Today’s guest, Danny Akin, is president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is an expert on training and equipping Christians for evangelism through academia. He joins hosts Johnny Hunt and Catherine Renfro to share the importance of including evangelism training on the seminary level. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism. &nbsp;

Evangelism with Johnny Hunt

Promoting a Culture of Evangelism

Paul Gotthardt, pastor of Life Baptist Church in Las Vegas, has had success reaching a secular culture with the gospel while encouraging other pastors to do the same. Here, he joins hosts Kevin Ezell and Johnny Hunt to discuss the tried-and-true strategies he and his congregation use to impact souls in a city that may seem intimidating to those seeking to give people Jesus. Resources: Paul Gotthardt’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eight-Questions-God-Whos-Asking/dp/1449768113">Eight Questions and the God Who’s Asking</a> Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

The Unchained Gospel in a Pandemic

For Pastor Mark Hoover of New Spring Church in Wichita, Kansas, the challenges of going digital with worship and ministry due to the pandemic has actually triggered record numbers of people giving their lives to Jesus. In this episode, Mark joins hosts Kevin Ezell and Johnny Hunt to share how his church’s digital presence contributed to its explosive growth. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

Dynamic Digital Evangelism in a Pandemic

Pastor Jeremy Morton, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock, joins hosts Johnny Hunt and Catherine Renfro to provide insight on how Christians can break out of the “Christian bubble” to build relationships with people who don’t know Jesus. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

Bursting the Christian Bubble

Dr. Matt Queen, evangelism professor from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to provide insight on what preparing seminary students for evangelism looks like and why it’s vital to building strong cultures of evangelism in Southern Baptist churches. Find more evangelism resources at <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism">namb.net/evangelism</a>.

How to Equip Students in Evangelism

Chris Dixon pastors Liberty Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia, and in this episode, he joins hosts Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to share the strategies that have worked for his congregation in creating a vibrant and continuous culture of evangelism in his church that’s nestled in a small-town atmosphere. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

053 Effective Evangelism in a Rural Context

Paul Worcestor was recently named the North American Mission Board’s National Director of Collegiate Evangelism, and he joins hosts Johnny Hunt and Catherine Renfro to talk about why he feels college campuses are ripe mission fields to spur a spiritual awakening in North America. Paul also gives practical starting points for pastors and churches who want to begin reaching college students. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

052 Reaching the College Campus Mission Field

Hosts Kevin Ezell and Johnny Hunt provide insight on what it means for a church to embody an evangelistic culture. Pastor Johnny draws on his years of experience leading First Baptist Woodstock to develop a culture of evangelism. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

051 Characteristics of an Evangelistic Church

Brian Stowe, pastor of First Baptist Church of Plant City, Florida, joins hosts Kevin Ezell and Johnny Hunt to discuss a myriad of topics, including how Who’s Your One? has directly impacted their congregation. Pastor Brian also shares how the kindness of his church has strengthened him as he’s stood beside his wife who’s battling breast cancer and how pastors can push through difficult seasons. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more free resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

050 Evangelism Through Tough Times: Brian Stowe

Few pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention are as passionate about evangelism as David Platt. In this episode, David joins Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to share how a culture of passionate evangelism was developed at McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism. &nbsp;

049 Passionate Evangelism in Your Church: David Platt

Even before the infamous global pandemic, pastoral work was hard. And the difficulties and challenges of the year have exacerbated the stress and discouragement that can come from being a pastor. But there is hope. In this episode, Johnny Hunt discusses helpful, encouraging resources available to pastors — many of which are free — to help them thrive in this difficult season. Mentions: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.namb.net/events/timothybarnabas-retreat-branson_2020/">Timothy+Barnabas Retreats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.namb.net/timothy-barnabas-institute/">Timothy+Barnabas Institute</a></li> <li>Pastoral Care Line: Call 1-844-PASTOR1 to talk to trained, professional counselors, available every day from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Confidentiality is ensured by Focus on the Family.</li> </ul>

048 - Encouragement for Pastors

Will Mancini is one of the most highly regarded church leadership experts of our time, and in this episode, he joins Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to talk about the need for NAMB’s Next Step Leader program, while providing tips and insight on how pastors can lead well in the midst of an incredibly tumultuous season. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism. &nbsp;

047 Navigating the Pastoral Leadership Grind

Contrary to what some believe, pastors alone are not responsible for evangelism. This is something Jay Lowder is passionate about helping churches understand. Jay is an evangelist, both by divine calling and full-time vocation, as well as an author on topics related to evangelism training. Here, he joins Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to share how churches can benefit from inviting full-time, vocational evangelists to help encourage church members to adopt a lifestyle of evangelism. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">https://www.namb.net/evangelism/</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

046 Evangelism Beyond the Pulpit

Dr. Jerry Vines is one of the most respected names in pastoring and evangelism in Southern Baptist life. Drawing upon his 60-plus years of ministry, he joins Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to discuss strategies to reach NextGen students with the gospel and to help equip younger, up-and-coming ministers and pastors. Visit <a href="http://www.namb.net/evangelism">namb.net/evangelism</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church into evangelism.

045 Reaching the Next Gen Through Evangelism

For Dr. Michael Lewis, senior pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, evangelism and discipleship go hand in hand. Dr. Lewis joins Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell to share how he implements into the life of his church a deep system of evangelism and discipleship that has extended to area high schools, even nationally ranked college football prospects. Visit <a href="https://www.namb.net/evangelism/">https://www.namb.net/evangelism/</a> for more resources that help mobilize your church in evangelism.

044 Doing Evangelism Through Discipleship

Building a culture of evangelism in the church begins with the pastor. The Evangelism with Johnny Hunt podcast is designed to equip pastors and their churches to share the hope of the gospel.

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