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.
Episodes

Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
In this episode, Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM) visits with Pastor Roland & Eric (The Grove Baptist Church) and Pastor Chad (FBC La Vernia) about the role of authority in the life of a local congregation. This discussion is based on the book "Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing" by Jonathan Leeman.
To learn more about Intentional Learning Fellowships, visit our website: www.southcentralarea.net/ilf!

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Matt Singleton (SCBA DOM), discusses seminary training and pastor pay with Pastor Joshua Fuentes (Crestview Baptist Church in San Antonio).
2022 LifeWay/GuideStone Minister Compensation Study...
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Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
In this episode Dr. Matt Singleton (DOM) talks with Corey Barnes (Youth Pastor at FBC Runge). They discuss the value of planning out your work week using a tool called the Weekly Planning Sheet (WPS). You can download a copy of the WPS at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LU7WjR82Fck6gKit2yBd3teeEJocIDMc/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
In this episode Dr. Matt Singleton speaks with Dr. Jerry Tanner, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Weimar, Texas, about the recently published research on the state of pastors in the United States. You can read more about this study at Barna's website: https://www.barna.com/stateofpastors/

Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
In this podcast episode, DOM Matt Singleton and Pastor Kevin Skinner have a great conversation with Chad Humphrey, Worship & Community Pastor at FBC La Vernia. In this wide-ranging discussion they cover building worship teams, making changes in worship styles, reordering the worship service, the working relationship between the pastor and the worship pastor/leader.

Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
In this episode: Director of Missions for the SCBA, Dr. Matt Singleton, talks with Dr. Tim Rowell, long time pastor of Flatonia Baptist Church. Their conversation centers on the value of churches getting involved in missions.
www.stchm.org/international
www.flatoniabaptist.org/germany-missions

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode DOM, Matt Singleton, shares the 6 C's of a healthy partnership between pastor and deacons...
1. Character (1 Tim. 3:1-13)
2. Chemistry (Heb. 13:17)
3. Culture (Eph. 4:3)
4. Competency (Acts 6:1-7)
5. Communication (Mark 1:38)
6. Consistency (Proverbs 4:26)

Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
On this episode, Pastor Kevin Skinner and I talk about the essential elements that should be on your church's website. Here are a few of the resources we mentioned that can help you create or update your church website:
https://fbcstockdale.org/
https://www.nucleus.church/
https://www.fbckenedy.org/
https://www.sharefaith.com/church-websites/

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this episode we have a special co-host, Kevin Skinner, pastor at FBC Stockdale. We talked through how churches can utilize social media to be a presence in their community. Lots of great tips and ideas. Here's some links we mentioned on the show:
https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistStockdale
https://www.sharefaith.com
https://www.canva.com/templates/s/church/
https://sermonshots.com
https://www.churchmotiongraphics.com
https://prochurchtools.com

Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this podcast episode I talk about how busy pastors can prepare a sermon in 5 hours. I had in mind bi-vocational pastors, but I believe it can be helpful to anyone.
Links mentioned in the episode:
www.bestcommentaries.com
www.southcentralarea.net/resources/articles#h.mmippcxl4zdj