FHU Leadership Podcast

Dr. Tim Alsup an adjuct instructor at FHU and preacher for the Great Oaks Church of Christ joins the podcast this week to discuss his research and work with evangelism. He discusses eight themes on how Christians and churches can be evangelistic in our post-Christian culture. His book is available from Amazon and other retailers. It is called "How Do you Share the Gospel in Our Culture?"

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Bartlett Woods Church of Christ minister and FHU youth ministry instructor on intergenerational ministry. They discuss what it is, how to do it, and why it is important. This discussion is vital for all congregations and church leaders. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Mark Blackwelder, longtime professor of Bible at FHU, on understanding the importance and challenges of identity. They discuss retirement, transitions, temptations, and other struggles related to this topic for church leaders. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU Doctor of Ministry student, Matthew Higginbotham on his dissertation research regarding church mergers. They discuss the benefits and challenges of church mergers. He shares some best practices for churches seeking to merge. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Doug Burleson, NT and Greek professor at FHU, on questions related to the qualifications of elders. He shares knowledge of the greek text of 1 Timothy and Titus. They focus on the qualifications related to an elder's family and the controversies that surround these questions in local churches.  

Are gospel meetings ineffective today? Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Gloster Street Church of Christ preacher and FHU alum Chad Ramsey on his research with churches on gospel meetings. They discuss reasons meetings are often ineffective and how church leaders can plan effective meetings for the church. 

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Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews new FHU President Dr. Keith Harris on his leadership aims and philosophy. They discuss his goals for FHU and past leadership experiences.  

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Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Eric Lyons, the director of Apologetics Press and FHU alum, on the importance of teaching Christian apologetics. They discuss what is apologetics, why it is important to teach, and how churches can go about doing such.  

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Dr. Josh Ketchum closes out this season with a brief review and some thoughts on how working deacons provide stability to the congregation. Here is the Episode Guide for this episode that will assist you in discussing this episode.  If you are interested in getting a powerpoint from this lesson email him at [email protected].  

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU President David Shannon on his nine year tenure at FHU. He reflects back on some of the key moments of his tenure, his leadership philosophy and aims, and discusses his transition back to Mount Juliet Church of Christ.  President Shannon takes us behind the desk and into his heart in a vulnerable and authentic way of reflection. 

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