Fred and Matt discuss bringing in outside speakers, artists, and other special initiatives.

Fred and Matt interview Stephen Robert, the Chief Operating Officer of One More Child (onemorechild.org). Among many other ministry objectives, One More Child helps survivors of human trafficking. The episode deals with how individual pastors and churches can join in the fight against this evil.

Fred and Matt discuss elements for a worship service and the order in which they are placed.

Fred and Matt discuss the time involved in preaching - both in sermon prep and in sermon delivery.

Fred and Matt welcome Mitch Martin to the podcast. Mitch is the Director of the Mid-South Baptist Association (midsouthbaptist.com). This episode covers the blessings, benefits, and missional impact of pastors and churches cooperating together.

Fred and Matt discuss an important aspect of pastoral ministry: visiting people in the hospital.

In Part 2, Fred and Matt discuss more steps you should consider taking as you begin serving in pastoral ministry - regardless of the type of pastoral role. This episode covers more of things to do once you have actually started in a ministry role.

Fred and Matt discuss some of the first steps you should consider taking as you begin serving in pastoral ministry - regardless of the type of pastoral role.

Fred and Matt have Pastor Ben Cowell on the podcast to discuss moving from a large metro area to a pastorate in a small town. Ben Cowell is from Memphis, Tennessee, but he recently transitioned to be the senior pastor at Brownsville Baptist Church in Brownsville, Tennessee.

Fred and Matt discuss the pastor's leadership through staff meetings.