"Equipping Ourselves" by Neal Pollard

"Equipping Ourselves" by Neal Pollard

From Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ) by lehmanavechurchofchrist

April 19, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 1479

About this episode

Neal Pollard discusses spiritual preparation and introduces the congregation's annual Equip Workshop, emphasizing individual and communal responsibilities in faith.

April 19, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon In this episode Neal opens with a striking historical anecdote about the catastrophic 1889 Johnstown flood to illustrate the consequences of poor preparation, then pivots to Jesus’ teaching about building life on a solid foundation. Using Luke, Matthew, and other New Testament passages, the talk frames spiritual preparation as an individual responsibility and a communal calling and introduces the congregation’s annual Equip Workshop as a concentrated, practical opportunity for growth. The description covers the origins and strategic vision behind the Equip Workshop, rooted in Ephesians 4:11–16, and explains how the event was born from pandemic-era planning to strengthen the local church’s ability to teach, serve, and bear fruit. Listeners learn that the workshop offers 26 hours of focused instruction (Thursday night through Sunday), multiple tracks, and discussion forums designed to equip attendees for faithful living, leadership, and service. Guests and leaders highlighted include keynote and session speakers such as Steve Higginbotham, Andy Baker (leading worship), Dan Winkler, Mike Vestal, John Moore, Glenn Hitchcock, and many others—along…

People in this episode

Host: Neal Pollard

Guests: Steve Higginbotham, Andy Baker, Dan Winkler, Mike Vestal, John Moore, Glenn Hitchcock

Topics covered

  • spiritual preparation
  • community growth
  • faithful living
  • leadership
  • service
  • Equip Workshop

Keywords

  • spiritual preparation
  • Equip Workshop
  • community growth
  • faith
  • leadership
  • service
  • Johnstown flood
  • Ephesians 4

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ephesians 4:11–16

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