Pastor Well with Hershael York
Pastor Well with Hershael York features conversations with prominent pastors, teachers, and church leaders who share key insights from their experience in faithful ministry. Host Dr. Hershael York serves as Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastors Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky. Each episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement for those called to pastoral ministry.
Episodes
Knowing When to Cut or Adjust Ministries
Sometimes a church ministry gets away from its original purpose, or no longer fills the role it was intended to fill. How does a Pastor discern when to step in and cut or alter these ministries? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at
Citing Sources for Sermons
In this episode, Dr. York discusses how often sources need to be cited, while not plagiarizing sermons. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
Should a Pastor Use AI Tools?
Today, Pastors are dealing with a technology that has never been available to previous generations. In this episode, Dr. York discusses the use of AI in sermon prep and how far should a pastor go if and when they choose to use these tools? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mention
An Encouragement to Bivocational Pastors
In this episode, Dr. York walks through the challenges and benefits of being a Bivocational pastor, and how much they're needed.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
Is There Only One Right Way to Preach?
Preachers often debate on the "right way to preach." In this episode, Dr. York walks through some bigger picture issues to address in terms of why the way you preach matters.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Negotiating Salary and Benefits
As a pastor, it can be difficult to ask for more money, or feel your work is valued by your church. In this episode, Dr. York walks through some practical ways for pastors to negotiate salaries and benefits without breaking the church's bank.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Menti
Taking Vacations and Sabbaticals
Should you prioritize vacation and sabbaticals? Dr. York thinks so, and he walks through some practical ways to set expectations and make long lasting memories while prioritizing rest.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
You Reproduce What You Honor
In a church setting, it's better to uplift character over talent and ministry over wealth. In this episode, Dr. York discusses how honoring the right things models what the congregation will reproduce. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next
How to Grow the Church
Church growth is difficult to achieve. In this episode, Dr. York walks through some practical ways to grow the church through evangelism and hospitality. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Paying Attention to the Youth
Giving attention to the next generation isn't always on the mind of a lead or senior pastor. In this episode, Dr. York discusses the importance of building relationships with the youth of your church and making yourself available to them.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned
The Wisdom of a Pastor's Wife
Dr. York has talked a lot about a wife's role in ministry. Sometimes they are the Pastor's greatest encouragement, other times the greatest critic. As a life partner, she knows you best. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
Maintaining Order In Your Life
In this episode, Dr. York talks about why it's important to maintain order in the life of a Pastor and gives some useful tips for how to do so well. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
Hershael York's Preaching Hacks
Over the many years of preaching, Dr. York has collected tips for new and seasoned Pastors alike.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Using Technology in the Church
As technology advances, how does the church find the line between acceptable implementation verses distraction from scripture? In this episode, Dr. York walks through what questions to ask in regards to using technology in the church.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in
Using Sermon Illustrations
Preaching is a core part of pastoring, so how do you preach well in a way that your congregation can digest the text? In this episode, Dr. York walks through some ways to keep your illustrations interesting for your congregation's context.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
How to Use Deacons Well
The use of Deacons can really benefit the church in a major way if they are used well. As helpers and servants of the church, there are many tasks they can take off the Pastor's or Elders' shoulders.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Ge
Shepherding Your Children Well
Being a pastor and a parent are difficult roles to juggle well. In this episode, Dr. York walks through some key ways a pastor can be there for their children, maintaining strong relationships over the course of a lifetime. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episo
Discipling Men in Your Church
In previous episodes, Dr. York has talked about how to disciple the women in the church, but what about the men? How should a pastor approach a men's ministry? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
Loving Your Wife Well Over a Lifetime
In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to love and prioritize your wife throughout pastoring a church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
How to Have a Ministry of Encouragement
It's important for a believer to be encouraging, so how can a Pastor model this behavior well? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
Getting Your Church to Support Missions
It can be easy to forget about the missionaries sent out from the church. How do you get your church to raise funds for missions around the world? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Shepherding Women in the Church
In complementarian ministry, how should a pastor equip women to disciple women? In this episode, Dr. York encourages pastors to shepherd women well and empower them to be stewards of the word by leading other women in their walk with the Lord.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Ment
Navigating Cohabiting Elderly Couples
How should a pastor navigate the issue of elderly couples wishing to marry in the church's eyes but not legally? In this episode, Dr. York walks through the tricky subject of how to approach this kind of request. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD
The Significance of Ordination
A Pastor's ordination should be treated as a valuable and important thing in the life of the church. In this episode, Dr. York explains the process of ordination and why it needs to be taken seriously. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Minis
Having a Vision for Your Church
Pastors may have big dreams and plans for their church, but without a plan and vision they may not come to fruition. In this episode, Dr. York talks about how important writing down these plans can be. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern
How to Deal with Ambition
Can our personal ambition honor the Lord? In this episode, Dr. York talks about how a pastor should be mindful of ambition and not let it take over. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Discipling Leaders to Send Out
The goal of the church isn't to build disciples in order to hoard away, but to send out into the world, whether that be to plant churches, attend seminary, or accept a calling elsewhere. Dr. York discusses how to do this well, preparing the church and the disciples to leave.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from
Dealing with False Accusations
As a pastor, you may face false accusations from the church community. How do you deal with those and what is the best approach? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
How to Win Church Fights
Disagreements are going to happen in a church, but it all depends on if the hill is worth dying on. In this episode, Dr. York breaks down fighting for principles and not preferences. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Sem
Changing a Church's Bad Habits
Learning how to discern convictional preferences from personal preferences can be hard, but it is an important responsibility for every pastor. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary
Investing in Marriages
Churches invest in youth and worship, but do they spend enough time investing in marriages? In this episode, Dr. York discusses the importance of prioritizing healthy marriages in the church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
Parenting Children to Love Christ
In this episode, Dr. York talks about building a loving foundation for a family in ministry, modeling Christ in the home. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Shepherding Amidst Personal Grief
Grief can be all-consuming and sometimes bring out feelings of hopelessness. How can a pastor carry on shepherding their people in that time? In this episode, Dr. York encourages pastors to lean on the hope of the resurrection.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this ep
Addressing National Tragedies in Church
When horrible events happen in our world, how do we approach these topics from the pulpit? In this episode, Dr. York walks through some appropriate responses to how to discuss these tragedies in church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divi
How to Address Tithing
In this episode, Dr. York approaches the topic of tithing and whether or not a Pastor should preach on the subject in church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
How Personality Impacts Pastoring
How does personality impact one's ministry? In this episode, Dr. York discusses the importance of understanding your weaknesses in order to overcome them. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
The Wife as a Ministry Partner
In this episode, Dr. York discusses why he and his wife decided to be full-time ministry partners and how that choice benefited him as a Pastor over the years. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
What Will Get a Pastor Fired
Pastors getting fired from a church is a difficult process. In this episode, Dr. York talks about ways to avoid getting fired in the first place. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.
Abiding with the Lord
As a Pastor, abiding with God daily is an ongoing process that requires discipline. Through spending time in prayer and reading the word, we deepen our relationship with God each and every day. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at S
Preaching In Times of Personal Suffering
In this episode, Dr. York talks about how suffering can make it difficult to preach sermons, but reliance on the Holy Spirit is especially important in those times of need. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
How Much Should a Pastor Share with his Wife?
A pastor's role involves hearing private matters. In this episode, Dr. York discusses how to approach sharing church matters with your wife. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
What Does Church Success Look Like?
Success is not defined by the size of a church nor the number of converts. There's more to success than these measurements. In this episode, Dr. York talks about how to find success in ministry. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at
My Preaching Pet Peeves
Not to be confused with rules for preaching, Dr. York discusses some of his pet peeves in sermon practices.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary
Bringing Men into the Church
Many churches have more women than men. In this episode, Dr. York discusses why that might be the case, and how to challenge men to be a part of the body.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
How to be a Lifelong Learner
We never stop learning and growing. It's important to keep your mind alert and relationships deep. In this episode, Dr. York discusses some ways to be a lifelong learner.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegebo
Setting up a Successor
When a pastor's time at a particular church comes to a close, it's important to set the church up with a successor who is prepared for the role.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary
Do You Need to Mention Jesus in Every Sermon?
Dr. York walks through the importance of a message in relation to church context and church audience.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
Raising Funds for Capital Projects
Asking for money for the church building can seem like a daunting task. In this episode, Dr. York walks through how a pastor can undertake this in a healthy way.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Dealing with Confrontation in Pastoral Meetings
Having hard or difficult meetings can be common in a pastoral role. Dr. York walks through how to navigate those difficult conversations with humility and respect.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Lessons in Humility
Pride is difficult to navigate in the age of likes on the internet. How can a Pastor remain humble while trying to grow their church?Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
What I Learned From Bad Pastors
Even though we shouldn't seek bad pastors out, it's possible to learn from negative examples. In this episode, Dr. York walks through the different lessons he's learned about how to NOT pastor well.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity
Being with Those on Their Deathbed
Congregants may not remember sermon outlines or illustrations, but they will always remember their pastor being there for them in difficult times. Being with those as they move from this life to the next is a weighty thing, but part of how a pastor can love his flock better.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from
Advice I Received from My Mentor: Adrian Rogers
Mentorship is important even for pastors. In this episode, Dr. York shares some of the advice he received over the years from his mentor, Adrian Rogers.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
Making Theology Accessible And Rich
The church welcomes people from all walks of life, from new believers to lifelong Christians. How can you best enrich and serve both sides of the spectrum in a meaningful way?Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
The Importance of Community Engagement
The church is a lamppost, not a fortress. It's not meant to escape culture, but instead it's meant to influence the culture with grace and truth. Dr. York walks through some ways the church can be a presence in the community.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this epis
The Private Battles Pastors Face
How can a pastor approach heart issues while maintaining their role as the church's shepherd? In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to have a healthy spiritual lifestyle as a pastor in community.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Minist
Working Through Pastoral Envy
When watching peers find ministry success, how should a pastor work through envy and comparison? In this episode, Dr. York points us back to scripture, seeking ways to glorify the Lord through our ministry.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.
Manuscripts vs Outlines
Is it better for pastors to use manuscripts or outlines in church? In this episode, Dr. York walks through the benefits of not using a manuscript while preaching a sermon.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
Using Strong Sermon Illustrations
Should pastors strive to keep their sermons engaging and memorable? In this episode, Dr. York discusses how being a good storyteller can help you pastor well.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.c
A Wife's Role in Church Ministry
How should a Pastor's wife approach ministry in the church? In this episode, Dr. York dives deeper into how a Pastor and his wife need to be on the same page when it comes to ministry involvement.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Previous Episode on this topic: https://youtu
Inviting Guest Preachers
How should a pastor approach asking and welcoming someone to speak at their church?Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary
Ways to Navigate Opinions on Worship
What are some best practices for adding changes to a worship service? In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to model worship in church as a pastor.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
When Rebaptism might be necessary
Is it alright to be baptized more than once? In this episode, Dr. York walks through the complicated circumstances of rebaptizing a member of the church.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
A Pastor's Boundaries with Friendship
In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to establish healthy boundaries between shepherds and the congregation.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
When a Church is in Decline
A church in decline can be a difficult space for a pastor to be in. In this episode, Dr. York walks through some ideas on how to get attendance up and engage the congregation. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DZfdUqesWKwMentioned in this episod
Incorporating Media into Sermons
Is it alright to show things on the screen, or have bulletins with sermon outlines? In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to approach media's use in the church.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary
Expositional Preaching
In this episode, Dr. York walks through the importance of expository preaching and why it's important.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
A Pastor's Wife's Role in Ministry
How can a Pastor who's married use his wife's giftings to better serve the church? Dr. York talks about how his wife has served alongside him in ministry.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
Leaving a Church
At what point should you consider leaving your church, and what is the best way to go about it? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary
Business Meetings in the Church
How do you handle business in the context of ministry? In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to navigate the more political side of church ministry. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Brought to you by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.Mentioned in this episode:The Ma
How to Handle Firing Church Staff
Firing staff from ministry positions can feel impossible. How should a pastor navigate those difficult decisions? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The PhD at Southern Seminary
How to Address Giving in Church
Money is a difficult topic to address in church, especially when the congregation is wary of giving. In this episode, Dr. York talks about ways to biblically address generosity in church.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.
Doing Short Term Missions Well
The number one problem in the world is lostness. How can we use short-term mission trips to further God's kingdom, and keep them from being Christian Tourism? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecol
The Fruits of the Spirit
Demonstrating the fruits of the spirit is pivotal in the role of a Pastor. How can you exhibit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Doctor of Ministry at Sou
Finding Peace in Turmoil
How can we be at peace when hard things are out of our control. In this episode, Hersheal York, talks about how our reactions are better when we spend time daily with the Lord. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:The Master of Divinity at Southern Semi
Having Joy in All Things
It's easy to find joy when things are going well, but it's not so straightforward when times are hard. So how do you hold onto the Lord's joy in difficult times? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.
Loving Your Congregation Well
As a Pastor, how do you love the unlovable? In this episode, Dr. York discusses how to love like Christ, particularly those who are difficult to love. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.
Preaching on Holiday Sundays
Certain holidays like Christmas and Easter are crucial to the church, but what about other holidays? How should a Pastor approach them? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned in this episode:Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce Collegeboycecollege.com
Intentional Discipleship of Future Pastors
Much like Jesus' ministry when discipling the 12, it's important that a pastor shepherd future leaders in the church. A pastor's influence and encouragement has a deep impact on those interested in committing to a life in ministry. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Mentioned
What Pastors Need to Know about Communion
Discussing how to best implement taking communion in your church is important. In this episode, Hershael York discusses what needs to go into that conversation with the leaders of the church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor
