In this episode of Ministry Matters That Matter, Dr. Kirk Brothers visits Bear Valley Bible Institute to sit down with Denny Petrillo, President Emeritus, and Wayne Jones, current President. Together, they reflect on spiritual leadership, mentorship, and the challenges and blessings of transitioning ministry roles.

Discover practical insights on how to:

Lead well in local congregations

Build trust and maintain relationships

Encourage and train future gospel preachers

Navigate change with humility and vision

They also share favorite resources for those in preaching and church leadership.

🎧 Great for: Elders • Preachers • Ministry Trainers • Church Leaders • Bible Teachers

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Grasping God’s Word by Duvall & Hays

– Preaching God’s Word by Duvall & Hays

– Preacher Training Podcast by Robert Hatfield

– Dan Owen’s Podcast

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome from Bear Valley Bible Institute

00:50 – Meet Denny Petrillo & Wayne Jones

02:00 – Eldership lessons: Know your flock

05:20 – Challenges in building trust as a leader

08:10 – Teaching & training future gospel preachers

11:40 – Developing patience and mentoring with grace

14:20 – Transitioning leadership roles effectively

17:00 – Advice for following long-time ministers

20:00 – Recommended ministry resources

22:30 – Final encouragement: Why ministry matters

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