Pastor Matters

In this episode we talk with Dr. Thom Rainer, the founder and CEO of Church Answers. Dr. Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is the author of many books, including I Am a Church Member, Breakout Churches, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Who Moved My Pulpit?, and Anatomy of a Revived Church.
We discuss Dr. Rainer's journey, churchanswers.com, The Hope Initiative, and more!
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
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In this episode, we talk to 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.
Dr. Elliff imparts wisdom and short sayings to challenge and encourage us. He also shares the background of those sayings.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
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In this episode, we talk to 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.
Dr. Elliff reflects on his leadership journey, what he would do differently in ministry, finishing well in ministry, and the discipline of prayer.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
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Happy New Year from Pastor Matters!
Do you want to know what is coming from the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership in 2024? 
Dr. Lawless and Caleb Iversen preview upcoming podcast guests, mentorship lunches, Pastor's Center events, etc. 
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How do pastors manage holiday stress and time for sermon preparation? How do pastors navigate the pressure to do something new or better this Christmas?
Dr. Lawless shares insight in preparing and preaching during the holidays!
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What qualities make a great leader? What are some failures seen in Christian leaders today? How do leaders lead their team well?
In this episode, Dr. Akin reflects on his leadership journey, leadership mentors, and lessons learned.
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How can couples navigate the pressures of holiday spending? What steps can pastors take to better manage their finances? When and how should pastors talk about money with their congregation?
In this episode, we sit down with Art Rainer to discuss financial stewardship during the holiday season.
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In this episode, we discuss how to practically address the signs of leadership fatigue in your life and ministry.
Feeling tired or worn out? Do you feel like you've lost vision or passion for ministry? Are you struggling with your spiritual disciplines?
If so, we hope this episode encourages you today and helps you take the next step forward.
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In this episode, we open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians to see how the Apostle Paul was thankful for the church in Corinth despite their many problems.
Why was Paul grateful to the Lord for the Corinthians? How did Paul express his thanks to the church? How can pastors learn to be thankful for God's people even when ministry is burdensome and difficult?
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In this episode, Dr. Lawless sits with Chris Thompson and Dr. Beau Landers to discuss how Southeastern can partner with your church to develop future ministry leaders.
Tune in to learn more about the unique partnership opportunities and how you can get involved.
Visit sebts.edu/academics/the-equip-network/ or email distancelearning@sebts.edu to learn more.