The Fellowship Podcast

A Conversation with Don Elmore

Guest: Don Elmore, Pastor Emeritus of Temple Baptist Church (Springdale, AR) Episode Description: In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Don Elmore, pastor emeritus of Temple Baptist Church in Springdale, AR. Don reflects on growing up as the second-oldest of ten children in a small, rural town in Arkansas. He shares how a revival meeting during his high school years with his cousin as the preacher became the moment God saved him, and how the godly example of his grandfather helped shape the spiritual foundation that would guide the rest of his life. Don shares about his time at Baptist Bible College and his ministry journey from Texas back to Arkansas, where he served as pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Springdale, AR, for 37 years. He also talks about his current role as pastor emeritus. He also shares about his passion for encouraging retired pastors and missionaries. Don reflects on lessons learned throughout his ministry and his excitement for the future of the BBFI. Whether you are a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply someone who loves hearing how God works through faithful servants, this episode will encourage you.   🔗 Connect with Temple Baptist Church: tbcspringdale.com 🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org   New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month!   Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.

A Conversation with Jordan Zeik

Guest: Jordan Zeik, Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church (Spokane, WA) Episode Description: In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Jordan Zeik, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Spokane, WA. Jordan shares about growing up in a pastor’s home and the unique perspective that came from being surrounded by ministry from an early age. Although he once planned to become a math teacher, the Lord redirected his path, making it clear that his calling was in pastoral ministry. Jordan discusses his ministry journey, including serving at Noble Hill Baptist Church in Missouri, before eventually returning to his home church in Spokane. He opens up about the unexpected loss of his father, who had faithfully pastored Liberty Baptist Church for nearly nineteen years, and the difficult transition that followed. With honesty and humility, Jordan shares what it has been like to step into that role, shepherd a grieving church, and lead through a season of change, healing, and revitalization. Throughout the conversation, Jordan speaks about lessons he has learned while leading during a challenging season, the importance of wise counsel, and the need to remain focused on the church's mission. Jordan talks about his passion for reading and mentions the book The Measure of a Man, as well as copies that once belonged to his grandfather, his father, and now his own. Gene Getz, the author of the book, makes a special appearance to share his appreciation for that story. Jordan also reflects on his connection to the Baptist Bible Fellowship International, the relational strength of the BBFI, and his growing involvement in helping relaunch fellowship efforts in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you are a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply someone who loves hearing how God works through faithful servants, this episode will encourage you.   🔗 Connect with Liberty Baptist Church: lbcspokane.com   🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org   New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month!   Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.

A Conversation with Dustin Janney

Guest: Dustin Janney, Pastor of Orlando Baptist Church (Orlando, FL) Episode Description: In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Dustin Janney, senior pastor of Orlando Baptist Church in Orlando, FL. Dustin shares about growing up in a pastor’s home and the unique spiritual heritage that shaped his early understanding of ministry. He reflects on the influence of two iconic grandfathers, Al Janney, former president of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International and a longtime advocate for Christian education, and Curtis Hutson, the well-known editor of The Sword of the Lord. Their legacy of leadership, conviction, and gospel proclamation played a significant role in forming his perspective on ministry and the importance of faithfully serving the local church. He also talks about his educational journey, attending both Baptist Bible College and Boston Baptist College. During his final year at Boston Baptist College, he maintained a demanding schedule that included flying from Boston to Orlando each week to serve as worship pastor at his home church, Orlando Baptist Church. That season not only strengthened his commitment to ministry but also deepened his appreciation for the local church that had invested in him from a young age. Dustin reflects on his ministry journey through staff roles at two different churches before eventually returning to the church where he grew up, the very church where his father had served as pastor. Today he leads that congregation, carrying forward a legacy of faithful leadership while seeking to shepherd the church into the future. Throughout the conversation, Dustin shares about two areas that are especially close to his heart, missions and prayer. He speaks about the importance of cultivating a church culture that prioritizes global evangelism while remaining deeply dependent on the Lord through prayer. He also discusses a new ministry opportunity the Lord has opened for him to serve inside the Florida prison system, offering hope, discipleship, and the message of the gospel to men whose lives are in need of transformation. Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone. 🔗 Connect with Orlando Baptist Church: orlandobaptist.com 🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.

A Conversation with Michael Haley

Guest: Michael Haley, Pastor of Cross Creek Church (Fountain, CO) Episode Description: In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Michael Haley, senior pastor of Cross Creek Church in Fountain, CO. Michael shares about growing up in a pastor’s home alongside his identical twin brother and how those early experiences in ministry shaped his understanding of the local church. He recounts a humorous story about meeting his wife while they were both students in Bible college, a relationship that began in the halls of ministry training and eventually led to a lifetime of serving the Lord together. Before becoming a pastor, he spent thirteen years serving as a youth pastor in three different churches, seasons that helped develop his heart for discipleship and leadership. He also reflects on the transition that brought him to Fountain, Colorado, where he now pastors Cross Creek Church. In the conversation, he talks about his love for adventure and the ways those experiences have intersected with ministry. From hiking the rugged stretches of the John Muir Trail to summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya to help raise funds for MANNA Worldwide, he shares how these journeys have provided opportunities to serve others and expand the reach of the gospel. In addition, he discusses his work as an author and the process of writing several books, offering insight into how the Lord has used writing as another avenue for ministry and encouragement. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the people, places, and experiences that have shaped his calling and continues to guide his leadership today. Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone. 🔗 Connect with Cross Creek Church: crosscreekfountain.com 🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.

A Conversation with Devins Jackson

Guest: Devins Jackson, Pastor of The Body of Christ Church (Huntsville, AL) Episode Description: In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Devins Jackson, senior pastor of The Body of Christ Church in Huntsville, AL. He shares about growing up in the shadow of tragedy after his father was murdered when he was just nine years old, and how those early years shaped his faith and resilience. He reflects on being raised in a small church that only met on the second and fourth Sundays because the pastor rotated between congregations, giving him a unique perspective on ministry from an early age. He also talks about the challenges of planting a church just before a global pandemic, navigating uncertainty while building a new work. In addition to serving as a bi-vocational pastor, he shares about his “side gig” as a college golf coach and golf professional, and how those roles intersect with his calling to shepherd people. Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone. 🔗 Connect with The Body of Christ Church: tbccministries.org 🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.