416 Ministries

Wayne & Cindy Rodgers

The 416 Ministries Podcast is hosted by Wayne and Cindy Rodgers. As they travel stateside as a missionary team, they interview brethren involved in good works, encouraging others to get involved in the work of the Lord’s Church, encouraging preachers to keep preaching, offering campaign insights, marital advice, and occasionally some camper life / empty nesters perspectives and funnies. Wayne and Cindy partnered with the Memphis School of Preaching as stateside missionaries June 1, 2024. Socials can be found here: https://linktr.ee/416ministries

  1. An Elder’s Perspective on Ministry in New Orleans | Wes Arabie Interview

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    An Elder’s Perspective on Ministry in New Orleans | Wes Arabie Interview

    In this episode of the 416 Interview Series, Wayne Rodgers sits down with Wes Arabie, an elder at the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ (New Orleans, Louisiana). Wes shares his journey from the New Orleans area to preaching school, his years preaching in Mississippi, and how the congregation at DeGaulle Drive endured major hardships—especially Hurricane Katrina and COVID—while continuing to support gospel work. If you’re a preacher, elder, or Christian seeking encouragement, this conversation highlights what keeps God’s people pressing forward: the Lord, His Word, and faithful service. Connect with 416 Ministries: Links: 416 Interview Series link: • 416: The Interview Series 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Subscribe for more interviews with preachers, elders, and congregations across the country. ------------ DeGaulle Drive church of Christ 4700 Gen DeGaulle Dr., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70131-7112 FB Page: / degaulledrivecoc YouTube: / @degaullechurchofchrist8917 Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

    16 min
  2. 09/05/2025

    Building on the Frontier: 25 to 80 Souls in 14 Years

    What does it take to grow a small rural church in one of the most remote corners of the country? In this episode of the 4:16 Interview Series, Wade Purdom shares his journey of serving the church of Christ in Boundary County, Idaho. From just 25 members when he and his wife arrived to now averaging around 80, Wade reflects on God’s providence, the unique challenges of “frontier” ministry, and the blessings of raising a family in a community that feels both isolated and yet deeply connected. His story is one of perseverance, prayer, and hope for the church’s future in the Inland Northwest. Wade is a 2007 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching, has a background working in Apologetics, and spent several years in China teaching English and studying the Bible with those who had an interest. Links: 416 Interview Series link:   4 • 416: The Interview Series   Churches visited: Boundary County church of Christ 6957 Evergreen Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 (208) 267-2731 https://www.boundarycoc.org bccoc@boundarycountychurchofchrist.org https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ.

    25 min
  3. They Chose Missions Over Comfort—Before Age 30

    08/07/2025

    They Chose Missions Over Comfort—Before Age 30

    Wayne and Cindy Rodgers sit down with Colin & Sarah Henley. What happens when a young Christian couple chooses ministry over the comfort of a traditional life? At just 26 and 22, Colin and Sarah Henley are preparing for full-time mission work in Indonesia—with no backup plan, just faith. In this interview, they share: -Their journey from Freed Hardeman to Idaho -How they’re preparing for life in the mission field with a young child -What it’s like working in a remote U.S. congregation -Their heart for the unreached in one of the largest Muslim nations in the world If you've ever wondered what it looks like to fully trust God's plan, this story will both challenge and inspire you. 📧 Contact Colin & Sarah: colinandsarahhenley@gmail.com 🌐 Learn more about 4:16 Ministries: https://linktr.ee/416ministries 👇 Drop a comment below to encourage this young couple or ask how you can support them! #faithstories #missions #youngmissionaries #Christianinspiration #416interviewseries #GodProvides 🎙️ Part of The 4:16 Interview Series 📍 Filmed in Sandpoint, Idaho Links: 416 Interview Series link:   4 • 416: The Interview Series   Churches visited: Sandpoint church of Christ 1331 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 (405) 269-6376 Sandpoint FB page https://sandpointcofc.org Colin & Sarah Henley Interested in supporting? Please send funds to the Sandpoint church of Christ with the memo: Henley - Indonesia colinandsarahhenley@gmail.com 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ.

    25 min
  4. 416 Interview Series with Martin Johnson

    07/14/2025

    416 Interview Series with Martin Johnson

    Wayne and Cindy Rodgers sit down with Martin Johnson. He and his wife Julie have been working with the church of Christ in Sandpoint, Idaho, as part of a mission effort for the past 7 years. They are involved heavily in ministry, using YouTube and other ways to reach out to their community. The Johnson family moved to northern Idaho 7 years ago, purchased property, and began living “off-grid” and working toward self-sustainability and showing others how to do so. Many, through their efforts and influence, have obeyed the Gospel. Links: 416 Interview Series link:   4 • 416: The Interview Series   Churches visited: Sandpoint church of Christ 1331 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 (405) 269-6376 Sandpoint FB page https://sandpointcofc.org Martin Johnson Off-Grid Living pages   1 / @martinjohnsonoffgridliving   https://downtoearthhomesteaders.com Martin Johnson has another YouTube page used to teach the Gospel:   6 / @thedowntoearthchristian   The Down to Earth Christian is a place where regular folks can get practical life advice and real answers to their Biblical questions. We've all heard high-minded theologians explain away what the Bible clearly teaches and those Pastors who are just overly emotional motivational speakers. You won't find those types of things here. 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

    34 min
  5. 416 Coffee Chat 6.10.25

    06/20/2025

    416 Coffee Chat 6.10.25

    Wayne & Cindy Rodgers, drinking some coffee somewhere in Montana, and talk about where they've been and the latest of the 416 Ministries work. Links: 416 Interview Series link:   D • 416: The Interview Series   Churches visited: Mariposa Ave. church of Christ preacher: Nathan Franson 7111 Mariposa Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610 916-725-3946 https://www.mariposachurchofchrist.org Fifth Street church of Christpreacher: Myles Hester 11775 SW Fifth StreetBeaverton, Oregon 97005(503) 644-9017 https://www.beavertonchurchofchrist.net Sandpoint church of Christ preacher: Jesse LeMay 1331 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 (405) 269-6376 Sandpoint FB page https://sandpointcofc.org Martin Johnson Off-Grid Living pages   e / @martinjohnsonoffgridliving   https://downtoearthhomesteaders.com Martin Johnson has another YouTube page used to teach the Gospel:   s / @thedowntoearthchristian   The Down to Earth Christian is a place where regular folks can get practical life advice and real answers to their Biblical questions. We've all heard high-minded theologians explain away what the Bible clearly teaches and those Pastors who are just overly emotional motivational speakers. You won't find those types of things here. Boundary County church of Christ preacher: Wade Purdom 6957 Evergreen StreetBonners Ferry, Idaho 83805(208) 267-2731 https://www.boundarycoc.org Libby church of Christ preacher: Terry Crooks 109 West Poplar Street, Libby, MT, United States, Montana (406) 293-7173  c / libby-church-of-christ-100064567096642   Glacier church of Christ 1203 2nd Ave. W. Columbia Falls, MT  59912 406-892-3689 info@glacierchurchofchrist.com Glacier coC FB page Whitehall church of Christ preacher: John Dufford 510 West Railroad St, Whitehall, MT 59759 (406) 580-3007 JohnDufford@outlook.com  r / whitehallcocmt   Sidney church of Christ 905 4th St SW, Sidney, MT 59270 (406) 433-3456 https://scocfamily.org/ 416 Ministries Links: https://linktr.ee/416ministries Scattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Forest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN) 3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125 https://foresthillcofc.org Home of the Memphis School of Preaching https://msop.org 416 Ministries is partnered with MSOP & overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. Scattered Abroad Network is a work of the Memphis School of Preaching.

    42 min

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The 416 Ministries Podcast is hosted by Wayne and Cindy Rodgers. As they travel stateside as a missionary team, they interview brethren involved in good works, encouraging others to get involved in the work of the Lord’s Church, encouraging preachers to keep preaching, offering campaign insights, marital advice, and occasionally some camper life / empty nesters perspectives and funnies. Wayne and Cindy partnered with the Memphis School of Preaching as stateside missionaries June 1, 2024. Socials can be found here: https://linktr.ee/416ministries