The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors in whatever ministry context they find themselves in. Join Ronjour Locke each week as he dives into various preaching and pastoral leadership topics. It is our desire to see pastors lead healthy, disciple-making churches for the glory of God around the world!
Episode 13: Pastors and Time Management
Time management is an essential skill for anyone, especially pastors. But, why is it important for pastors to practice good time management? What resources are available to help pastors steward their time well? How should pastors decide which ministry opportunities they should say “yes” to?
Episode 12: Pastors and Criticism
Whether it’s directed at their preaching, leadership decisions, or theological positions, at some point pastors will experience some form of criticism in their ministry. How should pastors respond to criticism? How do they prevent criticism from affecting the way they see their people?
Episode 11: Pastors and Equipping Women in the Church
In this episode, Dr. Julia Higgins (Assistant Professor of Ministry to Women at SEBTS) joins Ronjour and Brandon to discuss the importance of equipping and mobilizing women in the local church.
Episode 10: Pastors and Burnout (Part 2)
How has COVID-19 impacted pastors? Are pastors experiencing burnout quicker as a result of COVID?In this episode, Ronjour and Brandon continue the conversation from last week on pastoral burnout. However, this week they look at burnout in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Episode 9: Pastors and Burnout (Part 1)
What is pastoral burnout and how does it start? How can churches protect their pastors from burning out quickly and for long periods of time? In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the challenges behind pastoral burnout and how pastors can get through these difficult seasons stronger than before.
Episode 8: Pastors and the “Big Idea”
What’s the big idea!!? Should pastors seek a connection in the details of the text, or should they be content to teach the "points" of the text instead? Is there a unity within a text's message?Join Ronjour Locke and Brandon Ward this week as they discuss the benefits (and challenges) to the big idea approach to preaching.
Episode 7: Pastors and Mentoring Future Pastors
Is it the responsibility of the pastor to mentor future pastors? What are some ways pastors can shepherd the guy(s) in their church who feel a desire towards the pastorate?Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they discuss ways pastors can invest in the next generation of church leaders and why it’s important that they do.
Episode 6: Pastors and Preaching the Whole Counsel of God
In Acts 20:27, Paul said “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” What does he mean when he said “declaring the whole counsel of God” and should this be something pastors should pursue each Sunday?Join Ronjour Locke and Brandon Ward this week as we answer this question and discuss the benefits of preaching the whole counsel of God, as well as the challenges involved.
Episode 5: Pastors and Big Bad Wolves
We live in an age of distraction. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, pastors were in a battle over the formation of their sheep. Are churches losing this battle to form Christians because of media consumption? How has COVID-19 affected the way Christians are being spiritually formed?
Episode 85: Finding Your Voice in Preaching
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: What does it mean to find your voice in preaching? What are the dangers of […]
Episode 84: Shepherding Families Who Experience a Miscarriage
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: Join Ronjour and Brandon this week as they sit down with Dr. Jordon Willard (Senior […]
Episode 80: Pastoring a Church in Decline with Matt Henslee
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: How do you know if your church is in decline? What are some reasons churches […]
Episode 79: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders with David Mathis
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: What is a succession plan? What should churches consider when putting together a plan for […]
Episode 77: Pursuing Fruitful Theology with Ronni Kurtz
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: What is the goal of theology? How does thinking about God lead to a greater […]
