Officiating a wedding will become a staple in a pastor's tenure. Though there is room for preference, it is important for a pastor to hold a standard for a wedding ceremony. Bro. Jono discusses his personal wedding policy and marriage counseling strategies. 

"Funerals are for the living". These can be a great chance for pastors to preach to a large number of lost people. The heightened emotions can also cause strife and challenge a pastor's commitment to preaching the gospel. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the difficult experiences Jono has had and how to navigate what can be a contentious facet of a pastor's ministry. 

Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the Pastor's role in home and hospital visits. It is impossible for one man to handle every visit but it is an important pastoral discipline to practice. This episode focuses on advice and etiquette that is also very applicable to the common church member. 

One of the difficulties a pastor may face with new believers is determining if there has been genuine conversion. While we strongly oppose spontaneous baptisms, it can also be dangerous to stand in the way of someone who has been converted out of fear it may not be genuine. This is why baptismal counseling is so important. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the process they have deemed most effective and why it is appropriate to do so. 

Cultivating close, intimate relationships with fellow believers is key to a healthy church body. An effective way to promote this is through a small group ministry that provides a place for discussion, fellowship, and outreach opportunities. Organizing and maintaining small groups can be difficult but it is worth doing to further engage your congregation.  

Bro. Don Singleton joins Bro. Jono on the podcast to discuss the theme of this years youth camp: The Attributes of God

Following up on the previous episode, Bro. Jono and Joe discuss what type of issues are not worth splitting a church over and how a pastor can avoid some of them. 

Church splits can be devastating not just for a congregation but also for a pastors whole ministry. Having gone through a messy split in his first few years at SMBC, Bro. Jono shares his experience and practical wisdom to encourage pastors who may be going through it.

Paul talks of Pastors being worthy of double honor which extends beyond a congregation focusing on their own Pastor. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the importance of treating visiting pastors with an abundance of respect and hospitality, and some practical ways to bless them. 

Bro. Jono and Joe sit down in front of SMBC and discuss questions submitted by the congregation. Topics range from the canon of scripture to the proper pronunciation of Mcdonalds.