How does a state convention fit in with what a church does? How does the local church help the work of a state convention? Why should a pastor or local church invest in the cooperative efforts of the state convention?

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Brian Autry. Dr. Autry serves as Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia.

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

Importance of State Conventions with Dr. Brian Autry - EP146

In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Robinson, professor of Global Disciple-Making at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

We discuss the pastor doing the work of an evangelist, modeling personal evangelism, where to begin with personal evangelism, and more!

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

Resource discussed in the episode: https://app.blesseveryhome.com

Do the Work of an Evangelist with Dr. George Robinson - EP148

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.

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- Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/
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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

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.

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