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2025 Conference Update
Register for Church Avance 2025 at https://bryansamms.com/church-advance-2025/ Learn about Pastor Mike Stone at https://pastormikestone.com Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Help! Seminary Didn’t Teach Me This
Bryan and Luke discuss how seminary and Bible college are only the beginning of equipping pastors for ministry. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
It’s Biblical
The government has hijacked Biblical values and perverted them into political issues. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
It’s Not Political
The government has hijacked Biblical values and perverted them into political issues. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Hiring the Ideal Creatives
A sample of Luke's Church Advance HQ course. Get access to the full course at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
A Panoramic Overview of the Bible
A sample of Bryan's Church Advance HQ course. Get access to the full course at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Sermon Prep with H.B. Charles Jr.
The introduction of H.B. Charles Jr.'s course on preaching. Get access to the full 3.5-hour course at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
What I Love About the SBC
IT'S CHURCH ADVANCE HQ LAUNCH DAY! Sign up at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Transitioning to Modern Worship
A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at...
Defining Acceptable Worship
A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at...
Worship Music and Methods
A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at...
Concluding the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Advancing Cooperation and Gospel Integrity
Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Advancing Courage and Challenging Tradition,
Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Advancing Biblical Ministry and Healthy Dialogue
Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Mastering Context and Deepening Sermon Preparation (The Whetstone)
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
How I Wish the IFB Would Change with Dave Mallinak
A conversation with Dave Mallinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, Utah. Connect with Dave at https://DaveMallinak.com Access note and resources for this episode at...
Bryan Responds to Paul Chappell
Bryan shares his thoughts on Paul Chappell's opposition to accepting funding from the Southern Baptist Convention. This episode was originally released on January 8, 2024 Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan...
The Co-Vocational Pastor with Brandon Nicely
A replay of our conversation with Brandon Nicely on co-vocational ministry and the role of good business practice in the church. Access show notes at https://BryansSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com Connect with...
Take the Slow Lane
A message from Bryan preached at River City Baptist Church. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Simple Salvation – Tom Farrell
A message from Tom Farrell preached at Beacon Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Outreach Efforts and Events
Bryan covers the importance of consistent gospel proclamation and public invitations as well as creative events and community engagement. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at...
Mobilizing Your Church to Reach Others
Bryan discusses some key strategies for reaching and assimilating new members. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Winning and Keeping People at Your Church
Bryan explores the powerful combination of hospitality and bible-based preaching. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Continuing the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Discipling Your Children
Bryan continues the discussion on parenting and sharing what he's learned as he raises 5 children. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Raising Five Kids
Bryan continues the discussion on parenting and sharing what he's learned as he raises 5 children. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at...
Legalistic Living = Lazy Parenting
Bryan discusses why legalism is lazy living especially when it comes to parenting. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke...
Consecutive Preaching
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect with Luke at https://MustIncrease.com/Connect
Leading Change at an Established Church with Pastor Mike Brown
A session from Church Advance 2024. Connect with Mike Brown at https://WestfForidaBaptist.com/Leadership Access more show notes and recommended resources at https://BryanSamms.com/Notes Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com/Connect Connect...