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 Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss leadership with Dr. Juan Sanchez (Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church).
How should we define biblical leadership? If you’re a pastor or staff member working in a toxic environment, should you leave? Should pastors read books on leadership? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by one of our regular content contributors, Dr. Neal Thornton, to discuss the life of a pastor.
What does a typical day look like for pastors? How does prayer fit within the life of a pastor? What are some temptations pastors can face in ministry? How do pastors know if they are “successful” in ministry? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Dr. Scott Pace (Dean of the College of Southeastern) to discuss pastors and preaching through Colossians.
Why did Paul write Colossians? Why should pastors consider preaching through Colossians? What are some worldviews that challenge our confession of the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ today? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Don’t forget to check out Dr. Pace’s volume of Colossians in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series! You will not regret adding this new resource to your library!
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Jonathan Akin (VP for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University) to discuss pastors and shepherding college students.
How can pastors prepare their students before they leave for college? How has college ministry changed over the years? How can the local church be an oasis for college students? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and the importance of taking a sabbatical.
What is a sabbatical? How long should a sabbatical be? Should churches require pastors to take sabbaticals? What are the dos/don’ts when it comes to taking a sabbatical? Join us this week as we answer these questions (and many more)!
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Cody Evans to discuss pastoring and replanting churches.
What’s the difference between revitalizing and replanting? What are the challenges to replanting a church? How do replanters go about changing the culture of a declining church? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Notes or no notes? In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and preaching without notes.
Should pastors still make a manuscript when preaching without notes? What are the pitfalls to preaching with notes? What are the pitfalls to preaching without notes? Does preaching with notes hinder the Spirit? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Matt Smethurst to discuss his latest book, Deacons.
What are deacons? How do deacons strengthen the church? Do deacons need training? Can women serve as deacons? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Bobby Jamieson (Associate Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church) to discuss his latest book, The Path to Being a Pastor: A Guide for the Aspiring.
How can guys who aspire for the pastorate best utilize their time? How can pastors encourage guys in their churches who aspire for pastoral ministry? How can aspiring pastors prepare their families while on the path? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, the guys are back to discuss pastors and interviews.
What questions should aspiring pastors be prepared to answer while being interviewed by churches? What questions should pastor candidates be prepared to ask churches? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!