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RE: CHURCH is a GFA podcast to encourage pastors and church leaders as they refocus, renew, and revitalize their churches. This podcast offers practical tips and suggestions to help you equip disciples to continually make disciples.
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Copenhagen Fashion Summit is organised by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a non-profit leadership forum on a mission to make sustainability fashion’s first priority. GFA is the foremost leadership forum for industry collaboration on fashion sustainability. As a thought leadership and advocacy organisation, our focus is on industry collaboration and public-private cooperation to mobilise and guide the fashion industry to take bold and urgent action on sustainability.
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When launching a church plant, where do you begin your preaching ministry? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with Matthew Recker, who has planted three churches in New York City. He currently pastors Heritage Baptist Church in Manhattan, a church that began in 1996. Pastor Recker chose to start in Matthew 5 with the B…
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When you first take a church, how do you discern the current spiritual needs and where to begin preaching? How do you prepare your own heart? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with Caleb Phelps, who has been senior pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, SC, for one year. Before that, he served six years as a senio…
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What Scripture evaluates pastors and churches? How do we, as pastors, lead our churches to see ourselves accurately? Revelation 1–3 speaks to the spiritual condition of churches. Christ’s “I know” in Revelation 2–3 magnifies His intimate, personal relationship with His people, followed by His loving warnings and promises. In this episode of RE:CHUR…
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What is the main thing going on in the world today? Ephesians answers this question. The church is the main thing going on in the world today. God’s glory is being put on display in the church. In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses with Jon Crocker his experience of preaching through Ephesians in a church plant in Mexico City. Jon C…
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American Christians are accustomed to Christianity having cultural influence and being viewed positively. But when we face antagonism for living as believers, how do we respond to government, unbelievers outside the church, our families, and even an unbelieving spouse? The companion letters of 1 and 2 Peter address these things. The epistle of 1 Pe…
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Marshall Fant Interviews Kyle Grant What comes to your mind when you think of the book of Psalms? Many people view it primarily as a book of comfort, but Psalms is also a theological book. The New Testament quotes from Psalms more than any other Old Testament book. In this RE:CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant interviews Kyle Grant about preaching the b…
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Romans is so deep. How can a person wrap his brain around such a book? An overview of the book is a good starting place. In this RE:CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant interviews David Shumate about his 8-week series on the book. Dr. Shumate served for 15 years as an associate pastor, directed a mission board for 17 years, and now serves as academic dean…
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Pastors are called upon to conduct funerals in "good" circumstances and also in difficult ones. How can you best minister to families who need grace with the unexpected, premature, tragic, and deeply sad deaths of their loved ones? How can you give them comfort and hope? In this RE:CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant interviews Ron Allen about his experi…
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When preaching through a book of the Bible, what do you do when you come to a passage that is difficult to interpret? What does "laboring in the Word" look like in such circumstances? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant interviews Greg Mazak about how he wrestled with the warning passages in Hebrews, specifically verses 4–6 in chapter 6. Dr…
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Why did Bible authors write the books they did? Not every author so clearly states his purpose as the Apostle John does at the end of his Gospel: "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name" (John 20:31). With the emphasis so clearly on evangelism, Pa…
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All Scripture is profitable for our instruction, but with Exodus focusing on the deliverance of God's people from slavery and the details of what God requires of His people under the Old Covenant, how does this book apply to us today? How does it fit into the history of redemption and also relate to the Christian life? In this episode of RE:CHURCH,…
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What is a biblical church? What are the fundamentals of the local church? How can we effectively accomplish the goal that God sets out in Acts 1 and Matthew 28 and pictures in the book of Acts? Titus answers these questions. In this RE:CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant discusses preaching this pastoral epistle with Joe Fant, pastor of Community Baptist…
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How do you preach a sensitive book of the Bible such as Song of Solomon? In this RE:CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with Will Senn, pastor of Tri-City Baptist Church in Westminster, CO. Pastor Senn's interest in Song of Solomon began when he and his wife, Allissa, read through it during their devotional time together. This led to…
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How can current events prompt a sermon series? Matt Fagan's desire to preach the book of Jude came as he observed and read about the rise of the exvangelical movement. Although authored about 2,000 years ago, Jude talks about the same phenomenon of people "deconstructing" their faith. In this episode of RE: CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses the small…
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The 38 verses of Haggai record this minor prophet's five sermons to a post-exilic Israel. How do these messages apply to New Testament believers? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses Haggai with Eric Newton. Haggai lifts our focus from a day that doesn't seem as bright as other eras, to the grand redemption that God is working out …
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Why preach prophesy? One third of the Bible is prophetic with many of those prophecies having already been literally fulfilled. But Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians focuses on a prophecy we are waiting to be fulfilled: the Lord’s second return. In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant interviews Chuck Phelps about preaching through 2 Th…
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What would make a suitable series for services on Wednesday nights? Rick Arrowood chose Psalm 119 to help his people mature in their relationship with God’s Word. He explains, “Because you love your people, you see how the passage will affect their lives. You want to reach their hearts with God’s Word.” In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant i…
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What book would help address some of the challenges churches and pastors faced during COVID? How about a historical book describing the birth of the church, a book focused on what a church is and does and why the church is important? Marshall Fant IV's burden to preach through the book of Acts developed while reading through the Bible in his person…
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How do you prepare to preach a prophetic book? What fruit is there to reap and feed to your people from a book like Daniel? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses these questions with Gary Reimers, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greer, SC, since 2002. He also serves as a professor at BJU Seminary, where he teaches expository…
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Matthew is the New Testament introduction to the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. In preaching expositionally through the book, what was the key theological passage? What passage presented the most theological challenge? What passage presented the biggest applicational challenge? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses these questions…
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How did the Lord burden your heart to preach through the book of Genesis? What did you do to prepare for the series before ever preaching the first sermon? What are the key theological themes? What passage presented the most theological challenge? In this episode of RE:CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses these questions with Greg Baker, pastor of Fello…
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Expositional preaching, particularly verse by verse through books of the Bible, is the widely practiced style today in our circles. But should book exposition be the center of a pastoral ministry? What Scriptures inform a pastor's pulpit ministry? How should a pastor pray and prepare when uncertain of the next book to study? What about his own pers…
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The relationship is key to churches and missionaries partnering effectively in the Great Commission. How can missionaries serve and encourage churches they visit on deputation and furlough? How can churches serve and encourage the missionaries they support? In this podcast, Marshall Fant interviews Jon Crocker, GFA's executive director, about this …
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Are image issues, suicidal thoughts, depression, identity crises, and pornography the key struggles young people face today, or are they the symptoms of something else? Matt Collier, president of The Wilds, has talked with many pastors and youth pastors about a cultural trend they are seeing: teens are struggling to develop genuinely deep relations…
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Addiction is a growing problem in our homes, communities, and country. How can churches help people struggling with enslaving sin patterns? Through his friendship with a believer struggling with drug addiction, Jim Berg began Freedom That Lasts®, a biblically-based discipleship ministry of the local church. In this RE: CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant…
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Why should a person consider ministry in an urban area? In this episode of RE: CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with two pastors ministering in NYC. After planting a church in Connecticut, Jim Bickel moved his family to Brooklyn, NY, to plant Bethel Baptist Fellowship. In 2024, he will have pastored that church for 25 years. Matt Recker, …
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How can a man who stays too long at his church become a hindrance? What can we learn from the Apostle Paul's life about finishing well? In what ways does scripture require faithfulness? In this episode, Marshall Fant discusses with Bruce McAllister, GFA Director of Ministry Relations, how pride and procrastination hinder a man from transitioning ou…
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Considering starting a new outreach to children or gearing up for summer ministries? Looking for materials to help you? Bible Visuals International (BVI) exists "to support Christians worldwide in evangelizing and discipling children by supplying quality teaching tools and relevant training for the purpose of helping children see Jesus." In this ep…
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Christ is faithful to His promise to build His church, but as the seven churches in Revelation illustrate, individual churches are raised up for a season. So what are some indicators of when a church should merge or close? How practically can a church work through a merger? In episode 109 of RE: CHURCH, Rick Arrowood shares with Marshall Fant the s…
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What are some common areas of discouragement for women in ministry, marriage, mothering, and influence in the world? How can a woman seek refreshment in her relationship with the Lord? In episode 108 of RE: CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with Denise and Dale Cunningham. Denise has been married to Dale Cunningham for 42 years and for the…
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Churches sometimes go for long periods of time—even years—between pastors. In some cases, the church is unprepared for a change. So how can a pastor transitioning out of a church prepare the assembly to call its next pastor? Marshall Fant interviews Pastor Dan Boyce, senior pastor of Hill Village Bible Church in Hill, NH, about this topic. Pastor B…
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As King David neared the end of his life, he named the mighty men who had helped him rule as king. While the role of assistant pastor is often viewed as a stepping stone to the senior pastorate, God calls some men to serve as second men for the duration of their ministries. David Stockard is one of these men. He and his wife, Linda, have been in mi…
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With preaching, shepherding, and administrating claiming your time as a pastor, how much are you prioritizing mentoring men for ministry? Mentoring is the model Paul established in 2 Timothy 2:2 with his protégé Timothy. Pastor Dan Boyce, the senior pastor of Hill Village Bible Church in Hill, NH, has taken seriously the idea that, "There is no suc…
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Visitors often check out a church's website before ever walking through its doors. Are you using this online tool effectively? How can you communicate your church's vision to reach people for Christ and engage believers and unbelievers alike? In this podcast, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with Chris Pennington, assistant pastor at Fellowship B…
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Have you ever squirmed in your seat during verbal announcements at church, wishing for more conciseness? Communicating effectively with a congregation can be a challenge. In this podcast, Marshall Fant interviews Josh Crockett, senior pastor of Morningside Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, about his church's implementation of video announcements. I…
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What are some reasons for considering implementing small groups in your church? What are some of the benefits and dangers? In episode 102 of RE: CHURCH, Marshall Fant interviews Gary Reimers, senior pastor, and Chris Lynch, assistant pastor, about how Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, implemented small groups after much research, discus…
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What security threats and ministry risks does your church have? What practical steps can you take to minimize them? How can partnering with an insurance company help your church proactively address these? In episode 101 of RE: CHURCH, Marshall Fant interviews Jason Rochester of American Church Group of South Carolina. In partnership with Brotherhoo…
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How do your children view ministry? Are they greatly involved in it or perhaps a little disillusioned with the demands on your family? In episode 100 of RE: CHURCH, Marshall Fant discusses with Robert and Jeanne Vincent how they intentionally involved their children in ministry. Their six children also share their perspectives on how God's calling …
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Why should a pastor invest his time and energy into having interns? Is there a biblical model or principle for a pastoral internship? In this podcast, Marshall Fant interviews Chuck Phelps about this topic. During his 40 years of full-time ministry, Pastor Phelps has mentored over 100 men for pastoral ministry. He currently serves as the senior pas…
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Does your church create a budget or financial plan? What effect does regular, detailed financial reporting have on a congregation? What accounting practices are necessary and wise for bookkeeping with integrity at your church? In this podcast, Marshall Fant rethinks church finances with Bruce McAllister. Before pastoring for 21 years, Marshall Fant…
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Every pastor goes through seasons of discouragement and doubt. What is God's expectation for you, and how do you feed your own soul during difficult times? In this RE: CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant discusses this topic with Ron Perry, pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Folsom in California. Ron Perry has ministered in California for 20 years and rec…
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Romans 1:16 teaches that the Gospel is the power of God leading to salvation for everyone who believes. In this podcast, Marshall Fant interviews Jonathan and Chrissa Edwards about the transforming power of the Gospel in Utah as this couple engaged in ministry there for decades. Serving with Northwest Baptist Missions, the Edwards planted two churc…
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According to Titus 2, God's grace teaches us how to live in this present age. In this podcast, Marshall Fant discusses how to shepherd people to live out their faith in this present age with Mike Hixson. As an assistant pastor, Mike Hixson oversees discipleship and outreach at Grace Church of Mentor, which is also home to ARCH Ministries in Ohio. O…
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Why should a pastor and his wife consider rural America as a place of ministry? What are some of the blessings and challenges of rural ministry? On this podcast, Marshall Fant interviews John and Jennifer Goldfuss about ministering in a farming community in Indiana. John Goldfuss pastors Waterman Baptist Church in Kingman, IN.…
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Do you regularly face discouragement in ministry? What are some practical ways you can guard against this? How do you need to orient yourself spiritually to be encouraged in the Lord? Marshall Fant interviews Dale Cunningham in this podcast about this topic. Dale Cunningham has been in pastoral ministry for 38 years and currently pastors Boones Cre…
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How is renovating your facilities part of church revitalization? Philosophy of ministry, finances, facilities, leadership, and a church website are all aspects of revitalization. In this podcast, Marshall Fant interviews John Turner about how he led his church through a renovation project and the blessings they have experienced as a result. John Tu…
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Is your church stuck not knowing what to do to reach your community for Christ? The first step in making disciples is to effectively evangelize and see people come to Christ. On this podcast, Marshall Fant talks with Pastor Dave Hine and Todd Bright about the food bank of Grace Baptist Church in Parker, Colorado. This outreach was initially started…
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Churches without pastors are vulnerable. And because a search for a new pastor is not a process churches go through frequently, pulpit committees tend to make some common mistakes. Listen to Marshall Fant interview David Shoaf about this topic in Episode 90 of RE: CHURCH. David Shoaf pastored Independent Baptist Church of Bolingbrook, Illinois, for…
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What are some of the common problems pastors and churches are facing in today's culture? What are some of the biblical solutions to these struggles? In this RE: CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant discusses both the struggles and their solutions with Dave and Claudia Barba of Press On! Ministries, a ministry assisting churches at all stages of growth. Be…
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Will your church support many missionaries for a small dollar amount or fewer missionaries for a larger dollar amount? Are you focused on any particular geographic regions? Why use a missionary questionnaire? These are practical questions that a church's missions policy helps answer. In this episode, Marshall Fant discusses with Dave Smith how to c…
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