Pastor Ryan Coffey of FBC Somerset shares about his new book and hands-on experience in the world of church fostering and revitalization at this month's CKNB Equip Lunch. Find his book at the link below. https://a.co/d/017sm5PT

David and CJ talk with Pastor Landon of Cedar Grove Baptist about small group ministries in churches. What they are, how to implement them, and how to define success with them are just some of the points covered in this episode!

David and CJ roundtable their trip to the North American Mission Board's Replant Lab with their team.

The guys sit down for a chat with Kyle, the Senior Pastor of FBC Paris, about why reading deeply, widely, and often is an important discipline for pastoral ministry. Plus, get a few recommendations for your reading list!

David and CJ are back to discuss the upcoming Barnabas Cohort, which is a 1-year program designed to train and encourage pastors. Our guests in this episode are Shane Maples and Jonathan Jones, both alumni of the cohort!

Joe Barnard is the founder and director of Cross Training Ministries, a men's discipleship ministry. He is a graduate of Baylor University and the University of St. Andrews. For eight years he pastored a church in the Scottish Highlands before returning to his hometown in Louisiana. His first book has just been released with Christian Focus Publications: The Way Forward: a Road-map of Spiritual Growth for Men in the 21st Century. Joe is married to Anna, and they have four children. https://www.xtrainingministries.com/https://www.menneedhelp.org/

We have a lot to celebrate as Kentucky Baptists! In this episode, David chats with Michael Cabell live from the KBC Annual Meeting about some of the ways Kentucky Baptists are partnering together.

David Barron Interviews three pastors of various church sizes and contexts. Topics include the use of AI, developing leaders in the church, and preventing ministry burnout!

Shane is the Pastor of Southern Heights Baptist in Lexington, Kentucky, and today he joins CJ and David for a conversation about pastoral decision-making. - Should we preach in churches we disagree with? - Is it ok to have spontaneous baptisms? - What bible translation should I use? - What is a pastor's biblical authority? With these as case studies, we discuss how pastors think through things, how pastors can prevent mental burnout, and how congregations can support their Pastors this Pastor Appreciation Month.

CKNB President, Joey Rogers, delivered the President's message at the 2025 CKNB fall gathering.