Ep. 171 - The Growing Church

Episode 171 of the Tell Me More podcast, hosted by First Baptist Arlington, titled "Ep. 171 - The Growing Church" was published on November 11, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.

November 11, 2025 ·47m · Tell Me More

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Summary

In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, host Ryan Chandler sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and Ashley Berryhill to talk about Engagement Month at First Baptist Church of Arlington — a season that celebrates living as a sent people. Together they discuss what it means to live missionally every day, highlight the church’s local and global partnerships, and share exciting opportunities for engagement trips in 2025.Dr. Wiles also offers a rich theological reflection on what it means to be the Church — tracing his own spiritual formation, the evolution of his understanding of ecclesiology, and how this shapes FBCA’s focus on discipleship and transformation leading into 2026.From the legacy of missions to the calling of the global church, this conversation reminds us that the Church isn’t just an organization — it’s the living, growing body of Christ in the world today.🎙️ Featuring:Ryan Chandler, Minister to Young Adults and Young FamiliesAshley Berryhill, Global Engagement MinisterDr. Dennis R. Wiles, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Arlington💡 Highlights:What “Engagement Month” means for FBCA’s mission identityUpcoming global and youth engagement tripsDr. Wiles on how our understanding of the Church shapes discipleshipThe role of the Spirit in launching the early Church and sustaining ours today

Episode Description

In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, host Ryan Chandler sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and Ashley Berryhill to talk about Engagement Month at First Baptist Church of Arlington — a season that celebrates living as a sent people. Together they discuss what it means to live missionally every day, highlight the church’s local and global partnerships, and share exciting opportunities for engagement trips in 2025.

Dr. Wiles also offers a rich theological reflection on what it means to be the Church — tracing his own spiritual formation, the evolution of his understanding of ecclesiology, and how this shapes FBCA’s focus on discipleship and transformation leading into 2026.

From the legacy of missions to the calling of the global church, this conversation reminds us that the Church isn’t just an organization — it’s the living, growing body of Christ in the world today.

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