The Pulpit Banter

Few subjects generate stronger opinions in the church than the role of women in ministry. Can women preach? Can women teach? Can they minister publicly in the church? And is there a biblical distinction between a woman...

We're reaching back into the archives for an episode we believe deserves another listen. In "What You Consume Is Consuming You," we talk about the influence of what we continually allow into our minds, hearts, and...

How politically involved should the church be? In this episode, Rev. David Tipton, Mississippi District Superintendent of the UPCI, helps us explore the tension between civic responsibility and kingdom mission—and how...

Kids ministry is more than games, object lessons, and keeping children occupied—it is ministry. Rev. Lyn Story joins us to talk about the burden God placed on his heart for children, what he has learned through the...

What really causes a church to grow? We're joined by Rev. Derald Weber, Louisiana District Superintendent of the UPCI , to talk about the principles behind healthy, sustainable church growth. From leadership and church...

Sometimes you just need to be reminded of what God can do. In this episode, former Louisiana District Superintendent of the UPCI, Rev. Kevin Cox joins us and shares story after story of faith, miracles, healings...

Few subjects create as much tension today as money and the church. We confront the cultural battle surrounding tithes and offerings and explore why Biblical giving remains a blessing for every believer.

In Part 2 of Principles of Sermon Building, we get practical— how we collect and organize notes, develop ideas, and turn scattered thoughts into a sermon ready to preach.

Christianity was never meant to be covenient. When Jesus entered the temple and overturned tables, He was confronting more than bad business practices. What was meant to be sacred had become transactional. Worship had...

Ministry can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be incredibly lonely. Pastors and leaders are often surrounded by people while still feeling as though very few truly know them. In this episode, we discuss the...

In this conversation, we talk about sermon building from the perspective of ministers who are still learning, growing, and carrying the weight of the pulpit seriously. This episode covers the importance of preaching...

A viral situation involving a local pastor has stirred strong reactions across the church world. After alleged years of harassment and reported threats against his wife, family, and even against his Church family, the...

In this episode of the Pulpit Banter , we tackle a sensitive but necessary conversation: How do we distinquish between hype and a genuine move of the Holy Ghost? As apostolic pentecostals, we believe in demonstrative...

A church cannot carry a vision it does not clearly understand. In this episode, we dive into the importance of communicating the Pastor's vision to the local church. Vision must be repeated, reinforced, and modeled...

In this episode, we discussed the gifts of the Spirit and why they still matter in today's Church. We live in a generation that has no problem consuming supernatural entertainment, yet often struggles to believe the...