Pastor Matters

In this episode, we are joined by Jay Veverka to talk about a strategic plan for next-gen ministry from newborn babies through college graduation. Jay Veverka is the Next Generation Pastor at Open Door Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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. Resources mentioned in this episode: You may contact Jay via email: jay@opendoorlife.com For the Children's Ministry podcast, "Wise For Salvation," and the Student Ministry podcast, "The Way" https://www.opendoorlife.com/podcasts Open Door's website: https://www.opendoorlife.com/

In this episode, we discuss 11 practical ways to grow and improve in your preaching in 2024 and in the years to come. 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. For additional preaching resources: https://www.pastorscenter.org/blog/5-recommended-books-on-preaching/ If you would like to sign-up for the Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop: Exalting Jesus in John, sign-up here: https://CCEworkshop2024.eventbrite.com

We are joined by Philip Crouse Jr. to talk about his book, "Shepherds On Guard." We discuss guarding our holiness, joy, family, and church as pastors. Philip Crouse Jr. is the pastor at Germanton Baptist Church and adjunct professor at Carolina University. 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 discuss growing as a preacher, the idea of preaching teams, and the value in preparing a sermon in community. 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 talk with Dr. Thom Rainer, the founder and CEO of Church Answers. Dr. Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is the author of many books, including I Am a Church Member, Breakout Churches, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Who Moved My Pulpit?, and Anatomy of a Revived Church. We discuss Dr. Rainer's journey, churchanswers.com, The Hope Initiative, and more! 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 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 imparts wisdom and short sayings to challenge and encourage us. He also shares the background of those sayings. 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 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! Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

Happy New Year from Pastor Matters! Do you want to know what is coming from the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership in 2024?  Dr. Lawless and Caleb Iversen preview upcoming podcast guests, mentorship lunches, Pastor's Center events, etc.  Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

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.