Pastor Matters

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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/.

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.

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/.

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/.

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/.