What is the value of friendship in ministry? What are the dangers of isolation in ministry? Should pastors have friendships in the church? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Danny Akin to discuss friendship in ministry! Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Quinn Associate Professor of Theology and History of Ideas, Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture, and senior pastor at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Spring Hope, NC. We discuss bi-vocational ministry. What are some benefits that you enjoy and challenges of bi-vocational ministry? How do you balance working a job, ministry responsibilities, time with family, and rest? Is balance the right word? 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 u ..read more

In this episode, we discuss discipleship through mentoring. Is mentoring and discipleship the same thing? Why is mentoring crucial to a pastor's ministry? Why should a pastor consider mentoring? 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 ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by 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. We discuss corporate prayer meetings, leading the church to pray, examining our own hearts to pray, 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 ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by 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. We discuss the prayer life of the pastor, persevering in prayer, 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 ..read more

In this episode, we discuss how to stay encouraged on difficult Mondays in ministry. The Monday after a tough ministry weekend can be challenging. Pastor, do not quit! We are praying for you! We are thankful for the calling that God has placed on your life to shepherd His people. 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 ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Scott Pace, Provost, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching, and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. What is an illustration? What are the purposes of illustrating a sermon? What are some pitfalls in sermon illustration? 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 ..read more

In this episode, you will hear the testimonies of two young men, Caleb Iversen and Zac Menser, who have the blessing of serving at the Pastor's Center with Dr. Chuck Lawless. We discuss the excitement of aspiring future ministry and concerns entering ministry. 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 ..read more

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" htt ..read more

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 ..read more