Diligent Pastors
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGrow in your church leadership through interviews with pastors and those who train them.
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Unpuzzling Hebrews with Tom Sims
September 26, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB"The world has changed. The cost to follow Jesus is going up. Are you prepared to pay?" Though written in the 1st Century, the letter to the Hebrews recorded in the New Testament has much to say to us in the 21st Century about persevering in the cause of Christ. Tom Sims is a graduate of the World of Life Bible Institute and has served various churches as youth pastor and teacher. He is the author of the newly published Unpuzzling Hebrews: A New Translation and Commentary. He has been marri...
Growing Bible-Teaching Churches with Steve Brandon
March 26, 2022 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBBible-teaching churches need Bible teachers. Hear how Steve Brandon equips men to read, explain, and apply the Bible in their homes and in their churches. About Our Guest Steve Brandon is the founding pastor of Rock Valley Bible Church in Loves Park, Illinois. He earned his master of divinity from The Master's Seminary and his doctor of ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife Yvonne since 1992, and the Lord has blessed them with five children...
Starting in Pastoral Ministry with Chris Turner
November 23, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBMany young men feel a call to pastoral ministry. Hear how the Lord brought Chris Turner from that initial call, through seminary, to his first church. About Our Guest Chris Turner serves as pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Williamstown, Kentucky. He graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2020, earning a masters of divinity in Christian ministry. He has been married to his wife Brianna since October 2020, and the Lord has blessed them with one son. Featured Resour...
Publishing Your Studies with Scott LaPierre
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBPastors produce a wealth of material in the course of sermon preparation and delivery. Scott LaPierre tells us how to publish this into books. About Our Guest Scott LaPierre is senior pastor for Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, Washington. He is an author and conference speaker, and serves as a regional facilitator for Church and Family Life. He has been married to his wife Katie since 2006, and the Lord has blessed them with nine children. Sign up for Scott’s newsletter and receiv...
Tackling Despised Doctrines with Dr. Owen Strachan
October 14, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDr. Owen Strachan as a Christian intellectual has committed his life to bring theology into collision with culture. About Our Guest Dr. Owen Strachan is a prolific author and speaker, hosts The City of God podcast, and also directs The Residency PhD program of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He’s been married to his wife Bethany since 2006, and the Lord has blessed them with three children. What You Will Learn Why the late sexual revolution is continued...
Preaching the Whole Gospel with Eric Wallace
September 03, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBChristians often believe a half-gospel that leaves them hopeless. But the whole gospel gives us hope and power to live as God intends. About Our Guest Eric Wallace serves as founder and president of the Institute for Uniting Church and Home through which he has ministered to thousands of church leaders and families through conferences and seminars as well as private conversation. He has been married to his wife Leslee since 1995 and the Lord has blessed them with eight children. Featured ...
Preaching the Whole Gospel with Eric Wallace
September 03, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBChristians often believe a half-gospel that leaves them hopeless. But the whole gospel gives us hope and power to live as God intends. About Our Guest Eric Wallace serves as founder and president of the Institute for Uniting Church and Home through which he has ministered to thousands of church leaders and families through conferences and seminars as well as private conversation. He has been married to his wife Leslee since 1995 and the Lord has blessed them with eight children. Featured ...
Loving God’s Word with James Frank
April 30, 2020 02:24 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBMany blessings accompany a long ministry with the same people. James Frank shepherded a flock for 40 years and challenges those who aspire to pastoral ministry. About Our Guest James Frank serves as pastor emeritus for Galilee Baptist Church in Saranac, Michigan, a church he had pastored for over 40 years. He graduated from Bob Jones University and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He has been married to his wife Beth since 1960 and the Lord has blessed them with two children, three grandch...
Teaching Sound Doctrine with Richard Mayhue
April 16, 2020 01:08 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThe church needs qualified men to teach the Word of God. Seminaries and local churches should work together to prepare these godly shepherds. About Our Guest Dr. Richard Mayhue has labored at The Master’s Seminary in various capacities since 1989 and currently serves as research professor of theology emeritus. He has served in pastoral ministry in several churches and has authored, contributed to, or edited over 30 books including The MacArthur Study Bible. He has been married to his wife ...
Equipping Shepherds with Richard Mayhue
April 02, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe ministry of Dr. Richard Mayhue includes the church pulpit, the seminary lectern, and the writer’s desk. Hear how the Lord directed Dr. Mayhue through various venues to serve the church worldwide. About Our Guest Dr. Richard Mayhue has labored at The Master’s Seminary in various capacities since 1989 and currently serves as research professor of theology emeritus. He has served in pastoral ministry in several churches and has authored, contributed to, or edited over 30 books including...
Serving the Lord with Andy Mooren
March 19, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBServing the Lord takes many forms as we steward the resources He has entrusted to us. Hear how the Lord directed Andy Mooren into several venues of ministry. About Our Guest Andy Mooren is a graduate of Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Washington. He currently serves as pastor for Galilee Baptist Church in Saranac, Michigan, where he has served since 2005. He has been married to his wife Kathi since 1987, and the Lord has blessed them with three daughters, one son-in-law, and a gran...
Inspiring Seminary Students with John Mark McDonnel
November 14, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSeminary education ought to inspire students to know God better, to study the Bible, to seek God's will, and submit to the Lordship of Jesus in every area. About Our Guest John Mark McDonnel is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and currently serves as director of the biblical studies program at Kiev Theological Seminary in Ukraine where he has served since 1998. He has been married to his wife Donna since 1989, and the Lord has blessed them with four children and a son-in-law. ...
Sharing Pastoral Ministry with Rob Zietlow
October 25, 2019 01:25 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBPastoral ministry is meant to be work shared among faithful men. Learn how Rob Zietlow serves alongside several other elders to shepherd the church. About Our Guest Rob Zietlow serves as senior associate pastor for Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is a graduate of The Master’s University and The Master’s Seminary. Rob has been married to his wife Sharon since 1994, and the Lord has blessed them with three children and one son-in-law. Featured Reso...
Recapping the Answers for Pastors Conference
October 18, 2019 02:54 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAbout Answers for Pastors Answers in Genesis held its annual Answers for Pastors conference October 8–10, 2019. The sessions took place in the new Answers Center at the Ark Encounter. The conference theme was “One Race, One Blood—Biblical and Scientific Answers.” Ten keynote sessions featured answers from a variety of speakers, including staff members of Answers in Genesis and friends of the ministry. Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, wrote in the conference materials...
Seeking God's Wisdom with Phil Johnson
October 10, 2019 02:55 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBAbout Our Guest Phil Johnson serves as executive director of Grace to You, the media ministry which features John MacArthur’s teaching. He is an elder for Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, California, and helps shepherd the GraceLife fellowship group. He and his wife Darlene have been married since 1978, and they have three married sons and seven grandchildren. Featured Resource SermonAudio.com: Post your sermon audio on the largest online library of sermons from conservative ...
Loving the Sheep with Ron McDonnel
October 03, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis episode continues the conversation with my father-in-law, Ron McDonnel. Listen to part one. About Our Guest Ron McDonnel has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 45 years, primarily serving Katy Bible Church near Houston, Texas. He has been married to his wife Margaret for 28 years and together they have 5 married children, 22 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also my father-in-law and for six years I had the privilege of working alongside him in ministry. Featured R...
Living in the Fear of the Lord with Ron McDonnel
September 27, 2019 02:30 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe fear of the Lord ought to motivate us to live and serve deliberately. Learn how one man has devoted his life to proclaiming the glory of God. About Our Guest Ron McDonnel has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 45 years, primarily serving Katy Bible Church near Houston, Texas. He has been married to his wife Margaret for 28 years and together they have 5 married children, 22 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also my father-in-law and for six years I had the privilege...
Speaking the Truth in Love with Andy Mikels
July 11, 2019 13:28 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBRelationships in the church have a tremendous effect. “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.” About Our Guest Andy Mikels has served for over five years as pastor for Immanuel Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, as well as The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been married to his wife Karen since 1995 and the Lord has bles...
Trusting God Through Fire with Ken Ford
June 07, 2019 02:26 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB“What was true of God before the fire is just as true now after the fire.” How does God refresh and nourish His people in the face of adversity?
Leading Your Church Through Change with Jeffery Hayes
May 09, 2019 19:55 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBLearn how to lead a church through changes, even drafting a new constitution. See how strong expository preaching lays the necessary foundation.
Growing Your Church with Michael Boutot
May 02, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat You Will Learn How a high school math teacher helped lead Michael to trust Christ How youth work developed Michael’s passion for pastoral ministry How God used health difficulties to introduce Michael to his future wife How to use the original biblical languages in your study and preaching How to run a monthly “Ask the Pastor” night to answer biblical questions from the congregation Why spiritual growth of the congregation should precede numerical growth How to use a progra...
Teaching Truth and Refuting Error
April 19, 2019 21:22 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBPastors, we are to teach the truth and refute error. How confident and competent are you in these important tasks?
Finding a Good Church
April 05, 2019 02:30 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIs your church characterized by sound biblical teaching, a high view of God, love for one another, godly leadership, and gospel ministry?
Equipping the Church Worldwide with Randy Cook
March 22, 2019 02:33 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRandy Cook underscores the importance of theological education, expository preaching, and missions-mindedness in the life of the church.
Giving Thanks for Shepherds' Conference 2019
March 12, 2019 16:55 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBI attended this year’s Shepherds’ Conference last week in Southern California. Listen to my recap of some highlights and hear brief testimonies from several other conference guests.
Studying the Biblical Terms for Church Leaders
March 05, 2019 04:03 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThe three primary terms in the New Testament referring to church leaders are elder, overseer, and pastor. These three words describe the group of godly men who provide shepherding, leading, caring, feeding work for the congregation. A few additional words indicate the preaching work of church leaders as well as their authoritative influence in the congregation. The role of deacons is to come alongside the elders to assist them in caring for the local church.
Learning the Land of the Bible with Todd Bolen
February 26, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBTodd Bolen illustrates the importance of learning the land of the Bible as part of our personal Bible study as well as the pastoral ministry of the Word.
Strengthening the Church in South Africa with Tim Cantrell
February 19, 2019 03:15 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBTim Cantrell speaks about strengthening the church in South Africa.
Leading Unbelievers to Faith and Leadership with Michael Luehrmann
February 12, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBMichael Luehrmann speaks about evangelization, discipleship, and church planting in northern England.
Preparing Sermons with Jason Dohm
February 01, 2019 13:42 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJason Dohm shares the process he uses to prepare sermons for the church he serves.
Learn About Sermon Preparation with Jason Dohm
February 01, 2019 13:42 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJason Dohm shares the process he uses to prepare sermons for the church he serves. Support the show (https://diligentpastors.com/donate/)
Welcome to the Podcast for Diligent Pastors
January 26, 2019 19:59 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Podcast for Diligent Pastors. Be encouraged in your shepherding work by hearing from pastors and those who train them. Learn more at DiligentPastors.com.