The Association Pulse Podcast
Your Association
has a story worth telling.
Taking the pulse of the local association — one leader at a time.
The show where we sit down with Directors of Missions and associational leaders who keep their network of Churches healthy, connected, and moving forward. Every episode we take the pulse of a local association — the wins, the struggles, and what it really takes to help Churches thrive in a world that's changing fast.
Each episode features a Baptist Association leader — a Director of Missions or Associational Mission Strategist — sharing their story, their challenges, and what it really takes to help Churches thrive. Whether your Association is in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, or anywhere the gospel is advancing, your story deserves to be heard.
Latest Episode
What Churches Need
Craig Carlisle · Director of Missions, Etowah Baptist Association
After nearly four decades in Baptist ministry, Craig Carlisle shares what he has learned about the pressures Pastors carry, the future of smaller Churches, cooperation between Churches, and why the local Church must remain at the center.
Watch Episode 1Association Pulse Guests
Meet the Guests
The leaders who have shared their stories on Association Pulse — and the associations they serve.
What to expect as a guest
A 30–40 minute conversation, no script, no sales. Seven natural segments that let your story breathe.
The Person & the Calling
How God led you into associational ministry and what this role really carries.
The Pulse
A snapshot of your association — makeup, health, and what's shifting in the Churches you serve.
The Challenges
An honest look at what keeps association leaders up at night.
Bright Spots
The Churches turning a corner — and what they have in common.
Next Generation
How your Churches are reaching new families and showing up where people are looking.
Vision
Your prayer for the Pastors and Churches in your network.
We want to hear your story.
If you are a Director of Missions or an Associational Mission Strategist, your Association has a story that other leaders need to hear. Let us tell it.
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