This week on Ministry on the Move, we’re back in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas—America’s largest gated community—and catching up with Pastor Ronnie Gilmore, who’s been on a 13-year mission to breathe new life into First Assembly of God after it had closed its doors. From starting churches from scratch to engaging a community hungry for the Lord, Ronnie shares how he and his wife, Twana, turned what looked like a retirement town into a thriving, multi-generational church.

We talk real ministry: building relationships, loving people where they are, seeing radical life change, and doing whatever it takes—from preaching to plumbing—to get the job done. Ronnie gives insight into keeping a church healthy, walking the line between truth and grace, and staying true to God’s calling for the long haul.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to rebuild a church, cultivate real community, or simply follow Jesus without compromise, this episode is for you. And stick around for the speed round at the end—you might be surprised by Ronnie’s picks in music, tech, and books!

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What happens when you put three seasoned ministry leaders around the same table and ask them what the church is really facing today?

In this episode, Chris sits down at Coronado Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas with Dennis Phelps, Dale Clancy, and Mark Eichelberger for one of the most wide-ranging roundtable discussions the podcast has ever had.

From personal salvation stories to seminary teaching, music ministry, and decades of pastoral experience, these men share how God called them and how their paths intersected in Arkansas. But the conversation quickly moves deeper.

Together they tackle some of the most pressing questions facing the church today:

• What theological issues actually matter to this generation?

• Why are young people hungry for truth and authenticity?

• Has the American church confused the American Dream with the Gospel?

• What does real discipleship look like for Gen Z?

• And what role do prayer, revival, and humility play in the future of Christianity?

Along the way, they discuss everything from Daniel in Babylon to the fulfillment of prophecy, spiritual warfare, cultural pressure, and the danger of “marrying the spirit of the age.”

This is not a shallow conversation. It’s an honest, thoughtful discussion about faith, truth, revival, and the future of the church.

If you care about the next generation of believers—or the direction of Christianity in America—this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

An enchanted universe and the Bible, the sons of God, "Manipulatative", the image of God, Scott Mitchell and Bible Mysteries, Elohim and little gods, Let us make man in OUR image, Colossians 2:15, But Did HE like the worship this morning, The disembodied spirts of the Nephilim, Natural History and early humanoid, speculative theology shouldn't be divisive, theories of atonement, the history of the Christian Church and Communio Sanctorum by Lance Rolston (NOT Jeff, like I said in the podcast!), There is a mystery to the cross.

What does a church that truly honors Jesus look like? This week, Chris McNeil sits down with Pastor Devin Peterson at Mount Zion Church in Bel Air, Maryland, to explore worship that transforms, faith that shapes everyday life, and the delicate balance between tradition and change. From leaving a 165-year denominational legacy behind to leading a congregation in spirit and truth, this episode is full of insight, challenge, and encouragement for anyone who cares about the church Jesus wants.

Pastor Chuck joins the podcast to share insights from over 25 years in full-time ministry and 21 years leading his church. We dive into growing a ministry-driven church, mentoring leaders, serving the community, and lessons from his recent trip to Israel — from the Sea of Galilee to the Garden Tomb — that bring Scripture to life.

If you’re interested in church leadership, biblical history, or practical spiritual wisdom, this episode is for you. Listen, reflect, and share your thoughts!

Host Chris McNeill sits down with Josh Fisher of Hillside Missionary Church for a candid conversation about preaching verse-by-verse through Scripture, sharing your faith through everyday conversations (not programs), and leading faithfully as a young pastor.

From the awkwardness of evangelism to balancing family, friendships, and church life, Josh offers practical, down-to-earth insight for anyone serving in ministry or the local church.

What does faithful, everyday ministry actually look like behind the scenes?

In this episode of Ministry on the Move, Chris McNeil sits down with Pastor Josh Fisher of Hillside Missionary Church in South Bend, Indiana, for an honest conversation about church leadership, denominational roots, and the realities of shepherding a local congregation.

Josh shares the story of the Missionary Church’s Anabaptist background, the challenges and rewards of revitalizing a smaller church, and why slow, healthy growth often matters more than big numbers. Along the way, they talk about cultural pressure on pastors, consumer Christianity, staying grounded in Scripture, and what it takes to lead with conviction and compassion in today’s world.

Recorded on the road during the McNeils’ Midwest tour, this is a candid, down-to-earth look at the work of ministry and the people serving faithfully week after week.

Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Pastor Josh Fisher.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Pastor Jeremy Eden of North Bay Fellowship in South Texas, we slow down and wrestle with one of the most important — and often misunderstood — questions in the Christian life.

Together we talk through faith and obedience, the role of works, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and the very real spiritual battles believers face every day. From the armor of God to temptation, from pastoral responsibility to staying faithful when ministry feels heavy, this is an honest, practical discussion about following Christ in the real world.

No easy answers. No church clichés. Just two pastors opening Scripture and talking it through.

If you’ve ever wondered what genuine faith actually looks like when lived out, this episode is for you.