Art of the Assistant

May 03 2024 7
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Are you an assistant pastor who is looking to take yourself or your ministry to the next level? Are you looking to grow spiritually in vocational ministry? The Art of the Assistant Podcast prepares you to WIN, even in the second chair of your ministry organization. Join Pastor Treg Spicer has he discusses topics that will provide value for all pastors who are looking to better serve their church and senior pastor.

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AOA Interview | Jonathan Beazley talks about the Art of Fitness and how our ministries are influenced by our physical and mental health

May 03 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of AOA, Treg talks with Jonathan Beazley who has travelled as an evangelist, church planter, and fitness coach. Jonathan is going to share his struggles with church planting and ministry and how our fitness can advance our ministries as assistant pastors. Jonathan's website: mindandbodystrength.com

AOA Interview | Cary Schmidt talks about the Art of Suffering in Ministry

Apr 12 2024 38 mins  
Join Treg and Cary as they dive into the profound lessons they've learned from the trials God has guided them through. From sharing personal stories to offering insights, this episode explores how faith can grow in the face of suffering. Whether you're going through a storm of life now or just want to be prepared for the future, let this podcast be a source of hope, comfort, and wi

The Art of Dodging Spears and Rejecting Armor pt. 2 - Lessons from the life of David | How to handle conflict in ministry, confirm your calling, and work with your leaders

Mar 15 2024 23 mins  
This is part two of a conversation Treg and Dan began last episode. In this episode Treg and Dan talk more specifically about what a thrown spear looks like in ministry and talk about some helpful ways for assistant pastors to avoid those thrown spears.

The Art of Dodging Spears & Rejecting Armor pt. 1 - Lessons from the Life of David

Mar 04 2024 20 mins  
Treg and Dan are back in the Coffee Shop to record another episode of AOA! Treg and Dan talk about the struggles David had when he rejected the armor of King Saul and how assistant pastors can learn from those lessons.

AOA Interview | Dr. Chris Sanchez talks about Answering the call to vocational ministry in his 30s, the role of an assistant, and following God's leading

Feb 15 2024 30 mins  
Dr. Chris Sanchez is the Executive Pastor at Flat Creek Baptist Church in the Atlanta, GA area. He started vocational ministry in 2016 and has been busy serving ever since! In January 2018, he began a three-year journey serving as vice president of the Georgia Baptist Association of Christian Educators (GBACE). In January 2019, he became president-elect of GBACE and in 2020 served

AOA Interview | Kurt Skelly shares Lessons from Transitioning to a New Ministry, Firing Staff, Getting People Plugged In, Becoming a Joshua Leader

Jan 26 2024 60 mins  
Pastor Kurt Skelly is a senior pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA. He travels all around the country speaking at churches, conferences, retreats, and camps, and has a true passion for helping church leaders. In this episode of AOA he shares lessons on how to lead through a transition to a new ministry.

Interview with Dan Larison - Alistair Begg’s Assistant at Parkside Church

Jan 05 2024 44 mins  
Dan Larison has been an Assistant Pastor for 18 years. He joined the Parkside pastoral team in September 2005 but he and his wife, Pam, have been members of the church since 1998. Dan's responsibilities include overseeing their missionaries, managing their small groups, and is a mentor in their Residency program. Dan hails from Cincinnati and attended Adrian College and Trinity Eva

Interview with Nick White. The best ways to transition away from your ministry.

Nov 21 2023 36 mins  

Academy for Expository Preaching interview with Dr. Brian Fairchild

Oct 31 2023 36 mins  
On this episode, I have the privilege to interview Dr. Brian Fairchild. Brian tells us the story of how God took the vision of a willing servant and allowed him to become the Director of the Academy for Expository Preaching. This one course has already impacted the lives of over 500 as they expand their calling. The Academy is a ministry of OnePassion Ministries founded by Dr. Stev

Interview with Brent Bartlett

Jul 14 2022 38 mins  
Brent has been with Dean Miller in three different states and in three different ministries. He is currently Pastor Miller's assistant at Front Range Baptist.