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.

Don Barger, Director of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at the International Mission Board (IMB), joins Dr. Lance to discuss AI in Ministry and plug the ALSBOM conference with the same name, AI in Ministry: The What, Why, and How of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You'll hear his background and what brought him to where he is today, his definition of AI, how he is leading the IMB to incorporate AI, inspiration for the use of AI in ministry, some ethical land mines to avoid, and some ways you can pray for him in this season of his ministry.

He mentions a tool you can use for Christian based discussion with an AI chatbot - faithbot.io and you can find the event mentioned and other resources here - alsbom.org/ai

If you would like to directly register for the AI in Ministry event on May 8, 9am to 3pm at Taylor Road Baptist Church in Montgomery, click here.

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

State Missionary Daniel Edmonds, Director of the Office of Sunday School and Discipleship, speaks with Lawrence Phipps, Pastor at First Baptist Gulf Shores, about one of the tools you can use in accord with Engage316. The Simple Gospel is a card that originates with Lawrence's It's Life Ministry and is a simple tool to help share the Gospel with neighbors.

As an Alabama Baptist church, you can take advantage of a partnership between this ministry and our Evangelism Office under Rob Jackson. Visit itslifeministry.com/316 for special pricing to use this tool for your evangelistic emphasis leading up to March 16th and beyond.

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

Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention, joins Dr. Lance for a conversation about the ministry of the ERLC. You'll learn more about Brent and his family and how to pray for him, but also about one of the many issues the ERLC is currently dealing with on the SBC's behalf in the public square.

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

Mark Wakefield, your Disaster Relief Strategist, joins Dr. Lance to recap some of the work our volunteers were able to accomplish last Fall in the wake of Hurricane Helene, provide you with a glimpse into the ministry of Disaster Relief, and discuss the ongoing fires in LA (as of Jan 15). You'll hear lessons Mark has learned in his years leading disaster relief and how you can be a part of the Disaster Relief ministry. Mark discusses how you can partner with the Disaster Relief Ministry as a trained volunteer, becoming trained, or through your donations. This is a great episode to see how the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions partners with the volunteers of Disaster Relief, get an inside look of the ministry, and how you can actually make a difference in the disasters you see on the news.

Find upcoming trainings or learn more about Disaster Relief at sbdr.org

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

Pastor Clint Pressley, the current Southern Baptist Convention President, joins Dr. Lance for a conversation that will help you get to know Clint and learn how he leads his church, Hickory Grove Baptist Church. This episode covers his testimony, call to ministry, family, SBC Meeting in Dallas, how he maintains health, and his weekly schedules. You will also hear from Dr. Lance as he reflects on the importance of biographies in the growth of a leader and who has helped provided him insight as a leader. One of the most important things you'll learn is how to pray for our president.

• Pray for:
  • Holiness and protection as he walks with the Lord.
  • God would provide Clint wisdom as he shares about Southern Baptists and the Gospel.
  • Clint to be able to balance his commitment to the presidency and his church so that he might have the ability to prepare well for both responsibilities.

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