Strengthening the Local Church Through Evangelism & Discipleship | Joel Willoughby
in this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Joel Willoughby, founder and executive director of Brains and Bibles, alongside special guests Jeremy and Rebecca Dietrich of Lakeland Baptist Church in Minnesota.
Joel shares how Brains and Bibles is equipping churches across the country through evangelism training, discipleship development, and Bible study workshops. From remote churches in northern Minnesota to global missions and Christian camps, Joel’s mission is simple but powerful: strengthen the body of Christ, not compete with it.
You’ll also hear how the Dietrichs are actively serving in their local church, leading youth ministries, and helping their community grow in faith.
This conversation is packed with encouragement and practical ideas for church leaders, pastors, and believers who want to invest in the health and mission of the local church.
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Recorded on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Originally published on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Brains and Bibles Links:
— Learn More at: https://BrainsandBibles.com
— Contact Joel
— — by Email: mailto:BrainsandBibles@gmail.com
— — by Phone: (515) 669-4427
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— Brains, Bible, and Beyond Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IyXdBGzGhobnBZosTz8KY
Today’s Guests
— Jeremy & Rebecca Dietrich
The Quakerdale Foundation:
— Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org
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