Pastor Matters

What factors contribute to a church needing to be revitalized? How quickly should a pastor begin to implement changes to a revitalizing church? How should pastors respond to potential pushback from members?

Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Dr. John Ewart (Professor of Missions and Pastoral Leadership at SEBTS) to discuss tips on church revitalization.

What does an effective teacher look like? How can pastors identify and equip Bible teachers in their churches? What are active learning techniques (ALTs)?

Join Ronjour this week as he talks transformational teaching with Dr. Kenneth Coley.

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What makes illustrations an effective tool in sermon delivery? In what ways can illustrations distract rather than attract? How does illustration aid in explanation?

This week Ronjour sits down with our 2023 Adams Lecture speaker, Dr. Stephen Rummage, to discuss some valuable tips for using illustrations in preaching.

What is theological preaching? Is it possible for pastors to include too much theology in their preaching? Do pastors underestimate what their people can understand theologically?

Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Dr. Walter Strickland to discuss the relationship between theology and preaching.

Dr. Matthew Kim is back on the podcast to discuss his most recent book, Preaching to a Divided Nation. Join Ronjour and Dr. Kim this week as they discuss important steps pastors can implement to pursue unity and reconciliation in their local churches.

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What is spirit-empowered exposition? What does spirit-empowered preaching look like? What role does prayer play in the preaching moment?

Join Ronjour this week as he sits down with Dr. Jim Shaddix to talk about spirit-empowered exposition and preaching.

What does it look like to leave a ministry assignment well?

Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they tackle this question and share valuable tips for pastors and church leaders.

Why are mentor relationships vital during the early years of ministry? What does a culture of discipleship look like in a church? How can younger pastors endure seasons of hurt in ministry?

Join Brandon as he sits down with Dr. Phil Newton to discuss what advice he would give to help pastors during the early years of ministry.

What does it mean to be patient? Why is patience vital to enduring in ministry? What does the Bible say about being patient?

Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they discuss the importance of patience in ministry.

What does it mean to find joy in the work of the ministry? What are some things that can be considered threats to the pastor’s joy in ministry? How can pastors protect their joy during the ups and downs of ministry?

Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they discuss the importance of guarding your joy in ministry with Philip Crouse.

Learn more about the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership by visiting www.pastorscenter.org/.