Cross and Culture

In this episode, Rev. Tim Gaddy shares his experience and insights concerning growing an Apostolic church in the 21st century.

Rev. Gaddy is a church planter and now the District Superintendent of the Arkansas District of United Pentecostal Church International.

Jeff Mallory did a session on Working with Filipinos during the Atlantic District Multicultural Ministries Conference in Fredericton, NB in 2022. In this session, he shares his stories about working with the Filipinos and the valuable lessons and insights he learned from them.

Jeff and Brenda Mallory are missionaries to the Philippines with the United Pentecostal Church International.

In this interview, Rev. Rick Stoops shares his insights on the power of one invitation, teaching Bible studies, gospel preaching, and the call of God.

Rick Stoops serves as the pastor of First United Pentecostal Church of Augusta, Maine for over 40 years. He has served as the Superintendent of the Maine District of United Pentecostal Church International for 26 years, and now serves as the Executive Presbyter of the Northeast Region of the UPCI.

Rev. Brent Carter, Atlantic District Superintendent, shares his insights on Starting Daughter Churches and Works during the Multicultural Ministries Conference in Fredericton, NB.

In this interview, Dr. Shadi Azar discusses about what collectivist culture is and how to reach out to people who are from this culture.

Dr. Shadi Azar moved to the United States from Jordan in 2007. He is the Director of Middle Eastern Evangelism of the United Pentecostal Church International and also the Coordinator of Multicultural Ministries for the Metro Detroit District.

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Painter shares his interview with Bishop Marrell Cornwell of First Pentecostal Church of Wichita, Kansas. Rev. Cornwell shares his decades of experience and insights on evangelism and teaching home Bible studies, challenging the younger generation to build and grow the Apostolic church through the power of the Word of God.

This interview is shared with Dr. Painter's students at Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology.

Jesus is for Everybody is an All Nations Sunday message shared with us by Rev. Myron Wideman, Jr. for the Atlantic District All Nations Service.

Rev. Wideman, Jr. is the Director of Promotions for Building the Bridge Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church International. He also serves as the Associate Pastor of Dekalb United Pentecostal Church in Georgia.

What is postmodernism? What are the things that the apostolic church should know when it comes to reaching the postmodern generation? In this episode, Dr. David K. Bernard, General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International, shares his insights about the Apostolic Church in the 21st century.

This podcast episode is sponsored by the Atlantic District Multicultural Ministries.

Is writing a ministry? What does it take to be an effective apostolic writer?

In this month's episode, Rev. Lori Wagner shares her thoughts on apostolic writing. Sis. Wagner is an ordained evangelist with the United Pentecostal Church International and a bestselling author of numerous books including Preach Like a Lady and Gender and Ministry. 

In this interview, Rev. Raymond Woodward discusses the definition of teaching, its importance in evangelism and discipleship, and some tips on how to minister through teaching effectively.

Rev. Raymond Woodward is the Executive Presbyter of Canada for the United Pentecostal Church International. He is also the Lead Pastor of Capital Community Church in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and he travels extensively in the United States, Canada and overseas to share the Word of God.

In this episode, D.J. Hill shares about the most important thing in evangelism and discipleship — capacity. He believes that making time to make disciples is imperative in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

D.J. Hill was the Evangelism Pastor of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, and now the Director of Promotions for the Youth Ministries of United Pentecostal Church International. This episode was recorded as a Training Call for the Atlantic District Multicultural Ministries.

D.J. Hill is the Evangelism Pastor of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church in Georgia. He recently graduated with a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Urshan Graduate School of Theology.

In this interview, Bro. Hill shared his insights concerning Generation Z and how to reach and disciple them.

In this episode, Rev. Brocc Chavis — Director of Multicultural Ministries for the United Pentecostal Church International — discusses about the ministry of the church in a multicultural world.

In this time of racial tension in North America, it is important for the church to be reminded of the need for a multicultural approach in the ministry. In this interview, Paul Graham discusses his life and experience as pastor of one of the largest multicultural church in Canada. He shares with us the keys that helped him reach out to cultures and grow an apostolic church with over 70 nationalities represented.

Paul Graham is the pastor of St. Laurent United Pentecostal Church in Montreal, QC. He is also the Director of the North American Missions of Quebec District, UPCI.

Especially in this time of racial tension, we need to be reminded of our calling to love our neighbour. In this episode, Myron Wideman, Jr. discusses the second greatest commandment of all.

Rev. Myron Wideman, Jr. is the Associate Pastor of Dekalb United  Pentecostal Church in Georgia. He travels to preach numerous youth  conventions and rallies in the US and Canada.

How important is it for a Christian to make disciples? In this episode, Paul Thornton discusses about his thoughts concerning discipleship.

Rev. Paul Thornton is a church planter in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada. He also served as the Youth President of the Atlantic District UPCI for several years.

How important is it for a church to be "outside-minded"? In this episode, Matt Woodward discusses the importance of reaching out beyond the walls of the church.

Matt is the Youth Pastor of Capital Community Church in Fredericton, NB and also the President of the Atlantic District's Youth Ministries.

Rev. Brocc Chavis is the Director of Multicultural Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church International. In the first part of this interview, he answers questions concerning racism, prejudice, and diversity in North America.

Rev. Myron Wideman, Jr. is the Associate Pastor of Dekalb United Pentecostal Church in Georgia. He travels to preach numerous youth conventions and rallies in the US and Canada.

In this episode, Bro. Wideman discusses about the pros and cons of social media and some advice on how to deal with its dangers.

Rev. Jeff Ready is the Director of Promotions for the Multicultural Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church International. In this interview, Bro. Ready discusses the importance of having a multicultural church, issues about racism and prejudice, and the efforts of the UPCI in promoting multiculturalism in North America.

Rev. Mark Brown is the Pastor of Jesus Church in Watertown, SD. He served as the Youth President of the South Dakota District of the United Pentecostal Church International for 10 years and has been involved in North American missions (as a church planter) for thirteen years. 

In this interview, Bro. Brown discussed about the results of a prayer survey conducted at North American Youth Congress 2019 and the issues, ideas, and principles surrounding it. 

In this interview, Sis. Jessica Marquez answers questions concerning Dating, Marriage, and Ministry.

Sis. Marquez is a certified marriage and pre-marital facilitator at Prepare-Enrich. While co-pastoring Vision Grande in Arkansas with her husband, she also travels extensively to speak at various conferences and organize Women Ministering to Women (a ladies conference) in North America. Before moving to US, Bro. and Sis. Marquez were missionaries for fifteen years with the United Pentecostal Church International.

In this interview, Dr. Eugene Wilson discusses about the importance of teamwork and values in the ministry, choosing and working with team members, and maintaining a healthy team.

Dr. Eugene Wilson is the Executive Pastor of the Pentecostals of Katy in Texas. He is the founder of Equipping Leaders, a coaching and consulting organization, a columnist for The Pentecostal Life, and author of multiple books. He earned a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University’s School of Business and Global Leadership and a Master of Arts in Human Relations from Liberty University.

Rev. Victor Jackson is an ordained evangelist with the United Pentecostal Church International. From Belleview, Florida, he travels across North America to minister at various churches, conferences, and meetings. In this interview, Bro. Jackson discusses questions concerning the call of God in a person's life.

In this episode, Raymart Lugue discusses about the importance of prayer in the ministry and some practical ways on how to develop one's prayer life. 

In this interview, Lori Wagner, best-selling author of Preach Like a Lady and Gender and Ministry, discusses about women in the ministry.

In this episode, Raymart Lugue shares the importance of godly character in the ministry and the ways through which we can develop our character. The lesson was adapted from his book, Be a Minister, which is available on Amazon and Kobo.

Rev. Michael Ensey was the General Youth President of the United Pentecostal Church International for seven years. He was involved in youth ministries for over twenty years as a youth worker, youth pastor, district youth president, and general youth president. He is now pastoring a church in Heath, Ohio. 

In this interview, Bro. Ensey shares his thoughts about the challenges that our young people face today, the importance of youth ministry, and some helpful tips for a successful youth ministry.

Rev. T.W. Drost is the General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church in Mexico. He has been a missionary for a lot of years in six different Hispanic nations. Listen as he shares about the stories of the revival in Mexico and about being a missionary.

Sis. Beverley Woodward is a faithful prayer warrior, office assistant, and leader of ladies at Capital Community Church in Fredericton, NB. She's a mother to Matt and Emily and a faithful ministry partner and wife to Rev. Raymond Woodward. In this episode, she talks about the ministry of a pastor's spouse and some advice in choosing a ministry partner. 

Rev. Brent Carter, Chairman of Northeast Christian College and Pastor of Mission Point (Saint John, NB), shares his thoughts about the importance of education and quality relationship with pastor and spouse in the ministry.

David Smith is an international evangelist of the United Pentecostal Church International. In this interview, Bro. Smith talks about some helpful insights concerning evangelism and altar work.