SCBA Leadership Podcast
This is the podcast of the South Central Baptist Area, a partnership between the Gambrell and Gonzales Baptist Associations which are spread across 10+ counties in south Texas. The aim of this podcast is to provide an opportunity for our ministers and lay leaders to learn and grow.
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Episodes
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Terri Durham, former Social Media strategist for the Arizona Southern Baptist Mission Network. We discuss how churches can create a welcoming environment--from social media all the way through the worship service.
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Mark Turman, Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. In this conversation we discuss the ins and outs of Gen Z, the challenges they face with identity, particularly as it relates to sexuality. Lots of great resources mentioned in this episode and available at the links below. Check it out!
https://www.denisonforum.org/about/who-is-mark-turman/
https://www.denisonministries.org/
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Josh Walters, Pastor of FBC La Vernia. We discuss the the ins and outs of pastoral counseling (pastoral care). Lots of helpful do's and don't's for ministers to consider when serving their people through listening, praying, and sharing God's Word.
7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Keith Durham, Director of Concho Valley Baptist Association. We discuss the difference between small groups and Sunday school, defining discipleship, evaluating discipleship processes, and many more practical aspects of groups ministries.
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton is joined by Dr. Walter Jackson (DOM for Guadalupe Baptist Association) to talk with Dr. Josh Ellis, Executive Director for the Union Baptist Association in Houston. We discuss what strategic planning is, why it is necessary, what are its limitations and some major do's and don'ts to leading a church in discovering and implementing a God-given vision. We mentioned several books on and after the podcast, here are a few...
The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Managing Transitions
Reframing Organizations
The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Matt Homeyer, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. We discuss the work of pastor / minister search committees, the unique challenges in rural, normative size churches and the need for honesty and flexibility in this important work.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Nick Acker, pastor of Grace Church in Ventura, California. We discuss the problem of pain, suffering and evil in the light of a God who is all knowing, all powerful, all loving and all good. How might we understand it from an academic standpoint, but also from a pastoral reality?
PS--Dr. Acker has recently released a book titled: Exegeting Orality: Interpreting the Inspired Words of Scripture in Light of Their Oral Traditional Origins. To learn more, you can visit his website.
http://graceventura.org/about-grace-church/our-team
https://www.amazon.com/Exegeting-Orality-Interpreting-Scripture-Traditional-ebook/dp/B0DHR3GVXG?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TcAgEw_aBn6YNBN1Nnjbq1fLriUz-JR02RZJ9DSTO1A.OoiW-LGB5zv_WLmVTMsgbtxxmmje7wozOIl6len5Uko&dib_tag=AUTHOR
https://sites.google.com/view/unwritingthebible
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Nancy Traylor, wife of Pastor Greg Traylor (FBC Beeville). We discuss the challenges of living in a fishbowl, fielding unsolicited advice, and learning who and how to trust. Nancy will be our keynote speaker for our upcoming Minister's Wife Appreciation Banquet on Saturday evening, April 5th, 2025 at Eastside Baptist Church in Gonzales Texas.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Dr. Nathan Lorick, the Executive Director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. In this episode we discuss how the SBTC helps churches and ministers (in surprising and familiar ways), how cooperative giving advances the kingdom in our backyard and around the world, and what the future looks like for the SBTC. For more information, visit their website at www.sbtexas.com
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Adam Barker, Director of A Praying Life. We discuss how why praying is hard, how prayer meetings can be more engaging, and the incredible resources A Praying Life ministry has for pastors and churches.
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