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 Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we discuss how to comfort and lead those who are suffering and feeling a sense of hopelessness.
How do pastors preach hope each week from the pulpit? How do pastors shepherd the hopeless when they themselves are experiencing seasons of hopelessness and suffering?
Join us this week as we answer these questions and many more!
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
The Christmas season is officially upon us! In this holiday edition of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss preaching and pastoring during the Christmas season. What should pastors consider preaching during the holidays? Should pastors feel pressure to keep their Christmas sermons fresh? How should pastors shepherd those in their congregation who are grieving during the holidays? Join us as we tackle these questions and many more!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss preaching through the book of Revelation with Dr. Dwayne Milioni.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the process of sermon preparation.
What are good sermon prep practices? When should pastors refer to commentaries? How much time should pastors dedicate to preparing sermons each week? Tune-in to hear our answers to these questions and many more!
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
What message should pastors share with their churches following an election? How should pastors keep their churches focused on the mission during a typically divisive season? How do elections affect the way we view the Great Commission and what do they teach us about the Kingdom of God?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss pastors and shepherding post-election season.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
In this episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss preaching with SEBTS Preaching Professor Dr. Jim Shaddix.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Why should pastors consider planning a preaching calendar? Should pastors plan topical sermon series during strategic days of the year (i.e. holidays). How can pastors make sure they are giving their people a balanced diet of Scripture?
Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss the importance of planning an effective preaching calendar.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
In this special episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon honor the pastors who have made an impact on them and recognize the pastors who have been continuing to faithfully serve Christ and the church over the past few months. The guys will also be announcing the winner of their recent Pastor Appreciation Month giveaway.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Time management is an essential skill for anyone, especially pastors. But, why is it important for pastors to practice good time management? What resources are available to help pastors steward their time well? How should pastors decide which ministry opportunities they should say “yes” to?
Join us this week as we discuss the importance of time management and the challenges that are attached with not stewarding this area of our lives well.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Whether it’s directed at their preaching, leadership decisions, or theological positions, at some point pastors will experience some form of criticism in their ministry. How should pastors respond to criticism? How do they prevent criticism from affecting the way they see their people?
Join Ronjour and Brandon in this episode as they discuss pastors and criticism.