Pastoring on Purpose Center for Ministerial Care

National Evangelist for the Church of God Jacqueline E. Smith joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Minsterial Care team for a thoughtful and insightful discussion about her spiritual journey. Learn about her roots in classical opera singing and her calling to serve the Lord. She openly shares her experiences navigating the challenges of being a single, black woman breaking through barriers, as well as the triumphs and rewards received through her service to God.

The Ministerial Care team is joined by Professor Arlie Tagayuna from Lee University. Arlie shares some of the extensive research he has been performing focusing on the ongoing effects and behavioral changes that have occurred in the church as a result of the COVID crisis. We explore the data involving attendance, giving, online services, and more, and talk about what churches can learn as congregations move forward.

Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team to talk about recent life events, including the challenges of teaching a daughter to drive and the loss of a dear friend, Dr. Oliver McMahon.

Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions, returns for part two of his discussion with Dr. Tim Maness. They are joined by Dr. Swank's wife, Lynn, who serves as Children’s Discipleship Facilitator at Pathway Press. Together, the Swanks share their inspirational journey to happiness from their own seasons of difficult.

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions. In this first part of a two episode story, Mark shares his story of grief and perseverance following the loss of his wife, Jody.

Dr. Tim Maness sits down with Jeff Sargent and Donna Higgins to talk about how Jeff first came to become involved with Ministerial Care. From there, they share the journey that led them to this podcast and the successful outcomes it has helped to create within the Church of God.