Better Together

“There’s too much infighting and too much negativity from a lot of people that really kind of misunderstand each other. I think Reformed Arminianism has the opportunity to bring some people together around the table and discuss this.”

Dr. J. Matthew Pinson, president of Welch College, discusses his book, “40 Questions About Arminianism,” which addresses much of the unknown and misunderstood teachings of Jacobus Arminius and encourages a broad understanding of historic and contemporary Arminianism.

“40 Questions About Arminianism” is available from Christianbook and Amazon. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Arminianism

*Parental Advisory: Some material in this podcast may not be suitable for younger listeners.

“I think it makes a big positive difference for them to realize that there’s scientific rationale to what they’ve been taught by their church and by their parents their whole lives.”

Dr. Joe Malone, “The Sexual Integrity Scientist,” talks about the detrimental effects that the normalization of casual sex and “hookup” culture has on men and women.

Find more from Dr. Malone including his book, “Battle of the Sexes,” at https://www.drjoemalone.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

BJ Eaton retired from the Kentucky State Police in August of 2017. His next calling was to join a team planting Cultivate Free Will Baptist Church in Athens, Alabama.

BJ and Joann Eaton serve as church planters for Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. You can help support the ministry of church planting, revitalization, and more by participating in the Mission North America Offering Sunday, November 20. Find more at https://www.fwbnam.com/mna/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

For the past few years, Free Will Baptist North American Ministries has offered a Pastor’s Boot Camp for local church pastors, and they now offer to bring mini boot camps “on the road.”

 

Chief Training Officer Dr. Brad Ransom explains the benefits of these boot camps as well as how pastors and associations can participate. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

”We have really seen our church grow over the last year, and most importantly, we are seeing lives changed and people discipled.”

With the help of Free Will Baptists across the nation, Summit Church Missoula was able to purchase a building for their church plant, and having a building has had a profound impact on the way the church is able to minister to its community. Josh and Kimberly Hampton share the exciting things taking place there.

You can support church planting efforts through Free Will Baptist North American Ministries by giving to the Mission North America Offering, Sunday, November 20. Find more at http://www.fwbnam.com/mna/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ChurchPlanting

Through COVID, facility damage from a harsh winter storm, and other various challenges, Collin Creek Church has kept its focus on its community, working to reach a very diverse, fast-growing population. Pastor Michael Morrison shares how. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

“They don’t always believe your words, so if you can show them the Gospel in action, then you can later show them the Gospel in words.”

Shot on location in Bulgaria, Tim and Lydia Awtrey with IM, Inc. are “breaking barriers” and reaching people in the country by serving, loving, and meeting needs. Many of the methods they are using can be replicated here in the US.

Find out more about the Awtreys’ ministry: https://iminc.org/im-missionaries/tim-and-lydia-awtrey/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

“You cannot grow in full maturity until you are dedicated and committed to your local church and you are growing in Christ as well.”

Dr. Thom S. Rainer, Founder & CEO of Church Answers, previews his newest book, “I Am a Christian,” to be released November 8. The book is available for pre-order from Amazon.com, Tyndale House Publishers, and Christianbook. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

Ben Crabtree began his tenure as executive secretary of Ohio Free Will Baptists asking the state to fast and pray for the ministry. He describes the impact it had on meetings, needs, and people in the state and the ways it can be replicated in other places.

The NAFWB Day of Fasting and Prayer is Tuesday, November 1. Resources for the day can be found at https://nafwb.org/fasting/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Fasting #Prayer

“When they come to the meeting of the International Fellowship and they see what God is going around the world through Free Will Baptists, it is encouraging to them.”

Dr. Kenneth Eagleton, director of field partnerships for IM, Inc. and secretary of the International Fellowship of Free Will Baptists, gives a recap of the triennial meeting of the fellowship, where nine countries were represented. He shares updates about the various works of Free Will Baptists around the world, the challenges they face, and the ways we can pray for and encourage each other. #NAFWB #BetterTogether