Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard

Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard

Author: Mike Neglia July 30, 2024 Duration: 26:44

In this episode, Dr. Alan Stoddard shares the valuable lessons he learned from the influential mentors who shaped his journey, highlighting the importance of mentorship in spiritual leadership. Reflecting on his experiences, Dr. Stoddard encourages contemporary pastors and Christian leaders to invest in the next generation of preachers and leaders. This discussion was recorded during our August 2023 training event at Reliance Church in Temecula, California.


Alan has a passion for disciple-making. He has been a pastor for 34 years. He knows the difference between church growth and disciple-making. His passion for disciple making encompasses three things:

  1. Good preaching.

  2. Intentional disciple-making.

  3. Sermon based small-groups.

Alan is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary as well as Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He teaches online as an adjunct professor for the Calvary Chapel, Bible College, and for Rockbridge Seminary.

Alan has been married to Jeana for 37 years. They met her a blind date. Through her he came to new Christ. Alan is the father of Briana who is 23 years old and is about to graduate with a four-year degree debt-free. He is so proud of her.

Alan's latest book   NEW BELIEVER: How to disciple new believers :  https://www.amazon.com/NEW-BELIEVER-How-disciple-believers/dp/B0D91NPLQ8?ref_=ast_author_dp


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Suggested Episodes: 

Alan Stoddard on sermon-based small groups: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/sermon-based-small-groups-alan-stoddard

Steve Matthewson on lessons learned from Haddon Robinson : https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/sermon-introductions-and-illustrations-lessons-learned-from-haddon-robinson-and-preaching-the-old-testament 

John Whittaker on Inductive Bible Study : https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/how-to-discover-the-authors-intended-meaning-with-john-whittaker


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Mike Neglia hosts Expositors Collective: Expository Preaching, Bible Teaching and Sermon Preparation, a space dedicated to the craft of clearly opening the Scriptures. Rather than offering abstract theory, this podcast grounds itself in the tangible realities faced by pastors and teachers every week. You'll hear genuine conversations that feel like pulling up a chair in a mentor's study, where experienced practitioners discuss the challenges and joys of preparing messages that faithfully explain the biblical text. Episodes often take the form of interviews or practical workshops, delving into the nuances of effective communication for diverse settings like church pulpits, youth groups, or women's ministries. The collective wisdom shared here is about more than just structure; it's about the spiritual discipline of listening to a passage before speaking on it, ensuring the sermon's heart beats in rhythm with the Bible's intent. Tuning into this podcast provides a form of ongoing coaching, a resource for anyone who wants their teaching to be both deeply rooted and readily understood. It’s for those who believe that the careful work of exposition is a profound act of service, and who are looking for a companion on that journey.
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