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Interview: Church Ministry from a Layman’s Point of View

2026/10/23

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley is visiting Bible Baptist Church in Bennington, VT, pastored by Michael Twardy, for a special weekend and Revival services. He has the opportunity to sit down with Bill Smith and his wife to talk about the layman's point of view of ministry and Bro. Smith's responsibilities in helping Pastor Twardy.

Interview: How to Pray for Your Pastor

2026/10/16

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks with Dr. Richard Harper who has been in evangelism for 31 years about the many ways you can be a blessing and pray for you pastor.

Interview: The Need in The Need in Bradenton, Florida

2026/10/09

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley travels down to Bible Baptist Church. in Bradenton, Florida. Pastor Troy Masterson talks about the need there in Bradenton as well as some encouraging thoughts about the church review.

Topical Preaching

2026/10/05

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks about the importance and the value of topical preaching versus other alternative homiletical methods often thought to be superior for delivering sermons.

Interview: Reaching the Gold Coast of Connecticut

2026/09/25

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley is in Norwalk, CT visiting Lighthouse Baptist Church for a church review and talks with Pastor Dan Keighen about ministering there in the town of Norwalk along with the surrounding area and the need for reaching lost souls on the Gold Coast of Connecticut.

Interview: A Missionary Family on the Mission Field

2026/09/18

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley gets to talk with his daughter Sarah, who is a missionary with her family to Japan.

Administration and Organization

2026/09/04

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley talks about church administration and organization as the fourth part of his "Making Your Church Healthy Again" mini series.

Preaching, Teaching, and Discipleship

2026/08/28

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues his mini series of "Making Church Healthy Again" by discussing some helpful details about preaching, teaching, and discipleship in your church that can be a great help to your ministry.

Interview: The History of Revival

2026/08/22

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley and Dr. John Hamblin talk about the history of revival while shedding light on some very important reasons we are not seeing revival like we should today.

Interview: Children in the Pastor's Home

2026/08/15

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley speaks with Dr. Sterling Walsh, pastor of the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Greater York in Pennsylvania, about some vital and challenging principles of raising children in a Pastor's home.

Interview: Faithful Leadership in Elections

2026/08/07

On today’s episode, Dr. Jim Townsley and Dr. Chuck Harding delve into the wise involvement of pastors in supporting elections and local candidates. They also explore how pastors can encourage their congregations to actively participate in the political process and exercise their right to vote.

Buildings and Grounds

2026/07/31

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley continues his mini series on "Make Church Healthy Again" in which he talks about the church buildings and grounds. There may be some upkeep and care for church building that may be very helpful to the church's health and vitality.

Outreach and Growth

2026/07/24

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley begins a mini series on "Make Church Healthy Again" in which he talks about church outreach and growth. What are some ways your church tries to reach the lost and welcome visitors? Are there new approaches you can take to make a better effort in your ministry's outreach?

Interview: Your First Ministry

2026/07/17

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley visits Grace Baptist Church in Oxford, PA and speaks with Pastor Ryan combs about the ministry there and how the Lord is working.

Interview: S.M.I.T.E. Camp

2026/07/10

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley begins a small series of helpful topics for making church healthy again. He speaks with Pastor Richard LeJeune of White Oak Baptist Church about S.M.I.T.E. Camp.