Videos
The Center produces many video learning opportunities. Our presenters are recognized experts in their areas of presentation. Here you will learn from Dr. Chuck Bugg, senior consultant on preaching, Ruben Swint, the Generosity Guy, and Bo Prosser, our president and lead consultant.
Our videos are inspirational, instructional, and insightful. These are free for you to use individually or with groups in your church. Be sure to visit the Center’s YouTube Channel to subscribe to your favorites. Also, make sure you have subscribed to our mailing list to keep up with the latest news.
We are always creating new videos. Have an idea, let us know!
Isaiah 40:31
Chuck Bugg emphasizes faith, recalling his son's illness, Isaiah 40:31, and MLK’s hope—urging trust in God through hardships.
Lamentations 3
Chuck Bugg reflects on Lamentations 3, Jeremiah’s sorrow, and God’s enduring mercy, emphasizing hope, resilience, and paying attention to life’s lessons.
Philippians 4:13
Chuck Bugg learns Philippians 4:13 means God provides needs, not wants, finding strength through faith in life's hardships.
Ezekiel 3:15
Chuck Bugg reflects on hope, exile, presence, and faith, emphasizing silent companionship and trusting God’s light in life’s hardships.
The End Is Near - Part 2
Swint and Prosser discuss year-end giving strategies, emphasizing mission-driven appeals, multi-channel outreach, small campaigns, and encouraging larger donations.
The End Is Near - Part 1
Ruben Swint and Bo Prosser discuss strategies for year-end giving, emphasizing mission-driven appeals, timely asks, and engaging church members.
Matthew 5:11-12
Chuck Bugg reflects on persecution, leadership challenges, personal growth, and trusting God’s guidance through struggles, ultimately finding renewal and purpose.
Matthew 5:10
Reflections on Matthew 5:10, with stories of faith, persecution, and compassion, and emphasizing unity and strength through love in challenging times.
Matthew 5:9
Chuck emphasizes the call to be peacemakers, urging us to bring "shalom" to our immediate surroundings by fostering peace and getting our spiritual lives in order.
Matthew 5:8
Chuck reflects on purity of heart, encouraging authentic pursuit of God and reliance on His strength, and shares a story about resilience and faith.
Matthew 5:7
Chuck meditates on mercy, and shares a personal story about God's mercy during his son's illness and emphasizing the importance of showing mercy to others.
Matthew 5:6
Chuck reflects on Matthew 5:6, urging love, justice, and mercy amidst generational challenges, disillusionment, and societal violence, emphasizing spiritual fulfillment through God.
Matthew 5:5
Meekness is not weakness; rather it’s loving God fully, trusting His purpose, and embracing grace as a gift, not something earned through effort.
Matthew 5:4
Mourning can serve as a path to divine comfort, emphasizing being present, trusting God, and finding hope amidst personal and global suffering.
Loving the Stewardship Season, Part 1
Bo Prosser and Ruben Swint discuss embracing stewardship season with creativity, shifting focus to generosity, fostering relationships, and expanding giving beyond finances in church programs.
Loving the Stewardship Season, Part 2
Bo Prosser interviews Ruben Swint about stewardship, discussing the "giving path" as a way to encourage generosity and spiritual growth, beyond just tithing.
Loving the Stewardship Season, Part 3
In their conversation, Ruben Swint and Bo Prosser discuss effective stewardship campaigns, emphasizing storytelling, addressing different life stages, and fostering generosity over financial focus.
Matthew 5:1-3
Chuck reflects on the Beatitudes, emphasizing the importance of embracing Christ in troubled times, sharing a story about a woman whose simple faith inspired him.
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