Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training Season 8, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 9, 2018 John Moore, of the Bible Passages ministry, joins Robert to kick off season 8! This episode is all about Bible translations, and includes a brief overview of how we got the Bible as we have it today, how ministers can help Christians better understand […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 20 for Thursday, June 28, 2018 Guyton Montgomery sat down with Robert last February while they were both in Valdosta, Georgia for Y.E.S. Weekend. They discussed Guyton’s work at the Northwest Florida School of Biblical Studies, and highlighted the unique series of the lectureship at the NWFSBS. Download the […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 19 for Thursday, June 21, 2018 Justin Hopkins stops by this week to tell us about his exciting work with Epic Coffee. Find out how his hobby roasting coffee beans supports Christ’s cause in other parts of the world! The Preachers in Training Conference with Dan Winkler is Friday, […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 18 for Thursday, June 14, 2018 Welcome to a special extended summer-time season of Preachers in Training! We will be bringing you interviews related to preaching and ministry in a more laid-back style. We hope you enjoy. This week, Kurt Montooth sits down with Robert to discuss his first year of […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 17 for Thursday, June 7, 2018 Many preachers now find themselves having to face the reality of an ever-changing culture. Things that were merely hypothetical several decades ago are now real experiences for younger generations. How can preachers stay on top of culture and help to lead congregations to […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 16 for Thursday, May 31, 2018 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on The Light Network, joins Robert this week, and they discuss the value of the preacher’s wife to a preacher’s ministry. Learn more about the Preachers in Training Conference, and take the survey here. Links Click here […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 17, 2018 It can be difficult to survive as preachers during difficult times. On this episode, Paul Sain shares some experiences gleaned from almost sixty years in ministry. He discusses difficulty on a congregational level, within the preacher’s family, and in the preacher’s personal life. […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 14 for Thursday, May 10, 2018 Brandon Edwards is back on the podcast to discuss how congregations can take advantage of online opportunities for the gospel. He discusses tips for website building and maintenance, search engine optimization, graphic design, and social media. Brandon said, “People are on social media. It’s […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 13 for Thursday, May 3, 2018 Michael Whitworth discusses two important things that preachers cannot afford to neglect. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Start2Finish Teaching Rocket Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 12 for Thursday, April 12, 2018 How should a preacher respond to a member of the church who mistreats him or even his family? Wes Hazel joins Robert this week to discuss “Ministering to Difficult Members.” Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 11 for Thursday, April 5, 2018 Jeff Jenkins is back for this episode to discuss the responsibility and the purpose of reaching out the community. He and Robert also discuss some practical suggestions for community outreach, how to maintain the distinction of the church through community outreach, and whether […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 10 for Thursday, March 29, 2018 Jacob Rutledge, the minister for the Dripping Springs church of Christ in Dripping Springs, Texas, discusses tips for preaching to audiences that vary in chronological and spiritual ages. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 22, 2018 Wayne Jones discusses personal growth for preachers. He warns about the dangers of intellectual pride, and offers some tips for maintaining and learning mindset. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Event: Focal Point (San Marcos, TX) BOOK: Why Johnny Can’t Preach: […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 15, 2018 Aubrey Johnson discusses how preachers can encourage deacons and their work. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Dynamic Deacons: A Seminar by Aubrey Johnson Dynamic Deacons: Champions of Christ’s Church by Aubrey Johnson (Kindle Book) The Deacon’s Wife: Encouraging Words for […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 7 for Thursday, March 8, 2018 Alan Judd is a funeral director as well as a gospel preacher. He joins Robert on this episode to offer tips for preachers in funeral situations – both in ministering to grieving families and in interacting with funeral staff. Links Click here for all […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 6 for Thursday, March 1, 2018 Robert sat down with Hiram Kemp while they were both recently at Y.E.S. Weekend in Valdosta, GA. They discussed a listener requested topic dealing with speaking the truth in love. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Y.E.S. Weekend website 1st […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 22, 2018 Glenn Colley gives seven rules for preachers to use when ministering to our sisters in Christ. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 8, 2018 This week’s guest is Allen Webster, the pulpit minister for the Jacksonville, AL church of Christ, one of the founders of Polishing the Pulpit, and the editor of House to House, Heart to Heart. Is writing something you should do in your ministry? Allen Webster offers […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 3 for Thursday, February 1, 2018 Mike Vestal is back this week to discuss how to preach through Bible books. He shares why this is an important practice, and gives practical tips and examples on how he does this in Midland, Texas, where he preaches. Links Click here for all episodes […]

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 25, 2018 Adam Faughn, gospel preacher and blogger with A Legacy of Faith, discusses his weekly schedule. Adam gives details on how he begins writing his sermons three to four weeks in advance, and how he handles the regular challenges that ministers often face with time management. […]