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Heart for GodRaising Your Children to Have a Heart for GodOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley discusses some wonderful truths to help and encourage parents that are seeking raising their children for the Lord. 2025-07-3122 minHeart for GodInterview: A Young Church Planting ChurchesOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley meets up with Pastor Loyld Reed of Harvest Baptist Temple in Medford, OR at a Jehovah Jireh meeting, raising money for churches being started. 2025-07-2410 minHeart for GodInterview: Training Teens to use Bible ClubsOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gets to talk with Mark Holmes who was with us in Connecticut for S.M.I.T.E. which stands for Summer Missionary Institute for Training and Evangelism. This is the second year that Central Baptist Church has hosted the S.M.I.T.E. Camp and it has been a great blessing and benefit to young people for all over. 2025-07-1816 minHeart for GodInterview: The Next GenerationOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley speaks with two young men that are graduates of New England Baptist College and currently serving the Lord in the ministry. Both Anthony Cordero and Anthony Frazer give some of their background, testimony, and talk about how the Lord is currently working in their lives. 2025-07-0412 minHeart for GodInterview: Missionary KidsOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gets to chat with his grandson Timmy Johnson. Since spending most of his life in Japan as a missionary kid, Dr. Townsley talks with him about school in Japan, what it's like to be a missionary kid in a foreign country, his involvement in the ministry there, and several other things. 2025-06-2717 minHeart for GodInterview: Raising a Family on the Mission FieldOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley is visiting Aomori, Japan with his family and their ministry there. Thirteen years ago God led Paul and Sarah Johnson to Japan as missionaries and Dr. Townsley spends some time discussing with Paul about what it's like to raise his family there. 2025-06-2022 minHeart for GodInterview: Starting a Church in JapanOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley visits the Hirosaki Baptist Church in Hirosaki, Japan and has the opportunity to sit down and talk with Pastor James Scott about the ministry there and God's leading in his life. 2025-06-1414 minHeart for GodThe Power of the Gospel to Transform LivesOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks about the wonderful transforming power of the Gospel to change people's lives. 2025-06-0521 minHeart for GodInterview: God CanOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks with Dr. Bruce Turner, one of the speakers invited for the Central Baptist Church 50th Anniversary weekend, about other men who came to start churches in during those first years of Central Baptist Church. 2025-06-0312 minHeart for GodInterview: 42 Years of EvangelismOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks with Evangelist Paul Schwanke, who was visiting for the Central Baptist Church 50th Anniversary as well as the New England Baptist College Graduation Ceremony, about his 42 years of evangelism and what has changed or stayed the same. 2025-05-1717 minHeart for GodPreachers That I Have Known - Part 5On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues to discusses some of the great preachers that he has known over the years of his life and that have impacted him and his ministry. Today he talks about Pastor Floyd Gross. 2025-05-0208 minHeart for GodPreachers That I Have Known - Part 4On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues to discusses some of the great preachers that he has known over the years of his life and that have impacted him and his ministry. Today he talks about Evangelist Dolphus Price.2025-04-2812 minHeart for GodPreachers That I Have Known - Part 3On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues to discusses some of the great preachers that he has known over the years of his life and that have impacted him and his ministry. Today he talks about Pastor Bob Ross.2025-04-2108 minHeart for GodPreachers That I Have Known - Part 2On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues to discusses some of the great preachers that he has known over the years of his life and that have impacted him and his ministry. Today he talks about Olin Strader. 2025-04-1111 minHeart for GodPreachers That I Have KnownOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley discusses some of the great preachers that he has known over the years of his life and that have impacted him and his ministry. 2025-04-0318 minHeart for GodInterview: Missions TripsOn today's episode, Evangelist Richard Harper is visiting with for our Central Baptist Church annual Missions Conference as our main speaker and Dr. Townsley invites him to talk about his ministry and the numerous missions trips he and his wife take around the world. 2025-03-2122 minHeart for GodInterview: Marriage ImprovementOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley is visiting Bible Baptist Church in Terre Haute, IN for a Marriage Retreat. He was able to talk with three couples, Pastor and Mrs. Szwarga, the Kilmers, and the Ferrs, and discuss the strong willed child as well as a few other topics. 2025-03-1409 minHeart for GodInterview: Christian EducationOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley invites Dr. David Blaser, with his many years of experience helping start churches and schools, to take about Christian education. 2025-03-0721 minHeart for GodDealing with ProblemsOn today's episode, Dr. Townsley discusses some problems that could occur in the church and the appropriate way to deal with problems from Matthew 18. 2025-02-2414 minHeart for GodNervous BreakdownsOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks about some of the pressures and responsibilities one can have in the ministry and how those can effect them in a negative way leading to stress and even a nervous breakdown. Having a nervous breakdown is a real and serious thing. He gives some ideas of how to help prevent that kind of stress and stay healthy for your family and ministry. 2025-02-1414 minHeart for GodPrecautions About Sex OffendersOn today's episode, Dr. Townsley discusses the vital importance of being aware and dealing with sex offenders that could attend your church. 2025-02-0313 minHeart for GodRaising Support for Your ChurchOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley brings up the topic of raising support for a church plant or project which could take considerable resources. The Jehovah-Jireh Foundation is located in Maryland and founded by Jim Bosse . They have helped many churches with financial aid for major projects over the years. 2025-01-2412 minHeart for GodInterview: The History of a Committed Church PlanterOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley visits with Evangelist Tim Young, listens to his testimony, and talks about how the Lord led him to plant a in Palmyra, NY. 2025-01-1722 minHeart for GodInterview: Getting Started as an EvangelistOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley visits and talks with Evangelist Oliver Araiza during a church planting conference. Bro. Araiza talks about his starting out as an Evangelist and gives some advice to those that God may be calling into evangelism. 2025-01-0919 minHeart for GodThe Importance of DeaconsOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks about the importance of deacons in the church, their responsibilities, and some ideas and suggestions that might help you or your deacons in their ministry. 2025-01-0615 minHeart for GodCelebrating ChristmasOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley discusses the topic of Christmas and why it is good to have a special day to recognize and celebrate Christ's birth. 2024-12-3015 minHeart for GodInterview: Revitalize a ChurchOn today's Episode, Dr. Jim Townsley visits Butler, PA and meets with Pastor Brian Lott at New Testament Baptist Church. We get to hear some of his testimony and some exciting things that God is doing at the church. 2024-12-1411 minHeart for GodInterview: Papa New GuineaOn today's episode, Missionary Dan DeLong, International Representative for BIMI, talks with Dr. Townsley about his ministry and work in Papa New Guinea as well as recruiting missionaries for the mission field. 2024-12-0620 minHeart for GodInterview: On the Job TrainingOn today's episode, we get to visit down in Chesapeake, VA at Chesapeake Baptist Church. Dr. Jim Townsley, during a church review, gets to talk with Pastor Matthew Nettesheim about his ministry there and what God is doing. 2024-11-2315 minHeart for GodInterview: How God Used a Dedicated LaymanOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley invites his son-in-law, Barney Schwanke, to join him and talks about the working of God in his life, especially with his background and heritage. Barney Schwanke is the Pastor of the Faithway Baptist Church in Leesburg,, VA. 2024-11-1415 minHeart for GodInterview: The Longevity of a PastorOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gets to speak with Pastor Joel Winters of the Chichester Baptist Church in Chester, PA about the longevity of a pastor. 2024-11-0817 minHeart for GodSermon Preparation - Part 2On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gives some excellent advice, methods, and resources for sermon preparation. This is part 2 of 2.2024-11-0117 minHeart for GodSermon Preparation - Part 1On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gives some excellent advice, methods, and resources for sermon preparation. This is part 1 of 2. 2024-10-2513 minHeart for GodInterview: Time ManagementOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley invites Corey Bane to talk about time management in the ministry, especially for Pastors and leaders in the church. 2024-10-1818 minHeart for GodInterview: To the Ends of the EarthOn today's episode, Dr. Townsley has a phone call conversation with Tom Behman, missionary to the Philippines. Bro. Behman shares his testimony and the direction that the Lord is leading him and his family. 2024-10-1111 minHeart for GodInterview: Helping Pastors and ChurchesOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley invites Bobby Guynn to share his testimony and the ministry that God has called him into recently of helping pastors and churches. 2024-10-0414 minHeart for GodInterview: Living by FaithOn today's episode, guest Lonnie Moore joins Dr. Townsley and shares his family testimony and the decisions of faith that made such a marvelous impact for Christ there in Kentucky. 2024-09-2721 minHeart for GodInterview: EthicsOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley once again invites Dr. John Hamblin, with a over-the-phone interview, to talk about the ethics of today with church leaders and church members. 2024-09-2019 minHeart for GodInterview: EtiquetteOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley invites Dr. John Hamblin, with a over-the-phone interview, to talk about etiquette of today with church leaders and church members. 2024-09-1316 minHeart for GodInterview: Retirement PlansOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley speaks with Steve Sanders from Solomon Ministries in Chapin, SC. Bro. Sanders is a ministry financial educator but has also been referred to as a financial evangelist, helping churches and pastors understand the need and strategy of planning retirement for the pastor and other church leaders. 2024-09-0613 minHeart for GodAn Interview with Faith Music MissionsOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to sit down with Ed Russ and David Chamberland from Faith Music Missions and talk with them about their music and recording ministry in Evansville, IN. 2024-08-3111 minHeart for GodInterview: Publishing Christian ArticlesOn today's episode, Dr. Townsley has a wonderful conversation with Marlon Smith who is the managing editor at the Sword of the Lord. 2024-08-2314 minHeart for GodInterview: Faith, Family, & FreedomPastor Townsley had the opportunity to interview Andrew Phipps at the National Sword of the Lord conference in July. Bro. Phipps is an inspirational speaker, award-winning educator and a longtime radio-television broadcaster to share his love of God and country though an inspirational message titled "Faith Family Freedom". 2024-08-0910 minHeart for GodInterview: An Amazing Children's MinistryOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley has a conversation with Bro. Jerry Purtell of the S.M.I.T.E. Camp (Summer Missionary Institute Training and Evangelism). Their goal is training young men and women so they in turn can reach boys and girls with the Gospel. 2024-08-0116 minHeart for GodInterview: Church Planting in Washington StateOn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley meets with Pastor Rick Wilder of Olympia Bible Baptist Church in Olympia, Washington during the Jehovah Jireh Church Planting Conference. 2024-07-2511 minHeart for GodTestimony of a Great Christian Leader-Part 2Today's episode of a Heart for God, Dr. Jim Townsley plays a second part of the recorded interview of Dr. J.R. Faulkner, who was the assistant pastor serving with Dr. Lee Roberson at Highland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga, TN. 2024-07-1917 minHeart for GodTestimony of a Great Christian Leader-Part 1In today's episode of a Heart for God, Dr. Jim Townsley plays a recorded interview of Dr. J.R. Faulkner, who was the assistant pastor serving with Dr. Lee Roberson at Highland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga, TN. 2024-07-1217 minHeart for GodGiving Your Children a Heart for the Ministry Part 2In today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues to tals about ways to help raise your children and guide them to have a heart for the work of God and ministry.2024-07-0512 minHeart for GodGiving Your Children a Heart for the MinistryIn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks about ways to help raise your children and guiding them to have a heart for the ministry. 2024-06-2817 minHeart for GodThe National Sword of the Lord ConferenceDr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to speak with Dr. Shelton Smith, the President and Editor of the Sword of the Lord paper, about the upcoming National Sword of the Lord Conference on July 22-25, 2024. It's a wonderful conference filled with great preaching, stirring and God honoring music, and a wonderful time of encouragement in the Lord. 2024-06-2015 minHeart for GodInterview: The Importance of Music - Part 2On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley and his son Pastor David Townsley continue their discussion on the topic of music, it's standards, and it's importance in the life a christian as well as the local church. 2024-06-1416 minHeart for GodInterview: The Importance of Music - Part 1How important is the music in church? What guidelines should we follow for church music? How can we discern from the wrong and the right kind of music? On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley and his son Pastor David Townsley discuss some of these questions and others related topics. 2024-06-0718 minHeart for GodInterview: What is a Sabbatical?Dr. Jim Townsley has a FaceTime call with Pastor Brenson Jennings of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church located in Athens, GA. In this episode, the topic of taking time for the pastor and understanding what a sabbatical is and how it can benefit is brought up and some helpful tips are given to hopefully help pastors and other church staff currently serving in the ministry. 2024-06-0118 minHeart for GodInterview: Benefits of a Country ChurchIn this episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gets to sit down and talk with Pastor Jonathan Roberson of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, IL visiting as the guest speaker for the New England Baptist College Commencement Service. They both discuss pastoring a country church and some of the benefits and drawbacks that some might have when considering God's leading a person to a ministry in a more rural area. 2024-05-2413 minHeart for GodInterview: The Need for Young People in MinistryThere is a great need across the country to see young people surrender to the call to be in the ministry today. Dr. Jim Townsley talks with Bro. Tony Bulawa, the Far North Director for BIMI, about his salvation testimony, his calling into the ministry, as well as the need to see more young people called into the ministry. 2024-05-1614 minHeart for GodInterview: Pastors and PoliticsShould a pastor be involved in politics and if so, to what extent? Dr. Jim Townsley has the privilege to speak with Pastor Dominick Cuozzo about the opportunity he has to be involvement in his local government in NJ and the ministry God has given him. 2024-05-1018 minHeart for GodInterview: Called Back to CanadaDr. Jim Townlsey had the privilege to speak with Wesley Burns and about the ministry where God has called him and his wife Rebecca back to their homeland of Canada as Missionaries. Bro. Burns shares some of his testimony as well as opportunities to share the Gospel in some remote villages and areas of Canada. 2024-05-0316 minHeart for GodInterview: Unreasonable PeopleWhat do you do with unreasonable people in the ministry? How do you deal with those who do not take guidance or correction the right way? Can you work with individuals to better the ministry of God despite their resistance or reluctance to follow Godly advice or counsel? Dr. Jim Townsley and Corey Bane have a discussion about unreasonable people and the best ways to help them. 2024-04-2616 minHeart for GodInterview: Recommitment After RetirementIn today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley speaks with Pastor Doug Meader about his ministry of pastoring for over 25 years, his retirement, and advice that he would give to pastors or others working in the ministry. 2024-04-1916 minHeart for GodInterview: The Need for Churches in VermontWelcome to our 50th episode! Dr. Townsley traveled to Bow, Vermont to help Pastor Daniel Anderson and the Bow Baptist Church. In this episode, Pastor Anderson shares some of his testimony, what led him to pastor the Bow Baptist Church, and they have a conversation about the need for churches in Vermont. 2024-04-1210 minHeart for GodTraining Your LeadersDr. Jim Townsley spends a few moments discussing as well as giving suggestions and advice on how to train leaders in the church. 2024-04-0411 minHeart for GodWhen Is A Young Man Ready To Be The Senior PastorWhen is a young man ready to become the next Senior Pastor of a church? Dr. Jim Townsley speaks for a few minutes about some good guidelines and principles to help anyone considering God's calling of being a Senior Pastor and making the right transition into the position God has called them. 2024-03-3015 minHeart for GodInterview: The Progression and Development of a Church PlantThere can be many challenges and struggles but also encouragement and growth in a church plant. Dr. Jim Townsley interviews Pastor Bill Beck who started the Grace Baptist Church in Groton, CT thirty-one years ago and they discuss some of those times and the blessings that come from remaining faithful to God's Calling. 2024-03-2215 minHeart for GodInterview: The Amazon ProjectMissionary Sean Lunday is the Director of South America for BIMI. Both him and his wife Stephanie are one of our visiting missionaries at Central Baptist Church this week for our annual mission's conference. They have served as missionaries in Brazil for 30 years. Dr. Jim Townsley takes a few minutes to talk to them about their testimony, mission's work in Brazil, and project in the Amazon. 2024-03-1517 minHeart for GodInterview: Wisdom from a PastorOn this episode, Dr. Jim Townsley has Pastor Robert Lewis from Global Independent Baptist Missions and Pastor Emeritus at Blackstone Valley Baptist Church share some of his testimony, Pastoral experience, and advice. 2024-03-0711 minHeart for GodInterview: Being BiblicalDr. Jim Townsley has a conversation with Pastor Ken Brooks of Calvary Independent Baptist Church about the vital importance to stay Biblical. If not careful, men can easily be led astray from the Bible and truth and not even realize it. We need to have the right discernment in the ministry, especially with what can seem to be a better or even easier way.2024-02-2917 minHeart for GodInterview: The Need for OutreachHow do people know about your church? What methods do you use to tell them? How affective is your outreach? Dr. Jim Townsley and Pastor Zach Kinsman discuss some effective ways for reaching your community with church information and the Gospel.2024-02-2214 minHeart for GodYou Can Do What God Calls You To DoGod has a plan for each and every one of our lives. What has He called you to do? Are you faithful? Dr. Jim Townsley talks for a few moments about living the successful Christian life and calling of God. 2024-02-1513 minHeart for GodInterview: Who Was Grant Rice?Grant Rice was a man who encouraged and helped many church planters and their ministries. Dr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to talk about this great heritage with special guest Pastor Tom Michael, a church planter and pastor with many years of experience. 2024-02-0811 minHeart for GodInterview: Challenges of a New Church PlanterThe can be a great number of challenges for those God has called to start a church. Dr. Jim Townsley talks with Pastor Phil Gage of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts about the leading and provision of God with his calling. 2024-02-0115 minHeart for GodInterview: Faithfulness in the MinistryMany have a great Godly heritage. It is amazing what can be passed down to the newer generation. Dr. Jim Townsley has the privilege to speak with Pastor Stephen Schwanke from Huntsville, Alabama and talk about the ministry and being faithful to it. 2024-01-2715 minHeart for GodInterview: Church Growth in the SeventiesHas much has churches changed since 1970? Do we need new methods today to reach the lost for Christ? Dr. Jim Townsley invites special guest Dr. Barry Brown in for a sit down conversation about churches, their growth in the seventies, and their growth today.2024-01-1918 minHeart for GodRevitalizing Sunday SchoolThere is a great need in churches today of revitalizing our Sunday School program. Is it worth it? Could it be replaced with something else? Dr. Jim Townsley talks about the necessity and importance of Sunday School and ways to help start or improve your program. 2024-01-1213 minHeart for GodInvesting to Start NowNow is the time to start saving and investing. Dr. Jim Townsley discusses in some detail, methods and plans for saving your money and investing for the future. 2024-01-0427 minHeart for GodInterview: Missionary ChallengesWhat are some challenges that missionaries face on the mission field? What should young people consider when thinking about the call to missions? Dr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to interview Joshua Daku, a graduate of New England Baptist College and missionary to the Fiji Islands. 2023-12-2813 minHeart for GodStressThere can be stress in the ministry. From building projects, cleaning projects, remodeling projects to long hours of knocking on doors and church activities, preachers can become physically, emotionally, and spiritually stressed. Dr. Townsley talks about ways to help keep those stress levels down and have a healthy family life and ministry for the Lord.2023-12-2416 minHeart for GodInterview: The Call to MissionsWhy consider the call to missions? What could be holding young people back from serving as missionaries? What are some benefits of surrendering to full time missions? Dr. Jim Townsley has the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Lyons, the Director of Baptist Missions to Forgotten People, about some of these insightful topics.2023-12-1514 minHeart for GodInterview: When Cancer ComesDr. Jim Townsley interview Pastor Jerry Ross from Jacksonville, IN and discusses the topic of dealing with cancer. 2023-12-0717 minHeart for GodInterview: What Happened to the Family?What has happened to the fundamental movement in our current generation? How much has it changed? What is lacking today? Dr. Jim Townsley has the opportunity to speak with special guest Dr. David Sorenson and discuss this important topic. 2023-11-3015 minHeart for GodInterview: The Inner City ChurchFor today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley was able to visit Cranford, NJ and have the privilege to learn more about an inner city Church while talking with Pastor David Bobbit. 2023-11-2312 minHeart for GodInterview: Challenging Young People for the MinistryThere are many churches that have a need for Pastors and full time christian workers today. Where are they going to come from? Why is there such a deficit of young people desiring to enter into the ministry? In this episode, Dr. Jim Townsley has a conversation with Evangelist John Barnes about this very issue.2023-11-1615 minHeart for GodInterview: Reaching HispanicsRaul Pinto has a special ministry, emphasized in reaching Spanish speaking people, particularly in the North East with the Gospel of Christ. Listen as he shares some of his testimony and also as Dr. Jim Townsley asks Bro. Pinto some important questions about his ministry. 2023-11-1019 minHeart for GodMy Top Three Pieces of AdviceMany times, young men ask for advice. Asking questions is a good thing. It's a way we can grow. Dr. Townsley shares three of his top pieces of advice that he would share with those that ask.2023-11-0210 minHeart for GodInterview: What is Success?Dr. Jim Townsley and special guest Ed Hembree take a few minutes to talk about living a successful Christian life. 2023-10-2613 minHeart for GodMy Grandfather's TieIs it important how we dress, talk, and act? How much do we follow the trends of the day? Dr. Townsley talks about how Christians need to have spiritual discernment and wisdom to be able to identify what is worldly, what is modest, and what is Godly. 2023-10-1913 minHeart for GodInterview: The Importance of the EvangelistDr. Jim Townsley interviews Evangelist Dwight Smith and talks about the importance of the evangelist and revival in our day. 2023-10-1222 minHeart for GodBrain FogLife can be stressful and people can handle stress in different ways. Between your ministry, marriage, children, activities, and work, it can be difficult to keep the right balance in your life. Your enthusiasm and clarity can become foggy. Dr. Townsley discusses some ways to help keep the things your life and ministry in the right place. 2023-10-0515 minHeart for GodInterview: The Ministry of EvangelismDr. Jim Townsley interviews Evangelist Matthew Barber, who shares his testimony as well as some aspects of his ministry of Evangelism. 2023-09-2814 minHeart for GodInterview: Church Sounds SystemsDr. Jim Townsley interviews Bobby McKeever, a member of the Central Baptist church staff, to talk about the Church Sound Ministry. 2023-09-2116 minHeart for GodInterview: Challenges of Preachers TodayDr. Jim Townsley interviews Bro. Cory Bane, who shares his testimony as well as his ministry to help pastors and some of the challenges they face today. 2023-09-1416 minHeart for GodThe Preacher's Voice and Exercises to Improve ItFor a preacher, his voice is a very important tool that he uses in the ministry. Dr. Townsley covers some important exercises and helps for those that may struggle with voice issues or to strengthen voices that are already healthy. 2023-09-0718 minHeart for GodInterview: An Amazing TestimonyDr. Jim Townsley travels to Erie, Pennsylvania and interviews Pastor George Alquist of Grace of Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Alquist shares his wonderful testimony of salvation and the ministry that God wanted him to start.2023-08-3111 minHeart for GodInterview: Tips on PreachingPreparing for sermons is a major and important part of the ministry for Pastors. In this episode, Dr. Jim Townsley and Dr. Joe Arthur spend some time discussing helpful tips to help prepare for good Bible preaching. 2023-08-2427 minHeart for GodInterview: Happenings Across the CountryHow much have churches changed positions in the last 50 years? Why do young people seem less interested in ministry today? Dr. Jim Townsley and Dr. Shelton Smith discuss some of these topics that are happening across the country.2023-08-1714 minHeart for GodPreparing for RetirementFor a pastor, retirement can seem far away and it could feel like an awkward conversation with the church he is pastoring. Dr. Jim Townsley gives reasons why the preparing for retirement is so important and should be considered by the pastor and the church.2023-08-1019 minHeart for GodInterview: A Former Catholic Explains CatholicismJim Townsley interviews Victoria Triano, a former Catholic sharing her testimony of salvation. 2023-08-0323 minHeart for GodMoney Management: Church FinancesIn addition to the guidance for you personal finances, church finances are extremely important and need proper care and attention. Dr. Townsley gives methods and advice to help you manage the churches money. 2023-07-2020 minHeart for GodMoney Management: Personal FinancesIt is important for us to manage our money wisely and carefully. Dr. Townsley gives some great methods and advice to help take control and not neglect your finances. 2023-07-1313 min
Foundations For FaithSeven Decisions Made as a Young Man That I'm Not Miserable About as an Older ManPastor Jim Townsley invites Evangelist John Hamblin to share with us a few things that will encourage and strengthen the Christian and the many decisions that we have to make. 2023-04-2413 minFoundations For FaithElijah & Elisha: The Next GenerationJoin us as we continue our study into the lives of the two great prophets, Elijah and Elisha. God always has a plan. We need to prepare the way for the next generation for the Lord.2020-09-0220 min