Church Unfiltered with Dr. Anthony Cobbs

What’s it like having a ministry that is in the spotlight, speaks truth to power, and always under scrutiny? Pastor Jamal Bryant the pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta has one of the most storied ministries in recent years. Yet it does not come without cost. We sat down to discuss staying true to your ministry call with one of today's most well known pulpiteers.

Mentors can help shape the life of a person in such a way it could mean the difference between success and failure. This is true even in ministry as people seek guidance on how to sharpen their gifts and develop as leaders.Dr. Maurice Watson, senior pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and longtime mentor of this show's host, discusses the significance of a mentoring relationship in the ministry life.

Once the pandemic subsides, what is the plan for your church to resume operations? Among the many areas of concern, there are five specific components of the church that are deserving of attention: worship services, mental and emotional health, office hours and structure, budgeting and sustaining an online presence.This episode looks at these five areas of focus for the church both now and in a post-pandemic season.

Planting a church is a difficult task. Imagine doing so in the midst of a global pandemic!Pastor Onterio is the former Young Adult and EChurch Pastor at the Potter’s House under Bishop TD Jakes. He has traveled the world as an evangelist and now has founded Courageous Church. He joins us to discuss knowing when to plant a church, pressing through a pandemic and using creative platforms to spread the gospel. Catch episode 19: “Church Planting in a Pandemic” on Monday. Subscribe today so you don’t miss out! Available on all podcast platforms.

Youth ministry is hard enough without added stressors like say, a pandemic! Youth Pastor Josh Shelby shares insights on what it is like trying to minister to youth who are facing times like no other. 

Prior to the pandemic, statistics showed the decline in church attendance. Now that months have passed since public gatherings have taken place, the chances of regular attendees returning are in jeopardy. Some people will joyfully return, while some will not. And others have moved on to new churches already.This episode looks at four reasons why people might not return to church as we hope and what we can do to prepare for the possibility.

Remember when Shaq and Kobe were on the same team? What about Durant, Westbrook and Harden? Despite how talented these players and teams were they couldn’t stay together.⠀As leaders, when you have high capacity players on your team you have to coach them properly for maximized effectiveness. Even in the church. ⠀The new episode of Church Unfiltered gives you questions leaders should ask as they seek to deal with Leading High Capacity Leaders. ⠀

This episode answers incredible questions from our listeners such as:* Why do churches that claim to be progressive justify their traditional practices?* How should church leaders address sensitive issues like mental health?* What characteristics should a leader look for in hiring a new church staff member?Gain insight on the questions people are really asking.

With the heaviness of pandemic concerns and social unrest weighing on so many people, I gathered together a few of the most brilliant minds I know for a discussion on dealing with it all spiritually, mentally and emotionally.⠀Little did I know one of the most prolific conversations I’ve had would take place. You have to listen to episode 14 of Church Unfiltered with my special guests:⠀⠀▪️Aisha Woods Zarb-Cousin, PsyD⠀▪️Fredricc Brock, DMin⠀▪️Carey Latimore, PhD⠀⠀We had to split this profundity into two parts. Make sure you listen to both parts! This is PART TWO of Episode 14 (In my intro I say episode 13 but it is episode 14 parts 1 and 2).

With the heaviness of pandemic concerns and social unrest weighing on so many people, I gathered together a few of the most brilliant minds I know for a discussion on dealing with it all spiritually, mentally and emotionally.⠀Little did I know one of the most prolific conversations I’ve had would take place. You have to listen to these episodes of Church Unfiltered with my special guests:⠀⠀▪️Aisha Woods Zarb-Cousin, PsyD⠀▪️Fredricc Brock, DMin⠀▪️Carey Latimore, PhD⠀⠀We had to split this profundity into two parts. Make sure you listen to both parts! This is part 1.