The Day His Dream Died at Texas A&M | Ministry Minute Ep. 53

The Day His Dream Died at Texas A&M | Ministry Minute Ep. 53

Brian McCormack stood in a packed gym, ready to sign with Texas A&M, when his father walked in and told him the offer was gone. The scholarship had been pulled an hour earlier, and Brian's dream collapsed in front of his classmates, coaches, and the press. Years later, Brian walked through the same tunnel at Reed Arena, onto the same court, but this time to preach the Gospel as the leader of Breakaway Ministries, the college Bible study that started with twelve students in 1989 and is now one of the largest in the country. In this episode of Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares how a closed door became the doorway to Brian's real calling, and what it means for pastors walking through their own seasons of rejection and delay. Brian McCormack will be a featured speaker at PREACH26, our first ever preaching conference, October 6 to 8 near The Woodlands, TX. Learn more and register at preach26.com. #MinistryMinute #Preach26 #BreakawayMinistries #PastorEncouragement

From Paralyzed to the Joe Rogan Show: Wes Huff’s Journey of Faith | Ministry Minute Episode 49

At 11 years old, Bible scholar Wes Huff was told he would be a paraplegic for the rest of his life. One month later, he woke up and could move—an event doctors could only describe as a "miracle". In this episode of Ministry Minute, Justin Trapp shares the incredible journey of Wes Huff, from a hospital bed to some of the world's largest podcast platforms. After his miraculous recovery, Wes didn't just walk; he ran after answers to the hardest questions about faith, history, and the reliability of the Bible. What you’ll learn in this episode: The Power of the "Hidden Years": How years of obscure study, research, and local church service prepared Wes for a viral moment he never saw coming. Faith Under Fire: The story behind the 2024 debate Wes stepped into with only 24 hours' notice that launched him onto shows like Joe Rogan and The Diary of a CEO. Strength and Grace: How Wes demonstrates that Christian conviction doesn't have to be harsh to be strong. God’s Purpose in Suffering: Encouragement for anyone wrestling with private questions or long nights of struggle. Wes Huff’s story is a powerful reminder that God does not waste your suffering or your years of preparation. He can take your weakest moments and turn them into the foundation of your witness.

Why Dane Ortlund Wrote "Gentle and Lowly" Before He Was Ready | Ministry Minute Episode 48

Discover the hidden history behind Dane Ortlund’s bestselling book Gentle and Lowly. Moving from a Crossway publishing executive to a frontline senior shepherd during a global pandemic, Dane's journey reveals how God uses hidden seasons to build public messages. Plus, get the details on how you can sit under Dane’s teaching live at the upcoming PREACH26 conference in Houston, Texas.  ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life. Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvt [https://qmrk.link/upvqvt] ATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i [https://qmrk.link/c3c70i]  CHECK OUT THE POD Spotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2 [https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2] Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol [https://qmrk.link/sudvol]  FOLLOW US YouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramx [https://qmrk.link/kcramx] Ministry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fje [https://qmrk.link/5b1fje] Sermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai [https://qmrk.link/liimai]

How Mark Batterson Turned a Crack House into Ebenezers Coffeehouse | Ministry Minute Episode 47

Can a coffee shop be a mission field? Explore the history of Ebenezers Coffeehouse and National Community Church’s radical approach to marketplace ministry in Washington, D.C. Learn how Mark Batterson used local real estate, premium hospitality, and zero-mediocrity standards to build a bridge between everyday culture and the Kingdom of God.  ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life. Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvt [https://qmrk.link/upvqvt] ATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i [https://qmrk.link/c3c70i]  CHECK OUT THE POD Spotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2 [https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2] Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol [https://qmrk.link/sudvol]  FOLLOW US YouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramx [https://qmrk.link/kcramx] Ministry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fje [https://qmrk.link/5b1fje] Sermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai [https://qmrk.link/liimai]

When Your Assignment is in the Rubble: Pastor Mark Sergeev’s Call to Ukraine | Ministry Minute Episode 46

What keeps a leader standing when their physical world completely collapses? Dive into the true story of Ukrainian Pastor and military chaplain Mark Sergeev. After surviving a devastating missile attack on his family home in Kyiv, his choice to remain in a war zone reveals a deep truth about ministry: sometimes the reason you survive is that your calling isn’t finished yet.  ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life. Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvt [https://qmrk.link/upvqvt] ATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i [https://qmrk.link/c3c70i]  CHECK OUT THE POD Spotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2 [https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2] Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol [https://qmrk.link/sudvol]  FOLLOW US YouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramx [https://qmrk.link/kcramx] Ministry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fje [https://qmrk.link/5b1fje] Sermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai [https://qmrk.link/liimai]