Helping Others to Understand God's Word with Matt Pettit

How can local churches train their people to study and apply God’s Word with confidence? In this episode of The Expositors Collective Podcast, Matt Pettit, executive pastor at White Fields Calvary in Alberta, Canada, joins Mike Neglia to discuss the power of the Inductive Bible Study method and how churches can equip believers to grow deeper in Scripture.

Matt has a diverse ministry background—serving as a missionary, general contractor, and now pastor—and was also a classmate of Mike’s at Western Seminary. He has developed and implemented an Inductive Bible Study course at his church, providing a practical and reproducible model for equipping everyday Christians to better observe, interpret, and apply the Bible in their personal lives and ministry.

In this conversation, Matt and Mike discuss:

• How he developed a passion for Inductive Bible Study
• The process of launching and refining his IBS course at White Fields
• The tangible benefits of in-depth Bible study for both individuals and the church
• How seminary shaped his pastoral ministry and preaching
• Balancing study, leadership, and personal growth as a pastor
• The unexpected influence of his junior college English professor on his communication style

If you're a pastor, Bible teacher, or church leader, this episode will encourage you to equip your congregation with simple, effective tools to study God’s Word with depth and confidence.

🎙 Listen now and be inspired to train your church in deeper Bible engagement!

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Matthew Pettit is the executive pastor of a vibrant