Pastor Matters

The Importance of Delegation in Ministry - EP81

Why is delegation in ministry so important? What are some examples of delegation taking place in the Bible? How does delegation in ministry affect the pastor's health?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss the importance of delegation in ministry.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Pastoring a Church in Decline with Matt Henslee - EP80

How do you know if your church is in decline? What are some reasons churches face decline? What are some solutions that can revive declining churches? How can pastors in declining churches stay encouraged?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss how to pastor a church in decline with Matt Henslee (Associational Mission Strategist for the Collin Baptist Association).
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders with David Mathis - EP79

What does Christian leadership look like? What does it mean for leaders to be known as workers for joy? Is it a mistake to view the qualifications as prerequisites for church leadership?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. David Mathis (Pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota) to discuss his new book, Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders.
Consider adding Dr. Mathis' new book to your library by visiting https://www.crossway.org/books/workers-for-your-joy-tpb/.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting pastorscenter.org.

Creating a Succession Plan with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith - EP78

What is a succession plan? What should churches consider when putting together a plan for succession? What are some signs the transition among leaders is going well?
Join Brandon this week as he sits down with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith to discuss ministry transitions and their succession story at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
Learn more about Bryant's and Clay's succession story by purchasing their new book here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/succession-P005836516.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting https://www.pastorscenter.org/.

Pursuing Fruitful Theology with Ronni Kurtz - EP77

What is the goal of theology? How does thinking about God lead to greater enjoyment of God? How should we treat those we disagree with over theological matters?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Ronni Kurtz (Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University) to discuss his new book, Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul.
Check out Dr. Kurtz's new book by visiting https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/fruitful-theology-2/
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting pastorscenter.org.

Ministry Transitions with Jordon Willard - EP76

When should pastors consider leaving their current role for another ministry opportunity? How can pastors lead their families well when transitioning to a new ministry role? What does it look like for a pastor to finish well before leaving?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss ministry transitions with Dr. Jordon Willard (First Baptist Church of Weddington).
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting pastorscenter.org.

Pastors and Biblical Counseling (with Tate Cockrell) - EP75

Ronjour and Brandon conclude their series highlighting the importance of theological education by having a conversation on pastors and biblical counseling with Dr. Tate Cockrell (Associate Professor of Counseling at SEBTS).
Do pastors typically receive adequate training in counseling? How can pastors shepherd victims of abuse? When should pastors consider receiving counseling of their own? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
*This episode is part of our special series highlighting the importance of theological training and ministry preparation.

Pastors and the Biblical Languages (with Robb Coleman & Jeremy Robbins) - EP74

Brandon discusses the important role the biblical languages play in studying and teaching the Scriptures with Robb Coleman and Jeremy Robbins.
What are some specific examples of how beneficial the languages are in studying the Bible? What are pastors missing when they don’t have a working knowledge of the languages? Why is there value in learning the languages in community? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
*This episode is part of our special series highlighting the importance of theological training and ministry preparation.

Pastors and Global Missions (with Keelan Cook & Anna Daub) - EP73

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Keelan Cook (Instructor of Missiology) and Anna Daub (Director of Special Projects and Partnerships) to discuss theological education, global missions, and how churches fulfill the Great Commission.
Should someone who desires to serve on the mission field be theologically trained? What should a pastor do if a member begins to express interest in serving overseas? What are some good missionary biographies and resources? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
*This episode is part of our special series highlighting the importance of theological training and ministry preparation.

Student Pastors and Ministry (with Scott Pace) - EP72

Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of theological education in student ministry with Dr. Scott Pace (Dean of The College at Southeastern).
Why should aspiring student pastors pursue seminary training? What are some steps that can be taken by student pastors to make their ministry more theologically driven? How do we get rid of this idea that student ministry is a steppingstone into the senior pastorate? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
*This episode is part of our special series highlighting the importance of theological training and ministry preparation.