This is the first of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. In this presentation, Cyndi emphasizes the importance of helping others come to Christ through training and understanding human nature. Cyndi shares personal experiences and resources for growth in evangelism and addresses that not everyone will accept it, but ultimately God is in control. Episode Sponsor: Adventist Risk Management The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025....
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this presentation, Larry Witzel covers his experience of being in the Soviet Union during its breakup. He also explains the impact of our digital transformation on society and the potential of YouTube advertising for building parasocial relationships. Tune in to learn how you can adapt and grow your church in our digital era. Episode sponsor: eAdventist The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025....
Jul 08, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this presentation, Dr. Rosco Shields Jr. tells his journey as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in revolutionizing digital evangelism. From building a digital marketing company to adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of genuine care, personal engagement, and high-touch digital interactions. Episode sponsor: Adventist World Radio The Propel Church Growth Conference is coming to Tacoma, WA, April 27-30, 2025....
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Alex Portillo shares his experience as a pastor using YouTube advertising for evangelism, including his strategy, results, and insights. Alex also covers the importance of organic reach and understanding online culture. He further shares the value of creating content that resonates with both Christians and non-Christians. If you want to get started creating your own spiritual content on social media, you'll learn a lot from Alex's presentation. Episode sponsor: Adventist Information Ministry The...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dr. Hiram Rester discusses using video ads on social media for evangelistic outreach. He explores their impact, cost, and effectiveness, highlighting audience demographic shifts and future growth potential. Hiram also shares his experiences with community engagement and the positive effects of digital outreach on local church attendance. If you're interested in digital evangelism, you'll gain valuable insights from Dr. Rester. Episode sponsor: SermonView The Propel Church Growth Conference is co...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This presentation features Brent Hardinge & Marshall McKenzie as they discuss digital evangelism and its impact on reaching and connecting with individuals in the community. They explore the importance of digital resources, engaging with seekers, and transitioning from community interest to church contact. They emphasize the importance of listening to the community, engaging in meaningful conversations, and connecting with individuals personally. Episode sponsor: Seminars Unlimited The Prope...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this talk, Dr. Wilson encourages us to dream big in evangelism, inspired by the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. God is still looking for dreamers who are determined to please Him and accept His mission. Dr. Wilson talks about the qualities of a dreamer and how they can fulfill their purpose in life. He emphasizes that if you’re a dreamer, your vision should come from God, you need to commit that vision to God, and then be directed by God as you make that vision a reality. It’s...
Jun 03, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this presentation, Cesar focuses on Mark chapter 8 and the theme of being versus doing in church culture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who God wants us to be rather than solely focusing on what we should do. He encourages pastors to protect their churches from toxicity and to lead with humility and love. And he concludes by emphasizing the need to see people the way Jesus sees them and to live for others rather than ourselves. Be inspired by Cesar's powerful message. Episode ...
May 27, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This episode shares the final presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, where Larry Witzel unpacks Matthew 7:7-8. That’s Jesus’s statement from the Sermon on the Mount about asking, seeking, and knocking. Larry talks about how asking—persistently and with faith—can lead to remarkable outcomes in your personal life, in your church, in your career, and in your family. Larry suggests 5 things to ask for: ask God for vision, for healing, for resources, and for the transformation of hearts, as we...
Apr 15, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, Dr. Walter talks about the transformative power of evangelism and the strategic approach to church growth through prayer, team-building, and effective community outreach. Highlighting the impact of traditional evangelistic series on community engagement and church growth, Roger challenges us to prioritize action over personal preference, to invest in diverse outreach methods, and foster a team-oriented ministry approach. He champions the power of prayer, collaboration, and strat...
Apr 01, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this presentation, Richie dives into the transformative lessons of Luke 5:1-6. He talks about how Jesus' miraculous catch of fish not only reveals His power but also teaches us about faith, perseverance, and the readiness to respond to His call, even when all seems lost. Richie unpacks how this ancient story echoes in our lives today, inspiring us to cast our nets once more, in faith, for a catch beyond our wildest dreams. I know you’ll be blessed by this message as you are uplifted and chall...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this presentation, Cindy Chamberlin-Eastwood and Ted Vanderlaan discuss the importance of addressing clergy sexual abuse within the church and the need for prevention and education. They share their experiences with The Hope of Survivors , an advocacy and education group for victims and families of clergy sexual abuse. They discuss the challenges of implementing change, the importance of apologies and accountability, as well as the impact of abuse on survivors, and the need for cultural shift...
Mar 04, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Our speaker for this episode is Pastor Tim Taylor, director of outreach ministries for the Oregon Conference. In his presentation, Tim talks about the startling reality of missing members and the need to close the back door. He shares how to build a team and how to coordinate the team’s working using interest tracking software. He also discusses how to use tools like Mission Insight and the Rainer Scale. Tim offers practical advice on reaching out to missing members, and I think you’ll be able t...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Our speaker for this podcast episode once again is Dr. Sherri Uhrig, the Children’s Ministries Director for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. She has a lifetime of experience in serving families and helping children develop faith. In this presentation, Dr. Uhrig talks about children’s evangelism and the importance of saying yes to Jesus. She notes the role of the family in passing on faith, as well as the need for the entire church community to support the formation of a las...
Feb 05, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, Dr. Sherri Uhrig, the Children’s Ministries Director for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, explores the importance of nurturing children's faith and the power of relationships in this process. She talks about the importance of teaching children to be theologians with an understanding of their faith, the impact of reading the Bible with children, the need to be intentional and interested in children's faith journey, and th...
Jan 22, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this presentation from Tuesday night's main session at the 2023 Propel Conference, NAD Vice President Calvin Watkins Sr. emphasizes the importance of evangelism and being radical in faith. He reflects on his own time doing evangelism and reminds us of radicals from history, like Martin Luther, Harriet Tubman, and Ellen White. He points us to Jesus as the ultimate radical, focusing on his teachings and actions that were unconventional for his time. He encourages each of us to be radicals in ou...
Jan 08, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, Pastor Charles Byrd talks about the reasons why church members don’t give Bible studies, and emphasizes the importance of sharing one’s faith for personal spiritual growth. He also introduces Thunder in the Holy Land, a video Bible study series effective at growing personal faith and sharing faith with others. The series integrates a video lesson with discussion focusing on personal impressions and responses, designed to facilitate deeper und...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, Dr. Stan Hudson talks about the significance of viewing scientific data through the lens of a biblical worldview. He discusses various scientific concepts and controversies, such as the challenges to Darwin’s theories, the complexity of life, and recent discoveries contradicting the Big Bang theory. He also touches on topics like the amalgamation of species, interpretations of biblical genealogies, and the potential for misinterpretations wit...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this presentation from the evangelistic innovation track at the 2023 Propel Conference, David Klinedinst delivers insights into keeping Christ at the center of evangelism while retaining the distinctive Adventist message. He emphasizes the importance of presenting various doctrinal topics in a way that highlights Jesus' teachings and love. He also covers practical aspects of evangelism, like how to interact with the audience, respond to their needs, and connect on a personal level. It's a pre...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What makes an effective church website? This talk by Larry Witzel, in the Evangelistic Innovation track of the 2023 Propel Conference, is all about how to turn your church website into an evangelistic engine. He shares some reasons why that’s important, reveals some key things that every church website needs to be effective as an outreach site, reports on some brand new research about church websites, and talks about Google advertising, which is a great way to make sure your church website gets ...
Nov 06, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the first presentation from Monday night's main session of the 2023 Propel Conference, Dr. Roscoe Shields Jr. talks about self-control, looking at Galatians 5. In our spiritual lives, we often face situations that require self-control and focus to overcome. Self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit, and with that power of the Holy Spirit, we can control our passions and impulses, placing them in service of God. And when we are guided by the Holy Spirit, God will use us to grow His Kingd...
Oct 23, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Richie continues with the practical details of how to hold evangelistic meetings, talking about things like evangelism marketing, building your teams of volunteers, and how to make an appeal for decisions. If you want to improve your own effectiveness at holding evangelistic meetings, you’ll get a lot from this episode. This was the 4th breakout session in the reaping meetings track at the 2023 Propel Conference. Episode sponsor: EvangeLead
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Richie Halversen gets into the practical nuts and bolts of how to hold evangelistic meetings, covering everything from vision and seed sowing to budgeting and style. This was the 3rd breakout session in the reaping meetings track at the 2023 Propel Conference. Episode sponsor: eAdventist
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Dr. Roger Walter explains that asking for decisions is a crucial step in the evangelism process. He points out the power of decisions to overcome emotional and mental barriers, describes a number of variations in how to ask for decisions, and explains how repetition prepares the soil of someone’s heart to make a life-changing decision. This was the 2nd breakout session in the reaping meetings track at the 2023 Propel Conference. Episode sponsor: Adventist World Radio...
Sep 11, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
David Klinedinst talks about how to do visitations as part of your reaping meetings. He makes the case for visiting people in their homes, even in this post-Covid world. Then he offers some practical tips on how to approach each visit, some guidelines on what to talk about, and how to ask for decisions. This was the first breakout session in the reaping meetings track of the 2023 Propel Conference. Episode sponsor: InterestTracker
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Richie Halversen talks about ways you can meet felt needs in your community, the power of grace, and the importance of letting God’s Spirit empower life change in new believers. This content is from the Tuesday morning main session at the 2023 Propel Conference. Episode sponsor: Adventist Information Ministry
Aug 14, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this final breakout session in the Bible study training track at the 2023 Propel Conference, Sarah Grant talks about SermonView's LeadGenerator program, which guarantees Bible study leads every month, as well as InterestTracker, the cloud-based CRM for managing interest on their way to membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She also shares some tactics for making first contact with interests and communication strategies for building that important relationship. Episode sponsor: Adven...
Jul 31, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this presentation from the Bible study training track, Cyndi looks at Isaiah 58 and talks about how Sabbath should be a day of liberation and life. This is the day Jesus did so many of his miracles on, and she asks if in our traditions we have lost the true meaning of the Sabbath. She also talks about the importance of having a discipleship program for new members to help them integrate into the life of the church, and how Sabbath should be a day of outreach. Part 3 of 3. Episode sponsor: Ser...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this presentation from the Bible study training track, Cyndi talks about how to understand others by getting into their shoes. People flocked to Jesus because he was not judgmental, and that’s how we should be, too. She shares what the Spirit of Prophecy says about making friends for God, and how to nurture those relationships by focusing on them instead of yourself. Part 2 of 3 sessions. Episode sponsor: QuestLine Productions
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this first presentation from the Bible study training track at the 2023 Propel Conference, Cyndi shares her powerful testimony of how God brought her into this work. She talks about having a burden for others that comes from Jesus’ love, the value of just one soul brought into the Kingdom, and the power of prayer to change our own hearts. Part 1 of 3 sessions. Episode sponsor: It Is Written
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
