads a conversation with Ray and PJ Dunn about how we can do more than asking our veterans to stand in appreciation this year; we can connect them to our churches through discipleship. In this Veterans Day Broadcast, we will: - Give a special...
Nov 11, 2021•44 min•Ep. 83
https://www.benmandrell.com/introducing-lifeways-the-glass-house-with-ben-and-lynley-mandrell/
Nov 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 82
"If you're going to risk and maybe fail, fail at something that matters. Fail gloriously so that even in failure, lives change." - Jon Acuff Disciple-makers, the most crucial step in creating a discipleship pathway is starting! Join Discipleship Consultants PJ Dunn & Ray Sullivan with guests Kenny Sexton and Dr. Duane Logsdon. Kenny is the lead pastor at Satilla Baptist Church in Satilla, GA, and Regional Director with the Bonhoeffer Project. Duane is the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at ...
Oct 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 81
Allan Taylor is Executive Pastor of Ministries at First Baptist Concord in Knoxville Tennessee. Previously, he served as Director of Sunday School & Church Education Ministries at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, TN. Allan conducts many Sunday School and Leadership conferences both nationally and internationally and mentors instructs and encourages Christian Educators and Sunday School leaders. He has written two Sunday School books: The Six Core Values of Sunday School and Sunday S...
Oct 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 80
www.livingthedlife.com
Oct 18, 2021•51 min•Ep. 79
Pastors and disciple-makers, have you considered extending your disciple-making strategy outside the walls of the church? We need disciple-making strategies and opportunities outside of the church to reflect our "in church” practices. Never assume the workplace is an inaccessible environment to not only share the Gospel but to make disciples. Ashley Tyree is the Chaplain of the Beasley Group (Americas largest hardwood timber producer) located in Hazlehurst, Georgia, and has plants all over the U...
Oct 14, 2021•38 min•Ep. 78
http://michaelcatt.com thisisthegospel.com Contact by email: friarcatt@aol.com Podcast recommend by Dr. Catt: The Michael Catt Podcast The Ron Dunn Podcast The Vance Havner Podcast Books by Dr. Catt in the area of discipleship: Investing in men: Courageous Living General understanding of the Christian Life: Upgrade Prayer: The Power of Persistence Purpose: The Power of Purpose Books recommended by Dr. Catt are a must-read for those interested in discipleship: The Saving Life of Christ - Major Ia...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 77
Dr. Chuck Lawless is Dean of Doctoral Studies and Vice-President of Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in NC, where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Team Leader for Theological Education Strategists for the International Mission Board of SBC. Chuck is a prolific blogger, has written multiple top-selling books, including Membership Matters and Spiritual Warfare. In this broadcast, Scott and Chuck discuss: - Is church members...
Sep 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 76
Tim Williams has been a faithful evangelist for over 30 years and traveling the world sharing the Gospel. He also serves as the GBMB evangelism consultant in the SW & SE regions preaching each Sunday and inspiring revivals everywhere he serves. In this broadcast, PJ & Ray sit down with Tim to talk through elements of a harvest time in a sermon. Drawing the net in a sermon is not just for decisions for Christ but decisions of any kind. In this broadcast, we discuss: - Ray's pastoring expe...
Sep 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 75
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Marks-Disciple-One-Make/dp/1662811810
Sep 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 74
https://impactdisciples.com
Sep 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 73
www.missiongeorgia.com
Sep 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 72
www.showmethefathermovie.com www.courageousthemovie.com
Sep 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 71
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Aug 29, 2021•16 min•Ep. 70
