The Process of Preparing Messages

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The Process of Preparing Messages

Season Two | Episode Seven

June 9, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. Brandi Ginty

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Brandi Ginty talk about your prayer life being scriptural and having a personal relationship with Jesus and His Word, so that you can hear from Him and the Holy Spirit about the things that you feel that God wants you to deliver.

Speaking Truth to Culture

November 17, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. Brandi Ginty

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. Brandi Ginty discuss how to have cross-cultural conversations as shepherds, in a world where it feels like everyone is shouting to be heard. How do we as pastors engage in constructive conversations over cultural issues, especially when we may not agree with the person across the table from us?

Why Pastors Need Pastors

November 10, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. Brandi Ginty

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. Brandi Ginty discuss why pastors need pastors. In this day and age, it is incredibly important that every shepherd can identify a leader in their life who serves as their Pastor - someone they are accountable to, someone they can call when they have questions, and someone they can turn to when they need help.

Marriage and Ministry

November 3, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Pastor Lisa Carter

In this episode, Pastor John Carter talks with his wife, Pastor Lisa Carter, co-founder and senior Pastor at Abundant Life Church. Together, they discuss the realities that face shepherds who do life together in marriage and in ministry. The unique relationship that exists between shepherds and their spouses and the demands that they face can create complications and challenges that affect the balance of the marriage. Learning how to navigate these realities with openness, humility, and grace are necessary skills for maintaining both a thriving ministry and a thriving marriage.