Pastor Matters
The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership.
Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
In this episode, we discuss discipleship through mentoring.
Is mentoring and discipleship the same thing?
Why is mentoring crucial to a pastor's ministry?
Why should a pastor consider mentoring?
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Elliff, a teaching pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Elliff has served as a pastor, president of the International Mission Board, president of the Southern Baptist Convention and more.
We discuss corporate prayer meetings, leading the church to pray, examining our own hearts to pray, and more.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Elliff, a teaching pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Elliff has served as a pastor, president of the International Mission Board, president of the Southern Baptist Convention and more.
We discuss the prayer life of the pastor, persevering in prayer, and more.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Scott Pace, Provost, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching, and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
How does a pastor lead through his pulpit ministry and preaching?
Dr. Pace also highlights his and Dr. Jim Shaddix's book, "Expositional Leadership"
You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Expositional-Leadership-Shepherding-People-Pulpit/dp/1433588021
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
In this episode, we discuss how to stay encouraged on difficult Mondays in ministry. The Monday after a tough ministry weekend can be challenging. Pastor, do not quit! We are praying for you! We are thankful for the calling that God has placed on your life to shepherd His people.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Scott Pace, Provost, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching, and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
What is an illustration? What are the purposes of illustrating a sermon? What are some pitfalls in sermon illustration?
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
In this episode, you will hear the testimonies of two young men, Caleb Iversen and Zac Menser, who have the blessing of serving at the Pastor's Center with Dr. Chuck Lawless. We discuss the excitement of aspiring future ministry and concerns entering ministry.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Jay Veverka to talk about a strategic plan for next-gen ministry from newborn babies through college graduation. Jay Veverka is the Next Generation Pastor at Open Door Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
You may contact Jay via email: jay@opendoorlife.com
For the Children's Ministry podcast, "Wise For Salvation," and the Student Ministry podcast, "The Way"
https://www.opendoorlife.com/podcasts
Open Door's website:
https://www.opendoorlife.com/
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
In this episode, we discuss 11 practical ways to grow and improve in your preaching in 2024 and in the years to come.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
For additional preaching resources:
https://www.pastorscenter.org/blog/5-recommended-books-on-preaching/
If you would like to sign-up for the Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop: Exalting Jesus in John, sign-up here: https://CCEworkshop2024.eventbrite.com
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
We are joined by Philip Crouse Jr. to talk about his book, "Shepherds On Guard." We discuss guarding our holiness, joy, family, and church as pastors.
Philip Crouse Jr. is the pastor at Germanton Baptist Church and adjunct professor at Carolina University.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.