Pastor Matters

How should Christians view the government? How should the church respond when the government passes policies and laws that don't align with Scripture? How can pastors lead well during politically divisive seasons? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss his new book, Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World.

What does it mean to find your voice in preaching? What are the dangers of imitating other preachers? Should pastors expect their voice to be different while preaching? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they tackle these questions and many more! Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Jordon Willard (Senior Pastor of FBC Weddington) to discuss how pastors and church leaders can shepherd families who experience the tragedy of having a miscarriage. Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Why is premarital counseling important? Should pastors require counseling for their members? What are important questions pastors should include in their premarital counseling sessions? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss important tips on premarital counseling with Dr. Tate Cockrell. Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Who was Charles Spurgeon and what makes him relevant today? What are some specific lessons pastors can learn from Spurgeon and years of his ministry? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Alex DiPrima to discuss important pastoral lessons church leaders can learn from observing Charles Spurgeon. Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

Why is delegation in ministry so important? What are some examples of delegation taking place in the Bible? How does delegation in ministry affect the pastor's health? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss the importance of delegation in ministry. Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

How do you know if your church is in decline? What are some reasons churches face decline? What are some solutions that can revive declining churches? How can pastors in declining churches stay encouraged? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss how to pastor a church in decline with Matt Henslee (Associational Mission Strategist for the Collin Baptist Association). Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.

What does Christian leadership look like? What does it mean for leaders to be known as workers for joy? Is it a mistake to view the qualifications as prerequisites for church leadership? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. David Mathis (Pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota) to discuss his new book, Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders. Consider adding Dr. Mathis' new book to your library by visiting https://www.crossway.org/books/workers-for-your-joy-tpb/. Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting pastorscenter.org.

What is a succession plan? What should churches consider when putting together a plan for succession? What are some signs the transition among leaders is going well? Join Brandon this week as he sits down with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith to discuss ministry transitions and their succession story at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Learn more about Bryant's and Clay's succession story by purchasing their new book here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/succession-P005836516. Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting https://www.pastorscenter.org/.

What is the goal of theology? How does thinking about God lead to greater enjoyment of God? How should we treat those we disagree with over theological matters? Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Ronni Kurtz (Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University) to discuss his new book, Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul. Check out Dr. Kurtz's new book by visiting https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/fruitful-theology-2/ Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting pastorscenter.org.