Caskey Center for Church Excellence

09/11/2026

“Pastor, commit to personal evangelism. Though there are many responsibilities, the Church is not a sinking ship. The Church is a glorious ship with a perfect Captain.”

Check out the latest article from Pastor Michael Pogue on the Caskey blog.

Serving as a pastor can often feel like trying to steer a ship across the ocean while the ship is constantly taking on water. Every responsibility brought before you can feel like a bucket of water you must pour out of the ship before you can focus on the main responsibility of charting the course a...

09/07/2026

This week on the podcast, Dr. Newsom sits down with three local pastors serving in different contexts for a candid conversation about preaching, ministry, and thinking pastorally about cultural issues.

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Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-win-the-many/id1651440036

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XQTLo3D1FFUZEUuKIBsOm?si=bbc3e78271bc4774

Simplecast:
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09/04/2026

"John wanted his readers to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, and he accomplished that purpose by placing Christ at the center of every page."

Check out the latest article from Reid Stevens on the Caskey blog.

That You May Believe H.B. Charles states, “It is the will of God that the Spirit of God use the Word of God to make the people of God look like the Son of God.”¹ Charles’s words became something of a preaching philosophy as I set out to preach the Gospel of John to the saints of Forest Baptis...

08/31/2026

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Obbie Todd about the surprising spectrum of political views among early American Baptists. We discuss the range of Baptist perspectives on religious liberty, the historical context that shaped them, and why those conversations still matter today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-win-the-many/id1651440036?i=1000786911066

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

"Today, it is possible for pastors to know the law and not know God. We can get busy with life and ministry, building up our social media platforms, focusing on planning and church growth strategies, and all these things could easily become our modern hewed out cisterns. These things in and of themselves aren’t bad things. However, they could easily become the cisterns we are drinking from rather than drinking from the living water."

Check out the latest article from Pastor Byron Brown on the Caskey blog.

Is it possible to know the Word and not know God? Is it possible to be a messenger of God and yet not know God intimately? This is a weighty question to consider, but the answer to these questions is, “yes.” During the prophet Jeremiah’s day, there were priests that God condemned for this very...

08/24/2026

“Peacemakers aggressively strive to end conflict.”

In the newest episode of To Win the Many, we continue through the Beatitudes and consider what Jesus means when He calls His people to be peacemakers.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-win-the-many/id1651440036?i=1000785405400

08/21/2026

Caskey Kickoff | Fall 2026

We gathered with new and returning Caskey students to celebrate the start of a new academic year. As these students balance seminary studies and service in their local churches, we invite you to join us in praying that God would encourage, equip, and sustain them in their ministry.

To learn more about what the Caskey Center is, visit: caskeycenter.org

08/21/2026

“Sunday is coming, and that’s a good thing. Remember the call of God on your life. Recognize the privilege of Sunday. Resolve to give God and His people your best.”

In our latest article, Pastor Jakob Harris encourages weary pastors to preach with expectancy, power, and joy.

https://caskeycenter.org/the-privilege-of-sunday