Pastor Matters Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership

What are the greatest joys of being a part of a denomination, specifically the Southern Baptist Convention? Why should the pastor and the church invest in the denomination? Why should a pastor remain invested when there is denominational strife?

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Danny Akin to discuss the importance of denominational involvement.

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What is the value of friendship in ministry? What are the dangers of isolation in ministry? Should pastors have friendships in the church?

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Danny Akin to discuss friendship in ministry!

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Quinn Associate Professor of Theology and History of Ideas, Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture, and senior pastor at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Spring Hope, NC. We discuss bi-vocational ministry.

What are some benefits that you enjoy and challenges of bi-vocational ministry? How do you balance working a job, ministry responsibilities, time with family, and rest? Is balance the right word?

We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!

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In this episode, we discuss discipleship through mentoring.

Is mentoring and discipleship the same thing?
Why is mentoring crucial to a pastor's ministry?
Why should a pastor consider mentoring?

We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Elliff, a teaching pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Elliff has served as a pastor, president of the International Mission Board, president of the Southern Baptist Convention and more.

We discuss corporate prayer meetings, leading the church to pray, examining our own hearts to pray, and more.

We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!

Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Elliff, a teaching pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Elliff has served as a pastor, president of the International Mission Board, president of the Southern Baptist Convention and more.

We discuss the prayer life of the pastor, persevering in prayer, and more.

We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!

Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.