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The Baptist ReviewS2 Ep. 10: Kevin Ezell on Church Planting, Transparency, and the SBC
S2 Ep. 10: Kevin Ezell on Church Planting, Transparency, and the SBC
Jared Cornutt and Rob Collingsworth sit down with Dr. Kevin Ezell to talk about the work at NAMB, calls for transparency, and the most pressing issues at the 2025 SBC.
Kevin Ezell serves as President of the North American Mission Board.
The Baptist Review exists for Southern Baptists to engage in good faith discussion about the issues, current events, and questions that matter in our Convention.
To follow the conversation, read The Baptist Review online at www.thebaptistreview.com
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First Baptist Spartanburg (Audio)Dr. Kevin Ezell | Living On Mission
Dr. Mike Harder invites the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to share his message about Living On Mission. He reads from 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Acts 13:3 and Philippians 3:13-14, challenging us to be intentional, expect challenges, and to stay faithful and focused.
2025-04-0639 minFirst Baptist Spartanburg (Video)Dr. Kevin Ezell | Living On Mission
Dr. Mike Harder invites the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to share his message about Living On Mission. He reads from 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Acts 13:3 and Philippians 3:13-14, challenging us to be intentional, expect challenges, and to stay faithful and focused.
2025-04-0600 minFirst Baptist Spartanburg (Audio)Dr. Kevin Ezell | Living On Mission
Dr. Mike Harder invites the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to share his message about Living On Mission. He reads from 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Acts 13:3 and Philippians 3:13-14, challenging us to be intentional, expect challenges, and to stay faithful and focused.
2025-04-0639 minFirst Baptist Spartanburg (Video)Dr. Kevin Ezell | Living On Mission
Dr. Mike Harder invites the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to share his message about Living On Mission. He reads from 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Acts 13:3 and Philippians 3:13-14, challenging us to be intentional, expect challenges, and to stay faithful and focused.
2025-04-0600 min
Southeastern Audio ArchivesKevin Ezell | Aiming Higher | Philippians 3:3-21Kevin Ezell preaches from Philippians 3 on running the race of earthly life with excellence, with eyes set on heavenly things.2025-03-1833 min
Living Worthy with D.J. Horton7 Deadly Sins in Ministry Episode 2: Struggling for Power ft. Kevin Ezell President of NAMBBeing wise and strategic are needed skills for pastors and leaders, but manipulating people as a means to an end has no place in ministry. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, for a conversation on recognizing and battling the sin of struggling for power.
2024-05-0626 minSoutheastern Audio ArchivesKevin Ezell | Living Life On Mission | 1 Corinthians 16:5-9Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board preaches from 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 on the importance of seizing open doors for ministry despite opposition, illustrating with biblical examples and personal anecdotes to encourage staying focused on spreading the gospel.2024-03-1934 min
FBC JenksTOGETHER // Kevin Ezell // Nov 12, 23TOGETHER // Kevin Ezell // Nov 12, 232023-11-1428 min
The Sent LifeNAMB Evangelism Strategies with Dr. Kevin Ezell - EP99How does NAMB strategically evangelize and plant churches in North America? Join us this week as we sit down with the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to discuss this question!2023-05-1021 min
Heiden Ratner Level Up Leadership PodcastPrinciples of Great Leadership with Kevin EzellIn this episode, Heiden interviews the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell. Throughout this episode Kevin shared multiple principles of great leadership, including: surrounding yourself with great leaders, loving people well, working through adversity, and being honest.2023-05-0925 min
Bellevue Baptist ChurchYour Next Missional Step | Kevin EzellMarch 6, 2022 | Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, teaches at Bellevue during Missions Week. Reading through the journey of Paul in Acts 13, we will learn about the challenges associated with missions and the universal way in which all Christians should take part.
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Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org2022-03-0738 min
The Dudes in Hyperspace PodcastEp 46: The one about military psychics, noir, and Steeler football with Kacey Ezell(The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast is presented by Chris Kennedy Publishing and is a proud member of the Bleav Podcast Network — the #1 podcast network for professionals.)
The News
The guys go briefly around the horn with the latest news about their current book projects and event schedules.
Rob had a blast at Superstars but is ready to get back to writing.
Ian is locked and loaded for Pensacon.
Interview Segment: Kacey Ezell
Bestselling scifi author Kacey Ezell makes her triumphant return to the show to discuss her new book, SKIES TO CONQUER, the mu...2022-02-171h 19
Taylors FBC MessagesOctober 10, 2021 | Dr. Kevin EzellOctober 10, 2021 | Dr. Kevin Ezell by Taylors FBC2021-10-1136 min
The Dudes in Hyperspace PodcastEp 36: The One with Kacey Ezell, Dragons, and 80s TVSegment 1: Kacey Ezell Interview Bestselling scifi/fantasy author Kacey Ezell joins the show to chat about her new novel collaboration with the Dudes’ own Kevin Steverson — SALVAGE MOTHER. The group also discusses Kacey’s career as a military helicopter pilot turned fiction writer and her various other projects with CKP and Baen Books among others. Other topics include: Kacey’s writing preferences for music and setting 90s Guilty Pleasure Bands Go-to hangover remedies for early-morning con panels Best LibertyCon breakfast food Zombie bar fight allies Writing inspirations Classic 80s TV For more about Kacey an...2021-09-241h 25
The Idea Talks with Josh TeisChurch Planting with Kevin Ezell of SEND Network - Episode 95On this episdoe, we sit down with Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board to discuss church planting. Josh Teis Social MediaWebsite - joshteis.comTwitter - @joshteisInstagram -@joshuateisFacebook - facebook.com/joshuateis Drew Polanycia Social MediaWebsite - drewpolanycia.comTwitter -@drewpolanyciaInstagram - @andrewpolanyciaFacebook - facebook.com/polanycia2021-06-2219 min
First Baptist Church PrattvilleSpecial Guest: Dr. Kevin EzellDr. Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board, preaches on staying on mission and remaining faithful to the gospel. 2021-04-2637 min
Leadership Lessons with Dr. Todd GrayA NAMB update with Kevin Ezell - 05Dr. Todd Gray, executive director-treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, discusses updates at the North American Mission Board with NAMB president and former Kentucky Baptist Kevin Ezell.2021-01-151h 01
International Commission PodcastThe E+E Show: ”Sharing Jesus in North America” feat. Kevin Ezell of NAMB"People are far more interested in hearing about the gospel than we are sharing."
Bucky talks with North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell about:
- NAMB swag
- Sharing Jesus in the USA and beyond
- Why North America is a missional priority
- How college students are instrumental in urban and global missions
- NAMB's many bivocational church planters
"Every day, there are opportunities."
Free online resources for sharing your faith:
- namb.net/evangelism
- internationalcommission...2020-11-1330 min
Apocalypse Soon with Eddie PepitoneLive From The Bunker: Day 117 with CHARLES EZELL!Eddie is quarantined in his bunker, and he is bringing you with him! Today's guest: CHARLES EZELL! You can catch the bunker LIVE on Instagram with @EddiePep every damn day at 4:00 PST! Keep this going and DONATE to Eddie: https://ko-fi.com/eddiepepitone2020-07-2157 min
Quick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Show Up and Speak Up (Ch. 38)A team will not be healthy if there is not consistent, open and honest communication. The difficult conversations are what help a team grow and improve. Kevin sits down with Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., to discuss how to build an environment of trust in your leadership team.2020-07-1500 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryShow Up and Speak Up (Ch. 38)A team will not be healthy if there is not consistent, open and honest communication. The difficult conversations are what help a team grow and improve. Kevin sits down with Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., to discuss how to build an environment of trust in your leadership team.2020-07-1531 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Speak the Unspoken Rules (Ch. 37)Everywhere you go, there seem to be unspoken rules that people abide by. When it comes to leading a team, clearly communicating how you expect the team to operate helps to mitigate the chances for dysfunction. Pastor James Merritt and Kevin talk about the importance of setting clear standards for a church leadership team.2020-07-0800 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistrySpeak the Unspoken Rules (Ch. 37)Everywhere you go, there seem to be unspoken rules that people abide by. When it comes to leading a team, clearly communicating how you expect the team to operate helps to mitigate the chances for dysfunction. Pastor James Merritt and Kevin talk about the importance of setting clear standards for a church leadership team.2020-07-0831 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Corporate or Christlike Culture? (Ch. 36)If a church isn’t careful, its culture will become more corporate than Christlike. Leaders will zero in on success instead of spiritual depth. Kevin and special guest Tim Dowdy discuss how to keep Christ at the center of your church’s culture.2020-07-0100 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryCorporate or Christlike Culture? (Ch. 36)If a church isn’t careful, its culture will become more corporate than Christlike. Leaders will zero in on success instead of spiritual depth. Kevin and special guest Tim Dowdy discuss how to keep Christ at the center of your church’s culture.2020-07-0131 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryTeam Doesn’t Have An I, But It Does Have A You (Ch. 35)A healthy church starts with a healthy culture among its leadership team. That health, however, must be cultivated. Kevin and Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., speak about the keys to developing a healthy team culture.2020-06-2431 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Team Doesn’t Have An I, But It Does Have A You (Ch. 35)A healthy church starts with a healthy culture among its leadership team. That health, however, must be cultivated. Kevin and Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., speak about the keys to developing a healthy team culture.2020-06-2400 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Gift of Loitering (Ch. 34)We tend to jump from one ministry opportunity to the next, but the Holy Spirit often wants to use the time after significant moments in our lives to imbibe His lessons into us. Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy about taking time to linger and savor the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.2020-06-1731 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)The Gift of Loitering (Ch. 34)We tend to jump from one ministry opportunity to the next, but the Holy Spirit often wants to use the time after significant moments in our lives to imbibe His lessons into us. Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy about taking time to linger and savor the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.2020-06-1700 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Blessing of Voice and the Voice of Blessing (Ch. 33)As a leader, your words have power. Using your voice to encourage and inspire can lead to positive change in your staff, your congregation and your community. Kevin and pastor James Merritt discuss the importance of using words to empower others.2020-06-1031 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)The Blessing of Voice and the Voice of Blessing (Ch. 33)As a leader, your words have power. Using your voice to encourage and inspire can lead to positive change in your staff, your congregation and your community. Kevin and pastor James Merritt discuss the importance of using words to empower others.2020-06-1000 min
Neighbors and NationsS1E6 - Kevin EzellIn episode 6, Todd talks with Dr. Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board, about the importance of modeling and multiplying, his top key actions in his first nine years as President of NAMB, and what he did as a pastor to keep both neighbors and nations front and center for his flock. And you’ll no doubt enjoy his plainly compelling sense of humor!
2020-05-2825 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryPaying Attention (Ch. 31)Half of the battle of ministry is truly paying attention to those you are ministering to. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy to discuss how to focus on people in order to meet their needs and serve them well.2020-05-2731 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Paying Attention (Ch. 31)Half of the battle of ministry is truly paying attention to those you are ministering to. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy to discuss how to focus on people in order to meet their needs and serve them well.2020-05-2700 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Practicing the Presence of People (Ch. 30)The work of ministry is ultimately dedicated to serving people. For a pastor, his people should hold a special place in his heart. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Hershael York about loving and serving church members well.2020-05-2000 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryPracticing the Presence of People (Ch. 30)The work of ministry is ultimately dedicated to serving people. For a pastor, his people should hold a special place in his heart. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Hershael York about loving and serving church members well.2020-05-2031 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryA Lesson from Alcoholics Anonymous (Ch. 29)One key step in Alcoholics Anonymous is making an honest self-evaluation. Kevin sits down with guest, Troy Nesbitt, to discuss the importance of cutting through the busy-ness of life to make time for self-examination.2020-05-1331 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)A Lesson from Alcoholics Anonymous (Ch. 29)One key step in Alcoholics Anonymous is making an honest self-evaluation. Kevin sits down with guest, Troy Nesbitt, to discuss the importance of cutting through the busy-ness of life to make time for self-examination.2020-05-1300 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryStay in Touch with Your Dark Side (Ch. 28)Pastors are not super-spiritual creatures, untouched by sinful thoughts and temptation. Kevin and special guest Hershael York discuss the need for pastors to remember their own brokenness as they lead in ministry.2020-05-0631 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Stay in Touch with Your Dark Side (Ch. 28)Pastors are not super-spiritual creatures, untouched by sinful thoughts and temptation. Kevin and special guest Hershael York discuss the need for pastors to remember their own brokenness as they lead in ministry.2020-05-0600 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryHumility and Hubris (Ch. 27)Jesus’s life was practically defined by His humility, but humility isn’t often addressed in churches today. Kevin speaks with guest Hershael York about the need for Christian leaders to focus on humility.2020-04-2931 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Humility and Hubris (Ch. 27)Jesus’s life was practically defined by His humility, but humility isn’t often addressed in churches today. Kevin speaks with guest Hershael York about the need for Christian leaders to focus on humility.2020-04-2900 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Bonus Episode: Lance Witt talks about ReplenishIn this episode, Kevin visits with Lance Witt, author of the book Replenish. Lance discusses his personal struggles with some of the topics covered in the book and what brought him to write about those struggles.2020-04-2200 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryBonus Episode: Lance Witt talks about ReplenishIn this episode, Kevin visits with Lance Witt, author of the book Replenish. Lance discusses his personal struggles with some of the topics covered in the book and what brought him to write about those struggles.2020-04-2231 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)The Most Embarrassing Gap in my Leadership (Ch. 26)Leaders often succeed because they are great at getting things done. They cast vision, plan, and accomplish goals. Kevin and guest, Troy Nesbitt, discuss the importance and place of prayer in ministry.2020-04-1500 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Most Embarrassing Gap in my Leadership (Ch. 26)Leaders often succeed because they are great at getting things done. They cast vision, plan, and accomplish goals. Kevin and guest, Troy Nesbitt, discuss the importance and place of prayer in ministry.2020-04-1531 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Noise Cancelling Headphones for the Soul (Ch. 25)Time alone with God, spent in solitude, is vital to the spiritual health of a Christian. Pastors cannot expect to lead their churches without also spending quiet, intimate time with God. Chuck Herring joins Kevin on this week’s episode to discuss the value of solitude.2020-04-0800 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryNoise Cancelling Headphones for the Soul (Ch. 25)Time alone with God, spent in solitude, is vital to the spiritual health of a Christian. Pastors cannot expect to lead their churches without also spending quiet, intimate time with God. Chuck Herring joins Kevin on this week’s episode to discuss the value of solitude.2020-04-0831 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Say Yes Before Saying No (Ch. 24)Oftentimes, our constant need to say yes to every person grows out of a sense of insecurity. We want others to like us or think us able to do everything. Kevin speaks with Ted Traylor about the need to say, ‘Yes,’ to God so that we can then set our priorities.2020-04-0100 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistrySay Yes Before Saying No (Ch. 24)Oftentimes, our constant need to say yes to every person grows out of a sense of insecurity. We want others to like us or think us able to do everything. Kevin speaks with Ted Traylor about the need to say, ‘Yes,’ to God so that we can then set our priorities.2020-04-0131 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)The Art of Doing Nothing (Ch. 23)Every believer desperately needs a weekly time of rest. God set aside a Sabbath and called it holy. Pastors need time to rest, recharge and focus on God. Kevin and Vance Pitman discuss the value of rest in this week’s episode.2020-03-2500 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Art of Doing Nothing (Ch. 23)Every believer desperately needs a weekly time of rest. God set aside a Sabbath and called it holy. Pastors need time to rest, recharge and focus on God. Kevin and Vance Pitman discuss the value of rest in this week’s episode.2020-03-2531 min
The Leadership Project With Charles SmithKevin Ezell: Building Healthy Leaders and TeamsIn this episode, Charles sits down Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, to discuss mentorship, leadership development, and organization culture.
https://www.namb.net/kevin-ezell/2020-03-1333 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryDoes Your Soul Have a Backbone? (Ch. 22)Pastors need to have the spiritual courage to stand strong during times of testing. Kevin speaks with Jimmy Scroggins about the need for boldly proclaim and live for the truth when those challenges arise. 2020-03-1131 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Does Your Soul Have a Backbone? (Ch. 22)Pastors need to have the spiritual courage to stand strong during times of testing. Kevin speaks with Jimmy Scroggins about the need for boldly proclaim and live for the truth when those challenges arise. 2020-03-1100 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryDeath to Dancing Bears (Ch. 21)Being on stage week in and week out can lead a pastor to feel like nothing more than an entertainer. Kevin speaks with guest Troy Nesbitt about the need for pastors to remember the need to minister to and disciple their people.2020-03-0431 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Death to Dancing Bears (Ch. 21)Being on stage week in and week out can lead a pastor to feel like nothing more than an entertainer. Kevin speaks with guest Troy Nesbitt about the need for pastors to remember the need to minister to and disciple their people.2020-03-0400 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Identity Theft (Ch. 20)Our identity is one of the most important things about us. If we’re not careful, we will give others too much power in shaping how we view ourselves. Kevin sits down with Jim Henry to talk about the need to remember our primary identity as children of God.2020-02-2600 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryIdentity Theft (Ch. 20)Our identity is one of the most important things about us. If we’re not careful, we will give others too much power in shaping how we view ourselves. Kevin sits down with Jim Henry to talk about the need to remember our primary identity as children of God.2020-02-2631 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry70 Percent of Pastors Don’t Have One (Ch. 19)There’s something about being in ministry that seems to make pastors wary of developing close friendships. Yet, those friendships are key to our emotional and spiritual health. Kevin and his guest, Lance Witt, discuss the value of close friendships.2020-02-1931 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)70 Percent of Pastors Don’t Have One (Ch. 19)There’s something about being in ministry that seems to make pastors wary of developing close friendships. Yet, those friendships are key to our emotional and spiritual health. Kevin and his guest, Lance Witt, discuss the value of close friendships.2020-02-1900 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryiPhones and Your Soul (Ch. 18)It is easy to feel like a servant to our smartphone notifications. Respond to email. Post a tweet. Return voicemail. On this episode, Kevin sits down with his guest, Lance Witt, to discuss the importance of giving technology a rest.2020-02-1231 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)iPhones and Your Soul (Ch. 18)It is easy to feel like a servant to our smartphone notifications. Respond to email. Post a tweet. Return voicemail. On this episode, Kevin sits down with his guest, Lance Witt, to discuss the importance of giving technology a rest.2020-02-1200 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryFeel the Rhythm (Ch. 17)Episode 17: Feel the Rhythm. Without a healthy rhythm to their lives, pastors will rapidly drift toward burnout. Kevin speaks with his guest, Jim Henry, about establishing a healthy rhythm to life and ministry that allows our souls to stay refreshed.2020-02-0531 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Feel the Rhythm (Ch. 17)Episode 17: Feel the Rhythm. Without a healthy rhythm to their lives, pastors will rapidly drift toward burnout. Kevin speaks with his guest, Jim Henry, about establishing a healthy rhythm to life and ministry that allows our souls to stay refreshed.2020-02-0500 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Simplicity is Not Simple (Ch. 16)Episode 16: Simplicity is Not Simple. How many times have you tried to declutter your life and achieve simplicity? Having a well-ordered life and ministry sounds great, but it can feel like an impossible task. Kevin speaks with Lance Witt about cultivating simplicity in a busy world.2020-01-2900 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistrySimplicity is Not Simple (Ch. 16)Episode 16: Simplicity is Not Simple. How many times have you tried to declutter your life and achieve simplicity? Having a well-ordered life and ministry sounds great, but it can feel like an impossible task. Kevin speaks with Lance Witt about cultivating simplicity in a busy world.2020-01-2931 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Call No One Wants to Get (Ch. 15)Episode 15: The Call No One Wants to Get. Few people seek obscurity but many times we can feel like we are invisible, like no one notices. Maybe we even feel forgotten by God. Kevin’s guest Andy Addis talks about how God can use times of obscurity to shape us into who He wants us to be.2020-01-2231 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)The Call No One Wants to Get (Ch. 15)Episode 15: The Call No One Wants to Get. Few people seek obscurity but many times we can feel like we are invisible, like no one notices. Maybe we even feel forgotten by God. Kevin’s guest Andy Addis talks about how God can use times of obscurity to shape us into who He wants us to be.2020-01-2200 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryIt’s All About the Groom (Ch. 14)Episode 14: It’s All About the Groom. At most weddings today, the focus is on the bride. But biblically, it’s all about the groom. Kevin’s guest Jim Henry talks about how pastors can keep the focus on Jesus.2020-01-1531 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)It’s All About the Groom (Ch. 14)Episode 14: It’s All About the Groom. At most weddings today, the focus is on the bride. But biblically, it’s all about the groom. Kevin’s guest Jim Henry talks about how pastors can keep the focus on Jesus.2020-01-1500 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)What Kind of Old Person Do I Want to Be? (Ch. 13)Episode 13: What Kind of Old Person Do I Want to Be? What qualities would you like to be true of you in your twilight years? Are there places in your life where you have caught yourself coasting? Kevin and his guest Vance Pitman discuss practices we can put into place in order to finish well.2020-01-0800 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryWhat Kind of Old Person Do I Want to Be? (Ch. 13)Episode 13: What Kind of Old Person Do I Want to Be? What qualities would you like to be true of you in your twilight years? Are there places in your life where you have caught yourself coasting? Kevin and his guest Vance Pitman discuss practices we can put into place in order to finish well.2020-01-0831 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryPit Stops Required (Ch. 12)Episode 12: Pit Stops Required. If we want to stay spiritually healthy long term we can’t stay on the front lines forever. Kevin’s guest, Jimmy Scroggins, talks about the need to rest and re-group after intense times of advance.2019-12-1831 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Pit Stops Required (Ch. 12)Episode 12: Pit Stops Required. If we want to stay spiritually healthy long term we can’t stay on the front lines forever. Kevin’s guest, Jimmy Scroggins, talks about the need to rest and re-group after intense times of advance.2019-12-1800 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryIt’s Not All About the Weekend (Ch. 11)Episode 11: It’s Not All About the Weekend. Ministry success is not all about weekend attendance. What truly matters is how many people are being discipled and how much life change is happening in your church. Kevin’s guest, Johnny Hunt, shares how pastors can un-hitch their self-worth from attendance numbers.2019-12-1131 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)It’s Not All About the Weekend (Ch. 11)Episode 11: It’s Not All About the Weekend. Ministry success is not all about weekend attendance. What truly matters is how many people are being discipled and how much life change is happening in your church. Kevin’s guest, Johnny Hunt, shares how pastors can un-hitch their self-worth from attendance numbers.2019-12-1100 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryFatigued, Frazzled and Fried (Ch. 10)Episode 10: Fatigued, Frazzled and Fried. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies, chasing ideas and opportunities that end up leaving us depleted and discouraged. How can we learn to say “yes” the right things and “no” to everything else? Kevin and his guest, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, have an important discussion about setting priorities.2019-12-0431 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry (Video)Fatigued, Frazzled and Fried (Ch. 10)Episode 10: Fatigued, Frazzled and Fried. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies, chasing ideas and opportunities that end up leaving us depleted and discouraged. How can we learn to say “yes” the right things and “no” to everything else? Kevin and his guest, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, have an important discussion about setting priorities.2019-12-0400 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryNeed for Speed (Ch. 9)Episode 9: Need for Speed. Often our “hurry-up” lifestyle can lead to a hurried spirit. How do we take the time to slow down enough to spend quality time with the Lord and with people? Dhati Lewis, pastor of Blueprint Church in Atlanta, is Kevin’s guest.2019-11-2731 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryIsolation Trap (Ch. 8)Episode 8: Isolation Trap. As our responsibility grows, we often become more isolated from people. This can cause us to miss out on the perspectives of others—and even much-needed accountability. Kevin and Andy Addis, pastor of CrossPoint church in Kansas, discuss how pastors can avoid falling into the isolation trap.2019-11-2031 min
Pastor Well with Hershael YorkFriendship, Family, and Purity with Kevin EzellHosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from pastors, teachers and ministry leaders about the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.
Dr. York sits down with Kevin Ezell (president of the North American Mission Board) to discuss friendship, family, and purity.
2019-11-1535 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryApproval Addiction (Ch. 7)Episode 7: Approval Addiction. How do you respond when someone criticizes you? Where do you look for your validation? Are you driven to please others? Yourself? Kevin and his guest, Thom Rainer, former president of LifeWay, talk about how we can anchor our identity in a way that won’t be shifted by changes in our position, title or other peoples’ opinions of us.2019-11-1331 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryAmbition Ambush (Ch. 6)Episode 6: Ambition Ambush. What really drives us? How do we avoid allowing our own ambition to take over? Kevin and his guest, Dhati Lewis, pastor of Blueprint Church in Atlanta, discuss how we must continually submit to Christ and use His measuring stick for success—not our own and not someone else’s.2019-11-0631 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Seduction of Ambition (Ch. 5))Episode Five: The Seduction of Ambition. What’s the difference between personal ambition and healthy ambition? How do we balance that “fire in the belly” with the need for times of quiet reflection. Kevin visits with Chuck Herring, senior pastor of Collierville First Baptist Church in Collierville, Tenn.2019-10-3031 minSoutheastern Audio ArchivesCasual Conversation with Kevin Ezell on Missions in North AmericaKevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board, and Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary, have a Casual Conversation about ongoing mission initiatives and strategies across North America.2019-10-2935 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryImage Management (Ch. 4))Episode Four: Image Management. If we become more focused on our outer life than we are on our inner life, we engage in image management. How can pastors avoid this trap? Kevin is joined by Ted Traylor, senior pastor of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Fla.2019-10-2331 min
Revitalize & Replant with Thom RainerWelcoming Kevin Ezell to Revitalize and ReplantThom welcomes Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board (NAMB), as a new co-host on the Revitalize and Replant Podcast. In today’s episode, Kevin talks about his journey to NAMB and his passion to help the local church.A few facts about Kevin: * He grew up and accepted Christ in western Kentucky. * He is the father of 6 kids from 4 countries. * He pastored churches in Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky. * He has served as president of NAMB for 9 years. * NAMB helps to revitalize and replant churches across North Am...2019-10-1721 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryYour Ministry is Not Your Life (Ch. 3)Episode Three: Your Ministry is Not Your Life. When we are more focused on ministry than we are on Jesus, our ministry can become a burden. Kevin is joined by Vance Pitman, lead pastor of Hope Church, Las Vegas.2019-10-1631 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryHole in My Soul (Ch. 2)Episode Two: Hole in My Soul. Too many pastors are constantly giving, giving, giving and they are emotionally, spiritually and physically drained. Every pastor needs to find ways to “fill their bucket,” especially spiritually. Kevin is joined by Jimmy Scroggins, lead pastor of Family Church in Palm Beach, Fla.2019-10-0931 minQuick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and MinistryThe Idolatry of Leadership (Ch. 1)Episode One: The Idolatry of Leadership. There are a flood of ministry resources emphasizing leadership today, but if we’re not careful, we can become well equipped for leading and poorly equipped for pastoring. Kevin is joined by Ronnie Floyd, president of the SBC Executive Committee.2019-10-0231 min
At The Table: The Podcast of the SBC Women's Leadership NetworkAt The Table with Lynette EzellLynette Ezell joins us at the table to talk about her story of adoption and how she brings awareness through NAMB for foster care and adoption. She discusses some of the barriers that keep people from pursuing adoption, and how we just have to be faithful in small steps forward.
Lynette and Kevin Ezell have been journeying together for 34 years. They have been blessed with six children and six amazing grandchildren. The Lord built their family biologically and through the miracle of adoption. After 25 years as a Pastors wife, Lynette now serves with the adoption/foster ministry with SendRelief. She...2019-09-2400 min
SBC This WeekBen Mandrell Nominated to Lead LifeWay; An Interview with Ronnie Floyd, Kevin Ezell, and Paul Chitwood
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Colorado church planter Ben Mandrell has been nominated to become the 10th president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Also this week, we sit down with Ronnie Floyd, Kevin Ezell, and Paul Chitwood to discuss the future of the SBC.
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Not Another Baptist PodcastEpisode 30: NAMB Spotlight with Kevin EzellKyle and Matt are joined by Dr. Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board, to discuss all things NAMB, future of the SBC, and much more. You do not want to miss this one and, as always, we hope it is an encouragement to you as you hear about what God is doing in and through the SBC's efforts to advance the Kingdom in North America.Check out NAMB at: http://namb.net More links for your eyeholes...
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Rainer on LeadershipMissions & Church Planting in North America, with Kevin EzellPodcast Episode #310Kevin Ezell joins us to discuss trends in church planting, relief ministry, and missions in North America, as well as the Send North America Conference.Some highlights from today's episode include: * Church planting takes more than a planter. It takes a team. * "Every believer is called to be on mission." * "There are needs to be met right in the shadow of our own steeple. But we don't see them." * "Find a need. Meet the need." * "Some churches are dying and either don't know it or won't admit it."2017-03-1424 min
Hardcore Church PlantingPete and Peyton talk to Kevin Ezell with NAMB. HCP Season 4 Episode 2Get more on Kevin here: https://www.namb.net/kevin-ezell/ Get the Jump School Core Team Training on DVD For FREE at: https://JumpSchoolTraining.com/free Discover more about Pete & Peyton here: http://JumpSchoolTraining.com Get the Church Planter Magazine here: IOS Device: http://goo.gl/NGe18T Android Device: http://goo.gl/NLy4wj If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!2016-09-1431 minSBC This WeekSend Conference Preview & an Interview with Kevin Ezellhttp://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode006.mp3
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We talk Fourth of July plans, preview the Send Conference, and discuss progress being made at NAMB with Kevin Ezell.
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