SCBA Leadership Podcast

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #81--THE MINISTRY MINUTE on Having Fun in Ministry

Have you stopped having fun in ministry?
In this MINISTRY MINUTE episode of the SCBA Leadership Podcast, DOM Matt Singleton shares his experience as a pastor and how you can find yourself no longer having any fun OUTSIDE of ministry because all the heaviness you deal with INSIDE of ministry. What can you do about it? Matt shares one BIG idea and several examples that can inspire and hopefully help. 
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SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #80--THE MINISTRY MINUTE on Community Outreach

How can you begin to do outreach in your community?
In this MINISTRY MINUTE episode, DOM Matt Singleton, shares practical steps to get going, from interviewing community members, to demographics, to understanding your own congregation's unique ability to contribute to both the needs and the strengths of the community in which you are placed.
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SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #79--THE MINISTRY MINUTE on the Recent Survey of the SCBA

Have you been wondering about the results of our SCBA survey?
We're trying something new with a series of short episodes called MINISTRY MINUTE. In this first video I share some of the results from our recent survey.
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SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #78--On Young Ministers in the Church & Convention with Pastor David Foster

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with David Foster, Groups & Connections Pastor at Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church in Dallas. They discuss the shortage of young ministers, the value of state conventions for young ministers, how associations can collaborate to raise up young ministers, and how the Pastor's Common is creating a space for young leaders to learn, grow, fellowship and share ideas.
The Pastor's Common

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #77--On Spiritually Healthy Ministers with Pastor David Garcia

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with David Garcia, pastor of Kirby Baptist Church in San Antonio and Director of Spiritual Formation with the San Antonio Baptist Association. In this conversation they revolved around the spiritual health of the minister. A significant portion of the episode dealt with the temptation for ministers to have an ownership mindset in regards to the church. 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #76--On Leadership Lessons with Dr. David Hardage

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. David Hardage, the Director of Church Engagement for Texans On Missions. David has also served many years in the pastorate and as the Executive Director for Texas Baptists (BGCT). In this conversation we talk about the many leadership lessons David has learned over the years. What is the best and easiest leadership principle to employ? How can ministers lead well when anxiety is high? What's the number one challenge facing ministers today? Dr. David Hardage shares his insights to these questions and more on this episode of the SCBA Leadership Podcast. 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #75--On Marriage in Ministry with Tim & Judith Williams

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Tim and Judith Williams. The Williams' have served in ministry as husband and wife for 40+ years. They now both work at the South Texas Children's Home & Ministries (STCHM). Tim is their Director of Church Relations and Judith is a Licensed Professional Counselor. In this conversation we not only discuss the work of STCHM and how it can bless pastors and churches, but we focus on Tim and Judith's experience in church ministry. They share incredible insights for other married couples serving in ministry.
 
To learn more about STCHM, visit their website at https://www.stchm.org.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #74--On Pastor & Staff Relations with Dr. Ronny Marriott

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Ronny Marriott, pastor of FBC Richardson and BGCT President. Joining the conversation are the pastors from the Grove Baptist Church, Roland Contreras and Eric Rachui. Together they discuss the ins and outs of the pastor, staff relationship. What happens when you have an underperforming staff member, how can second chair leaders support their pastor, how can a pastor navigate conflict, what does good communication look like? We tackle these questions and more in this episode!

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #73--On Questions About Preaching with Dr. Matthew McKellar

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton talks with Dr. Matthew McKellar, Professor of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Joining the podcast is several pastors who take turns asking Dr. McKellar their most pressing questions about preaching:  What mistakes do preachers often make? What should weekly preparation look like? How can we preach Christ from the Old Testament? These questions and more, tons of resources, and an incredible conclusion from Dr. McKellar on this episode!
Equipped the Called
Preaching Source

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #72--On Church Hospitality Online & In Person with Terri Durham

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.