Episode 118 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with Minnesota Church Multiplication Director, church-planting pastor, husband, and dad, Pastor Doug Vagle, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will hear Pastor Doug share about his heart for church planting, how he ministers to both new and seasoned believers simultaneously, as well as encouragement for how to think about church ministry in relation to new believers.
- Learn more about Pastor Doug and The Waters Church at thewaterschurch.net.
- Hear sermons by Pastor Doug on YouTube.
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BTG Events & Resources:
- 2026 Garden Coffee
- Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
- July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
- Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
- Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
- No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
- 2026 Thrive Conference
- October 9-10, 2026
- Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
- Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and Substance Worship
- Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
- Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
- See All Ticket Types, and Register:
- First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
- FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email info@mnbtg.org to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
- Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
- BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
- Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
- Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
- 2027 BTG Leadership Conference
- February 19-20
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
- Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
- Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
- Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
- 2027 Single Moms Retreat
- June 4-5, 2027
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
- Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
- Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
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