Dave & Neal talk with Wayne Parker, Send City Missionary in Detroit. Wayne share's insights on what they face on a regular basis and also tells of the great growth and multiplication of churches happening in the Detroit area.

When the city of Detroit comes to mind, what images pop up? Detroit may have a tough reputation, but Wayne Parker, the Send City Missionary and the pastor of Detroit's Merriman Road Baptist Church, sees a city coming back to life. 

An exciting new prison-related opportunity is on the horizon. Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is opening their newest extension here in our state. This extension just happens to be opening inside of a prison! Get the details here.

Dave & Neal talk with Charles Campbell, Send Network Director of Church Planter Training at the North American Mission Board.

One of the reasons for the recent expansion of Oasis Church in Maumelle is the quality of leaders that they have assembled on their staff. So, what’s the secret to finding and developing good leaders who would enable them to accomplish such a bold endeavor? Coaching.

Do you need coaching? Our guest Todd West says that we all do. Todd is the Directional Pastor at Oasis Church in Maumelle, and in today’s episode he lays out the importance of coaching in his own life and why he recommends it to everyone.

From Hope to Ft. Smith, San Diego to Gulf Shores, Tijuana to Winnipeg, the College & Young Leader BCM Campus Ministers took more than 250 collegians on mission experiences during spring break. When many others rest or go to the beach to party, BCM students sacrificed a time of relaxation to follow God’s calling to be on mission.

The lives of Arkansas Baptists are full of stories. Stories of hope given and souls saved, stories of churches planted and pastors supported, stories of missionaries sent and disasters relieved. Last week, we won some awards for telling your stories, and we want to thank you.

The end of a season has come on the Grind. Chad Grigsby, our beloved co-host, has decided to leave the beautiful state of Arkansas for the lovely city of Columbus, Ohio. It has been a blast to have him around to help host the Grind and dive deep into all things church planting.

In this episode, we try to hold back the tears as we say farewell to the illustrious Chad Grigsby. He has truly been the host with the most, and he will be missed. Join us as we look back at some of Chad’s funniest moments in the Grind’s history.