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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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
How can churches serve their communities during the holidays? What should pastors keep in mind as they prepare their Christmas sermons? How can Christians love and care for their unbelieving family members? Why is it important for pastors to rest during the holidays?
Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they talk about pastoring during the holiday season.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
What can the Bible teach us about adoption? How can pastors care for families in the adoption process? How can churches help ease the financial burden for families considering adoption?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Andrew Black (Senior Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church) to hear about his and his wife’s recent adoption journey.
Learn more about Lifeline Children's Services by visiting https://lifelinechild.org/.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting our website https://www.pastorscenter.org/.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
What are some common ways Christians unknowingly mismanage their money? How can families minimize the impact of inflation? How can families save money this year as we head into the holiday season?
Join us this week as Art Rainer joins Ronjour and Brandon to share money tips and share a new financial resource for churches.
To learn more about the Institute for Christian Health, visit https://www.christianfinancialhealth.com/.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting https://www.pastorscenter.org/.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
What does pastoral ministry look like in the digital age? How can pastors protect themselves and their flocks from misinformation? Could we one day see robot pastors standing behind the pulpit?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they provide helpful tips for church leaders on pastoring in the digital age with Jason Thacker.
Be sure to check out Jason’s latest book, Following Jesus in a Digital Age.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
In what ways do our digital devices shape us? Is there a correlation that exists between one’s spiritual and digital health? Has technology made it harder or easier to pastor a church?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss navigating the Christian life in a digital age with Jeff Mingee.
Want more on this topic? Check out Jeff’s new book, Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
How should Christians view the government? How should the church respond when the government passes policies and laws that don't align with Scripture? How can pastors lead well during politically divisive seasons?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss his new book, Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
What does it mean to find your voice in preaching? What are the dangers of imitating other preachers? Should pastors expect their voice to be different while preaching?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they tackle these questions and many more!
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Jordon Willard (Senior Pastor of FBC Weddington) to discuss how pastors and church leaders can shepherd families who experience the tragedy of having a miscarriage.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Why is premarital counseling important? Should pastors require counseling for their members? What are important questions pastors should include in their premarital counseling sessions?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss important tips on premarital counseling with Dr. Tate Cockrell.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Who was Charles Spurgeon and what makes him relevant today? What are some specific lessons pastors can learn from Spurgeon and years of his ministry?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Alex DiPrima to discuss important pastoral lessons church leaders can learn from observing Charles Spurgeon.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.