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Huron & Southeastern Baptist Associations
Tuesday, January 06, 2009

FAQ's

See Below:

  • What is an Audio Conference?
  • How Does An Audio Conference Work?
  • What Are the Benefits of an Audio Conference?
  • Can I Get a Copy of the Audio Conferences?
  • Who Moderates the Audio Conferences?
What is an Audio Conference?
An Audio Conference is like a radio talk show with the featured guest having time to teach participants about the selected topic. The conference is free to all participants, except for any toll charges for the phone call.  

Normally, the guest will have 39 minutes to discuss issues and solutions related to the conference topic with moderator and Director of Missions, Bobby Gilstrap.

The final 20 minutes is open for a question and answer period enabling participants to gain additional insights during the 59-minute Audio Conference. Participants can ask their questions directly or submit them by email to
AudioConference@MInewChurch.com (Before or during the conference). To read what others are saying, click on TESTIMONIES.
 
How Does An Audio Conference Work?
Simply dial the CONFERENCE CALL number that will be provided via email or telephone when you register for the free conference. (Click HERE to REGISTER for FREE).

Enter the provided conference BRIDGE number, and you'll be connected to the live Audio Conference telephone bridge. Then, sit back and listen to our guest discuss the topic of discussion with our moderator. You can even interact during the Q & A session in the final few minutes.
 
What are the Benefits of an Audio Conference?
    • Train your staff, leadership team or a group of pastors or church planters for the cost of a phone call!
    • No travel hassles or high expenses!
    • No additional time out of the office!
    • Have a leadership discussion after the conference! Groups gather and listen via speakerphone, then discuss the topic as a group following the conference. Click HERE for the DOWNLOAD PAGE for a discussion guide and/or a PowerPoint visual presentation to accompany the conference.
 
Can I Get a Copy of the Audio Conference?
Yes, you can get a copy of most of our Audio Conferences.

Most of our Audio Conferences are available as MP3 Pod Casts from our RESOURCES page (CLICK HERE). You can download these conferences to your computer or to a MP3 player. If you prefer an audio CD of any of these conferences, click HERE to email your request. Remember, there is a $5 charge for all CDs to pay for postage and handling.

When requesting an audio CD, remember to include the DATE and the TITLE of the audio conference you are requesting. Also include your mailing address. We must receive your check or money order before we can mail your CD. Sorry, but we cannot accept credit cards or cash.
 
Who Moderates the Audio Conference?
   
Bobby Gilstrap is the host and moderator of the Audio Conference for Pastors. Gilstrap is the Director of Missions for Huron and Southeastern Baptist Associations in southeastern Michigan. His ministry includes assisting churches with mission strategy, church starting, evangelism and church health and growth (See Available Resources).
 
His family (Brenda, Robert, & Andrew) have lived in Ypsilanti, MI since January of 2001. He has served as a pastor and church starter and as a mentor, supervisor and consultant for numerous pastors and church planters.

Gilstrap has broad educational and professional experience. He holds a doctor of ministry degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO; a master of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX; and a bachelor's degree in sociology from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK.

Prior to his current position, Gilstrap has served several churches in associate positions and as the pastor of four churches. In addition to his 26+ years of ministry experience, he has started several photography businesses, and has been in management and sales for several media, retail and marketing businesses.
 
At present, Gilstrap also serves on the National Leadership Team of the Network of Baptist Associations (NoBA), a professional organization for Southern Baptist associations.