Pastor Stone invites interested parties to come and visit Israel with him in February 2018. This session’s main theme is on choosing a guest preacher to speak in your church. How do you make that decision? * What if you don’t have many people in your church or very much money – will a guest…

Due to the fact that many in our society are “unchurched” or unaware of what the Bible teaches about baptism, we need to take greater care in teaching and preparing the new believer about baptism. * Prepare them spiritually – give them materials and make an appointment to answer any questions they may have *…

Most of our teaching and preaching is based on a theological or perhaps even a philosophical plane. Two pastors relate some practical advice and share some of their experiences about baptism. * How difficult is it getting a person under the water and back up? * What are some common sense suggestions? Our two preacher…

Pastor Wolvin and Dr. Stone share a conversation dealing with baptism and its overall importance among independent Baptists. They briefly touch on the aspects of: * New members joining the church and their baptism * Its place in the Great Commission * The need to take the lead in teaching and preaching Every member and…

The Scriptures teach plainly that each person is appointed to die. One of the most urgent and most needed visits in a hospital for a pastor to make is when someone slips into eternity. So, what do you say, what do you do? Dr. Stone and Pastor Wolvin share experiences and some practical aspects of…

This episode details an account of Dr. Al Stone’s first day in the ministry…and a story about hospital visitation which you will never forget.

Hospital visitation is an integral aspect of being a pastor – or of anyone who is very active in ministering to others, for that matter. Pastors Stone and Wolvin reiterate some practical points of making hospital visits. * Identify yourself before going into the room * Show compassion and concern * Bring printed materials with…

Your hosts touch on the aspect of counseling and having some scriptural and sensible guidelines for dealing with the hurting. * People need to be in the church services * Be cautious of the setting you are in * Obey what the Bible tells you, not just what it tells the counselled The most effective…

Pastor Wolvin and Dr. Stone share insight about having a good start in the ministry. * Depend on God to lead you to the right place to serve * It is a privilege to serve under those whom you respect * Learn to be teachable and thankful for your opportunities

Dr. Al Stone and Pastor Dan Wolvin have been co-workers and fellow ministers for nearly 35 years, forming a fast friendship when they were both young preachers. Each Tiim Talks podcast is designed to: * Encourage people in ministry – at times it can seem very lonely or discouraging * Explain some of the areas…