Mississippi Baptist - Around the Table
Pull a chair up to the table and talk about ministry in Mississippi! These weekly podcasts are produced to celebrate what God is doing in our state. Hosted by Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director, and Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director.
Episodes
133 episodes
Brent Leatherwood shares how the ERLC is bringing hope to the public square
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Brent Leatherwood. He discusses how they serve in the public square on behalf of Southern Baptists. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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34:02
Andrew Chesteen talks through ministry in New Albany and Chairman of the Executive Committee
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Chesteen at the December Mississippi Baptist Convention Board meeting day at Central Hills Baptist Retreat. This regularly scheduled Board meeting day starts with the f...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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15:46
All things Missions and Mississippi Baptists with Chad McCord
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in an in-depth look at Mississippi Baptist missions. Chad McCord talks through activity this Fall and into 2025 with the Missions Mobilization Department. Around the Corner Events:&n...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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20:48
Cody Hensley and Garrett Mills discuss serving in the Lead Pastor role for the first time
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with two new pastors in Mississippi, Cody Hensley and Garrett Mills. Cody serves in Madison, and Garrett now serves in Summit. Both talk about their journey to pastorate and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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24:09
Ben Mandrell visits with Mississippi Baptists during the Annual Meeting
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of Lifeway, Ben Mandrell. He discusses his early years of leading Lifeway and how 2020 greatly shaped the approach for his team. Hear what is happening wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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24:13
Nathan Lino discusses leading the church in prayer and evangelism
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the Senior Pastor at FBC Forney (Texas), Nathan Lino. While he was preaching at the 2024 Pastors' Conference, Jon and Tanner spent some time hearing his heart about leading hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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23:12
Dr. Parker recaps the 188th Annual Meeting
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation reviewing the 188th Annual Meeting with MBCB's Executive Director, Dr. Shawn Parker. Annual Meeting Links:
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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27:28
Hubert Yates updates Mississippi Baptists on Disaster Relief after two major hurricanes
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Hubert Yates, Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief Director. We hear about the relief efforts after two major hurricanes in the Southeast resulted in historic damage. Mis...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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28:08
Order of Business Committee Chair, Grant Stegall, talks through 2024 Annual Meeting Program
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Grant Stegall who serves as the Chairman of the Order of Business Committee. Grant is the Pastor at Desoto Hills Baptist Church and has faithfully led discussions through the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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23:05
NAMB visits Mississippi and equips leaders for evangelism and revitalization
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with leaders from the North American Mission Board (NAMB) as they visit the state for two different trainings. Evangelism training took place in Brandon and a Revitalization Summit...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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27:10
IMB visits Mississippi in preparation for February 2025 event
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Lazenby and D Ray of the International Mission Board about their recent visit to Mississippi. We discuss their upcoming event "Together for the Nations," which is one of only a...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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26:02
Rena emphasizes 800 Volunteers and 25 churches leading Jones County Fair Ministry
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Rena Register about the fruits of long-term ministry growth at the Jones County Fair. Each year over 20 churches and several hundred volunteers work together to make an impact...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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32:18
Bryant Wright visits MS Baptists and encourages cooperative ministry through relief efforts
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Bryant Wright. After many decades of pastoral ministry, Bryant currently serves as President of Send Relief. He discusses the value of tenure as a local pastor, and emph...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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24:32
Randy Sims discusses practical, effective, ministry in new Pine Belt AMS role
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Randy Sims as he discusses his relatively new role as the Associational Mission Strategist. Hear his heart that compels a practical approach to encouraging and equipping churc...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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28:39
Neil Tullos talks about FBC Wiggins and becoming a Senior Pastor after years of ministry leadership
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Neil Tullos about ministry at FBC Wiggins. The community is sandwiched between coast life and the Hattiesburg/Pine Belt area, creating a unique dynamic. Neil also talks about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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27:13
Wade Stevens shares insight into church planting & ministry at Longview Point
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Wade Stevens about ministry at Longview Point Baptist Church in Hernando. Wade shares insight about their philosophy of church planting that continues to grow. Born as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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24:30
Scott Lucky and Josh Poore discuss ministry at Parkway in Clinton
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Scott Lucky and Josh Poore at Parkway Baptist in Clinton. We discuss ministry in the Clinton / Jackson metro area and how Parkway is uniquely positioned near Mississippi Colle...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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27:40
Ken Braddy reveals latest Lifeway stats for group ministry
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Braddy, Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships for Lifeway Christian Resources. We discuss the trends he sees in local churches regarding discipleship and sm...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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22:35
Meet MBCB Staff: Andrew Harper - Adult Ministry
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Harper about his new role in the Discipleship & Sunday School Department. Andrew previously served at FBC Cleveland and will now be focusing on Adult Ministries for...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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25:10
Clint Pressley talks about his days in Mississippi
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Clint Pressley who currently serves as the Southern Baptist Convention President. Currently, Clint is the Senior Pastor at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in North Carolina, but ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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25:15
Nate Jernigan leads next generation of worship leaders in New Orleans
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Nate Jernigan who serves as the Assistant Professor of Music and Worship at Leavell College. We hear Nate's story of worship ministry from Mississippi to Texas and now New Orl...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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28:31
Art Rainer talks inflation and financial resources for churches / families
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Art Rainer about the financial burden in today's world. He describes our current state and explains the importance for the church to teach stewardship. We also hear abou...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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28:49
Brian Rushing discusses ministry in the Gulf Coast Baptist Association
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Brian Rushing about ministry along the Gulf Coast. Brian serves as the AMS in the Gulf Coast Baptist Association in Gulfport. We hear about the cooperative spirit in Sou...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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25:49
Zach DePriest and Ken Hall talk all things Super Summer
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Zach DePriest and Ken Hall about 2024 Super Summer at Mississippi College the week of July 8. We hear about the long ministry of Super Summer and the new changes ahead for thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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25:14
Dr. Parker recaps the week in Indy for the SBC Annual Meeting
Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker, MBCB's Executive Director, about the happenings at the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis last week. We discuss the Mississippi Baptist fellowship, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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25:38