Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 25, 2016 On this episode, Robert sat down with five 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 than your Bible)? What is your favorite high-tech study tool? […]

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 18, 2016 This is part two of a conversation Robert had with Paul Sain regarding helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install […]

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 11, 2016 Paul Sain joins Robert to discuss helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install those men as elders over the […]

The Light Network Specials, Episode 14. Recorded Sunday, June 12, 2016 On June 8, 2016, Hillary Ferguson posted a blog on The Huffington Post titled The Ugly in Christianity. In the piece, Ferguson described times when Christians did not act like Christians. Their conduct turned her away from the Lord’s church. This episode of TLN Specials is a look in […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 19, 2016 Glenn Colley joins Robert today to discuss seven things preachers need to know in times like these. Programming Note: This is the last episode of season 3. If you’re listening chronologically, we will be taking a break during the summer and will return in August […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 14 for Thursday, May 12, 2016, 2016 Michael Whitworth talks about the importance of the adult Bible class and why preachers shouldn’t slack on the Bible classes they teach. Michael also offers tips for asking faith-building questions. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Start2Finish.org Teaching Rocket […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 13 for Thursday, May 5, 2016 Steven Hunter and Mike Greene, who serve as ministers for the Lehman Avenue church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY, join Robert to discuss what major issues the preachers of the Restoration Movement discussed and debated the most. They answer the following questions: Let’s define […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 12 for Thursday, April 28, 2016 Jeremiah Tatum, preacher for the Willow Avenue church of Christ in Cookeville, TN, joins Robert to discuss being “preachy.” Brother Tatum recently wrote a blog post about this topic on A Legacy of Faith. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 11 for Thursday, April 21, 2016, 2016 Adam Faughn discusses preachers moving from one congregation to another. He and Robert discuss the following questions: How can a preacher know when it is time to leave a work for another work? What are appropriate reasons to leave? How can one know […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 10 for Thursday, April 14, 2016 Dale Jenkins and Jeff Jenkins join Robert to discuss how preachers can communicate with and encourage fellow preachers. They offer many practical tips for preachers to minister to each other. Links The Jenkins Institute TJI Preaching & Ministry Podcast (You can also listen on YouTube) The […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 9 for Friday, April 8, 2016 Cliff Goodwin joins Robert to discuss the importance of sound doctrine, and the impact that it can have both on your own soul as upon the souls of those to whom you preach. This episode of Preachers in Training is a part of The Light […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 24, 2016 Brad McNutt joins Robert to discuss the big picture of the Bible. They talk about the importance of the big picture, and some practical ways that you can incorporate the Bible’s theme into your teaching and preaching. Links The Book Club review of Preaching: Communicating Faith […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 25, 2016 Wade Webster joins Preachers in Training today to discuss topical, textual, and expository sermons. Find out which type of sermon he prefers and generally recommends for preachers. Plus, Wade and Robert discuss why it is important to vary the types of sermons from time to time. Links […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 18, 2016 This week’s episode addresses the issue of people moving from one congregation to another one across town. Robert and his guest, Wayne Jones, discuss the answers to the following questions: Is it a sin to jump from one congregation to another? Why do some preachers […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 11, 2016 Should preachers feel intimidated when meeting with the elders? With what kind of attitude should we enter a meeting with the elders? How do you handle critique from your elders during the meeting? All of these questions and more are answered on this week’s episode with […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 4, 2016 Neal Pollard, the preacher for the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, joins Robert to discuss the need for churches to upgrade their ministries without compromising biblical authority. They discussions reasons, keys, ways, and an example pertaining to upgrading church ministries. Links […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 28, 2016 How can churches grow their youth ministry? That’s a question that we received in a recent listener survey. Philip Jenkins, youth minister at the Mount Juliet church of Christ in Tennessee, is here to offer advice and guidance for ministering to smaller youth groups. Links […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 21, 2016 On this episode of Preachers in Training, Stephen Sutton joins Robert to discuss chaplain work. What is a chaplain? What do chaplains do? What kind of training does someone need to serve as a chaplain? Learn the answers to these and other questions on this […]

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 14, 2016 Ministry is demanding, often taking us away from our homes and families (at all hours of the day and night) to help those with a spiritual need. What can preachers do to get a better handle on balancing church work and family life? Joe Wells […]

  Season 2, Episode 14 For Thursday, December 10, 2015 “Tom Holland on the Church’s Greatest Need” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Tom Holland     Show Notes: Tom Holland, a gospel preacher for 65 years, offers his insights on the church’s greatest need today. He offers advice for preachers as they prepare for the future. We’d love to hear […]