This episode features Dave Kiehn, author and pastor at Park Baptist Church in Rock Hill, S.C., discussing the role of pastoral authority.

The “RevitalizeNC” podcast is hosted by Terry Long, senior consultant for church revitalization with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Each episode includes an interview with a leading expert in the field of church revitalization to offer help, hope and encouragement to pastors and ministry leaders.

This third episode that came out today (Sept 20, 2021) features Sam Rainer, President of Church Answers, the co-founder and co-owner of Rainer Publishing, and the president of Revitalize Network, discussing the role of church fostering in church revitalization.

What role does pastoral health play in church revitalization? Hear Tate Cockrell, associate professor of counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. revitalizenc.org

Terry Long and Hannah Nelson from RevitalizeNC discuss the role of spiritual warfare in church growth and revitalization with Chuck Lawless, vice president of Spiritual Formation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

This episode discusses stories of where God is at work and learn best practices for making disciples in and around the Charlotte area. Speaker: Caleb Sprinkle

This episode highlights the key role that prayer, revival and spiritual awakening play in a church’s ability to join Christ in accomplishing the Great Commission and the Great Commandment in their community and the world. Speakers: Mark Harris, Chris Schofield

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) joins with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) to discuss the most pressing issues of religious liberty and religious freedom churches are facing today. In this episode, they also look forward to issues, challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Speakers: Dan Darling, Tonya Shellnut, Josh Wester

Learn strategies to multiply your dreams, initiate permission-giving, develop an apprenticeship system that works, activate your leaders’ gifts and develop a simple scoreboard that measures kingdom-building progress. Speakers: Corey Alley, Quintell Hill, Donnie Paschall, Billy Roy

This episode provides evidence-based information on how to work with youth who have experienced family crisis, sexual abuse and trauma, as well as offer tips on how the public can be more aware and responsive to the needs of children, and how our youth can be taught to avoid abusive relationships. Speakers: Regina Keener, Sandy Perry

This episode shares the vision for the Awakening Renewal Weekend, the Equipping Renewal Weekend, and the Commissioning Renewal Weekend, all of which are designed to equip church members to see God's vision and purpose for His people as they serve God's Kingdom and reach their communities as missionaries. Speakers: Bob & Phyllis Foy