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.

Friendship in Ministry with Dr. Danny Akin - EP143

Our Center is named after the late L. Russ Bush. Dr. Tom Nettles joins Dr. Ken Keathley to talk about their mutual friend, Dr. Bush — “one of the great saints of Southern Baptist life.”  Dr. Nettles tells how he became friends with Dr. Bush, their shared concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention, and how their landmark book Baptists and the Bible came about.  (The conversation starts at 7:10) 

Plus, at 31:30, Dr. Keathley reads a letter Dr. Nettles wrote to Dr. Bush before his passing. 

In “Headlines" (1:30), Dr. Keathley talks with Joseph Josselyn about his upcoming film on Jesus filmed entirely in American Sign Language. You can learn more and watch a trailer here: https://www.jesusdeaffilm.com/

And in “On My Bookshelf” (35:10), Dr. Nettles recommends two books.

- Visit our website: cfc.sebts.edu/
- Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/
- Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/

All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Tom Nettles: The Life and Legacy of L. Russ Bush - EP 153

In this episode we are joined by Danny Franks, Pastor of Guest Services at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. 

What does "guest services" in the church mean? Is a dedicated ministry like guest services necessary? What is the biblical rationale for guest services?

Connect with Danny Franks: https://dfranks.com

"People Are The Mission" Book: https://www.amazon.com/People-Are-Mission-Churches-Compromising/dp/031053867X

Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

Why Guest Services? with Danny Franks - EP149

This week’s episode is our season 4 finale. It also serves as a transition, as Dr. Keathley makes an important announcement.  

In the episode, Dr. Keathley tells Dr. Quinn about his journey to the Center for Faith and Culture. Their conversation touches on the origins of the Center for Faith and Culture, what Dr. Keathley has most enjoyed about serving here, and what he’ll be doing moving forward.  

- Visit our website: cfc.sebts.edu/
- Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/
- Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/

All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Ken Keathley: A New Chapter - EP 154

This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year!

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.

Podcast Highlight: Finishing Well with Tom Elliff - EP128

This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year!

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/

Podcast Highlight: Growing and Improving in Preaching - EP133

This is the 150th episode of Pastor Matters! In this episode we reflect on God's faithfulness, look ahead, and share exciting updates! We hope this episode is encouraging to you today!

The Pastors' Center received a grant from the Lily Foundation for compelling preaching. 

Learn more here: https://www.sebts.edu/news-and-events/headlines/2024/05/southeastern-receives-1-25-million-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc/

Sign up for the Engaging Exposition Preaching Conference here: 
https://www.sebts.edu/event/engaging-exposition-preaching-conference/

Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

150th Episode: What's Next? - EP150

How important is the distinction between culture and worldview when it comes to contextualization? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how Christians should think about these ideas of culture and worldview, and why it is so important for ministry. Join us this week for a special, longer episode of The Sent Life!

Summer Lecture Series: Culture and Worldview - EP126

The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership. 

Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Friendship in Ministry with Dr. Danny Akin - EP143

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