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The Appalachian Ministry Institute of Tri-State Bible College affirms, encourages, and equips those engaged in Appalachian ministry to keep the glory of God in clear view (Isa. 40:3–5; Mk. 1:2–4; Lk. 3:4–6). Tri-State Bible College is located in central Appalachia in South Point, Ohio. The Level Paths podcast of the Appalachian Ministry Institute is hosted by Rex J. Howe, President of Tri-State Bible College, and Dr. J. Matt Shamblin, Appalachian Research Fellow at Tri-State Bible College.
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Dr. and Pastor Matt McClay talks with Dr. Matt about the state of youth ministry in Appalachia. Pastor Matt is the Student Pastor at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, and he will lead "Faithful in Student Ministry" at the Appalachian Ministry Institute Conference on October 6, 2026. Pastor Matt's longevity at his church as a member and as a minister offers helpful insights into the changes that youth ministry has experienced and equips you to reach young people today.
Dr. and Pastor David Lemming has served as Senior Pastor Lewis Memorial Baptist Church in Huntington, West Virginia for over forty-four years. This year, he will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2026 Appalachian Ministry Institute Conference at Tri-State Bible College on October 6, 2026. The long term faithfulness in ministry at Lewis has been built on the basics of biblical Christian ministry.
Dr. Matt meets with Pastor and Church Planter Will Basham of New Heights Baptist Church in Milton, WV. With God's grace, Pastor Will has created a culture of expository preaching, discipleship and leadership development, serious church membership, and mission through church planting. His church is committed to preaching through every book of the Bible by 2030. New Heights' discipleship model focuses on three simple tasks that anyone can do: Meet. Read. Pray.
Dr. Matt welcomes Dr. Desmond back to the Level Paths podcast to discuss opportunities in ministry. How does one evaluate potential ministry opportunities? How does leaving or returning to Appalachia impact this decision? How is God shaping your calling as you traverse seasons of challenge and success?
Dr. Matt spends time with Pastor John Gowdy to discuss ministry success and longevity in Appalachia. Pastor John recently completed forty-five years of pastoral ministry at Temple Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Ohio. While Pastor John saw social and economic decline take hold of his town, he also witnessed the glorious gospel of God transforming lives and confirming his call to pastoral ministry in Portsmouth for over four decades.
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