This is the podcast of the South Central Baptist Area, a partnership between the Gambrell and Gonzales Baptist Associations which are spread across 11+ counties in south Texas. The aim of this podcast is to provide an opportunity for our ministers and lay leaders to learn and grow.
SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #199 – On Markers of a Healthy Church with Pastor Roland Contreras
In this episode our SCBA Director, Matt Singleton, interviews Roland Contreras, pastor at The Grove Baptist Church in Orange Grove, Texas. The discussion focuses on what a healthy church looks like and how the Regenesis process, through the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention (SBTC), can help churches steer towards health. We also discuss the importance of being a reader and what books we’re into lately. Roland also serves as a coach/facilitator for Regenesis. Learn more about it at…
https://sbtexas.com/church-regenesis/
29 Sept 2026
SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #198 – On Preaching with Dr. Matthew Kim
In this series you will get to listen in on conversations with expert practitioners in the field of preaching. These conversations were recorded over the summer of 2026 as part of our Summer Preaching Cohort.
In this particular episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Matthew Kim, the Director of the PhD in Preaching Program at Truett Seminary. He is also the Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership and Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism. Dr. Kim earned a MTh and PhD from the University of Edinburgh, a MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a BA from Carleton College. He is the author of "Ready to Preach: An Introduction to Homiletics,"; "Preaching with Cultural Intelligence: Understanding the People Who Hear Our Sermons"; "Preaching to People in Pain: How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation" and "Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity," among many others.
22 Sept 2026
SCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #197 – On Texas Baptist’s Realignment with Dr. Julio Guarneri
In this episode our SCBA Director, Matt Singleton, interviews Julio Guarneri, the Executive Director of Texas Baptist (BGCT). The conversation centers on the recent realignment and rightsizing of the convention. A lion’s share of the attention was given to the role of the Navigator, which is replacing Area Representative.
You can learn more about these changes at…
https://www.texasbaptists.org/article/texas-baptists-announces-three-new-ministry-teams-additional-realignment-updates
https://www.texasbaptists.org/article/texas-baptists-completes-realignment-right-sizing-for-gc2-calling
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