In this episode of View From the Pulpit, Ben Smith sits down with Jarrod Everson, pastor of Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, for a wide-ranging conversation on expositional preaching and pastoral faithfulness.

Jarrod describes his weekly sermon preparation process in detail, explaining why he manuscripts his sermons, how he works carefully through biblical texts, and how he balances study, pastoral responsibilities, and preaching both Sunday morning and Sunday evening. The discussion highlights his commitment to preaching consecutively through books of the Bible, including Romans, the Psalms, and Nehemiah.

The conversation also explores Jarrod’s experience growing up in a pastor’s home, the lasting influence of his father’s ministry, and the importance of perseverance, integrity, and patience in pastoral leadership. Ben and Jarrod reflect on cultural shifts within the church and why faithful, text-driven preaching remains essential in an era of declining cultural Christianity.

This episode offers insight and encouragement for pastors, church leaders, and church members who want to better understand the work of preaching and the calling behind it.

For more information and resources from Pastor Ben Smith, visit www.BenSmithSr.org

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For more information on Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA, visit https://cbcwaycross.org/

Other podcasts by Ben Smith:

All For the Kingdom is a weekly podcast of pastor Ben’s preaching ministry. https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom

Sermon Shorts is a podcast of sermon clips that are 5 minutes or less. https://www.bensmithsr.org/shortspod

Jarrod Everson is the pastor of Deenwood Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.

For more information about Pastor Everson and his church, visit http://deenwoodbaptist.org/.

Listen to Pastor Everson’s sermons at: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-xaykw-5706b7

A special thanks to Jim Gibson for permission to use his recording of “Brethren We Have Met to Worship” for this podcast. You can find more information about Jim Gibson’s music and many other recordings at https://www.hickorycovemusic.com/.

Music by Jim Gibson. “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship.” Songs of the South III, @2003 Hickory Cove Music.