SCBA Leadership Podcast

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #106--On All Things Worship with Tom Tillman

What do we get wrong when it comes to making announcements in the worship service?
How many new songs should a worship leader introduce to their congregation annually?
What makes for a good flow in the worship service?
How can Texas Baptists help you in your worship ministry?
 
In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, visits with Tom Tillman. Tom is the Director of Music & Worship for Texas Baptists (txb.org/music). In this conversation Matt and Tom talk about a variety of topics that will be of interest to worship leaders and congregants. 
 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #105--On Mentoring and Ministering Through Students with Michael Murrie

What is the value of a long tenure in student ministry?
How can student ministry be done through students, rather than just to students?
What might a culture of mentorship look like in student ministry?
 
In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, visits with Michael Murrie. Mike has 34 years of experience working with youth and for the last 17 years he has served as the Minister to Students at FBC Garland for 17 years.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #104--On Relational & Intergenerational Connection in Children's Ministry with Mary Collier

How can children ministry leaders encourage and equip parents?
What can be done to increase relational connections across generations?
 
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Mary Collier, Pre-School & Children’s Minister at North End Baptist Church in Beaumont. They discuss how children's ministry can avoid silos, connect with older adults, and minister to parents.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #103--On the Role of the Pastor with Dr. Bart Barber

How should a church view their pastor as compared to other ministers, directors, etc.?
How can the lead pastor help the congregation see other pastors on staff as pastors?
What does the future of the SBC look like?
 
In this episode Matt Singleton (Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area) visits with Dr. Bart Barber, Pastor of FBC Farmersville for 26 years. Dr. Barber has also served as the President of the SBC for 2 years. They discuss what a pastor is, what they do and how it's different from other roles in the local church. They also touch on the Southern Baptist Convention ahead of the annual meeting.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #102--On Young Adult Ministry & Growing in Joy with Jared Mitzelfelt

What is the best way to reach young adults in the church and community?
What's different about GenZ and what is the best strategy for communicating with them?
How has the church misunderstood joy?
How can we increase joy in our lives?
 
In this episode DOM Matt Singleton and Young Adult Pastor Jared Mitzelfelt (Central Baptist, Round Rock) talk about how to reach young adults. We also discuss Jared's book, "Marked by Joy: Discovering the Joy that Defined the First Believers"

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #101--SURVIVING CHANGE SESSION SIX On Separating Process & Content in the Midst of Conflict with Dr. Scott Jones

How can you best handle the moment of conflict? 
What's the difference beteen content and process?
How does one get the bigger picture (balcony) and move back to handle the actual situation (dance floor) appropriately?
 
In this final episode DOM Matt Singleton and Pastor Scott Jones (FBC Rockport) talk about how leaders need to "get on the balcony" to see what is happening "on the dance floor" in order to have the proper perspective both in anxious conversations and anxious responses to change.
 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #100--SURVIVING CHANGE SESSION FIVE On Self-Differentiated Leadership with Dr. Scott Jones

 
“It is the most difficult part of leading a family, personal or congregational.” -- Ed Friedman, Generation to Generation
 
What is "it"?  SELF-DIFFERENTIATION.
 
On this episode in the series "Surviving Change," Scott Jones leads the discussion on what self-differentiation looks like and the five ways we can increase this most important aspect of leadership.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #99--On Student Ministry with Maverick Malone

Conviction in ministry can carry you though difficult decisions and challenging seasons. It can help you hang in there when you start to feel unsure of the vision. In this episode Matt Singleton interviews Maverick Malone, Student Pastor at Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas. Maverick grew up in the church he now serves. He came back to GBC right before covid and in the midst of a pastoral transition. He has wisdom beyond his years and a lot of humility. 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #98—On Children's Ministry with Amy Brand

How can churches develop leaders among older children?
What should you look for in a kids ministry volunteer?
What are the causes and signs of ministry burnout?
 
In this episode Matt Singleton speaks with Amy Brand, the Children’s Minister at Coggin Ave BC in Brownwood, where she has served since 2023. She brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. She is a graduate of University of Texas Permian Basin with a B.A. in English and has both an Elementary and Early Childhood Teaching Certifications. She taught public school for 14 years and now has served in Preschool and Children’s Ministry for 10 years.
 
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SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #97--THE MINISTRY MINUTE on Sabbaticals

On The Ministry Minute, shorter episodes on the SCBA Leadership Podcast, we talk about sabbaticals -- what are they, why are they needed, how can you prepare yourself and the congregation, and what should you expect after you return from one.
 
For more resources on sabbaticals, please contact our DOM, Matt Singleton at matt@southcentralarea.net!