In this IBC chapel message, Rev. Ryan Franklin delivers a thoughtful sermon titled “No Miracle Required.” Centered on the ministry of presence, the message explores the power of simply being present with people and loving them through their pain, questions, and struggles.

Rev. Franklin serves as Assistant Pastor at The Pentecostals of Alexandria. He holds a Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (Pastoral Counseling) from Liberty University, is the founder of Christian Leader Made Simple, and authored The Christian Leader Blueprint: A Step-by-Step Guide to Leadership Transformation.

Drawing from the account of Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, Rev. Franklin highlights how Jesus ministered through relationship and compassion. The interaction shows that effective ministry often begins not with dramatic moments, but with meaningful connection.

Summarizing the heart of the message, Rev. Franklin states: “Ministry isn't about title or a position. It's about influence, and influence is built through relationship.”

Key Themes:

The ministry of presence

Loving people through pain and struggle

Building influence through relationship

Lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan woman

We pray this chapel message encourages you to engage others with compassion and to recognize the power of faithful, relational ministry.

In this Library Talk, IBC Executive Vice President Rev. Justin Reinking sits down with special guest Rev. Ryan Franklin for a conversation focused on leadership, personal development, and sustainable ministry.

Rev. Franklin serves as Assistant Pastor at The Pentecostals of Alexandria. He holds a Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (Pastoral Counseling) from Liberty University, is the founder of Christian Leader Made Simple, and authored The Christian Leader Blueprint: A Step-by-Step Guide to Leadership Transformation.

Throughout the discussion, Rev. Franklin shares practical insights for developing healthy rhythms in life and ministry. Topics include maintaining balance between work and play, the importance of relational nutrients, leveraging everyday opportunities for personal growth, and the value of building strong “Life Teams.” The conversation also provides practical guidance for creating a clear and intentional five-year plan.

This episode offers thoughtful perspective and practical tools for students, leaders, and anyone seeking to grow in both leadership and personal effectiveness.

Topics Discussed:

Developing healthy rhythms of work and rest

The importance of relational nutrients

Leveraging opportunities for personal growth

Building and maintaining Life Teams

Practical steps for creating a five-year plan

We hope this conversation provides encouragement and practical insight as you pursue growth in life and leadership.

In this Preview Weekend Chapel message, Rev. Josh Carson preaches a sobering and visionary sermon titled “The Problem with Pisgah.” Drawing from Deuteronomy’s account of Moses viewing the Promise Land from Mount Pisgah, Pastor Carson challenges listeners to consider the cost of unrealized promise.

As President of Indiana Bible College and Pastor of Calvary Tabernacle, Rev. Carson speaks with pastoral conviction and apostolic clarity. Reflecting on Moses’ final vantage point, he delivers a striking reminder: “The problem with Pisgah is it only shows you what could have been.”

This message calls students and Previewers to move beyond proximity to promise and into full obedience, faithfulness, and completion of God’s calling. Pisgah represents vision without possession—a glimpse without inheritance. The charge is clear: do not settle for seeing what might have been when God intends fulfillment.

Key Themes:

Obedience and its eternal consequences

Vision versus possession

Faithfulness to God’s calling

Finishing well

We pray this message challenges you to pursue the fullness of God’s promise and to live in such a way that you never have to stand at your own Pisgah.