On this episode of the pdcast, Neal Scoggins chats with Jonathan McGuire about a unique church plant in a unique city in Missouri called Rockaway Beach. Jonathan is the lead pastor of Bridge of Faith Community Church.

Questions for PRISM? Email Neal at nscoggins@absc.org.

In this episode of Prism, Neal Scoggins continues his conversation about the recent "marriage" of two churches in Little Rock. Neal talks with Joshua Hurlburt, co-pastor of Grace United Church.

You can read more about this church's story on their website.

Notes:

How to Transition:

Step 1: Pray.

Step 2: When God tells you to do something, DO IT.

Step 3: Make the current group uncomfortable with the "norm" & be comfortable being uncomfortable.

Questions for PRISM? Email Neal at nscoggins@absc.org.

In this episode of Prism, Neal Scoggins talks with Steven Arnold about the recent "marriage" of two churches in Little Rock. Steven, who pastored Grace Temple Baptist Church, now co-pastors Grace United with Joshua Hurlburt. Joshua will be on the next episode of Prism continuing the story.

Email nscoggins@absc.org with questions, comments and/or suggestions.

Book Mentioned: Book “Who Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson

Neal Scoggins sits down with George Ross in this episode of Prism to talk about biblical church planting. George is the Send Network South Regional Director. They discuss the importance of shepherding when planting a new church and strategies of successfully engaging communities in this way.

Notes:

George Ross’s Biblical Model for Church Planting:

• Engage the City
• Make Disciples
• Plant a church

The Old Way:

• Plant a church
• Make Disciples
• Engage the Community

A Replant: Taking an existing work and starting over with existing people after a shift in leadership within 2 years.

A Multiplying Church: A Church who is discovering, developing, and deploying church planters and church planting teams from within.

Elements needed as a replanted:

1. Must have a shepherding heart
2. Do you believe in the kingdom of God
3. Acts 13

Book about praying Scripture: Transforming Prayer by Daniel Henderson

How to pray through Scripture:

1. Reverence
2. Response
3. Request
4. Readiness

Neal Scoggins talks about the importance of emotional and mental health for pastors and church leaders with Dr. Derek Brown. Brown is the executive director of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries, which offers a variety of services for Arkansas families. They discuss self-care, burnout, stress, and priorities.

Neal mentioned the book below:

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter Scazzero

Every church has "big days." In fact, these days are vital in ministry, especially when it comes to reaching new people in your community. In this episode of Prism, Neal Scoggins sits down with Marcus Brown to talk about strategically using "big days" like Easter and Christmas Eve to make a long-lasting impact on both the church and the individuals in attendance.

Learn more at absc.org/bigday.

In this joint podcast recorded live at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Neal Scoggins sits down with Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell of Lead Defend and Andrea Lennon of Inspire On The Go. They talk about what they are learning and how the Lord is growing them.

Inspire On The Go is a podcast designed for women longing to grow in their faith as well as women serving in the local church. Arkansas Baptist State Convention strategies and opportunities are featured as well as Arkansas Baptist Women. Watch for a new Inspire On The Go episode out every other Monday morning!

Lead Defend is designed to help students and young professionals grow in faith and leadership as they navigate the stages of young adulthood. We address important faith topics and provide practical life tips to help build your faith as you engage in a changing world.

We encourage you to give Inspire On The Go and Lead Defend a listen and share them with your friends. You can learn more about all Arkansas Baptist podcasts at absc.org/podcasts.

This episode of Prism was recorded at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Neal Scoggins talks with Pastor Charles Simmons about some dos and don'ts of Church Planting. They also compare revitalization of an existing church with planting a new church.