The Role of Preaching in the Great Commission w/ Blake Hodges
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In this episode of Amazon to the Himalayas, host Paul Akin, Provost and Professor of Missions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, explores the relationship between preaching and the Great Commission.
- Joined by Pastor Blake Hodges, Campus Pastor at Highview Baptist Church, they discuss how preaching can fuel missions and evangelism in the local church, the importance of pastors living on mission in their personal lives, and practical ways to inspire a missional mindset among congregations and the next generation. Personal stories of faith and commitment to sharing the gospel are shared, highlighting the significant impact of faithful preaching and mission-focused ministry.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:27 Today's Topic: Preaching and the Great Commission
02:01 Guest Introduction: Pastor Blake Hodges
03:10 The Role of Preaching in a Missions-Minded Church
05:59 Balancing Expositional Preaching and Missions Focus
07:48 Encouraging Pastors to Preach on Missions
14:03 The Importance of Pastors Living on Mission
18:52 Inspiring the Next Generation for Missions
21:32 Practical Steps for Mission-Minded Preaching
23:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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