Church Residencies
Episode 228 – Effective Church Residencies: Developing Future Pastors with Dr. Matt Rogers
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Ministry in a shutdownShepherding Ministry in A Government Shutdown
Pastors across the United States are watching church members navigate uncertain times in another government shutdown. Some members […]
- Bible Study
Recommended Resource – Sermon On The Mount: Restoring Christ’s Message to the Modern Church by Charles Quarles
Interested in studying the Sermon on the Mount? Here’s a resource from SEBTS New Testament professor, Chuck Quarles: […]
- Chuck Lawless
10 Characteristics of the Best Second-Chair Leaders I’ve Known
It’s not always easy to be a second-chair leader, especially when you want to lead but aren’t in […]
- Leadership
The Importance of the Pastor in the Pulpit
Though I don’t believe a plurality of leaders is the only New Testament model of church, I do […]
Children's Ministry
Kids and the Kingdom: Jesus on Children’s Ministry
Chick-fil-A gets it. Take care of children, and parents show up. Yes, clean bathrooms help. Silly fast double […]
Episode 175: Prayer and the Preacher’s Character with Dr. Tom Elliff
devotional time
Recommended Resource: In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms
If you’re looking for a good devotional book for 2025, check out this one that guides you through the […]
Next-Gen Ministry
Eight Ways Loving the Next Generation Matures Us as Pastors
Next Generation Ministry is often viewed by many as preparation for the “real” ministry of shepherding adults. Yet […]
Preaching
Preaching as Worship
Growing up, my local church provided a weekly overview of the service in a bulletin insert. On the […]
Encouragement
Encouragements for New Leaders: Lessons I Wish I Knew as a Young Pastor
On April 1, 1981, I began my ministry as a full-time pastor. Here are some lessons I wish […]
Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop: Exalting Jesus in Joshua
Join us on campus for a one-day preaching workshop on the book of Joshua. This workshop will equip […]
Preaching
Recommended Resource: Spirit-Led Preaching
Zac Menser, the grant manager for our Pastors’ Center and occasional co-host of the “Pastor Matters” podcast, has […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
12 Unique Gifts Believers Have Given Me as Their Pastor
It’s Pastor Appreciation Month. As I think about this month, I’m reminded of some of the unique gifts […]
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