
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 30, 2023 • 53min
A Conversation on Leaving Well - EP96
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.

Jan 23, 2023 • 56min
Help for the Early Years of Ministry with Phil Newton - EP95
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.

Jan 16, 2023 • 48min
The Importance of Patience in Ministry - EP94
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.

Jan 2, 2023 • 52min
Guarding Your Joy in Ministry with Philip Crouse - EP93
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 the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Dec 12, 2022 • 44min
Preaching Christ From the Old Testament with Allan Moseley - EP92
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 Testament and Hebrew at SEBTS).
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Dec 5, 2022 • 47min
Pastoring During the Holidays - EP91
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 season.

Nov 28, 2022 • 45min
A Conversation on Adoption with Andrew Black - EP90
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 journey.
Learn more about Lifeline Children's Services by visiting https://lifelinechild.org/.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting our website https://www.pastorscenter.org/.

Nov 21, 2022 • 55min
Talking More than Money with Art Rainer - EP89
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 Institute for Christian Health, visit https://www.christianfinancialhealth.com/.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting https://www.pastorscenter.org/.

Nov 14, 2022 • 50min
Pastoring in a Digital Age with Jason Thacker - EP88
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 Jason’s latest book, Following Jesus in a Digital Age.
Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Nov 7, 2022 • 35min
Living the Christian Life in a Digital Age with Jeff Mingee - EP87
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 book, Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices.