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Welcome to the Propel Podcast, inspiration and innovation to grow your church, hosted by Larry Witzel. If God has given you big dreams for growing His Kingdom, this podcast is for you. Our goal is to offer practical training for effective evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist ministry context, but we know the principles we talk about here are applicable in many other churches, as well. So, wherever you’re doing ministry, welcome to the Propel Podcast! The Propel Church Growth Conference is ...
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Byron Corbett - Shifting Church Culture for Evangelism
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In this episode, Byron Corbett explains that most Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America are plateaued or declining in members, often due to a lack of focus on reaching the lost. Byron highlights the need for church leaders to prioritize soul-winning and create a culture of evangelism. He emphasizes planning reaping series well in advance,…
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The art and importance of pastoral visitation — Justin Childers
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In a technologically advanced world, is there still a place for pastoral in-person visitation? Why is pastoral visitation so important, and how does it help our future?By Justin Childers
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David Klinedinst - Utilizing the forecasting Hope Evangelism Series Builder and How to Get Decisions and Make Appeals
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In this presentation, David Kliedinst gives a deep dive into the effectiveness of the Forecasting Hope series builder. This comprehensive evangelism package includes 21 Christ-centered messages and resources for conducting a successful evangelistic series. The goal of the package is to help churches engage with their communities and make meaningful…
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Mishpat, priesthood, and Scripture: The foundation for loving others — Donald Humbert
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Understanding the depth of God’s call for humanity to love one another through exploring the rabbinical concept of 'mishpat', the role of the priesthood, and the importance of listening to and engaging in the lessons of Scripture.By Donald Humbert
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Hiram Rester - Proven Tools for Effective Evangelism
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In this presentation, Hiram Rester uses the metaphor of grafting fruit trees to emphasize effective evangelism strategies, including starting with proven series, using public halls, and adapting visitation methods like phone calls and texts. He highlights the importance of delivering comprehensive messages, encouraging personal Bible reading, and a…
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Connecting for His coming: Five steps for effective community engagement — David Springer
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Practical steps that pastors and church ministries can take to engage with their communities.By David Springer
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Trauma: A global crisis right in your local congregation — Sydney Segen
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You have undoubtedly seen forms of suffering in your congregation. Guidelines to help you care for trauma survivors.By Sydney Segen
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Jose Saint Phard - The Harvest is Ready: Awakening to the Urgency of Evangelism
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Join Pastor Jose St. Phard as he talks about how we can help make God known with this urgent opportunity in evangelism. Discover why sharing the good news of Jesus Christ is about working with God to show His love to others. Pastor Jose explains the importance of simple, clear ideas and following Jesus’ way of making disciples. Find out how to trus…
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God’s presence: The answer to loneliness in ministry — Innocent Hatekimana Tuyishime
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Feeling alone in your pastoral journey? Learn how God's promise of His presence offers solace and renewal even in the darkest times.By Innocent Hatekimana Tuyishime
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Dr. Jason Canfield - Generational Intelligence for Evangelism and Retention
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Join Dr. Jason Canfield as he explains how to connect with every generation in your church. He shares key ways to tailor biblical teachings to resonate with each age group and create strong bonds between different generations. Learn how to understand and respect different giving habits and worship styles. This helps build community and mutual under…
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Editorial - The great reversal — Jeffrey O. Brown
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How are former mission fields now leading global evangelism? What does this 'Great Reversal' mean for the future of the Adventist Church's mission strategy?By Jeffrey O. Brown
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Revival and Reformation - A prayer for a dying baby — Boris-Jordan Flores
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Our prayers do make a difference! And even more so when we pray in unity for something or someone. This is a heartwarming story of a church who prayed in unity for a dying baby girl.By Boris-Jordan Flores
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Cyndi Keiser - Decisions for Christ
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The conversation focuses on the importance of helping others come to Christ and the role of training and understanding human nature in effective evangelism. It emphasizes the need for clear communication, building relationships, and creating a positive and accepting environment. The speaker shares personal experiences and recommends resources for f…
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Three angels’ messages: An intensified proclamation to come — Hyunsok John Doh
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This article focuses on how the battle between Michael and the dragon and the three angels’ messages are related.By Hyunsok John Doh
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Cyndi Keiser - Jesus the Master Soul Winner
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This is the second of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. This presentation focuses on the importance of studying the life of Jesus and following His example in ministry. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive education and the value of reading books. Cyndi also highlights the significance of self-sacrifice, patience, and cheerfulness in minis…
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Ministry and artificial intelligence: An unavoidable reality — Rogelio Paquini
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This article explores the implications of AI in pastoral ministry, provides a biblical foundation for such technologies, and offers recommendations for their use.By Rogelio Paquini
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Dealing with cross-cultural funerals — Daniel Kancel
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How can we, as ministers in the twenty-first century, deal with cross-cultural funerals?By Daniel Kancel
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Cyndi Keiser - The Science of Winning Souls
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This is the first of three episodes featuring Cyndi Keiser. In this presentation, Cyndi emphasizes the importance of helping others come to Christ through training and understanding human nature. Cyndi shares personal experiences and resources for growth in evangelism and addresses that not everyone will accept it, but ultimately God is in control.…
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Biblical perspectives on retirement: Spiritual insights for retirement success — Delbert W. Baker
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Can retirement be a fulfilling experience? Does my ministry end once I'm retired? How does retirement impact my walk with Christ?By Delbert W. Baker
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Why church leadership should not be a solo act: Five purposeful leadership practices for churches — Jimmy Arthur Atkins
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What can we learn from Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro? Exploring five purposeful leadership practices that pastors should follow.By Jimmy Arthur Atkins
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Larry Witzel - The Digital Transformation of Ministry
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In this presentation, Larry Witzel covers his experience of being in the Soviet Union during its breakup. He also explains the impact of our digital transformation on society and the potential of YouTube advertising for building parasocial relationships. Tune in to learn how you can adapt and grow your church in our digital era. Episode sponsor: eA…
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Can we—busy shepherds—really pray without ceasing? When, where, and how should we pray?By Pavel Goia
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Dr. Roscoe Shields Jr. - Revitalizing Church Growth with Christ’s Methods Online
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In this presentation, Dr. Rosco Shields Jr. tells his journey as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in revolutionizing digital evangelism. From building a digital marketing company to adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of genuine care, personal engagement, and high-touch digital interactions. Episode sponsor: Adventist…
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Pastor’s Pastor - How to live a pastoral life without limits — Ramon J. Canals
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Have you ever been influenced by limiting beliefs? Are you holding on to any limiting beliefs? Does God want us to be limited in our service to Him?By Ramon J. Canals
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Alex Portillo - Evangelism Advertising in a Digital Space
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Alex Portillo shares his experience as a pastor using YouTube advertising for evangelism, including his strategy, results, and insights. Alex also covers the importance of organic reach and understanding online culture. He further shares the value of creating content that resonates with both Christians and non-Christians. If you want to get started…
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The clinical pastoral education program and its benefits to church pastors — Victoria Tayo Aja
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What is 'clinical pastoral education' (CPE)? What is the relevance of CPE to local church pastors? How does CPE link with mission?By Victoria Tayo Aja
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Spiritual healing through care — Steve Thomas
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Exploring the need for and impact of pastoral care for sick and/or hospitalized people, and principles to keep you member-centered in supporting suffering parishioners.By Steve Thomas
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Dr. Hiram Rester - How we got 1 Million+ Video Views
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Dr. Hiram Rester discusses using video ads on social media for evangelistic outreach. He explores their impact, cost, and effectiveness, highlighting audience demographic shifts and future growth potential. Hiram also shares his experiences with community engagement and the positive effects of digital outreach on local church attendance. If you're …
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What is clinical pastoral education? — Ivan H. Omaña
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What does clinical pastoral education have to offer? What is the learning process in clinical pastoral education?By Ivan H. Omaña
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Cultivating divine wholeness amid human brokenness: Ministry to the sick, dying, and grieving — Amanda E. Sanders
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Exploring the caregiver's experience in ministering to the sick, dying, and grieving. How can caregivers remain strong when working amid pain and suffering? What are common mistakes pastors and caregivers make in this context and how can these mistakes be avoided?By Amanda E. Sanders
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A third of congregations in North America are not baptizing a single person each year. Why are churches struggling? What is a disciple and how can churches make disciples?By Tim Madding
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Brent Hardinge & Marshall McKenzie - Digging Deeper in a Digital World
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This presentation features Brent Hardinge & Marshall McKenzie as they discuss digital evangelism and its impact on reaching and connecting with individuals in the community. They explore the importance of digital resources, engaging with seekers, and transitioning from community interest to church contact. They emphasize the importance of listening…
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Editorial - Plunge into the joy of evangelism — Robert Costa
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A powerful testimony of how Leidy Gómez, director of citizen services in the Ibagué mayor’s office in Colombia, wanted the local administration to keep collaborating with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the region.By Robert Costa
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In this talk, Dr. Wilson encourages us to dream big in evangelism, inspired by the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. God is still looking for dreamers who are determined to please Him and accept His mission. Dr. Wilson talks about the qualities of a dreamer and how they can fulfill their purpose in life. He emphasizes that if you’re a…
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Discerning signs of the times in the context of Matthew 16:2, 3 — Christopher Kabwe Mukuka
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There are many erroneous interpretations of scripture pertaining to end time events. How can we properly discern the signs of the times in the context of Matthew 16:2, 3?By Christopher Kabwe Mukuka
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Cesar Gonzalez - Evangelizing Your Members
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In this presentation, Cesar focuses on Mark chapter 8 and the theme of being versus doing in church culture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who God wants us to be rather than solely focusing on what we should do. He encourages pastors to protect their churches from toxicity and to lead with humility and love. And he concludes by emph…
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Sarah: Matriarch by God’s grace — Elizabeth Ostring
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Why is Sarah mentioned by Isaiah in the context of a return to true worship, with promised deliverance and comfort? Sarah’s story is an example of God’s grace to all people, especially those weak and denigrated.By Elizabeth Ostring
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The authority of prophets — Gerhard Pfandl
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Why did God not include all inspired books in the canon? What is the authority of canonical prophets and the noncanonical prophets? What authority have the writings of Ellen G. White in the church today? Why read Ellen White's writings?By Gerhard Pfandl
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When Jesus confesses your name — Daniel K. Bediako
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Did Jesus mention anything about the pre-Advent judgement? What does Jesus’ confession of believers’ names have to do with the pre-Advent judgement?By Daniel K. Bediako
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Revival and Reformation - The authentic prayer — A. Jane Sabes
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We regularly refer to “Our Father which art in heaven . . .” as the Lord’s Prayer, but what can we learn about the authentic prayer of Jesus with His Father in John 17?By A. Jane Sabes
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The complexities of unity: A brief analysis of 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 — Eliezer A. Graterol
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This article examines the profound issues within the Corinthian church, particularly the division and quarrels evident in the practice of the Lord’s Supper, as meticulously addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.By Eliezer A. Graterol
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Editorial - A great day—every day — Ramon J. Canals
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Pastoral realities may preclude each day from being beautiful. Here are three practical steps that can ensure positivity and fulfillment—every day.By Ramon J. Canals
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Pastor’s Pastor - Words of encouragement: The impact of an experienced pastor’s words — Ramon J. Canals
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As pastors, what kind of impact do our words have? A personal experience that shows the immense power of words spoken on time.By Ramon J. Canals
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A minister with caleber — Petronio M. Genebago
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Caleb demonstrated incredible leadership. What can we learn from his focus, faithfulness, and fitness?By Petronio M. Genebago
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From calling to retirement: Memories of a retired pastor — Roberval Moura Marinho
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Stories and testimonies from a wonderful career of medical missionary work in the Amazonas, as well as lessons learned along the way.By Roberval Moura Marinho
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Seven things pastors should know about their retirees — Bruce Manners
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Seven points to help you understand retirees in your congregation(s) as well as help you plan and prepare wisely for your own retirement.By Bruce Manners
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Larry Witzel - The Power of Asking Boldly
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This episode shares the final presentation from the 2023 Propel Conference, where Larry Witzel unpacks Matthew 7:7-8. That’s Jesus’s statement from the Sermon on the Mount about asking, seeking, and knocking. Larry talks about how asking—persistently and with faith—can lead to remarkable outcomes in your personal life, in your church, in your caree…
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Out the other side: The unique challenge of endings in ministry — Silvia Purdie
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This article identifies four reasons ministry transition can be uniquely challenging, together with four biblical themes that enable us to grow “out the other side” of endings.By Silvia Purdie
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A prophet with burnout syndrome — Wagner Augusto V. Aragão and Rubenita de Oliveira Xavier Aragão
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Four truths from Elijah’s experiences and what pastors can learn from this. A five-step plan that can help the pastors prevent burnout syndrome.By Wagner Augusto V. Aragão and Rubenita de Oliveira Xavier Aragão
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What should we be focused on: Justice or judgement? Prayer or action? Meditation or agitation? Spiritual transformation or social reformation?By Jeffrey O. Brown
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