What are the frequent causes of church conflict?

What are two keys for pastors when caught in church conflict?

Is there any upside to conflict?

In this episode Matt Singleton (DOM for the SCBA) interviews Dr. Aaron Summers, the Coordinator for Pastorless Churches for Texas Baptists. Dr. Summers has pastored for a number of years and is no stranger to church conflict. He has recently studied the issue deeply and is working on a writing project to help churches navigate conflict. Loads of practical and realistic advice for pastors and church members!

What is a Christian response to the issue of abortion?

What are the common reasons and rationale for abortion and how can they be overcome with Biblical truth and rational arguments?

In this episode Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) interviews Janice Weaver, Executive Director of the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center in Seguin, Texas, to discuss the Biblical, scientific, and rational reasons for the pro-life case.

What is Christian nationalism?

How is the role of the church and the state different?

How should Christians understand their relationship to the state?

In this episode Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) interviews Dr. Nick Acker, Co-Lead Pastor at Grace Church in Ventura, California. Nick is a native Texan, a graduate and now adjunct faculty at Stark College and Seminary. He is also the author of "Exegeting Orality: Interpreting the Inspired Words of Scripture in Light of Their Oral Traditional Origins"

Why would a pastor start an orphanage?

How has this ministry started by Dr. Buckner developed over the almost 150 year history of Buckner International?

How can churches learn from and partner with this great ministry?

In this episode Matt Singleton interviews Dr. Albert L. Reyes, the sixth president and CEO of Buckner International. Previously, Dr. Reyes served as president of Buckner Children and Family Services. Prior to joining Buckner, Reyes was president of Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio. Reyes has also served as pastor of three churches and has been involved in numerous roles with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, serving as its president in 2005. He currently serves as vice president of the Baptist World Alliance, USA Region. Reyes received a bachelor of business administration degree in management from Angelo State University, a master of divinity degree in theology and a doctor of ministry degree in missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also earned a doctor of philosophy degree in global leadership from from Andrews University.

Learn more about Buckner International at www.buckner.org.

What is spiritual formation and how is it different than spiritual disciplines?

What resources are helpful for both ministers and church members?

In this episode Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) interviews Dr. Matt Richard, pastor of FBC Llano, on the topic of spiritual formation. Matt earned his Doctorate of Ministry from Truett Seminary and his project focused on helping his church engage with spiritually forming practices and information.

Why is taking a vacation often not enough for ministers?

What does ministry burnout look like and how can it be avoided?

What FREE retreat resources are there for those in ministry?

In this episode of the SCBA Leadership podcast we speak with Cory Brand, the co-founder and co-Executive Director of The Hiding Place, a unique ministry on Lake Brownwood. Cory and his wife, Amy, have served in church ministry for many years and desire to give ministers a respite from the rewarding and often challenging work of serving in a local church. Learn more about what they do at www.myhidingplace.rest!

You can also follow The Hiding Place on FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086930696926

What is reformed theology and how does it differ from Calvinism?

Does God want everyone to be saved?

If God has already chosen, why evangelize?

In this episode Matt Singleton interviews Dr. Blake White (Southside BC, Abilene) who gives a Biblical, theological, and philosophical defense of Calvinism. Joining the conversation is Corey Barnes, Youth Pastor at FBC Runge.

How can ministry leaders raise up more ministry leaders within the local church?

What should leaders look for when discipling those who may be called to ministry?

In this episode Matt Singleton (SCBA's DOM) speaks with Rob Millman and Tim LaFleur. Rob and Tim help run an organization, "Follow the Call." Rob is passionate about evangelism, discipleship and church leadership. Tim is world class at equipping pastors, personally investing in the lives of pastors like Robby Gallaty and David Platt.

For more information, visit www.followthecall.org!

Get their book, "Follow the Call: For Those Aspiring to Christian Ministry and Pastors Mentoring Emerging Leaders"!

Get Tim's book, "The Heart of a Disciplemaker: Building a Lasting Legacy Through Authentic Relationships"!