In this episode, Neal and Greg continue to talk to Dave about the ongoing process of his church plant in Vilonia, Arkansas. They discuss practical ways to train your core group on how to engage in the community, and what that might look like for each member of the group. They also dive into the importance of engaging the community you’re planting your church in because, without engagement, there will be no church. 

We have exciting news to share as FBC Russellville and pastor, Jay Ham, have answered the call to plant a new church in Russellville, Arkansas that impacts Western Culture community. There are many partnerships and local craftsmen to thank for this church plant coming together.

In the first episode of 2020, Neal and Dave welcome new co-host Greg Addison, associate executive director of the ABSC. As Dave transitions out of being a host, Greg and Neal will be talking to Dave about the life of a church planter.

In this episode, Dave announces some exciting plans for him and his family going into 2020. They discuss Dave's journey, and what this is going to mean for The Grind Podcast. Don't worry though, we aren't going anywhere!

Dave & Neal talk with Bobby Clark, a long-time friend of Dave and pastor of Abbott Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas. They dive into the world bi-vocational ministry and how Clark has managed both his work life with his ministry.

Dave & Neal talk with Andrea Lennon of True Vine Ministries and the Arkansas Baptist Women's Ministry Podcast 'Inspire on the Go'.

At the recent Church Planting Celebration Dinner at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Tim Wicker and Dave McClung from the church planting team shared some incredible testimonies of how God is moving in our state. Here are a few of those stories:

Chance Watson and his crew at Drover Cowboy Church recently celebrated their one year anniversary of becoming a church plant. We chatted with Watson as he began to think back on all that God has done to bless this church and its community.

Dave & Neal talk with Dustin Clegg, lead pastor of The Bridge Church in Wynne, Arkansas. Dustin discusses his journey in church planting and establishing The Bridge Church, as well as gives advice on those looking to fulfill their call in church planting.

This summer, Oasis Church in Conway met Seth Haile, a junior at Williams Baptist University, who would be their first intern for the summer of 2019. In this article, we will share what Seth learned and experienced this summer through working so closely with the Oasis team.