Building on the Frontier: 25 to 80 Souls in 14 Years

A 1% Goal for Cape Girardeau | Jared Scaggs Interview

Wayne sits down with Jared Scaggs, minister for the West End Boulevard church of Christ in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, during a weekend marriage enrichment seminar. In this conversation, Jared shares his journey from Navy service and mechanic work to attending the Memphis School of Preaching, the impact of faithful instructors and Christian training, and the evangelism-focused work taking place in Cape Girardeau. With a city of around 60,000 people and only one congregation of the Lord’s church in Cape Girardeau, Jared and the elders have set a meaningful long-term goal: reaching 1% of the city with the gospel. This episode is full of encouragement for preachers, congregations, Bible students, and anyone who loves seeing the church work together for growth. Links: 416 Interview Series link: • 416: The Interview Series [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iqr_qdJnD_PNqwM_VS2Yye4aeqUtwPd] West End Blvd church of Christ 328 S West End Blvd Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 churchoffice@capechurchofchrist.org www.capechurchofchrist.org, email: scaggsj@hotmail.com The Gospel Journal: www.thegospeljournal.com 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FYY3MteWhuZU9PQllockZkbm1zNF9XbG9JQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUjBsSEoxWGRSTy12WDVCY2tqMURjcFZqUl9NMVNwQU1jcDVGdE83Z1hYcWphaWZYMDVvcktpMG01bndhMWdMX0pHNDRpWnJ2eWNVR2I4Y0s3OS1Va0o0al85U1RTbEV3a0huaXl5bG01Zmk2M040aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F416ministries&v=2N2uHN30x88] Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXJzZDJ6c2V4d2toUHlqNEo0ZXlRbUtDLW9VUXxBQ3Jtc0tudmxoSFVnaFc0VlE0azlvVDJqVWd0WHNQRVFPSF9aQ1NWV0htVXR3c3BJTmM5UExqUWtmcjlqWlRrU3l6Vi1Ob21BM1Vhc0tlTWp6dnk5dkdla0o5ckY3aUd4RzVhWmxrQzhqWXlEQVVpb090eXAtQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fscatteredabroadnetwork&v=2N2uHN30x88] Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJhaEJsMXhtd1NPTnBOUWlLRENaS3BnanFqUXxBQ3Jtc0tuaWhWS3pvYkEzb2p0T2lHQy05U043bzhnWWNmdkdGNjctWnBZbGNKU3VNQVItRTE0ejhHdTNaNERhV2x2S3VtR1o1YVRveXZ5VkJuTFczak54ZHRrVmhPd1dlNlh3WGJzLVdkOERZVXRWU2VMUnpYUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforesthillcofc.org%2F&v=2N2uHN30x88] Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWh4bWhLbjhLQkNSdlZWUlFuSkZoWFk0eGJvd3xBQ3Jtc0ttQ0hkMDlVc2V3NE1XU1JrRFItelFiNVJ5SU45alJqTFRJQUMtdV9pdTZiQmRYa01rQmtPbE5IOUN3ckRvM0N2MlZlWjR6bXAxZDlGTVRDQlhFdkFqNjBvQ3Jva3JGNTJ1OHJMcXpDaWdsaHVvZnlfVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmsop.org%2F&v=2N2uHN30x88] 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

A Gospel Journey from South Africa to New Orleans | Interview with Caleb Bennett

Wayne sits down with Caleb Bennett, minister for the DeGaulle Drive church of Christ in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this conversation, Caleb shares his family’s journey from Cape Town, South Africa to the United States, his training through the Memphis School of Preaching, and his heart for evangelism and gospel work in New Orleans .We are thankful for Caleb, Natasha, and the DeGaulle Drive congregation, and we believe this interview will encourage anyone who cares about sound congregations, faithful ministry, and reaching souls with the gospel. Links: DeGaulle Drive church of Christ 4700 Gen DeGaulle Dr., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70131-7112 FB page: / degaulledrivecoc YouTube: / @degaullechurchofchrist8917 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministriesScattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN)3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ.Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

An Elder’s Perspective on Ministry in New Orleans | Wes Arabie Interview

In this episode of the 416 Interview Series, Wayne Rodgers sits down with Wes Arabie, an elder at the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ (New Orleans, Louisiana). Wes shares his journey from the New Orleans area to preaching school, his years preaching in Mississippi, and how the congregation at DeGaulle Drive endured major hardships—especially Hurricane Katrina and COVID—while continuing to support gospel work. If you’re a preacher, elder, or Christian seeking encouragement, this conversation highlights what keeps God’s people pressing forward: the Lord, His Word, and faithful service. Connect with 416 Ministries: Links: 416 Interview Series link: • 416: The Interview Series [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iqr_qdJnD_PNqwM_VS2Yye4aeqUtwPd] 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZvUUk4Z1lrblNLaGFWWUdacGF3SkdaTzR4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuY0M4RENfNlUxQzh3MWFDTmE5ejNETkI1ZzBURUxoODJ1WFg4OTlQc01KcjBkZFpNWDhsYW5Pb2g5ajEyZDRVX0V4WUxpTmo0REk5VmJCbzlHXzNtZC1MZHN5MjlQRnJZX2NzZUZ4OV9ObUJoMGtabw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F416ministries&v=mDPNkYXB1BY] Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1CNzJxMzNtNXFZNVFBYkZWQXVCX3lITk80d3xBQ3Jtc0tsV0lQWWRua3QyZVllOE1wdFlUY3cwUExGMXg3aW4wWWphZ0NENnRXakVkR0FtOURRRUY3ME9lUjljenpNUWJ3TUdrY2ZMdUlDM0thdy1vMnh4RndKZWZ5VUJqMjA0MVJ1d3RZdWdRSzJrVnh2OUI1Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fscatteredabroadnetwork&v=mDPNkYXB1BY] Subscribe for more interviews with preachers, elders, and congregations across the country. ------------ DeGaulle Drive church of Christ 4700 Gen DeGaulle Dr., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70131-7112 FB Page: / degaulledrivecoc [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFo3cWdRbFBBX3NMSzRoZzZFXzFZRnRQTENEd3xBQ3Jtc0tsclBvLXhvektwVzRHUlVHVnhodkJJMFlVUHctNGpZZEdHYmFLVWJrWFUycGc4UVUzZXFORkVfSTRHRGZUdzViT3dVQUtzdWxFbFpTeHpqU2R1V2sxT0JiWmhHSHM2UWxUSXZlcW8wSE5XY09pYnVlbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDeGaulleDriveCoC&v=mDPNkYXB1BY] YouTube: / @degaullechurchofchrist8917 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCty2FmNxGYsz2dZvHYykAZQ] Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZRLXdLUzVpR1FwbGQ3R1BQNnd0c1pGX0JwZ3xBQ3Jtc0trdVpIdFZ3di05R005RnhxeUJURlFVVUluRzQtSnBXRTlZSFhROHVCSGwyaG1DY1lTUGc4d3VpYmNNZGdpa3RDczlwZFBuTnN5VWY2ZWMzNGRsWW14X1hxbjhKNGNMc2dacjNFYTE4ZXRTRkVRRHhSRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforesthillcofc.org%2F&v=mDPNkYXB1BY] Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazd1b01qM1JKVnhDbVJ0bHNoRFBxcS1KQ2Vvd3xBQ3Jtc0tuVW53NlpnVVVGV3VMYk02RzRoZ2JFVTM2LU13QXluejczQmp4a1o4Z093UTg1Y1VFdmQ5WDR5Z21nOUFfOFBYNlc0YTl5WUdSeTNteS1yZ0ljd0pyTTIyQnVXclY2OUFncFhFekp1djMwZ2ltdmJTQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmsop.org%2F&v=mDPNkYXB1BY] 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

416 Coffee Chat: 10.21.25

Wayne & Cindy Rodgers sit down with a cup of coffee, stories from the road, and congregational work updates from their recent travels. Links: 416 Interview Series link:   4 • 416: The Interview Series   [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iqr_qdJnD_PNqwM_VS2Yye4aeqUtwPd] Indiana church of Christ 225 East Pike / Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 463-7240 https://www.indianapachurch.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFB1ZkxGV0lieVJieXFIdXByQThVM0hhRjA0QXxBQ3Jtc0trV1ZoS1lZLU8xUFFpbFg4bXJvaW5US0xQa1p3WVpFVWd4dDNRWWp6UjhZWGFSWC1rNlZMMVdfZDh5Zk9UUXQ3dFpxSDdKOGFmMkJQeXFYelBlODZMU2hsNTVKQ1FoOGx4M0RLM0VIa0xTTzhyS2FvYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indianapachurch.org%2F&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0]  1 / 189132021112620   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXNjdkJObGdXdWp1RVJIODNaaTlDVl90N2QxZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRTR3NjkxVDlTdE5UVGNMVGVyc2dEUktUUmVLaFRSRVVFclVnZ3hicWM3c2dhNnEwaERydUM0YkJVR1Q2bU1GY2xpTy0wSDVFcUhMZU5zYmpVWHJLM0YzNThWcGpZbXFCRHl1OExjekJQYVB3cDJLcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F189132021112620&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] The Home Farm Barn (Scott Stutzman) https://www.thehomefarmbarn.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFoxcXJFN3ppSjd6VmJlUUk2ZzZBbVlOcFd3UXxBQ3Jtc0tsQ05temltVEh0RkRzQnc2NkVERzVFcldvREFBY1dZc24zYWduaFc5bDFoVTRmQ1NVOFZFNGtZVjkzODFTUTlaaktXSkdyOXFFVUxjY0VzM21hX0dsN3g5clF3ZWZiRDhyYmFjOXF3aWZZNzhnY1ZVbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehomefarmbarn.com%2F&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] Brockport church of Christ 60 Spring St. Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 637-2650 https://www.brockportchurchofchrist.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJfNEMxSlEtd0ptYTdDUEVfMzV5MEl1M1dSUXxBQ3Jtc0tuQm1MbUFGcUJCNkVZNGtwOTRMSDNfYjlpUnFJcGR1OFJaN20wcXQ0UTM4cFJCWTR1aG5PMmh5Qnkxa1VtaGhLZW52YjhxQU9qblJ2LXhNVTcwbUNVUFNGOUZFM05QSXBmdUNhOHZwQk0wREIwY2JZcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brockportchurchofchrist.org%2F&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0]  6 / 1317943811680270   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRuMl9Qbjl6SDRKZFVOWGZ4d1dhWW9EejItZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVEdSamlJSGdhTTVVVXhJVXNtenBTX2hlbU9ONEs1T0FPR3dacG1sZDBJQWR5RVI2NG1SY3NNclNIZUZlNmNTeWg1bzF5YkJQOXh6RmlfbkNlcmpLRkItRDRETWpiUHNsMEZGb0E5b0lxdUJJUXYzWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F1317943811680270&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] West End Blvd. church of Christ 328 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 335-7336 https://capechurchofchrist.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3h6OGhiR1U2ZExSUVowRnExQzI1WjRKczB6QXxBQ3Jtc0tscHEtQTdGTVRYVVJuUjZVZmRNMkNpQ1FsamJuSDJJSHNEWWZEd1A2OGo3NlRBdE00R2RTQW5fMUJUU1VWZTNBWmt5SFNPSGdKM1l3eVM4LWZyZHR6VzJhSDhfYTltT19xM1pIMjZWY3pTRHl1VDFPQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcapechurchofchrist.org%2F&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0]    / capechurchofchrist   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldtNEhGVWlWLXNfTXphTXRzb2JjeEdDWXJXd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNWhwZjFwV3lzT1J1eEtYQ3IwNEZkYW9kbTJXMGkzbDJKejRia1RiamdkS0hpTXgtdW0tS095NkNyWkEtZWtjWDQ4YUExd0E4cklNVUNMYU1TOWFDZGZDS1dzTFk4eFVBZHdtSVdFOHAzZy0wcXVMQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCapeChurchofChrist&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDd2dHFqZ19EZnY5LVpPNlhWSnY2U3hrRW1wZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVGo1V1V6Ti1Xaml2Y1pCMHZUQXZ5ajZ0R3cxWVJqOER1OXlNdjF1Mkd2cVV1MUhhbTVxOGlxck42NUV0WlB0MktUSXRyTmVFSHhVTFFsY2tSSUlwUFJ2S1ZMa2ZPN0FfZkdwRnh5bXlwYzRTOUdrYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F416ministries&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXR6VGUtN3dEQUQtUExDbVJZR3dQRTRyT0Q4Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttclY2MWdMbm90enM2ck1GVVA3UTZodGpkNWdubnRUQ3owaEhrTzNmQ2VrdXdVU2dwZG9jRk1nMVk4STZPbG5JbWR6OHFkTzYxYmxJaVZpS25rMmlYSzZ1NkM2ekNWWWRJRVh1ajFONnpmcTEzUEhZVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fscatteredabroadnetwork&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVlsTGR3bjV5aTlQdEVtV0JhSFdTMTh2YXREZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuZkZrQUlWNjhtTWhrNFFzUFpfSDV4d3hvNTVaeHFCekF0NHBtMmQ1aXY0Y0RfTGFDU212bW91amczeHhFSk9aTnBndkE2aTJBWWFFM2JnTGN0cHBrSFU2REd0NjN1Mmc3dVpmTTlrLUtpelpoaXF5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforesthillcofc.org%2F&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWc2UmV6eUV0Z3ZlbklEV2UwX0E4dUxVT2pJd3xBQ3Jtc0trcG0zNDN6RnVWbmxIMzYxa2R2SWJScy1nZS03VU50SkpfRWxTdVdEX3pEUTlXMkYzZnlhT05WaWlkOWxyTXpHWU5FZVk4WF91SzJMRlB5V1Yyc18wQXJmOWZoRllkWm9NMlRidm1MXzl0T2pmM1UzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmsop.org%2F&v=Ocm1lDzWBB0] 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

Building on the Frontier: 25 to 80 Souls in 14 Years

What does it take to grow a small rural church in one of the most remote corners of the country? In this episode of the 4:16 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrc0ISPeWXM&t=256s] Interview Series, Wade Purdom shares his journey of serving the church of Christ in Boundary County, Idaho. From just 25 members when he and his wife arrived to now averaging around 80, Wade reflects on God’s providence, the unique challenges of “frontier” ministry, and the blessings of raising a family in a community that feels both isolated and yet deeply connected. His story is one of perseverance, prayer, and hope for the church’s future in the Inland Northwest. Wade is a 2007 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching, has a background working in Apologetics, and spent several years in China teaching English and studying the Bible with those who had an interest. Links: 416 Interview Series link:   4 • 416: The Interview Series   [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iqr_qdJnD_PNqwM_VS2Yye4aeqUtwPd] Churches visited: Boundary County church of Christ 6957 Evergreen Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 (208) 267-2731 https://www.boundarycoc.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0t4NGNGYnkweGtOTUZoOFZQdDdxMXM1UjhIQXxBQ3Jtc0tuQ2ZwMmRaQjYtay1fRjM3NkswR014cS0zcmFCVGNmaTZFVzRHSVAxX3FyZHBrQXdvbk9GWFFkUXNlVnpFdGc4UkUwVEJzUkpBN1dMTmRxQkRwSXVLYkNnNUE3S2plT2FWMnAwQnIyaDFJY3g3R1dZYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boundarycoc.org%2F&v=vrc0ISPeWXM] bccoc@boundarycountychurchofchrist.org https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Zrc1hWaUJ5ckJFY19jZTlxQWRiRmNDUzJRUXxBQ3Jtc0trNjk4WXFkZ3RXdUkteDkycnNBdWJnQmV1MHBOdkdWYm5iWWZ1MGlGcmlva21xYmhSQjZqLTh6emNWdk93NnJ5OTNybmpKMWQwRXhLT2I4bjBWZHFlSUVTV1h1WS1QQnVOYndnQUVTdDBxQjNydkZ6SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D100069738844730&v=vrc0ISPeWXM] 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWxXZzJ1NGliZ0tjTmk0SlQ3S0c1bmU4ckpfd3xBQ3Jtc0ttRG9DZFA5SkZwamlCeXlTdlJtVVY5OEhPTjhfR1ZhcXQ3NVRBa0U0RW9wdjl0Q1lZeWo3MVFFdGZTc1pPQmltTHpuYnF1VkRMdkgtc1ptWjlIX2JSWFlMaDZrb3l1OUdmZ3hfc0tXeUtxQXg4cFRDMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F416ministries&v=vrc0ISPeWXM] Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lndXJaMHI2Y3N0Z3lQODFlVVVpaWN6RmE2Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsM3hJbERVVlAzUU5nYXJNZm5sSEdDYXE1WHd2MFN5TTVmN1VHYWg4YjdzV0FUZS14QVdYS1hjUkt5NkRWSWxIX0RIZ3FLRFlSdTNQNVdtQU9NMk5GOHlkS2NFOFlkUENuR2ZrUUFxVXktWl9mVTZXbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fscatteredabroadnetwork&v=vrc0ISPeWXM] Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2pjV0FMR0Y2YWJ0aS1reFV2ZnRJY2ZDdmVEUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNndLdHlGS2lKX0pGTE9mMFBqTXpJV3E5TkZYMjhkWXJKYmV1LTFITDJ4bGlMaVpJMEE3aDBLX3FVNGNpSGhTdm1TTVhubWFCX3NFSzQ1SDJfTk5PRVVrYktxTGd1NVhYN24wbTNnbVc4SGtPT2FLdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fforesthillcofc.org%2F&v=vrc0ISPeWXM] Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDE4NUZIb0Z5d1VsSFBBLUtPVElFM1Q0bDktZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsazJNWjc1WV9OcVlqSXMtLW55RUo2R01BQUdQLVYyaUliWG5SY0M1a0FyLTdCNWZOcXdDREJJaFR1TU1uN0VLN2p4WE0tN2JPZ25RY0Y1U2s0eXJaaW5qV1phcmJXSVVUWGQ4aHJyZGJvVFYzblJTMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmsop.org%2F&v=vrc0ISPeWXM] 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ.