SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #176 – On an Effective Assimilation Process with Dr. Anthony Svajda

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #185 – On Deacon Ministry with Dr. Jeff Lynn

What does it mean to be a deacon in the local church? What are the qualifications and key contributions they make to the ministry? How can they best work with the pastor in creating a healthy church context?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, interviews Dr. Jeff Lynn. Jeff serves as the Senior Strategist for Church Health and Leadership, resourcing and networking church leaders across the state. He has been in ministry for over 32 years, serving in itinerant Christian music ministry, as a Worship Pastor, and as a Senior Pastor for 25 years. Dr. Lynn has recently written a book title, “Chosen to Serve," and is now offering a training. More info can be found at https://resources.sbtexas.com/library/deacon-ministry-training-239521/732345/about/ [https://resources.sbtexas.com/library/deacon-ministry-training-239521/732345/about/].   PS--Dr. Lynn will lead a breakout on deacon ministry at out upcoming Annual Meeting + Church Conference on October 17th at FBC Gonzales!

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #184 – On Thinking Through Worship with Will Stevens & Rachel Lamb

What makes for a good worship song?   How does a worship team plan well?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, interviews Will Stevens, long time Worship Pastor at Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels. Also on the episode is Rachel Lamb who serves on staff with Will as a worship leader.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #183 – On Becoming a Friendlier Church with Dr. Matthew Kim

What are the 5 (maybe 6) reasons churches are unfriendly?   What are some easy, low cost ways to increase friendliness?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, interviews Dr. Matthew Kim. Dr. Kim is a former pastor and currently serves as the professor of preaching and pastoral leadership, holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism, and director of the PhD in preaching program at Baylor University's Truett Seminary.   He has written a new book called, “Becoming a Friendlier Church,” in which Dr. Kim calls attention to the crisis of unfriendliness that prevents many churches from welcoming new people into their community. Using concrete examples, Kim shows how even churches that think themselves friendly can unintentionally communicate insularity, apathy, busyness, prejudice, and the pursuit of comfort. Instead, a welcoming church pursues open communication, gratitude, intentionality, hospitality, and celebration. These practices will help your community embrace new people and set them on a pathway of belonging and discipleship. (Taken from blurb on Amazon)   Get your copy of Dr. Kim’s book at… * https://a.co/0hW2a87E [https://a.co/0hW2a87E]

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #182 – On Re-Starting Children’s Ministry with Tonya Horn

What are the first steps in starting or restarting a children’s ministry?   What policies and procedures must be in place?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, interviews Tonya Horn, Children’s Director for FBC Kyle. After having served as a volunteer in her church’s children’s ministry, she joined the staff to help restart it after covid. They gathered a team and launched ministries that continue to serve the church and community.   Check out the FBC Kyle Children’s Ministry Handbook at the link below: * https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELtZKQLLRnpp8a4-8crtAD0AXJjuBghj/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELtZKQLLRnpp8a4-8crtAD0AXJjuBghj/view?usp=sharing]

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #181 – On Full Course Preaching with Dr. Vernon J. Shazier

In preaching, how can you set the table and serve a delicious and nutritious meal to those hungry for the word?   How can paying attention to verbs improve a sermon?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, interviews Dr. Vernon J. Shazier on his new book, “Full Course Preaching: From Appetizer to Dessert - How to Craft and Deliver Sermons that Truly Feed the Soul” [https://a.co/d/09cVQcBs]