FHU Leadership Podcast

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Bartlett Woods Church of Christ minister and FHU youth ministry instructor on intergenerational ministry. They discuss what it is, how to do it, and why it is important. This discussion is vital for all congregations and church leaders. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Mark Blackwelder, longtime professor of Bible at FHU, on understanding the importance and challenges of identity. They discuss retirement, transitions, temptations, and other struggles related to this topic for church leaders. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU Doctor of Ministry student, Matthew Higginbotham on his dissertation research regarding church mergers. They discuss the benefits and challenges of church mergers. He shares some best practices for churches seeking to merge. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Doug Burleson, NT and Greek professor at FHU, on questions related to the qualifications of elders. He shares knowledge of the greek text of 1 Timothy and Titus. They focus on the qualifications related to an elder's family and the controversies that surround these questions in local churches.  

Are gospel meetings ineffective today? Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Gloster Street Church of Christ preacher and FHU alum Chad Ramsey on his research with churches on gospel meetings. They discuss reasons meetings are often ineffective and how church leaders can plan effective meetings for the church.  Here is the Leadership Guide for this Episode.