ServeNC is a special opportunity for N.C. Baptists to be the “light of the world” and the “salt of the earth” as we go to meet tangible needs in our communities. In this week’s episode, N.C. Baptist staff members share 4 things that could happe

How to reconstruct a dying church

Apr 10th, 2024 37m 44s

What does it take to bring struggling churches back to health? In this episode of the N.C. Baptists Podcast, hear from revitalization ministry leaders about the ways churches can be on mission together to see dying churches transform and flouri

A sneak peek at the ‘24 SendNC Gathering

Apr 2nd, 2024 15m 26s

Every church planter needs to be encouraged, inspired and equipped to do the work of ministry. In this special preview of the 2024 SendNC gathering, hear from one of the keynote speakers as he shares his vision for church planters and church pl

40 years later, N.C. disaster relief still sharing hope

Mar 26th, 2024 18m 37s

From the 1984 tornadoes in Red Springs, the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the devastating Hurricane Florence in 2018, N.C. Baptists have provided relief and hope. Listen to this week’s episode as Chad Austin and Richard Brunson look

When God calls women to lead

Mar 22nd, 2024 52m 30s

What does it look like when God calls women to lead in ministry? In this panel discussion, hear from N.C. Baptist women as they share their experiences and advice to those pursuing a calling from God to lead, serve and love within their churche

Mark Richt talks faith, football and living sent

Mar 15th, 2024 19m 48s

There are two things Hall of Fame coach Mark Richt knows well — college football and the gospel of Jesus. Listen to this week’s episode below as Richt shares his heart for discipleship through sports and the importance of living on mission.In

Is your church’s next ministry leader in your church?

Feb 28th, 2024 23m 50s

Many churches search across the state and beyond for their next ministry leader. But what happens when a church finds that their next ministry leader is a young disciple in the pew?In this episode of the N.C. Baptists podcast, Student Ministri

5 reasons you don’t want to miss DMC ‘24

Feb 14th, 2024 9m 47s

This year’s Disciple-Making Conference, coming up Feb. 27 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, will be a key opportunity for you to learn how to grow as a missional disciple of Jesus Christ.In this episode of the N.C. Baptists Podcast

The good news and bad news of church planting

Feb 1st, 2024 23m 14s

Anyone considering church planting needs to recognize the joys and challenges that come with this Great Commission task. Listen in as SendNC church planters discuss what it takes to plant a church and reach the lost. In this episode of the N.C

Faithfulness in finances — what does it look like?

Jan 22nd, 2024 13m 56s

How should we steward the financial resources God has provided for us? In this podcast episode, learn more from President Harry Nelson about ways that we can be faithful with our financial resources and redemptively invest for the sake of God’s

On mission with the local church to make abortion unthinkable

Jan 3rd, 2024 15m 21s

N.C. Baptists are on mission together to advocate for the vulnerable and make abortion unthinkable. One of the key ways churches show care for all stages of life is through supporting Pregnancy Resource Centers across North Carolina.In this

2023 highlights — Here is how God moved.

Dec 18th, 2023 8m 16s

What a year! From witnessing nearly 1,600 profess their faith on Fill the Tank Sunday to the highest attendance at annual meeting in nine years, we’ve seen God use N.C. Baptists throughout 2023 as a movement of churches on mission together.In

Whitfield shares Lottie’s story through new book

Dec 4th, 2023 13m 28s

Every year, Baptists across the nation celebrate the timeless legacy of Lottie Moon by giving to the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. But how many of us actually know Lottie’s story?In this episode, Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Unzi

Newly elected officers talk ServeNC

Nov 20th, 2023 25m 21s

In August 2024, churches across North Carolina will join together to reach local community needs through ServeNC. In this episode of the N.C. Baptists’ Podcast, hear from newly elected N.C. Baptist officers as they share their excitement, visio

NC missionaries sent to reach the nations

Nov 7th, 2023 14m 36s

N.C. Baptists are on mission together to reach the nations. In this episode of the N.C. Baptists podcast, hear from two N.C. Baptist missionaries who are accepting that call and taking the gospel to the ends of the earth.Join us as we hear fro

Why a sabbatical?

Oct 23rd, 2023 43m 24s

The church suffers when its pastor feels burnt out, exhausted or spiritually empty. Providing a sabbatical is a key way to ensure that pastors flourish for the long run of ministry.In this episode, Pastoral Ministry Strategist Sandy Marks si

What the church needs to know about the pastor’s family

Oct 16th, 2023 38m 29s

It can be easy to forget the special role the pastor’s family plays in the life of the church. On this week’s episode, join N.C. Baptists as we look at the unique blessings and challenges of life and ministry for the pastor’s family. In this e

A candid conversation about pastoral health

Oct 9th, 2023 29m 45s

A church’s health is directly tied to its pastor’s health. If pastors want to see their churches flourish, they need to set themselves up for long-term success and care for their own health. In this episode, Church Health and Revitalization

Why growing churches are going churches

Sep 26th, 2023 23m 1s

What’s more important: sending capacity or seating capacity? What if too many of our churches have emphasized one to the neglect of the other?In this episode, Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Unzicker sits down with Andrew Hopper, pastor of M

What we can learn from the Hispanic church

Sep 11th, 2023 11m 48s

With Sept. 15 marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to take time to celebrate the Hispanic church, learn more about Hispanic culture and take time to hear from key Hispanic voices as we serve on mission together. In this episod

How a 200-year-old church created a sending culture

Aug 28th, 2023 30m 50s

It’s not every day you encounter a two-century-old church with a goal to plant 20 churches in 20 years. And yet, for Hephzibah Baptist Church in Wendell, this sort of sending culture has become the heartbeat of the church.In this episode, Ex

Healthy worship. Healthy church. (Part 2)

Aug 15th, 2023 21m 36s

What is your worship ministry culture like? Is your church struggling with gaining and retaining volunteers in your worship ministry? How is the health of your staff?In this episode, N.C. Baptists’ worship ministries strategist Kenny Lamm and

Healthy worship. Healthy church. (Part 1)

Aug 8th, 2023 25m 27s

How is your church’s worship doing? Worship health gives an insight to the overall well-being of your church, and intergenerational worship plays an important role.N.C. Baptists’ worship ministries strategist Kenny Lamm discusses the connectio

Behind the scenes of a church residency

Jul 24th, 2023 15m 55s

N.C. Baptists college students are committing to “Go2” — to live on mission together for the sake of the gospel. One of the pathways college graduates and young professionals can take when they commit to the Go2Years initiative is to join a chu

Launching high school students into college and young adulthood

Jul 17th, 2023 37m 18s

The transition from high school ministries to college and young adult ministries can be jarring for students. As student pastors and leaders, it’s important to ask the question of how can your ministry lay the foundation for students to grow in