All Things Apostolic

In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel J. Wilson reflects on how quickly the year has passed and challenges listeners to evaluate how they’ve used their time. He encourages believers to look back, look ahead, and prepare to “occupy” both by preserving truth and advancing the Kingdom in the coming year.

Pastor Bryce Cosme pastors the Revival Center church in Bakersfield, CA. Today, on Groundwork, he joins Pastors Brian Williams and Kasey Sees to discuss how he started and is growing the Revival Center. Topics include: his 5 Cs of identifying where new converts are in their journey: Coming, Consistent, Converted, Committed, and Commissioned; playing the long game; connecting with the community; and differences between large churches and small churches.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Revival Church in Bakersfield, CA: RCBakersfield.com

• Revival Center YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BakersfieldRevivalCenter

• FlockNote app for e-mailing and messaging church members and contacts: FlockNote.com

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett explores the shortest book in the Old Testament—Obadiah’s prophetic message against Edom for its pride and violence toward Judah--examining how God’s justice is portrayed through Edom’s downfall and how the prophecy points to the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom on Mount Zion.

In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel J. Wilson reflects on the blessings of a busy revival season, the outpouring of the Holy Ghost during Momentum Youth Conference, and the importance of creating an atmosphere where the Spirit draws hungry hearts.

Executive Chairman of the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship, Nathaniel Urshan, joins All Things Apostolic to share field-tested strategies for church planting. He explains how to target receptive neighborhoods, set realistic quotas, stay safe, and choose effective time windows. We also dive into blending digital outreach with street evangelism and how fragile first contacts can grow into thriving community networks. Packed with practical steps you can put to work this week.

Resources mentioned in this episode…

• The Biblos Network: https://TheBiblosNetwork.Org

• The Biblos Network on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiblosNetwork

• The “Line Upon Line” Bible Study YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZD8UXvO3Q0&list=PLTvp6SxttrAxI5KBBnKn8SOgzRt7fac-8

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(Updated 11/12/2025)

The 60-Second Bible Survey

1. Do you believe there is a God?

2. Do you believe that a personal relationship with God can improve a person’s life?

3. Do you believe that you can know God in some way?

4. Have you ever made efforts to know God better?

5. Do you believe the Bible was given to us by God?

6. Do you think if a person understood the Bible, they could know God better?

7. Do you think God expects us to live by the Bible, today?

8. Do you feel the Bible reveals events that are happening today?

9. Have you heard about the return of Jesus Christ?

10. When the Lord returns, do you feel you will be among the group He takes with him?

11. Would you be interested in a personal Bible study to help you understand God’s word better?

If yes, what day and time is best?

Location:

Name:

Phone Number:

E-mail:

Prayer request:

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett contrasts the flawed gods of Greek mythology with the holy, loving God of Scripture, showing that while ancient cultures imagined powerful deities, there is truly no god like our God.

In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel J. Wilson discusses a variety of topics including the Holy Ghost, God's mercy, and the Momentum Conference, which will be held Nov. 6-7, 2025, at The Rock Church in Elk Grove, CA. In the second half of the episode, he examines the rise of antisemitism.

Continuing our conversation from last week, Rev. Marshall Clack, the pastor of The Sanctuary of Pentecost church in Acworth (North Atlanta), Georgia, Rev. Brian Williams, and Rev. Kasey Sees discuss a variety of "small church" questions. How to present to potential visitors that this is a quality church? Does a video wall have benefits? As a pastor, how do you balance church responsibilities and family? What are good resources for: teaching new converts? guiding church planters? having quality music?

Printed materials mentioned in this episode include:

• "Following the Pattern" available at www.ApostolicGraphix.com (scroll down to the section "Apostolic Bible Studies" and use the right arrow to scroll to "Following the Pattern Bible Study"; the Spanish version "Siguiendo el Modelo" is also available)

• "Visioneering" by Andy Stanley, an updated version is available at Amazon.com

• "Small Church Essentials" by Karl Vaters, available at Amazon.com

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett explores how the love song’s imagery and language align with archaeological evidence and cultural parallels from the historical period of Solomon’s reign.

In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel J. Wilson discusses the rise of anti-Semitism and examines both the political and biblical reasons behind U.S. support for Israel.