Ep. 52 - Training and Discipling the Next Generation with Alumnus and Board Member Tyler Wilkins

In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, Brandt Merritt hosts Tyler Wilkins, a pastor from Kansas City and an SBU alumnus. They discuss Tyler's journey from being a student at SBU to his current role as a senior pastor at Fellowship KC. The conversation covers Tyler's experiences at SBU, his path to pastoral ministry, the importance of discipleship and apologetics in today's culture, and his role on the Board of Trustees at SBU. Tyler emphasizes the need for churches to raise up and send out leaders, and the importance of deep, meaningful engagement with the faith among younger generations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 05:35 Journey to Southwest Baptist University 11:54 Path to Pastoral Ministry 15:59 Building a Fellowship Program 16:31 Equipping Future Pastors through Fellowship KC 20:35 The Role of the Church in Discipleship 24:43 Adapting Discipleship for a New Generation 29:37 The Importance of Community in Faith 31:28 Serving on the Board of Trustees 38:08 Commitment to SBU's Future