152 episodes
Pastor Matters Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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150th Episode: What's Next? - EP150
This is the 150th episode of Pastor Matters! In this episode we reflect on God's faithfulness, look ahead, and share exciting updates! We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
The Pastors' Center received a grant from the Lily Foundation for compelling preaching.
Learn more here: https://www.sebts.edu/news-and-events/headlines/2024/05/southeastern-receives-1-25-million-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc/
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Podcast Highlight: Finishing Well with Tom Elliff - EP128
This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year!
In this episode, we talk to 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.
Dr. Elliff reflects on his leadership journey, what he would do differently in ministry, finishing well in ministry, and the discipline of prayer.
We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!
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Why Guest Services? with Danny Franks - EP149
In this episode we are joined by Danny Franks, Pastor of Guest Services at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
What does "guest services" in the church mean? Is a dedicated ministry like guest services necessary? What is the biblical rationale for guest services?
Connect with Danny Franks: https://dfranks.com
"People Are The Mission" Book: https://www.amazon.com/People-Are-Mission-Churches-Compromising/dp/031053867X
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Do the Work of an Evangelist with Dr. George Robinson - EP148
In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Robinson, professor of Global Disciple-Making at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
We discuss the pastor doing the work of an evangelist, modeling personal evangelism, where to begin with personal evangelism, and more!
Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
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Pastors and Disciple-Making with Dr. George Robinson - EP147
In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Robinson, professor of Global Disciple-Making at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Robinson reflects on his discipleship journey, the keys to making reproducing disciples, and more!
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Importance of State Conventions with Dr. Brian Autry - EP146
How does a state convention fit in with what a church does? How does the local church help the work of a state convention? Why should a pastor or local church invest in the cooperative efforts of the state convention?
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Brian Autry. Dr. Autry serves as Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia.
Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.