SCBA Leadership Podcast

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #62--On the Work of Associations in North America with Dr. Ray Gentry

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Dr. Ray Gentry, President/CEO of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders. They discuss the past, present, and future of local Baptist associations, including one key characteristics of effective Director of Missions (or Associational Missional Strategist).
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"The Baptist Association" book by Ray Gentry

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #61--On Student Discipleship with Cameron Crow & Alex Wheeler

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Cameron Crow, Student Pastor at FBC Farmersville and Next Gen Consultant for the Collin Baptist Association. He is joined by Alex Wheeler, Family Pastor at FBC Karnes City. Lots of great insights, practical ideas, and an overview of a new curriculum leaders can use to help disciple their students.
Sprouting For Students: Discipleship Workbook
https://sproutingdiscipleshipworkbook.com

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #60--On WMU Work in Texas with Executive Director Tamiko Jones & RoseMary Vickery

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with RoseMary Vickery, Children & Missions Minister at FBC Kenedy and Tamiko Jones, Executive Director at WMU of Texas. They discuss how churches can get involved in missions and how the Woman's Missionary Union of Texas can help.
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SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #59--On Mission Work in Haiti with Ernie Rice

In this episode DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Ernie Rice who served as a missionary in Haiti before having to return home due to safety and health concerns. He is a member and deacon at FBC Stockdale. In our conversation we covered the fascinating background on the country of Haiti, how voodoo is used more like a tool than a religion, the recent and troubling failure of government that has given rise to gang violence, and how the devastating earthquake of 2010 initially brought in Ernie through the work of Texas Baptist Men (now Texans on Mission). Towards the end Ernie shares how listeners can support the ongoing work in Haiti through "Good for Haiti," a 501c3 non-profit. If you feel so led to give, send checks to the organization's mailing address:
 
Good for Haiti
1244 Cibolo Trail
Universal City, Texas 78148

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #58--On Apologetics with Alex Wheeler & Corey Barnes

On this impromptu podcast, DOM Matt Singleton speaks with Alex Wheeler (Family Pastor at FBC Karnes City) and Corey Barnes (Youth Pastor at FBC Runge). The topic? APOLOGETICS! What it is and how it can be used to answer some of life's biggest questions: Is there a God? Why Christianity? And can we trust the Bible? Here are a few of the resources mentioned on the podcast:
Making Sense of God by Tim Keller
The Reason for God by Tim Keller
Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell
Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey
Why Believe by Tawa J. Anderson
Tactics by Greg Koukl
Signature in the Cell by Stephen Meyer
Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
The Historical Jesus by Gary Habermas
The Case for the Resurrection by Gary Habermas
The Bible in Translation by Bruce Metzger
From God To Us Revised and Expanded: How We Got Our Bible by Norman Geisler
A General Introduction to the Bible by David Ewert
Lee Strobel

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #57--On Navigating Church Conflict as a DOM & More with Roger Yancey

In this episode Matt Singleton and Walter Jackson (DOM for Guadalupe Baptist Association) talks with Roger Yancey, Executive Director for Tyron Evergreen Baptist Association out of Conroe, Texas. They discuss how DOM's can navigate church conflict when called upon by the church or church staff, the past and future effectiveness of associational work, and how DOM's can add value to the local churches they serve. 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #56--On Surviving Hard Times in Ministry with Pastor Kevin Cornelius

In this episode Matt Singleton talks with Kevin Cornelius, pastor of FBC Kyle. In this episode they discuss practical ways to ride the waves of difficulty in ministry which often requires ministers to grieve losses.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #55--On Mentoring, Pastoring, Preaching, Leading with Don Guthrie

In this episode Matt Singleton talks with Don Guthrie, long-time pastor of FBC San Antonio. In this episode they focus on mentoring relationships for those in ministry, but also cover many aspects of church leadership: letting God lead, being innovative, stewarding the office of pastor, inviting the congregation into the decision making process and more. 

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #54--On International Missions with Joanna Berry & Mark Lozuk with STCH Ministries

In this episode Matt Singleton talks with Joanna Berry (Vice President of International Ministries) and Mark Lozuk (Director of Ministries) of South Texas Children Homes & Ministries. We discussed the history of STCHM and its international work as well as the future expansion into new countries. They discuss their philosophy of ministry as well as the practical aspects of short term mission trips and on going support to children in need.

SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #53--On Discipleship in the Local Church with Pastors Kirk Freeman, Josh Fuentes & Chad Schapiro

Guest host Josh Fuentes (pastor of Crestview Baptist Church in San Antonio), along with Chad Schapiro (BGCT Area Rep) interviewed author and pastor Kirk Freeman (CrossBridge Community Church in San Antonio). The focus of their conversation was around discipleship. Make sure to check out Kirk's book "Threads: Weaving Disciple Making Into the Fabric of Your Life"