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Troy & Chanel Gause: A God-Sized Story
It was the church’s suddenly busy parking lot that first got Leon and Javon Every’s attention. “We’d been driving by it for years,” Javon says,…
Bob Bumgarner
In episode 3 of Conversations, host Rick Curtis sits down with Bob Bumgarner, Lead Missional Strategist of First Coast Churches, to discuss how associations can build a culture of relationships that truly supports pastors. Discover why “don’t pastor alone” drives everything in their network, how prioritizing pastors first leads to stronger churches, and what it looks like to move from simply offering resources to cultivating meaningful connection. Bob shares practical counsel for discouraged AMS leaders, including how to reset through listening, peer relationships, and renewed clarity of calling. Listen in for a clear picture of how relational leadership strengthens associations and helps pa
Oscar & Wendy Ortiz: Dream Big
Its should be: Oscar and Wendy Ortiz’s church plant in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, is still very small and very new. But with help from…
Troy & Chanel Gause: A God-Sized Story
It was the church’s suddenly busy parking lot that first got Leon and Javon Every’s attention. “We’d been driving by it for years,” Javon says,…
Troy & Chanel Gause: Raised From the Dead
The handful of elderly members at Ames Boulevard Baptist Church in Marrero, Louisiana, tried everything. But still, according to longtime member Linda Morrow, “We were…
Andrew Mark & Petra Adil: Frequently Asked Questions
Every Friday night, rain or shine, Andrew Mark Adil and his church plant evangelism team go out onto the busy sidewalks of downtown Montreal and…
Fred & Casey Weymouth: Where There’s a Will
To look at Will Buchanan now—wearing his Sunday-best suit and preaching from a traditional-looking pulpit in a traditional Southern Baptist church—no one would ever guess…
Fred & Casey Weymouth: The Fix
“Fix” used to be a bad word for Fred Weymouth. “Back when my wife Casey and I were addicts,” he says, “we were always looking…
Jordan & Jessamy Adams: Higher Education
For Jordan and Jessamy Adams, the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is the perfect place to plant a church. “In our first…
Free eBook: Barriers & Bridges
Whether you’re a church leader, ministry volunteer, or simply a believer eager to make Jesus known, understanding the people around you matters. In this eBook,…
Surviving Unexpected Ministry Shifts with Casey Kilgore
Welcome back to Season 7 of the Ministry Wives Podcast! In this episode, host Amy Petersen sits down with Casey Kilgore, a ministry wife of more than 20 years and part of the Send Network team. Casey opens up about the realities of navigating unexpected ministry shifts, from major transitions in her family’s calling to their bold step into full-time RV living. With honesty and wisdom, she shares what it looks like to trust God’s plan even when it feels uncertain—and how ministry wives can stay rooted in Christ through seasons of change.
Beyond Self-Effort: Ministry, Anxiety, & Finding True Dependence on God with Blair Linne
Welcome back to Season 7 of the Ministry Wives Podcast! In this episode, host Amy Petersen sits down with Bible teacher, actress, spoken-word artist, and ministry wife Blair Linne for an honest conversation on anxiety, mental health in ministry, and trusting God when self-effort falls short.
Balancing Faith & Finances: What Ministry Couples Should Know with Dr. Hance Dilbeck
Are you looking for fresh insight into the money matters of your household? Do you find yourself wondering if compensation conversations need to happen for your husband? Today, I spend time with Dr. Hance Dilbeck, the president and chief executive officer of Guidestone Financial Services. Pulling from his 30 years of pastoral ministry experience and almost 40 years of marriage to his wife Julie, Dr. Dilbeck shares the essentials for ministry couples to thrive financially, as well as how your values, mutual involvement, and willingness to ask for help can change the outcome of your family’s financial story for generations to come.
Jordan Easley, Chip Luter, and Tara Knouse on the Life of a Pastor’s Kid
In this episode of the Equipping Pastors podcast, Ken Whitten is joined by Jordan Easley, senior pastor of First Baptist Cleveland in Tennessee; Chip Luter, senior associate pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in Louisiana; and Tara Knouse, co-founder of Loft 181, a ministry that serves teenage girls in foster care.
NAMB Overview Brochure
This downloadable brochure provides an overview of the North American Mission Board (NAMB), its ministry areas of Send Network, Send Relief, Evangelism and Chaplaincy and…
Q & A With Christine and Kyle Hoover
In this Season 4 finale episode of the Ministry Wives Podcast, sit down with my husband Kyle Hoover and me for another Q & A episode. We wanted to give you more details following our episode with the Mandrells. We share about how God transformed our marriage during the COVID season, how that time served as a catalyst for my new book, as well as how God has been walking with us during our current trial with one of our children.