In this episode of Conversations, we bring back Lonnie Anderson, pastor for over two decades and a Doctor of Ministry graduate, who offers insights into the lessons he learned in the early years of preaching and discusses the challenges of sustaining a preaching ministry over time. The conversation also explores various preaching styles like expository preaching and the influence of formal training and education on a preacher's spiritual growth and effectiveness.
Lonnie Anderson has served as the Senior Pastor of Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Kokomo, Indiana, since 2002. Under his leadership, the church has experienced significant growth. He founded the F.D. Reese Christian Academy in 2009 and authored Partnering with Pastors and Church Leaders in 2015.
Pastor Anderson holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Christian Education and Pastoral Studies, a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, and a Master of Divinity. He completed his Doctorate in Ministry in 2024, focusing on challenges for Black male millennials in the church.
This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
