New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 56

Ministry of the Word with Robert Smith

Robert Smith

This powerful message by Robert Smith urges ministers to return to the foundational authority of Scripture, preaching the whole counsel of God with clarity, passion, and theological depth to bring about true spiritual transformation. Smith emphasizes that the ministry of the Word is not based on emotionalism but on the Spirit-empowered proclamation of Christ.

Published on August 18, 2025

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New Churches Masterclass

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader, you’ll gain the biblical foundations, practical tools, and leadership insights you need to strengthen your ministry and serve your community well. Learn from trusted practitioners as they equip you to think deeply, preach clearly, lead boldly, and multiply the mission. No matter where you are in your ministry journey, the New Churches Masterclass podcast will help you grow and endure.

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Robert Smith

Robert Smith is the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University in Birmingham, AL. He earned his Ph.D. at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Dr. Smith has spoken at more than 135 universities, colleges, and seminaries in the United States, Great Britain, Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. He has taught congregations in several countries including Greece, Turkey, Rome, the Holy Land and Switzerland. He and his wife, Wanda, Ph.D., have four adult children (one in heaven), several grandchildren and great grands.
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