Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 8 for Thursday, September 28, 2017 This episode is one of those “Here’s what we do, it might work for you” episodes. Lee Snow preaches for theWarm Springs Road church of Christ in Columbus, Georgia. Over the last three years, the church at Warm Springs Road has been working to “breathe new life” […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 21, 2017 Wes McAdams, preacher for the church of Christ on McDermott Road (Plano, TX) and writer for Radically Christian, joins Robert to discuss this listener-requested topic. What is the best way to preach on sensitive subjects? When is the best time to do so? Topics […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 14, 2017 Robert sat down with Jim Faughn and Adam Faughn while they were at Polishing the Pulpit this year to discuss burnout in ministry. Check out the great work from the Faughn family at A Legacy of Faith. Links Click here for all episodes of […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 7, 2017 Robert is joined by Gantt Carter and Jon Mitchell to discuss formats of sermon notes. This requested topic covers preaching from an outline, with a manuscript, and without notes. Click here for more information about the Preachers in Training Conference with Dan Winkler. Links Click […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 4 for Thursday, August 31, 2017 This is the annual Tools of the Trade episode! At PTP, Robert sat down with three other gospel preachers to find out some of their favorite tools in ministry. He asked them the same five questions: What is your favorite low-tech study tool (other […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 24, 2017 Dan Winkler is on this episode to discuss his new book Forgiven, Forgiving and Free: The Peace of Living Without a Past. Click here to purchase Forgiven, Forgiving and Free: The Peace of Living Without a Past ($9.99 plus tax). Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 17, 2017 Jeremiah Tatum is back on Preachers in Training to discuss the “unchurched.” Who are they? How can we reach them? Jeremiah offers five practical tips. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed […]

Preachers in Training Season 6, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 10, 2017 David Sproule discusses why it is important for preachers to listen to other preachers preach, and offers tips for how to maximize your time at a lectureship or conference. David is one of the ministers at the Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ in […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 20 for Thursday, May 25, 2017 Paul Sain, owner of Sain Publications, discusses the need for preachers of all ages to continue to pursue growing in their knowledge of God’s word. The Preachers in Training Conference will be Friday, November 3, 2017! Dan Winkler will be the speaker. Click here for more information, and […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 19 for Thursday, May 18, 2017 Ben Giselbach, preacher for the Edgewood church of Christ in Columbus, GA and blogger at Plain Simple Faith, offers ten tips to help us respond in public disagreements. The Preachers in Training Conference will be Friday, November 3, 2017! Dan Winkler will be the speaker. Click […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 18 for Thursday, May 11, 2017 Robert discusses the ins and outs of youth ministry with Jerry Elder. They discuss different philosophies about youth ministry, how youth ministry has changed over the years, safe-guards that youth ministries need to have in place, and how to effectively incorporate social media into […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 17 for Thursday, May 4, 2017 Chris McCurley, pulpit minister for the Oldham Lane church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, discusses how preachers can work well with other ministers. The points Chris discusses here are also applicable for preachers cooperating with other Christians within the congregation (such as elders or deacons) […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 16 for Thursday, April 27, 2017 Justin Paschall preaches in Ripley, Tennessee, where the beloved brother Robert Taylor preached for several decades. Justin describes the relationship he has with brother Taylor and offers suggestions for preachers who find themselves preaching where the former preacher stayed. Links Click here for all […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 15 for Thursday, April 20, 2017 Joey Ferrell, a bi-vocational preacher, discusses the challenges and benefits of preaching and working in a secular job. He offers some practical suggestions for bi-vocational preachers in terms of arranging their working situation with the congregation they serve and tips for time management. Links […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 14 for Thursday, April 13, 2017 Robert sits down with Michael Whitworth to discuss social media tips that congregations can use to reach people through the Internet. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Services Mentioned in This Episode: Buffer (social media management) Hootesuite (social media management) Canva (online solution to […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 13 for Thursday, April 6, 2017 Michael Whitworth joins Robert this week to discuss ten guidelines for using presentations in sermons or Bible classes. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 12 for Thursday, March 30, 2017 Dr. David Powell has taught The Preacher and His Work course at Freed-Hardeman University for over 20 years. He joins us today to discuss the work of a preacher, and how every aspect of it relates to the pulpit in one way or another. Links Click […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 11 for Thursday, March 23, 2017 Gary Hampton offers tips for preachers to help train young men to preach and lead in worship. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 10 for Thursday, March 16, 2017 Jeff Jenkins, part of The Jenkins Institute and the preacher for the Lewisville church of Christ in Lewisville, TX, joins Robert on this episode to discuss the length of our messages. How long should one preach? What should a preacher do when he is […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 9, 2017 Mike Vestal returns this week to discuss the role of books in helping a preacher or a Bible study in learning God’s word. He and Robert discuss whether it is appropriate to read works written by those with whom we would theologically disagree. This […]