Not Alone

There was nothing easy about bringing the church through and out of the covid lock-down days. Senior Pastor Dan Ellis and Worship and Discipleship Pastor David Morton of Rileyville Baptist Church walked through a season of decline. 

Through prayer, they knew they needed to be stirred up in obedience to the Lord and to be encouraged. SBCV's Darrell Webb spoke with Dan and David to hear how obedience-based discipleship and bold steps of faith have propelled Rileyville Baptist to much better days.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #99

It takes a village to make it happen. That phrase is so true when it comes to community and church services.

Amy Whitfield is the executive director of communications at the Summit Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Amy shares with SBCV's Donna Paulk the challenges of leadership and the importance of relying on strength from the Lord.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #98

God leads each of us differently. Some are called into ministry that may move or change often. Others are rooted into communities for a much longer time. But that doesn’t mean their time is without struggles and challenges.

Pastor Kevin Cummings has served for more than 25 years at Fincastle Baptist Church located just outside of Roanoke. SBCV's Don Cockes caught up with Pastor Kevin to hear how God is working through his ministry. You will also hear about God's healing hand through Pastor Kevin's remarkable recovery from a horrible car accident that almost took his life!

Not Alone Podcast Episode #97

We've all experienced tragedy. For some, it's life-changing.

Sixteen years ago, the Barrick family was traveling home from church when a drunk driver hit their family van. Through the injuries and healing, God was in it all. It even launched the ministry, Hope Out Loud.

SBCV's Donna Paulk spoke with Linda Barrick to hear their testimony. Listen how her daughter, Jen, was significantly impacted and how God is using their family through the Holy Spirit to help others overcome pain and tragedy.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #96

Nansemond River Baptist Church (NRBC) in Suffolk needed a pastor in 2015. Little did this congregation know that God was aligning a shepherd who has the same heart towards missions.

In this podcast episode, SBCV's Jeff Mingee asks Pastor Ryan Brice what it takes for a church to make an impact beyond their local community. Listen for some practical steps that you can take to help include international missions in your total church missions strategy.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #95

It is vital for children to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. According to Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), once a young person turns 14, he or she is less likely to trust the Lord as their Savior. So, how are we reaching children who don't attend church?

SBCV's Cindy Middaugh talks strategy with CEF's Robert Powers. He shares how the Good News Club is an incredible resource that reaches children whose families may never step into a church building.

#Not Alone Podcast Episode #94

When Phil Cohen made the decision to follow our Lord and Savior, he immediately developed a passion of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world and the many people around us who have not heard this message.

SBCV's Steve Bradshaw caught up with Phil to hear his testimony. You will also learn more about the Gospel tool, Saturate USA, and how your church can start using it to make disciples.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #93

Every pastor needs a break from time to time. This God-ordained role requires being ready 24 hours - every day - to minister to the needs of the congregation and the community. Spending intentional time to rest is a critical part of a pastor's health.

SBCV's Milton Harding spent some time with Pastor Gene Cornett of Bethany Place Baptist Church in North Chesterfield. Pastor Gene shares how he experienced loneliness and how the Holy Spirit worked through a sabbatical to provide comfort and clarity.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #92

Tammy Ethridge had a health scare in 2022 that was unlike any other she's ever experienced. It started with a visit to the emergency room and transitioned into the inability to walk, an internal loss of blood faster than she could receive it, and doctors saying she wasn't going to make it.

Tammy is the wife of Senior Pastor Grant Ethridge at LibertyLive Church in Hampton. SBCV's Donna Paulk caught up with Tammy as she shares her testimony of how God intervened in miraculous ways.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #91

Discipling teenagers is an essential ministry at home and at church. Youth groups need to experience serving others as Christ served the church. And young people have a chance to grow in their walk with the Lord through the SBCV Fusion Mission Camp. In fact, students at the 2022 camp were a part of leading six high school football players to trust Christ as Lord and Savior! We praise God for this.

Mike Camire is the student ministry coordinator for the SBCV. Mike had the chance to serve alongside Associate Pastor Gary Breeding at NorthStar Baptist Church in Bristol. This church housed, fed, and provided worship services for 100 people involved in the camp. In this episode, listen how God worked through this opportunity to focus on serving others and how your church can have this experience at the next Fusion Mission Camp.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #90