Preachers in Training with Robert Hatfield
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“Tips for Ministering to a Congregation Without Elders” with Jake Sutton (Preachers in Training S15E4)
February 17, 2022 15:19 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 17, 2022 Jake Sutton offers tips for preachers who serve congregations without an eldership. Watch the Video [Coming Soon] Episode Resources Piedy and Pals (Kaio Publications) Edify: For the Servant We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Planned Preaching” with Billy Smith (Preachers in Training S15E3)
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 27, 2022 Billy Smith, affectionately known to his hundreds of students as brother Billy, joins Robert this week to discuss planned preaching. Bro. Billy’s doctoral dissertation was written on planned preaching and he has spent much of his career studying and teaching about the topic. You will appreciate […]
“FHU Lectureship Preview” with Doug Burleson (Preachers in Training S15E2)
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 20, 2022 Dr. Doug Burleson, associate professor of Bible and the director of the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University, stops by to discuss the 2022 Annual Bible Lectureship which is to take place February 6-10 on campus and online via live stream. Watch the Video Episode Resources […]
“Building an Evangelistic Culture in a Congregation” with Neal Pollard (Preachers in Training S15E1)
January 14, 2022 13:48 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 13, 2022 Neal Pollard shares his thoughts around emphasizing evangelism in a congregation. He discusses vision meetings, vision statements, a macro and micro approach, and how media can assist evangelistic efforts. Watch the Video Episode Resources https://preacherpollard.com/ https://lehmancoc.org/ http://wvbs.org https://worldbibleschool.org/ We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] […]
“A Day in the Life of a Preacher” with Steve Higginbotham (Preachers in Training S14E16)
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 39.8 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 25, 2021 Steve Higginbotham joins us for a light-hearted Thanksgiving special episode of “Preachers in Training.” You’ll love hearing the stories of the unique things that have happened to him in ministry! Watch the Video Episode Resources Order a copy of Steve Higginbotham’s book A Day in the Life […]
“More Logos Tips” with Michael Hite (Preachers in Training S14E15)
November 18, 2021 08:00Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 18, 2021 Michael Hite is back with some helpful Logos tips – all from the Visual Filters menu bar. Watch the Video Episode Resources [Podcast] “Five Features of Logos You Must Know” with Michael Hite (Preachers in Training S13E4) We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
“2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S14E14)
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 47.7 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 11, 2021 It’s that time again! Chad Landman is back with his 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers! Each year, Chad joins the show to pass along some highly recommended products that make great tools for ministry. Watch the Video Episode Resources See Chad’s list here. Bonus […]
“Ministering on Social Media” with Paddy Flanagan (Preachers in Training S14E13)
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 4, 2021 Paddy Flanagan joins Robert to have a down-to-earth discussion about ministering on social media. What are the objectives? Where should I focus? How often should I post to social media, and what types of posts should I post? There are plenty of suggestions and tools you […]
“The Work of the Preacher is Working” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S14E12)
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 40.5 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 28, 2021 Robert is with Adam Faughn in Paducah, KY to have a practical conversation about the work of preachers and what we do from day to day. Watch the Video Episode Resources Faughn Family blog We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
“Principles of Exegesis” with Bill Burk (Preachers in Training S14E11)
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 43 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 21, 2021 Bill Burk is back on Preachers in Training to discuss principles of exegesis. After some preliminary considerations, he provides a simplified plan for biblical exegesis. It’s a great reminder for all of us as we prepare to preach the word of God! Watch the Video We […]
“Dual Role Ministry” with Joshua Posey (Preachers in Training S14E10)
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 45.9 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 14, 2021 Most preachers and ministers wear multiple hats. If you find yourself in a “dual role” ministry position – maybe you are the associate / youth minister or perhaps you are the only preacher at a congregation – how can you position yourself to be most effective […]
“Cultivating a Servant Mentality in the Congregation” with David Dixon (Preachers in Training S14E9)
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 30.2 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 7, 2021 On this episode, David Dixon, the preacher for the Sixth Avenue church of Christ in Jasper, AL, offers four things to consider in order to cultivate a servant mentality within the congregation. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: […]
“Three Preachers Discuss Sunday Routines (And Sermon Outlines)” (Preachers in Training S14E8)
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 30, 2021 Robert is joined by Chance Hicks and Hiram Kemp to discuss Sunday morning routines. The conversation also takes an unscripted turn toward sermon outlining! Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Ministering in Funerals” with Barry Grider (Preachers in Training S14E7)
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 23, 2021 Barry Grider offers practical thoughts regarding how to minister to grieving families before, during, and after a funeral. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“How Congregations Can Work Better Together” with Dale Jenkins (Preachers in Training S14E6)
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.9 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 16, 2021 Dale Jenkins offers eight things that preachers can do that will help local congregations work better together. Watch the Video Episode Resources The Jenkins Institute We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“On Encouragement” with Kevin Rhodes (Preachers in Training S14E5)
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 46.3 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 9, 2021 Kevin Rhodes, director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching in Bedford, TX, discusses the need for preachers to encourage, but also their need to be receptive to encouragement. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links […]
“The Place of Preaching in Modern Society” with Dan Winkler (Preachers in Training S14E4)
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 2, 2021 On this episode of “Preachers in Training,” Robert shares an excerpt of the “Today With Jesus” podcast on which he and Dan Winkler answered a question submitted by a listener. The listener wanted to know: “What would Jesus say to a Christian who would rather hear […]
“How to Minister to a Larger Congregation” with Gantt Carter (Preachers in Training S14E3)
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 35.2 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 26, 2021 Gantt Carter, pulpit minister for the 2nd and Adams church of Christ in Elk City, Oklahoma, joins Robert on this episode to discuss the differences between ministering to a “smaller” congregation versus to a “larger” one. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! […]
“Ministering to College Students” with Chance Hicks (Preachers in Training S14E2)
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 41 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 19, 2021 Chance Hicks spent six years as a college minister in Jacksonville, AL before transitioning to pulpit ministry in North Charleston, SC. On this episode, Chance discusses the importance of building relationships to connect with college students for the cause of Christ. Watch the Video We want […]
“Preaching that Will Reach the Youth Group” with Clark Sims (Preachers in Training S14E1)
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 12, 2021 Clark Sims has preached to gatherings of youth groups that number in the thousands. On this episode, he discusses how preachers can be sure they are connecting with the youth group when they preach. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] […]
“Preachers, Practice Spiritual Disciplines!” with Westley Hazel (Preachers in Training S13E10)
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 27, 2021 Westley Hazel discusses the importance of the spiritual disciplines for the spiritual formation of gospel preachers. Watch the Video Episode Resources: BOOK: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Ministering to a Church Plant in a New Community” with Chad Garrett (Preachers in Training S13E9)
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 8, 2021 Chad Garrett preaches for a new congregation in a new community. His ministry is definitely unique, but he shares some of his experiences and the lessons he has learned for ministers in more established ministries. Watch the Video Episode Resources Church of Christ at Indian Land, […]
“5 Lessons from the School of Hard Knocks” with Jerrie Barber (Preachers in Training S13E8)
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 1, 2021 Jerrie Barber shares wisdom he has gleaned from five difficult experiences in his life and ministry. Watch the Video Episode Resources JerrieBarber.com We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“An Appeal About Social Media” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S13E7)
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 39.5 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 25, 2021 Preachers, we need to consider what we post on social media. On this episode, Adam Faughn shares ten questions to ask about our social media use. Watch the Video Episode Resources A Legacy of Faith, the Faughn family blog We want to hear from you! […]
“Organizing Gleanings from Your Reading” with Steve Miller (Preachers in Training S13E6)
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 35 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 18, 2021 Steve Miller offers practical tips for organizing research and discusses the merits of a great personal library. Steve is the minister of Spiritual Growth for the church of Christ at Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Watch the Video Episode Resources Steve’s Worldview […]
“Stick With It!” with Andy Brewer (Preachers in Training S13E5)
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 11, 2021 Andy Brewer, the preacher for the Phillips Street church of Christ in Dyersburg, TN, offers five reasons not to quit ministry and five things to do if you’re thinking about quitting. Watch the Video Episode Resources Subscribe to our YouTube channel! We want to hear […]
“Five Features of Logos You Must Know” with Michael Hite (Preachers in Training S13E4)
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 4, 2021 Michael Hite, instructor at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, has been using Logos Bible software for 30 years. On this episode, he shares his five favorite features of the desktop application. Watch the Video Episode Resources Bear Valley Bible Institute We want to hear from […]
“The Greatest Lessons I Have Learned in Ministry” with Michael Rowand (Preachers in Training S13E3)
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 39.6 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 28, 2021 Michael Rowand has been preaching for over five years. His dad is also a preacher. On this episode, Michael shares seven of the greatest lessons he has learned so far in ministry. We think you will find these to be great reminders and encouraging for your […]
“A Preview of the FHU Annual Bible Lectures” with Dr. Doug Burleson (Preachers in Training S13E2)
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 24 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 21, 2021 Dr. Doug Burleson, the director of the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University, gives us a preview of FHU’s 2021 virtual lecture program. Watch the Video Episode Resources Freed-Hardeman University Annual Bible Lectureship page We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
“To Young Men Who Want to Preach …” with Justin Rogers (Preachers in Training S13E1)
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 28.8 MBHost: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 14, 2021 Justin Rogers, an associate professor of Bible and director of the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University, is passionate about encouraging young men who want to preach. On this episode, he and Robert talk both to young men considering preaching and to ministers about encouraging […]
“Seven Desires of Every Heart” with Mike Vestal (Preachers in Training S12E15)
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 44.3 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 15, Released Tuesday, December 22, 2020 As we close season 12 of Preachers in Training, Mike Vestal walks us through the seven desires of every heart and how a working knowledge of those desires can help us connect with and minister to others for Jesus. Watch the Video We want […]
“Seven Takeaways from 2020” with Mike Vestal (Preachers in Training S12E14)
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 37.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 14 for Thursday, December 17, 2020 On this episode, Mike Vestal reflects on the year, and offers seven powerful takeaways from 2020 that will make us better servants of the Lord. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Positivity in Preaching” with Dale Jenkins (Preachers in Training S12E13)
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 13 for Thursday, December 10, 2020 Dale Jenkins offers seven considerations for staying positive in preaching. Watch the Video Links The Jenkins Institute We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S12E12)
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 44.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 12 for Thursday, December 3, 2020 Chad Landman is back for our annual tradition of the Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers! Chad gives 11 recommendations — some high tech and some low tech — for some wonderful tools to be effective in ministry. Watch the Video: Links See the […]
“A Preacher’s Thanksgiving Devotional” with Dan Winkler (Preachers in Training S12E11)
November 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 11 for Thursday, November 26, 2020 Happy Thanksgiving 2020! On this year’s special Thanksgiving episode, Robert is joined by Dan Winkler to discuss singing as an expression of thanksgiving. After examining each of the passages in the New Testament about singing as part of worship to God on earth, […]
“Encouraging Involvement in the Congregation” with Brandon Britton (Preachers in Training S12E10)
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 44.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 10 for Thursday, November 19, 2020 How can preachers encourage Christians in the congregations they serve to be involved in the Lord’s work? Brandon Britton, preacher for the Pleasant Valley church of Christ in Killen, Alabama, joins Robert on this episode to discuss involvement as a ministry of the […]
“Preaching a Textual Sermon” with Brad McNutt (Preachers in Training S12E9)
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 41.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 9 for Thursday, October 15, 2020 Brad McNutt walks us through his process for preaching through a text. Watch the Video: We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Handling Stress” with Corey Sawyers (Preachers in Training S12E8)
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 1, 2020 Corey Sawyers, one of the ministers for the church of Christ in Martin, Tennessee, joins us to discuss handling the stressors of ministry. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Choosing the Better Part” with Hiram Kemp (Preachers in Training S12E7)
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 17, 2020 Preachers are often presented with many opportunities, most of which are good ones! How do we determine which is the best one to pursue? Hiram Kemp is on this episode of Preachers in Training to discuss principles that will help us choose the better part. […]
“Keeping Your Preaching Fresh” with Brian Kenyon (Preachers in Training S12E6)
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 10, 2020 What does it mean to keep our preaching “fresh”? How do we do it? Brian Kenyon, director of the Florida School of Preaching, joins Robert this week for a practical discussion on preaching. Watch this Episode: Links South Florida Avenue church of Christ, […]
“The Top 3 Qualities Every Leader Must Possess” with David Shannon (Preachers in Training S12E5)
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 40.1 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 3, 2020 David Shannon, president of Freed-Hardeman University, discusses the top three qualities essential to leadership. You don’t want to miss this important and practical episode. Watch the Video Links Freed-Hardeman University We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links […]
“Congregational Connections” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S12E4)
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 38.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 4 for Thursday, August 27, 2020 The need for presonal ministry is especially important during this time when, due to the coronavirus, we are not seeing each other as often as before. Adam Faughn joins Robert this week to discuss how we can stay connected. Watch the Video: Links Faughn […]
“Ministering to Children” with Dr. Kevin Moore (Preachers in Training S12E3)
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 27.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 20, 2020 When his Bible class was no longer able to meet due to COVID-19, Kevin Moore took his class for 2-3 year olds online! On this episode, Dr. Moore shares how his Bible class videos became popular world-wide, and discusses why preachers ought to prioritize […]
“Producing Digital Content” with Richard Harp (Preachers in Training S12E2)
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 13, 2020 Richard Harp began producing Facebook videos every weekday in March of 2020, when the coronavirus shutdowns began. Since then, he has released new videos all about kindness each weekday. Richard joins us this week to discuss how this series began, what it takes to […]
“Being a Full-Time Preacher With a ‘Side Gig'” with Paul Sain (Preachers in Training S12E1)
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 41.2 MBPreachers in Training Season 12, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 6, 2020 We’re excited to kick off season 12 of Preachers in Training with more of your requested topics. Most of the topics this season will ones that listeners have submitted either by annual surveys or via the contact information listed below. Paul Sain has been preaching […]
“Where Do We Go From Here?” with Neal Pollard (Preachers in Training S11E18)
June 04, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBPreachers in Training Season 11, Episode 18 for Thursday, June 4, 2020 As many congregations are beginning to transition back to assembling at their buildings, ministers may be wondering what’s next. How does church leadership help the members transition back to a sense of normalcy while also emphasizing the privilege of assembling and fellowship? What […]
“Coronavirus & Your Self-Care” with Doug Burleson (Preachers in Training S11E17)
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBPreachers in Training Season 11, Episode 17 for Thursday, May 28, 2020 Dr. Doug Burleson is a professor of Bible at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. He also serves as one of the ministers for the Estes church of Christ. On this episode, he and Robert discuss how ministers can practice healthy self-care through the […]
“Ministering in Your Home” with Adam and Leah Faughn (Preachers in Training S11E16)
May 21, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MBPreachers in Training Season 11, Episode 16 for Thursday, May 21, 2020 On this episode, Robert is joined by Leah and Adam Faughn, from faughnfamily.com, to discuss how to use your home for ministry. You’ll love this practical discussion. Watch the video of this episode: Links Faughn Family website We want to hear from you! […]
“My Coronavirus Ministry Toolbox” (Preachers in Training S11E15)
May 07, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBPreachers in Training Season 11, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 7, 2020 Robert discusses some of his most helpful tech tools for ministering during these unprecedented times. Links COMMUNICATION: Social Media: Hootsuite Buffer Pexels Pixabay Igniter Media Live Streaming Online Broadcast System (OBS) Facebook Live YouTube Live Restream.io COLLABORATION: Google Sheets Google Docs CONNECTION Zoom […]
“Coronavirus: When Your Sermon Plan is Thwarted” with Jeff Jenkins” (Preachers in Training S11E14)
April 30, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 28 MBPreachers in Training Season 11, Episode 14 for Thursday, April 30, 2020 What do you when your sermon plan is thwarted? Preachers are dealing with that issue now as we minister during COVID-19. What do we need to preach? What about the other messages we planned? Jeff Jenkins joins us this week to discuss. Listen above, […]