During a transition time of a pastorless church, an interim can help prepare the church for their next pastor. Tommy Kiker is the Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, James T. Draper, Jr. Chair of Pastoral Ministry, and Chair of the Pastoral Ministry Department at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Kenneth and Allan discuss the importance of keeping Sunday School focused on evangelism and using the Sunday School ministry as an evangelistic outreach. Allan Taylor joined Lifeway Christian Resources in August 2015 to provide help, training and assistance to churches and Ministers of Education across the country. Allan served 20 years as the Minister of Education at First Baptist Church Woodstock, Georgia.

How do you lead a church in situations where key staff and/or leaders have left and you are leading the church while building a a leadership team? This week, Kenneth discusses this scenario with the president of Gateway Seminary, Jeff Iorg.

This week Kenneth interviews Steven Smith about the importance of the pulpit in the life of the church and the proclamation of the message during the Sunday morning time and the pastor's role in the teaching of God's Word. Steven is the VP for Student Services and Professor of Communication at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

This week Kenneth interviews Jason K. Allen, President of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, on how the church can be more effective and the key leadership issues that are facing pastors today.

What is the primary need in a pastor's life in addressing church revitalization?

Ronnie Floyd discusses what he sees as one of the greatest challenges that young pastors will face: priority.

Kenneth Priest and Ken Hemphill continue the conversation on church growth and discussing man's interference and God's desire.

Kenneth Priest and Ken Hemphill discuss what it takes to grow a church in the context of revitalization.