Joe Barnard is the founder and director of Cross Training Ministries, a men's discipleship ministry. He is a graduate of Baylor University and the University of St. Andrews. For eight years he pastored a church in the Scottish Highlands before returning to his hometown in Louisiana. His first book has just been released with Christian Focus Publications: The Way Forward: a Road-map of Spiritual Growth for Men in the 21st Century. Joe is married to Anna, and they have four children.

https://www.xtrainingministries.com/

https://www.menneedhelp.org/

We have a lot to celebrate as Kentucky Baptists! In this episode, David chats with Michael Cabell live from the KBC Annual Meeting about some of the ways Kentucky Baptists are partnering together.

David Barron Interviews three pastors of various church sizes and contexts. Topics include the use of AI, developing leaders in the church, and preventing ministry burnout!

Shane is the Pastor of Southern Heights Baptist in Lexington, Kentucky, and today he joins CJ and David for a conversation about pastoral decision-making.

- Should we preach in churches we disagree with?

- Is it ok to have spontaneous baptisms?

- What bible translation should I use?

- What is a pastor's biblical authority?

With these as case studies, we discuss how pastors think through things, how pastors can prevent mental burnout, and how congregations can support their Pastors this Pastor Appreciation Month.

CKNB President, Joey Rogers, delivered the President's message at the 2025 CKNB fall gathering.

This is a talk recorded from our most recent CKNB Equip lunch, where Richard Nelson, founder and Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, shares about his work in the Kentucky Capitol and his recent book, Christianity and Politics.

Book: https://a.co/d/di2YLhD

Website: https://commonwealthpolicycenter.org

Mark Clifton is the Director of Revitalization, Replanting, and Rural Ministry at NAMB. He was gracious enough to spend time with David, CJ, and a small group of pastors, sharing wisdom from his years of experience in these areas.

David and CJ have the pleasure of speaking with Troey Stout, who has spent a lifetime in law enforcement and military circles, about the increasing need for churches to take security seriously. When an emergency happens, it's too late. How are you planning to keep your church safe today?

Article:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GPfjnqN9x/

Larry Riley, Executive Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington Kentucky, joins David and CJ for a conversation about how to lead a church with varying generations.

Larry brings over 40 years of full-time pastoral leadership experience including revitalization and transitional contexts.