Youtube Video MP3 Audio Summary The conversation revolves around various aspects of Bible study, focusing on the roles of elders, the concept of ‘fruit’ in evangelism, the nature of miracles, and the understanding of the one true church. The panel discusses the importance of teaching, the obligations and prohibitions in Scripture, and how to engage with others about faith, particularly in familial contexts. They emphasize the need for relationships in evangelism and the significance of using Scripture to clarify misunderstandings about miracles and the church. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Session00:03 Understanding Elders as Spiritual Leaders06:48 The Concept of Fruit in Evangelism15:18 Addressing Doubts About Miracles and Faith21:26 Asking Uncomfortable Questions23:53 The Role of Miracles in Faith28:53 Understanding Healing in Scripture36:06 The Importance of the Church Transcript *This transcript was automatically generated and may contain errors.* Open Forum Panel (00:03)As we have been doing for several years at this hour, we have the three back-to-back-to-back lessons on a particular topic that fits within our theme, and then we have questions and answers based upon those lessons, and then we kind of expand that in any lessons of the day, and then we expand that any lessons on evangelism, or any questions, I should say, about evangelism. And then the speakers ⁓ form kind of the panel to answer the questions, to help answer the questions, and we’re not here to come up with any brotherhood policy or anything like that. But we are here just as a Bible

Youtube Video MP3 Podcast Summary In this conversation, Don Garner discusses the growth and dynamics of the Forest Park Church, emphasizing the importance of evangelism and leadership within the church community. He highlights the need for a supportive and united eldership, the empowerment of future leaders, and the church’s role in nurturing its members and reaching out to the community. Garner draws on biblical principles and personal experiences to illustrate the challenges and responsibilities of church leadership in fostering a vibrant and evangelistic church environment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eldership and Evangelism00:03 The Role of Elders in Church Growth03:25 Creating a Culture of Evangelism06:25 Leadership and Communication in the Church09:10 Empowering Members for Evangelism12:08 The Importance of Community and Care15:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Evangelism18:12 The Heart of Evangelism: A Call to Action21:18 The Future of Church Leadership23:59 The Apostle Paul’s Example in Evangelism Transcript *This transcript was automatically generated and may contain errors.* Don Garner (00:03)One of the things at Forest Park where I serve, and our attendance is running somewhere around 377, 360 now. We’ve had an in-pouring of visitors. I mean, it’s rare for us not to have five or 10 families visiting every week. And so, What a blessing. What a blessing. And it is a great opportunity for the church at Forest Park to be the church that the Lord has designed by purpose to be evangelistic. And one of the things that… has been a common statement among the elders for quite a while