Pastor Matters

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/.

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/.

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/.

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.

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.

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/.

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/.

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/.

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/.

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/.