Calvin Watkins Sr.: The Radical from Galilee
In this presentation from Tuesday night's main session at the 2023 Propel Conference, NAD Vice President Calvin Watkins Sr. emphasizes the importance of evangelism and being radical in faith. He reflects on his own time doing evangelism and reminds us of radicals from history, like Martin Luther, Harriet Tubman, and Ellen White. He points us to Jesus as the ultimate radical, focusing on his teachings and actions that were unconventional for his time. He encourages each of us to be radicals in our own faith and service, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to make a real impact in the world.Episode sponsor: Seminars UnlimitedThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming back to Vancouver, WA, April 28-May 1, 2024.
8 Jan 202454min
Charles Byrd: Thunder in the Holy Land
In this presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, Pastor Charles Byrd talks about the reasons why church members don’t give Bible studies, and emphasizes the importance of sharing one’s faith for personal spiritual growth. He also introduces Thunder in the Holy Land, a video Bible study series effective at growing personal faith and sharing faith with others. The series integrates a video lesson with discussion focusing on personal impressions and responses, designed to facilitate deeper understanding and personal reflection, making the study more impactful and relatable.Episode sponsor: NAD MinisterialThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming back to Vancouver, WA, April 28-May 1, 2024.
18 Dec 20231h 18min
Dr. Stan Hudson: Origins
In this presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, Dr. Stan Hudson talks about the significance of viewing scientific data through the lens of a biblical worldview. He discusses various scientific concepts and controversies, such as the challenges to Darwin’s theories, the complexity of life, and recent discoveries contradicting the Big Bang theory. He also touches on topics like the amalgamation of species, interpretations of biblical genealogies, and the potential for misinterpretations within both scientific and religious communities. Dr. Hudson’s passion for understanding and teaching creationism is evident, as he emphasizes its place as a vital part of Christian faith and a tool for evangelism.Episode sponsor: SermonView Evangelism MarketingThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming back to Vancouver, WA, April 28-May 1, 2024.
4 Dec 20231h 4min
David Klinedinst: Preaching Christ in the Doctrines
In this presentation from the evangelistic innovation track at the 2023 Propel Conference, David Klinedinst delivers insights into keeping Christ at the center of evangelism while retaining the distinctive Adventist message. He emphasizes the importance of presenting various doctrinal topics in a way that highlights Jesus' teachings and love. He also covers practical aspects of evangelism, like how to interact with the audience, respond to their needs, and connect on a personal level. It's a presentation focused on integrating Christ's teachings into every aspect of evangelism and church growth strategies.Episode sponsor: Pacific Press and Adventist Book CenterThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming back to Vancouver, WA, April 28-May 1, 2024.
20 Nov 20231h 10min
Larry Witzel: Effective Church Websites
What makes an effective church website? This talk by Larry Witzel, in the Evangelistic Innovation track of the 2023 Propel Conference, is all about how to turn your church website into an evangelistic engine. He shares some reasons why that’s important, reveals some key things that every church website needs to be effective as an outreach site, reports on some brand new research about church websites, and talks about Google advertising, which is a great way to make sure your church website gets seen by people in your community.Episode sponsor: The Hope of SurvivorsThe Propel Church Growth Conference is coming back to Vancouver, WA, April 28-May 1, 2024.
6 Nov 202357min
Dr. Roscoe Shields Jr.: Leadership & Discipleship
In the first presentation from Monday night's main session of the 2023 Propel Conference, Dr. Roscoe Shields Jr. talks about self-control, looking at Galatians 5. In our spiritual lives, we often face situations that require self-control and focus to overcome. Self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit, and with that power of the Holy Spirit, we can control our passions and impulses, placing them in service of God. And when we are guided by the Holy Spirit, God will use us to grow His Kingdom. Episode sponsor: It Is Written
23 Okt 202335min
Richie Halversen: Reaping Meetings, Part 2
Richie continues with the practical details of how to hold evangelistic meetings, talking about things like evangelism marketing, building your teams of volunteers, and how to make an appeal for decisions. If you want to improve your own effectiveness at holding evangelistic meetings, you’ll get a lot from this episode. This was the 4th breakout session in the reaping meetings track at the 2023 Propel Conference.Episode sponsor: EvangeLead
9 Okt 20231h 18min
Richie Halversen: Reaping Meetings, Part 1
In this episode, Richie Halversen gets into the practical nuts and bolts of how to hold evangelistic meetings, covering everything from vision and seed sowing to budgeting and style. This was the 3rd breakout session in the reaping meetings track at the 2023 Propel Conference.Episode sponsor: eAdventist
25 Sep 20231h 33min
