Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 9 for Friday, April 8, 2016 Cliff Goodwin joins Robert to discuss the importance of sound doctrine, and the impact that it can have both on your own soul as upon the souls of those to whom you preach. This episode of Preachers in Training is a part of The Light […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 18, 2016 This week’s episode addresses the issue of people moving from one congregation to another one across town. Robert and his guest, Wayne Jones, discuss the answers to the following questions: Is it a sin to jump from one congregation to another? Why do some preachers […]
Season 2, Episode 9 For Thursday, October 8, 2015 “Ten Things Every Preacher in Training Needs to Know HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: All Christians are called to exemplify Christ in their thoughts, words, and deeds. This is especially true for preachers due to the amount of influence we have in the congregations […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 10 for Thursday, April 14, 2016 Dale Jenkins and Jeff Jenkins join Robert to discuss how preachers can communicate with and encourage fellow preachers. They offer many practical tips for preachers to minister to each other. Links The Jenkins Institute TJI Preaching & Ministry Podcast (You can also listen on YouTube) The […]
Season 1, Episode 13 For Thursday, April 30, 2015 “How Do You Know If You’re Called to Be a Preacher?” Part 2 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Steve Higginbotham Show Notes: Steve Higginbotham joins Preachers in Training today to discuss a question from a PIT listener: “How do you know if your called to be a preacher? Is […]
Season 1, Episode 12 For Thursday, April 23, 2015 “How Do You Know If You’re Called to Be a Preacher?” Part 1 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Steve Higginbotham Show Notes: Steve Higginbotham joins Preachers in Training today to discuss a question from a PIT listener: “How do you know if your called to be a preacher? […]
Season 2, Episode 1 For Thursday, August 6, 2015 “When Preachers Struggle” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Wes McAdams Show Notes: Preachers often help others through their struggles. But who helps the preacher when he struggles? Wes McAdams, of RadicallyChristian.com and the Baker Heights church of Christ, is here to discuss When Preachers Struggle. […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 20 for Thursday, May 25, 2017 Paul Sain, owner of Sain Publications, discusses the need for preachers of all ages to continue to pursue growing in their knowledge of God’s word. The Preachers in Training Conference will be Friday, November 3, 2017! Dan Winkler will be the speaker. Click here for more information, and […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 19 for Thursday, May 18, 2017 Ben Giselbach, preacher for the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA and blogger at Plain Simple Faith, offers ten tips to help us respond in public disagreements. The Preachers in Training Conference will be Friday, November 3, 2017! Dan Winkler will be the speaker. Click […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 18 for Thursday, May 11, 2017 Robert discusses the ins and outs of youth ministry with Jerry Elder. They discuss different philosophies about youth ministry, how youth ministry has changed over the years, safe-guards that youth ministries need to have in place, and how to effectively incorporate social media into […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 17 for Thursday, May 4, 2017 Chris McCurley, pulpit minister for the Oldham Lane church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, discusses how preachers can work well with other ministers. The points Chris discusses here are also applicable for preachers cooperating with other Christians within the congregation (such as elders or deacons) […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 16 for Thursday, April 27, 2017 Justin Paschall preaches in Ripley, Tennessee, where the beloved brother Robert Taylor preached for several decades. Justin describes the relationship he has with brother Taylor and offers suggestions for preachers who find themselves preaching where the former preacher stayed. Links Click here for all […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 15 for Thursday, April 20, 2017 Joey Ferrell, a bi-vocational preacher, discusses the challenges and benefits of preaching and working in a secular job. He offers some practical suggestions for bi-vocational preachers in terms of arranging their working situation with the congregation they serve and tips for time management. Links […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 14 for Thursday, April 13, 2017 Robert sits down with Michael Whitworth to discuss social media tips that congregations can use to reach people through the Internet. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Services Mentioned in This Episode: Buffer (social media management) Hootesuite (social media management) Canva (online solution to […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 13 for Thursday, April 6, 2017 Michael Whitworth joins Robert this week to discuss ten guidelines for using presentations in sermons or Bible classes. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 12 for Thursday, March 30, 2017 Dr. David Powell has taught The Preacher and His Work course at Freed-Hardeman University for over 20 years. He joins us today to discuss the work of a preacher, and how every aspect of it relates to the pulpit in one way or another. Links Click […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 11 for Thursday, March 23, 2017 Gary Hampton offers tips for preachers to help train young men to preach and lead in worship. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 10 for Thursday, March 16, 2017 Jeff Jenkins, part of The Jenkins Institute and the preacher for the Lewisville church of Christ in Lewisville, TX, joins Robert on this episode to discuss the length of our messages. How long should one preach? What should a preacher do when he is […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 9, 2017 Mike Vestal returns this week to discuss the role of books in helping a preacher or a Bible study in learning God’s word. He and Robert discuss whether it is appropriate to read works written by those with whom we would theologically disagree. This […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 2, 2017 Mike Vestal is on this episode to discuss the value of books to Bible study, and how to know if you are relying too heavily on others books to the neglect of the Bible. This is part one of a two part series about […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 23, 2017 Mike Winkler discusses visiting: the motivation behind making visits, the types of visits preachers should make, when to visit, and suggestions for visiting. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Winkler Publications Madison church of Christ (Madison, AL) Your Feedback Email: […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 16, 2017 This week’s requested episodes deals with how preachers can become comfortable leading singing. Larry Arnold serves as the worship minister for the Spring Meadows church of Christ in Spring Hill, TN. Larry is also the emcee of the Diana Singing. To help you become comfortable leading singing, […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 9, 2017 Michael Hite, Vice President of Operations and Instructor for the Bear Valley Bible Institute, discusses tech tips for automating commonly preformed tasks to save time and work more efficiently for the Lord. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Text Expander (Mac & […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 2, 2017 Adam Faughn, from A Legacy of Faith, discusses three “do’s” and two “don’t’s” for a preacher’s private devotional life. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 26, 2017 Lonnie Jones discusses tips for ministerial counseling, particularly for preachers who do not have formal training in counseling. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training “When Preachers Counsel” (Preachers in Training S2E6) TLN: Stop Domestic Violence Out of the Shadows by Patrick Carnes […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 19, 2017 Brandon Britton, who serves the Lake City church of Christ in Lake City, FL, offers four tips for balancing your ministry and your family. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed […]
Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 12, 2017 Dale Jenkins offers six things for preachers to consider when they are searching for a pulpit. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training The Scoops Blog from The Jenkins Institute “Preachers Moving – When, Why, and How” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in […]
Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 2, released August 13, 2015 Is it important for a congregation to have elders? What should the relationship between the elders and the preacher be like? Robert is joined by his shepherds at North Charleston to discuss these listener-submitted questions. This episode covers the following questions: […]
Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 5, released September 3, 2015 Studying the Bible is obviously one of the primary responsibilities of preachers. On today’s episode, Robert talks with Gary Hampton about how to begin studying for a sermon, tips for enhancing a preacher’s Bible study, how a preacher can know that he […]
Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 3, Episode 3, released January 28, 2016 How can churches grow their youth ministry? That’s a question that we received in a recent listener survey. Philip Jenkins, youth minister at the Mount Juliet church of Christ in Tennessee, is here to offer advice and guidance for ministering to smaller […]
