Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 14, 2021 Most preachers and ministers wear multiple hats. If you find yourself in a “dual role” ministry position – maybe you are the associate / youth minister or perhaps you are the only preacher at a congregation – how can you position yourself to be most effective […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 7, 2021 On this episode, David Dixon, the preacher for the Sixth Avenue church of Christ in Jasper, AL, offers four things to consider in order to cultivate a servant mentality within the congregation. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 30, 2021 Robert is joined by Chance Hicks and Hiram Kemp to discuss Sunday morning routines. The conversation also takes an unscripted turn toward sermon outlining! Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 23, 2021 Barry Grider offers practical thoughts regarding how to minister to grieving families before, during, and after a funeral. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 16, 2021 Dale Jenkins offers eight things that preachers can do that will help local congregations work better together. Watch the Video Episode Resources The Jenkins Institute We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 9, 2021 Kevin Rhodes, director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching in Bedford, TX, discusses the need for preachers to encourage, but also their need to be receptive to encouragement. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 2, 2021 On this episode of “Preachers in Training,” Robert shares an excerpt of the “Today With Jesus” podcast on which he and Dan Winkler answered a question submitted by a listener. The listener wanted to know: “What would Jesus say to a Christian who would rather hear […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 26, 2021 Gantt Carter, pulpit minister for the 2nd and Adams church of Christ in Elk City, Oklahoma, joins Robert on this episode to discuss the differences between ministering to a “smaller” congregation versus to a “larger” one. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 19, 2021 Chance Hicks spent six years as a college minister in Jacksonville, AL before transitioning to pulpit ministry in North Charleston, SC. On this episode, Chance discusses the importance of building relationships to connect with college students for the cause of Christ. Watch the Video We want […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 12, 2021 Clark Sims has preached to gatherings of youth groups that number in the thousands. On this episode, he discusses how preachers can be sure they are connecting with the youth group when they preach. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 27, 2021 Westley Hazel discusses the importance of the spiritual disciplines for the spiritual formation of gospel preachers. Watch the Video Episode Resources: BOOK: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 8, 2021 Chad Garrett preaches for a new congregation in a new community. His ministry is definitely unique, but he shares some of his experiences and the lessons he has learned for ministers in more established ministries. Watch the Video Episode Resources Church of Christ at Indian Land, […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 1, 2021 Jerrie Barber shares wisdom he has gleaned from five difficult experiences in his life and ministry. Watch the Video Episode Resources JerrieBarber.com We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 25, 2021 Preachers, we need to consider what we post on social media. On this episode, Adam Faughn shares ten questions to ask about our social media use. Watch the Video Episode Resources A Legacy of Faith, the Faughn family blog We want to hear from you! […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 18, 2021 Steve Miller offers practical tips for organizing research and discusses the merits of a great personal library. Steve is the minister of Spiritual Growth for the church of Christ at Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Watch the Video Episode Resources Steve’s Worldview […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 11, 2021 Andy Brewer, the preacher for the Phillips Street church of Christ in Dyersburg, TN, offers five reasons not to quit ministry and five things to do if you’re thinking about quitting. Watch the Video Episode Resources Subscribe to our YouTube channel! We want to hear […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 4, 2021 Michael Hite, instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, has been using Logos Bible software for 30 years. On this episode, he shares his five favorite features of the desktop application. Watch the Video Episode Resources Bear Valley Bible Institute We want to hear from […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 28, 2021 Michael Rowand has been preaching for over five years. His dad is also a preacher. On this episode, Michael shares seven of the greatest lessons he has learned so far in ministry. We think you will find these to be great reminders and encouraging for your […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 21, 2021 Dr. Doug Burleson, the director of the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University, gives us a preview of FHU’s 2021 virtual lecture program. Watch the Video Episode Resources Freed-Hardeman University Annual Bible Lectureship page We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 14, 2021 Justin Rogers, an associate professor of Bible and director of the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University, is passionate about encouraging young men who want to preach. On this episode, he and Robert talk both to young men considering preaching and to ministers about encouraging […]
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 15, Released Tuesday, December 22, 2020 As we close season 12 of Preachers in Training, Mike Vestal walks us through the seven desires of every heart and how a working knowledge of those desires can help us connect with and minister to others for Jesus. Watch the Video We want […]
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 14 for Thursday, December 17, 2020 On this episode, Mike Vestal reflects on the year, and offers seven powerful takeaways from 2020 that will make us better servants of the Lord. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 13 for Thursday, December 10, 2020 Dale Jenkins offers seven considerations for staying positive in preaching. Watch the Video Links The Jenkins Institute We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 12 for Thursday, December 3, 2020 Chad Landman is back for our annual tradition of the Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers! Chad gives 11 recommendations — some high tech and some low tech — for some wonderful tools to be effective in ministry. Watch the Video: Links See the […]
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 11 for Thursday, November 26, 2020 Happy Thanksgiving 2020! On this year’s special Thanksgiving episode, Robert is joined by Dan Winkler to discuss singing as an expression of thanksgiving. After examining each of the passages in the New Testament about singing as part of worship to God on earth, […]
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 10 for Thursday, November 19, 2020 How can preachers encourage Christians in the congregations they serve to be involved in the Lord’s work? Brandon Britton, preacher for the Pleasant Valley church of Christ in Killen, Alabama, joins Robert on this episode to discuss involvement as a ministry of the […]
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 9 for Thursday, October 15, 2020 Brad McNutt walks us through his process for preaching through a text. Watch the Video: We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 1, 2020 Corey Sawyers, one of the ministers for the church of Christ in Martin, Tennessee, joins us to discuss handling the stressors of ministry. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 17, 2020 Preachers are often presented with many opportunities, most of which are good ones! How do we determine which is the best one to pursue? Hiram Kemp is on this episode of Preachers in Training to discuss principles that will help us choose the better part. […]
Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 10, 2020 What does it mean to keep our preaching “fresh”? How do we do it? Brian Kenyon, director of the Florida School of Preaching, joins Robert this week for a practical discussion on preaching. Watch this Episode: Links South Florida Avenue church of Christ, […]
