Episode 12: Why Your Church Might Be Spiritually Malnourished
In this episode of Between Sundays, Dr. Gary Lewis, Mark Williams, Loran Livingston, and David Cooper dive into one of the most urgent realities of ministry today: spiritual warfare and the return of Christ.
From the growing darkness in culture to the subtle deception creeping into pulpits, the conversation explores the challenges pastors face in preparing their people for the Lord’s imminent return. The hosts challenge ministers to keep preaching the Word with conviction, avoid the “cotton candy” of shallow preaching, and stay faithful to their call.
Topics include:
Why deception is the most dangerous form of spiritual warfare.
The decline of biblical truth in American culture.
Lessons from Noah and the days of Lot.
Why preaching the imminent return of Christ matters more than ever.
The sacred responsibility of preparing sermons with labor and discipline.
How pastors can endure the marathon of ministry without running out of “oil.”
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Episode 11: You Can't Do It All (and Shouldn't Try!)
In Episode 11 of Between Sundays, the hosts welcome Pastor Clinton Ruddock of New Life Church in Sunrise, Florida. Pastor Ruddock shares his journey from the Caribbean to New York, and eventually to planting and leading a thriving congregation in Florida for over 30 years. Together, the panel dives into essential ministry priorities—placing preaching and teaching the Word of God at the forefront, trusting and empowering leaders, and building healthy teams.
The conversation is an honest dialogue about denominational culture and the tension between God’s sovereignty and human free will. This episode challenges leaders to keep the mission of the Gospel central and to prepare God’s people for the works He has already prepared for them.
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Episode 10: Truth that Transcends Culture
In this episode of Between Sundays, Dr. Lamar Vest joins hosts Mark Williams, David Cooper, Loran Livingston, and Gary Lewis for a conversation about engaging Scripture in today's shifting culture. Dr. Vest reflects on his journey, from serving as general overseer of the Church of God to becoming the first Pentecostal president of the American Bible Society, and the divine calling to move beyond simply distributing Bibles to cultivating a passion for reading them.
Learn more about Dr. Vest's Library of Divine Inspiration HERE! (https://www.adultdiscipleshipcog.com/all-resources/p/the-library-of-divine-inspiration-powerpoint)
Join the WE GROW Bible reading community HERE! (https://glm.audiencetap.com/form/YLSwhg)
Watch and Subscribe to the Video Version of Between Sundays Podcast HERE! (https://www.youtube.com/@COGHQ/podcasts)
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Episode 9: Cut the Grass: The Power of Small Things in Ministry
In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Between Sundays, Pastor Demetrius Presley joins the hosts to share his journey as the leader of the 910 Livingston Street Church of God in downtown Orlando. From taking the reins of a 100-year-old legacy church during COVID to pastoring with authenticity in a rapidly changing culture, Pastor Presley opens up about the power of consistency, the challenge of bivocational ministry, and the importance of simply being who God called you to be.
The team also dives into the realities of burnout, generational leadership, and the sacred responsibility of stewarding God’s house and His people. This episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a reminder that sometimes, ministry starts with just cutting the grass.
Get more information about Pastor Pressley and 9-10 Livingston Church of God HERE (https://nine10church.online/)
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Episode 8: The Table is the Pulpit. Planting a Church Where You are with What you Have.
In this powerful episode of Between Sundays, Pastor Josue Collins shares the inspiring journey of launching a church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. What began with simple conversations over coffee and soccer games became a Spirit-led movement of renewal, rooted in community and sustained by calling. The hosts discuss the realities of bivocational ministry, small beginnings, setbacks, and how God uses what's in our hands to bring transformation. If you've ever felt the call to plant a church, or just wondered if it's possible, this episode will challenge and encourage you to take the first step.
Learn More about Renewal Church HERE. (https://www.renewalftl.com/)
Lean More about the Ministry of Evangelism HERE. (https://www.cogmoe.org/)
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Join Gary Lewis, Mark Williams, Loran Livingston, and David Cooper for candid, transparent conversations about life in ministry. This is more than sermons and church services—it's the real work of pastoring, the challenges and triumphs, the heart and soul of ministry that happens between Sundays.
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