better together

by Eddie Moody, Executive Secretary, National Association of Free Will Baptists

Why Better Together?

The Bible teaches us we are no more strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God....built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.

We are indebted to those who have gone before us, and we continue their ministry. God is working in and through us together. We are part of this “building fitly framed together growing in a holy temple of the Lord.” We are being built together for a habitation of God through the Spirit.
In a 2019 survey, Free Will Baptist pastors indicated their number one request was more training and resources. (And many also noted they wanted it to be free!) Well, the Better Together column and podcast were born out of that request, with the conviction that we do everything well and to the glory of God.

These Better Together resources are not just for pastors. God has called all of us to follow Him, and Better Together will challenge you to answer His call upon your life wherever you find yourself. God wishes all of us to be involved in His ministry—at home, in the world, and in our local churches. Whatever your vocation, you are gifted by the Lord for His work, so let us be good stewards of those gifts. Let us come together to use those gifts with excellence.

The Better Together Podcast consists of short, practical interviews with people who share what they have learned by doing ministry. They speak “from the trenches” about what has—and what hasn’t—worked for them. The podcasts are published weekly, and you can find them at www.nafwb.org as well as various social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter) or subscribe on iTunes. Podcasts often will be tied to a handout, this column, or some other resource for use in your ministry.

While much content will be for pastors and church leaders, any person interested in the work of the Lord will benefit from Better Together. For example, church leaders might be interested in how to find, support, and keep a pastor. Pastors might be interested in how to assess, plan, and engage in activities to enhance your church. We will interview people of interest—missionaries, historical figures, professors, and church planters. Better Together has something for everyone. Listen, like, and share.

And that is where you come in. At a time when so much information is unhelpful and unhealthy, the Better Together Podcast is different. Subscribe and rate the podcast. Post and share podcasts you find interesting. Every little bit helps.

And, remember, we always can do far more together than we can apart. Let’s come together and be Better Together.

About the columnist: Better Together is a regular feature of ONE Magazine. Written by Eddie Moody, executive secretary of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, the column explores life and ministry. Have a suggested topic or question? Contact Eddie: emoody@nafwb.org.