He's led the SBC of Virginia for more than a decade. You may know Brian Autry as the Executive Director of SBCV. However, there were many twists and turns on this path to serving that only God could have orchestrated.

In this episode, Brandon and Brian discuss the importance of community in ministry, Brian's personal journey, the role of mentorship, and the significance of maintaining perspective and humility in leadership. Brian shares his experiences in youth ministry, church planting, and the challenges he faced along the way, emphasizing that ministry is a privilege and that one's identity should be rooted in Christ.

Every church has specific challenges to face. Many of those challenges are the same, no matter the size or location of the church. But for those churches that are in rural or small town settings, answers may be hard to come by to help with their unique situations. That's why the SBCV held a special conference just for these churches. In this episode, we talk with John Sharp, who highlights some of the main takeaways that could really help your church.

When Philip Bramblet came to Rocky Mount, Virginia, to pastor Furnace Creek Baptist Church, he knew God had called him there. What he didn't realize was the journey he and the church would have to take and how long it would take. It's a revitalization story of two 5-year chapters, including a time when he was almost shown the door! But along the way, Philip learned one thing that he constantly needs... GRIT. God, Repentance, Instruction, and Time.