In this special episode, Brian Croft interviews Dr. Robert Smith Jr., reflecting on his decades of pastoral and teaching ministry. Dr. Smith shares his journey from his upbringing in Cincinnati to leading New Mission Baptist Church and teaching homiletics at Beeson Divinity School. The conversation explores the importance of Christ-centered preaching, racial reconciliation, mentoring young pastors, and the challenge of finding one’s unique voice in ministry. Dr. Smith provides practical advice for preachers, discusses contemporary church trends, and describes his faith-driven approach to embracing new assignments. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for Dr. Smith’s continued impact.
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In this special episode, Brian Croft interviews Dr. Robert Smith Jr., reflecting on his decades of pastoral and teaching ministry. Dr. Smith shares his journey from his upbringing in Cincinnati to leading New Mission Baptist Church and teaching homiletics at Beeson Divinity School. The conversation explores the importance of Christ-centered preaching, racial reconciliation, mentoring young pastors, and the challenge of finding one’s unique voice in ministry. Dr. Smith provides practical advice for preachers, discusses contemporary church trends, and describes his faith-driven approach to embracing new assignments. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for Dr. Smith’s continued impact.
How should pastors think through ministry to children? What are strategic and biblical ways to do this well? How important is safety when ministering to children? What levels of safety should be implemented?
Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk
Trench Talk
In this special episode, Brian Croft interviews Dr. Robert Smith Jr., reflecting on his decades of pastoral and teaching ministry. Dr. Smith shares his journey from his upbringing in Cincinnati to leading New Mission Baptist Church and teaching homiletics at Beeson Divinity School. The conversation explores the importance of Christ-centered preaching, racial reconciliation, mentoring young pastors, and the challenge of finding one’s unique voice in ministry. Dr. Smith provides practical advice for preachers, discusses contemporary church trends, and describes his faith-driven approach to embracing new assignments. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for Dr. Smith’s continued impact.
