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

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]

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #180 – On Passionate Leadership in Student Ministry with Pastor Rowdy Lind

How can you best utilize parents in student ministry?   How can you tell students are engaged in your message?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, visits with Rowdy Lind, Student Pastor at The Connection Church in Buda and San Marcos, Texas. This is a wide-ranging conversation that is sure to bless and equip those serving teenagers.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #179 – On Following the Call to Ministry with Dr. Grant Byrd

What are practical ways ministry leaders can cultivate a calling in the lives of teenagers and young adults?   Is it better for the newly called to go straight into ministry or get some kind of training first?   In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, visits with Dr. Grant Byrd, the Student Ministry Associate [https://sbtexas.com/staff/grant-byrd/] with the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention [https://sbtexas.com/church-ministries/student/]. Dr. Byrd has re-released a book he co-wrote with Rusty Wheelington for teenagers and young adults who are exploring a call to ministry. You can find it on Amazon: * Following Your Call to Ministry: Recognizing and Responding to God's Call [https://a.co/d/0j6eZKAu]