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Listen in as Pastor Matt shares an inspirational thought from the Bible each weekday.
The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Ronjour Locke and Brandon Ward 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.
Verse by verse studies through books of the Bible with Pastor Gene Pensiero of Calvary Hanford. In this series titled "The King's Ransom" we learn about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and His extravagant love for His people.
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Spiritual Disciplines and the Christian Life with Mason King - EP103
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Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Mason King to discuss his new book, A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian. To learn more about the book visit https://bit.ly/40mTENI.저자 Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership
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Understanding Church Revitalization with John Ewart - EP102
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What factors contribute to a church needing to be revitalized? How quickly should a pastor begin to implement changes to a revitalizing church? How should pastors respond to potential pushback from members? Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Dr. John Ewart (Professor of Missions and Pastoral Leadership at SEBTS) to discuss tips on church r…
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Transformational Teaching in Ministry with Kenneth Coley - EP101
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What does an effective teacher look like? How can pastors identify and equip Bible teachers in their churches? What are active learning techniques (ALTs)?Join Ronjour this week as he talks transformational teaching with Dr. Kenneth Coley. Interested in the new book by Dr. Coley that was mentioned in the podcast? Visit https://bit.ly/3JgUgyD to add …
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Using Illustrations in Preaching with Stephen Rummage - EP100
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What makes illustrations an effective tool in sermon delivery? In what ways can illustrations distract rather than attract? How does illustration aid in explanation? This week Ronjour sits down with our 2023 Adams Lecture speaker, Dr. Stephen Rummage, to discuss some valuable tips for using illustrations in preaching.…
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Exploring Theology in Preaching with Walter Strickland - EP99
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What is theological preaching? Is it possible for pastors to include too much theology in their preaching? Do pastors underestimate what their people can understand theologically? Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Dr. Walter Strickland to discuss the relationship between theology and preaching.…
Dr. Matthew Kim is back on the podcast to discuss his most recent book, Preaching to a Divided Nation. Join Ronjour and Dr. Kim this week as they discuss important steps pastors can implement to pursue unity and reconciliation in their local churches.Check out Dr. Kim's new book by visiting http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-to-a-divid…
What is spirit-empowered exposition? What does spirit-empowered preaching look like? What role does prayer play in the preaching moment? Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Dr. Jim Shaddix to talk about spirit-empowered exposition and preaching.저자 Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership
What does it look like to leave a ministry assignment well? Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they tackle this question and share valuable tips for pastors and church leaders.저자 Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership
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Help for the Early Years of Ministry with Phil Newton - EP95
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Why are mentor relationships vital during the early years of ministry? What does a culture of discipleship look like in a church? How can younger pastors endure seasons of hurt in ministry? Join Brandon as he sits down with Dr. Phil Newton to discuss what advice he would give to help pastors during the early years of ministry.…
What does it mean to be patient? Why is patience vital to enduring in ministry? What does the Bible say about being patient? Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they discuss the importance of patience in ministry.저자 Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership
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Guarding Your Joy in Ministry with Philip Crouse - EP93
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What does it mean to find joy in the work of the ministry? What are some things that can be considered threats to the pastor’s joy in ministry? How can pastors protect their joy during the ups and downs of ministry?Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they discuss the importance of guarding your joy in ministry with Philip Crouse.Learn more about …
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Preaching Christ From the Old Testament with Allan Moseley - EP92
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Why should we preach Christ from the Old Testament? What are mistakes preachers can make while preaching the Old Testament? What are some helpful resources for pastors on preaching the Old Testament? Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they talk about preaching Christ from the Old Testament with Dr. Allan Moseley (Senior Professor of Old Testamen…
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…
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 jo…
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 Ins…
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 …
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Living the Christian Life in a Digital Age with Jeff Mingee - EP87
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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 boo…
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Leading in a Politically Crazy World with Patrick Schreiner - EP86
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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…
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/.…
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Shepherding Families Who Experience a Miscarriage - EP84
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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/.…
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Tips on Premarital Counseling with Tate Cockrell - EP83
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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 Past…
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Pastoral Lessons From Charles Spurgeon with Alex DiPrima - EP82
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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 …
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.pastorsc…
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Pastoring a Church in Decline with Matt Henslee - EP80
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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…
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The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders with David Mathis - EP79
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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 Y…
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Creating a Succession Plan with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith - EP78
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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 Br…
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 …
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 Baptis…
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Pastors and Biblical Counseling (with Tate Cockrell) - EP75
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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 c…
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Pastors and the Biblical Languages (with Robb Coleman & Jeremy Robbins) - EP74
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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 th…
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Pastors and Global Missions (with Keelan Cook & Anna Daub) - EP73
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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 …
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 tha…
Ronjour and Brandon continue their series highlighting theological education by having a discussion on pastors and ethics with Dr. Mark Liederbach (Senior Professor of Theology, Ethics and Culture at SEBTS). What is the goal of ethics? How can pastors help their people develop an ethical framework in the church? What are some pressing ethical issue…
Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of theology in the life of a pastor with Dr. Keith Whitfield (Associate Professor of Theology & Provost at Southeastern). How does theology shape the pastor’s preaching? Is theology supposed to unite us? How should we think through and adopt certain theological positions? What are some characteristics of a…
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Pastors and an Intro to Seminary (with Chuck Lawless) - EP69
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Dr. Chuck Lawless is back again! This week, he joins Ronjour and Brandon to help kick off our brand new series on theological education! Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring Southeastern faculty, students, and alumni to help discuss some of the major topics discussed in seminary. Where is theological education going? What should the partne…
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Pastors and Spiritual Warfare (with Chuck Lawless) - EP68
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Ronjour and Brandon talk pastors and spiritual warfare with Dr. Chuck Lawless (VP of Spiritual Formation at Southeastern). What does the Bible tell us about spiritual warfare? How do we discern what is spiritual warfare and what isn’t? What is the enemy’s endgame when it comes to spiritual warfare and believers? Join us this week as we tackle these…
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Pastors and Talking About Race (with Isaac Adams) - EP67
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Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Isaac Adams (Pastor of Iron City Church) to discuss his new book Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations.What makes having conversations on/about race so difficult? Is social media the right place to have these conversations? Where should the starting point be with these conversations? Join us this w…
Art Rainer is back again to discuss pastors and their church’s finances. Should pastors be the financial experts in their church? Should churches accumulate debt for building/expansion? Should pastors have access to the giving records of their members? What resources can pastors use to help their members steward their finances well? Join us this we…
Brandon sits down with Dr. Art Rainer (Vice President for Institutional Advancement at SEBTS) to discuss how pastors can steward their finances well. Why is it important for pastors to steward their finances well? What are some common financial mistakes pastors make? Why is it important for pastors to save for retirement? Is accumulating debt wrong…
Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of preaching the gospel to yourself. What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself? What examples do we see in Scripture? What impact does the gospel have on the pastor’s identity? How can pastors encourage other pastors serving in ministry? How can pastors endure difficult seasons in ministry? Join u…
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Pastors and Addressing Current Events (with Nathaniel Williams) - EP63
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In this week's episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and addressing current events with special guest Nathaniel Williams (Pastor of Cedar Rock FBC).How should pastors assess when to address and how to address major events that occur either nationally or internationally to their church? What are some dangers when it comes to…
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Pastors and Pastoral Internships (with Dwayne Milioni) - EP62
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In this week’s conversation, Brandon sits down with Dr. Dwayne Milioni (Senior Pastor of Open Door Church of Raleigh) to discuss pastoral internships. Why should churches consider having a pastoral internship program for aspiring pastors? What should pastors include in their church’s internship program? How can pastors identify potential interns? J…
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Dr. Andrew Hébert (Pastor of Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, TX) to discuss pastors and character. Why is character so important in pastoral ministry? Should the pastor’s character be a higher priority than his preaching? How can pastors shepherd with character on social media? Join us…
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Pastors and Church Membership (with Dwayne Milioni) - EP60
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In this week's episode of Pastor Matters, Brandon is joined by Dr. Dwayne Milioni to discuss the importance of church membership. What role do church members play in a local church? Does the absence of conflict indicate unity within a church? What role does church discipline play in maintaining and promoting health in a local church? Join us this w…
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matter, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of equipping members in a local church.How does preaching equip members in a local church? How should pastors measure success? Why is it important to equip members through small groups, discipleship classes, and workshops? Find out this week as we tackle these quest…
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of a meaningful membership process.What is meaningful membership? What does a comprehensive membership process look like? How long should the membership process take? What are some essentials to include in a membership class? Join us this week as we tackle these qu…
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Sean Cordell (Pastor of Treasuring Christ Church in Raleigh, NC) to discuss pastoring in an urban context.What are some of the unique challenges pastors face in urban contexts? What can we learn from Scripture about serving in cities? What are some myths about pastoring in …
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of theological education.Who should consider attending seminary? How can pastors help members who aspire for church leadership? How do local churches and seminaries work together? Do pastors need a Ph.D.? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many mor…
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Pastors and Preaching After a Rough Week (with Quentin Self) - EP55
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Quentin Self (Senior Pastor of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church) to discuss pastors and preaching after a rough week.What can pastors learn about themselves and God after experiencing rough weeks in ministry? How is sermon prep affected during rough weeks? How can pastors bett…
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Dr. Zach Nelson (Executive Director of the Pillar Network) to discuss cooperating within a church network. What does healthy cooperation look like? How does being a part of a church network keep pastors connected and engaged to one another? What is one of the biggest challenges in evaluating…
