🔥 Chris Miller joins Dr. Kirk Brothers at the Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) 2025, where over 12,000 attendees gathered! In this episode of Ministry Matters That Matter, Chris shares his journey in ministry, leadership, evangelism, and bivocational work. As a graduate of Heritage Christian University, preacher at Hatton Church of Christ, and HCU board member, Chris offers powerful insights on raising preachers from within, balancing ministry with work, and effective sermon preparation.📌 Topics Covered:✅ Chris Miller’s journey from business to full-time ministry✅ Why churches should raise preachers from within✅ Balancing bi-vocational work and ministry effectively✅ Expository preaching and sermon preparation strategies✅ How Hatton Church of Christ prioritizes evangelism training✅ Time management, intentional planning, and leadership in the church💡 Want to strengthen your ministry? Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with practical wisdom and biblical leadership principles.🔔 Subscribe for more faith-based leadership content!📢 Connect with Us:➡️ Heritage Christian University: https://www.hcu.edu➡️ Ministry Matters That Matter PodcastChapters (Accurate Timestamps for Easy Navigation):⏳ [00:00] - Welcome to Ministry Matters That Matter at CYC 2025⏳ [00:51] - Introducing Chris Miller: Minister, Speaker, HCU Board Member⏳ [01:26] - Chris’s Family, Beekeeping, and Balancing Life⏳ [03:30] - From Business to Ministry: Chris’s Journey to Heritage Christian University⏳ [06:02] - How Hatton Church Helped Shape His Ministry⏳ [07:09] - Why Churches Should Raise Ministers from Within⏳ [09:48] - The Benefits of Growing Leadership in Local Congregations⏳ [11:04] - Balancing Bi-Vocational Work and Ministry⏳ [15:24] - Time Management & Prioritizing What Matters Most⏳ [16:38] - Chris’s Scheduling System for Maximum Productivity⏳ [19:59] - Sermon Preparation: Expository Preaching & Biblical Studies⏳ [21:40] - Preaching Through Books of the Bible (1 Corinthians, Revelation)⏳ [26:14] - Evangelism & Training Members for Outreach⏳ [32:33] - The Impact of House-to-House School of Evangelism⏳ [36:37] - The Power of Ongoing Evangelism Training⏳ [37:53] - Study Habits, Resources, and Recommended Commentaries⏳ [39:02] - The New Resource Center at Heritage Christian University⏳ [40:11] - Final Thoughts: Why Ministry Matters Because Our Master MattersKeywords:Chris Miller, Challenge Youth Conference 2025, CYC 2025, Heritage Christian University, HCU, Ministry Matters That Matter, Christian leadership, evangelism, expository preaching, church growth, bivocational ministry, time management in ministry, raising preachers, ministry leadership, Hatton Church of Christ, sermon preparation, Christian conference speakersHashtags:#ChrisMiller #CYC2025 #MinistryMatters #ChristianLeadership #ExpositoryPreaching #Evangelism #ChurchGrowth #HeritageChristianUniversity #BivocationalMinistry #MinistryPodcast