Pastor Matters

How do pastors manage holiday stress and time for sermon preparation? How do pastors navigate the pressure to do something new or better this Christmas? Dr. Lawless shares insight in preparing and preaching during the holidays! Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

What qualities make a great leader? What are some failures seen in Christian leaders today? How do leaders lead their team well? In this episode, Dr. Akin reflects on his leadership journey, leadership mentors, and lessons learned. Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

How can couples navigate the pressures of holiday spending? What steps can pastors take to better manage their finances? When and how should pastors talk about money with their congregation? In this episode, we sit down with Art Rainer to discuss financial stewardship during the holiday season. Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

In this episode, we discuss how to practically address the signs of leadership fatigue in your life and ministry. Feeling tired or worn out? Do you feel like you've lost vision or passion for ministry? Are you struggling with your spiritual disciplines? If so, we hope this episode encourages you today and helps you take the next step forward. Let us know how we can pray for or serve you by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

In this episode, we open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians to see how the Apostle Paul was thankful for the church in Corinth despite their many problems. Why was Paul grateful to the Lord for the Corinthians? How did Paul express his thanks to the church? How can pastors learn to be thankful for God's people even when ministry is burdensome and difficult? We hope this episode is encouraging to you today! Consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. We appreciate your feedback.

In this episode, Dr. Lawless sits with Chris Thompson and Dr. Beau Landers to discuss how Southeastern can partner with your church to develop future ministry leaders. Tune in to learn more about the unique partnership opportunities and how you can get involved. Visit sebts.edu/academics/the-equip-network/ or email distancelearning@sebts.edu to learn more.

In this episode, we sit down with Randy Mann Lead Pastor of Wake Crossroads church. We discuss questions like: Who are the pastors that have influenced you? What would you say to a young man who is wrestling with a call to ministry? If you could start over, what would you do differently as a young pastor? 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 sit down with Dr. Scott Pace and Peter Rochelle to discuss how Southeastern prepares young men for pastoral ministry through the Timothy Scholars program. We also discuss questions related to how pastors can raise up God-called men for pastoral ministry in their churches. Tune in for this great conversation!

What are the signs of leadership fatigue? How do you recognize these signs in your own life? What are the dangers of leadership fatigue? Join us as we sit down to discuss this important topic.

What is the role of the pastor in counseling? When should pastors refer someone to a professional counselor? What is the difference between pastoral care and counseling? This week we sit down with Dr. Tate Cockrell to discuss the role of counseling in pastoral ministry.