Jesus said that His house was to be called a “House of Prayer,” so Sam and Clint discuss some options to intentionally build prayer into your worship service. The discussion is based upon this article by Chuck Lawless: https://chucklawless.com/2025/11/9-ways-to-build-prayer-into-a-worship-service/

Sam & Clint discuss an article by Dr. Chuck Lawless regarding mission drift in a local congregation and speak of a new effort in Arkansas focused on church revitalization. The original article can be found at https://chucklawless.com/2025/11/12-signs-that-a-church-is-in-mission-drift/.

December is the time when Southern Baptists focus on International Missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Kimberly and Randy Windham, retired IMB missionaries, join Sam and Clint on this episode to discuss their journey to answering God’s call and being open to going where God sends.

Sam and Clint discuss the importance of assessing the previous year, celebrating the victories, and setting goals. They also address a surprising characteristic of growing churches.

Sam and Clint remember the life and legacy of Dr. Don Moore, retired Executive Director of the ABSC, and discuss a resource that he wrote for young pastors.

View Dr. Moore's final encouragement:

http://bit.ly/4pm7QD2

Sam and Clint are joined by Greg Varndell, Association Missions Strategist for the North Pulaski Baptist Association, to discuss how local Baptist associations have evolved through the years and the valuable role they play for the local church.

In this episode, you'll get to know Laura Bramlett, the newest member of the Missions Team! Laura and her family live in Hope, Arkansas and have a huge heart for missions. We are excited for her to lead as the new Arkansas WMU Executive Director.

To give to the Legacy of Hope Moore Mission Fund, visit the link below:

https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/db2e0e3f-09d9-497e-bec3-a38b834d281a

Dr. Mark Dance, new Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, joins Sam and Clint to discuss the journey to his new position and lessons learned along the way.