Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

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 […]

  Season 2, Episode 13 For Thursday, December 3, 2015 “Tom Holland on How Things Have Changed” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Tom Holland     Show Notes: Tom Holland joins Robert by phone to discuss what he has learned about preaching and ministry during his 65 years as a gospel preacher. Bro. Holland talks about how culture has […]

  Season 2, Episode 112 For Thursday, November 19, 2015 “Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Chad Landman     Show Notes: The holiday season is a great time to get some ministry gear! Chad Landman joins Robert to give us a holiday gift guide for ministers. We’d love to hear from you. […]

  Season 2, Episode 11 For Thursday, October 29, 2015 “Ministering in Tragedy” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Randall Evans     Show Notes: On this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert talks with Randall Evans, a preacher in Cadiz, Kentucky, who is all too familiar with tragedy. Randall shares a personal story of tragedy and gives insight […]

  Season 2, Episode 10 For October 23, 2015 “Tips for Revivals / Gospel Meetings” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Adam Faughn     Show Notes: Adam Faughn is here to talk about revivals (or gospel meetings, if you so prefer). What should we preach in gospel meetings? Are gospel meetings becoming a thing of the past? […]

  Season 2, Episode 9 For Thursday, October 8, 2015 “Ten Things Every Preacher in Training Needs to Know HOST: Robert Hatfield     Show Notes: All Christians are called to exemplify Christ in their thoughts, words, and deeds. This is especially true for preachers due to the amount of influence we have in the congregations […]

  Season 2, Episode 8 For Thursday, September 24, 2015 “Preaching & Tentmaking: How To Get it All Done!” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Jeff Archey     Show Notes: How can a preacher who works a full-time, “secular” job get it all done? Jeff Archey is on Preachers in Training today, and he’s “been there and done that” […]

  Season 2, Episode 7 For Thursday, September 17, 2015 “When Preachers Sin” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Mike Vestal     Show Notes: No Christian is above sin, and preachers are certainly not exempt. How does the preacher handle his own spiritual life to avoid sin? What should a preacher do when he sins? Mike Vestal is […]

  Season 2, Episode 5 For Thursday, September 3, 2015 “When Preachers Study” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Gary Hampton     Show Notes: Studying the Bible is obviously one of the primary responsibilities of preachers. On today’s episode, Robert talks with Gary Hampton about how to begin studying for a sermon, tips for enhancing a preacher’s […]

  Season 2, Episode 2 For Thursday, August 13, 2015 “The Relationship Between the Eldership and the Preacher” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUESTS: Eldership of the North Charleston church of Christ: Robert Bedenbaugh, Brian Glasshof, and Richard Hopkins     Show Notes: Is it important for a congregation to have elders? What should the relationship between the elders […]

  Season 2, Episode 1 For Thursday, August 6, 2015 “When Preachers Struggle” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Wes McAdams     Show Notes: Preachers often help others through their struggles. But who helps the preacher when he struggles? Wes McAdams, of RadicallyChristian.com and the Baker Heights church of Christ, is here to discuss When Preachers Struggle. […]

  Season 1, Episode 13 For Thursday, April 30, 2015 “How Do You Know If You’re Called to Be a Preacher?” Part 2 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Steve Higginbotham     Show Notes: Steve Higginbotham joins Preachers in Training today to discuss a question from a PIT listener: “How do you know if your called to be a preacher? […]

  Season 1, Episode 12 For Thursday, April 23, 2015 “How Do You Know If You’re Called to Be a Preacher?” Part 1 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Steve Higginbotham     Show Notes: Steve Higginbotham joins Preachers in Training today to discuss a question from a PIT listener: “How do you know if your called to be a preacher? […]