Buddy Gray, longtime pastor at Hunter Street Baptist Church, joins Rick Lance for a conversation on longevity in ministry. Two men who have spent decades in their positions and as pastors, reflect on the lessons Buddy has learned through his 40 years as Senior Pastor at Hunter Street. He shares some of the story of how Hunter Street is what it is today, tips to longevity, his staff philosophy, deacons at Hunter Street, and more. A listener young in ministry or experienced in ministry will be so encouraged.

The One Mission Podcast is a production of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

Dr. Tony Wolfe, Executive Director-Treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, joins Dr. Lance for our next reflection on leadership with an emphasis on the Cooperative Program (freshly following Dr. Wolfe's outstanding convention sermon). He shares his testimony and background then quickly the discussion turns to a brief reflection on the Cooperative Program.

The details you certainly don't want to miss are Tony's sharing of the leadership lessons he's already learned through his positions of leadership.

1. Language creates culture.
2. Don't avoid hard conversations.
3. Don't come off the wall. (Nehemiah Principle)

The conversation concludes in regular One Mission fashion, how you can be praying for Dr. Wolfe.

1. His family through pouring into the next generation.
2. Fulfill the potential God places in front of him.

The One Mission Podcast is a production of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

Kristy Kennedy, State Missionary in Associational Missions and Church Planting, joins Dr. Lance on the podcast to discuss her focus areas, including ESL ministries, Deaf ministries, hunger ministries, and more! You'll get a glimpse into the needs and challenges around the state you may not have known that Kristy's ministry works to meet all year. Pray for the wisdom she needs to do her work and share the gospel.

The One Mission Podcast is a production of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.