Heart for God

God has a plan for each and every one of our lives. What has He called you to do? Are you faithful? Dr. Jim Townsley talks for a few moments about living the successful Christian life and calling of God. 

Grant Rice was a man who encouraged and helped many church planters and their ministries. Dr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to talk about this great heritage with special guest Pastor Tom Michael, a church planter and pastor with many years of experience. 

The can be a great number of challenges for those God has called to start a church. Dr. Jim Townsley talks with Pastor Phil Gage of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts about the leading and provision of God with his calling. 

Many have a great Godly heritage. It is amazing what can be passed down to the newer generation. Dr. Jim Townsley has the privilege to speak with Pastor Stephen Schwanke from Huntsville, Alabama and talk about the ministry and being faithful to it. 

Has much has churches changed since 1970? Do we need new methods today to reach the lost for Christ? Dr. Jim Townsley invites special guest Dr. Barry Brown in for a sit down conversation about churches, their growth in the seventies, and their growth today.

There is a great need in churches today of revitalizing our Sunday School program. Is it worth it? Could it be replaced with something else? Dr. Jim Townsley talks about the necessity and importance of Sunday School and ways to help start or improve your program. 

Now is the time to start saving and investing. Dr. Jim Townsley discusses in some detail, methods and plans for saving your money and investing for the future. 

What are some challenges that missionaries face on the mission field? What should young people consider when thinking about the call to missions? Dr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to interview Joshua Daku, a graduate of New England Baptist College and missionary to the Fiji Islands. 

There can be stress in the ministry. From building projects, cleaning projects, remodeling projects to long hours of knocking on doors and church activities, preachers can become physically, emotionally, and spiritually stressed. Dr. Townsley talks about ways to help keep those stress levels down and have a healthy family life and ministry for the Lord.

Why consider the call to missions? What could be holding young people back from serving as missionaries? What are some benefits of surrendering to full time missions? Dr. Jim Townsley has the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Lyons, the Director of Baptist Missions to Forgotten People, about some of these insightful topics.