MARKED | Nate Akin

On this episode of MARKED, Mary Margaret talks with Nate Akin, discipleship pastor at Imago Dei in Raleigh, NC and leader of Baptist 21. They talk about church membership, discipleship, the Southern Baptist Convention, being single in ministry, and the importance of a local church.{MARKED} is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. Each week, Mary Margaret Collingsworth will interview someone who is marked with that hunger, longing, and desire, and encourage listeners to be marked, as well.About Nate Akin:Nathan Akin is one of the planting pastors of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh and serves there as the pastor for Disciple-Making. Nathan also serves as the director for Baptist21. Nathan has a masters of divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a bachelors degree in political science from Murray State University, where he played College Basketball. About Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret Collingsworth serves as an Event Project Coordinator at Lifeway Christian Resources and coordinates training events for women in leadership. She has a passion to see women engaged in ministry and living out their calling. Mary Margaret loves teaching God’s Word, Mexican food, calling Nashville home, and hosting Lifeway’s {MARKED} podcast. Follow her on Twitter: @marymargaretc.Links:Baptist 21The Shepherd LeaderBiblical Foundations for Baptist ChurchesLife TogetherTim Keller's sermon, "Preaching the Gospel"Quote Us:Use the gospel to fight your sin. @nateakin #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookI have to preach the gospel to myself. @nateakin #MarkedPodcast Share on TwitterShare on FacebookThe whole of what the church is supposed to do is discipleship. @nateakin #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookSometimes it takes the initiative of asking the question. What can I do? How can I be a part? @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookI'm trying to ask, "How does the gospel come to bear on that?" @nateakin #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook 

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