Pastor and author Jason Dukes has led churches in various settings, addressing the needs of churches’ communities. In this special episode, Jason frames disciple-making within mercy ministry. Hear how caring for people in need both growths your faith and shows how you are an authentic disciple of Christ.

Pastor and author Jason Dukes has led churches in various settings, addressing the needs of churches’ communities. In this special episode, Jason frames disciple-making within mercy ministry. Hear how caring for people in need both growths your faith and shows how you are an authentic disciple of Christ.

Join co-hosts Ryan West and Lorna Bius as introduce a conversation Ryan had with Joe Costephens, pastor of First Baptist Church in Ferguson, Mo. Costephens and his church are trying to re-engage with their community as it trys to rebuild after the recent devastating events in Ferguson. Listen and learn how this church is building a positive reputation with its neighbors.

Discover more about First Baptist Church of Ferguson’s work in their community at http://fbcferguson.org.

Freddy T. Wyatt serves as senior pastor of First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale, AZ. On the surface, the people of Scottsdale have everything they could possibly need. But Freddy sees things differently. A former missionary and pastor of the Gallery Church in Manhattan, New York City, he believes there is a common theme that bridges differing ministry contexts: human loneliness and the need for meaningful relationships. His solution? To offer his neighbors mercy and compassion by creating a ministry of presence.

For more information on First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale, visit fsbcs.org.

A few years ago, Bill and Penny Roullier were busy with their suburban life in Reno, Nevada raising a family, homeschooling, working and serving in their church.

A few years ago, Bill and Penny Roullier were busy with their suburban life in Reno, Nevada raising a family, homeschooling, working and serving in their church.

How do we form intentional strategies and mercy ministries to mobilize our congregations corporately while valuing individual members’ ministry interests? Craig Mintz gives us insight to striking this balance. We can equip the saints for the work of ministry to see them engage in unplanned and amazing ways without starting a formal ministry around every good idea that church members present to us.

How do we form intentional strategies and mercy ministries to mobilize our congregations corporately while valuing individual members’ ministry interests? Craig Mintz gives us insight to striking this balance. We can equip the saints for the work of ministry to see them engage in unplanned and amazing ways without starting a formal ministry around every good idea that church members present to us.

Who do you do life with? For the second part of this amazing series, Kathy Litton and Lori McDaniel discuss how women can live on mission in a broken world.

Are you an activist? Using their lives as gospel platforms, pastors’ wives Kathy Litton and Lori McDaniel talk about how to leverage each stage of life for the Great Commission.