Pastoring on Purpose

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Pastor Sandy Whitmire on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Sandy and her husband pastor at Ocoee Church of God, and she is currently the Execu…

Have you ever apologised for something that was neither your fault nor your responsibility? Do you feel guilty when things at your church go less than perfect even when they are not under your contro…

This episode welcomes Joel Barron back to Pastoring on Purpose! Joel is the associate/worship pastor at Starkville Church of God in Starkville, Mississippi. He is the Director of Choral Activities at…

Dr. Jerry Devane joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent to talk about vicarious trauma and its effects on early and first responders, such as emergency personel and ministers. Dr. Devane has se…

The women of the Ministerial Care team – Lisa, Donna, and Melinda – join Producer Ryan to talk about their personal experiences regarding mental health. They also share some of the common myths and m…

Anxiety is a part of life we all share, but leaders experience anxiety in a variety of different ways. Dr. Tim Maness discusses anxiety and leadership in this episode, examining causes, effects, and …

Have you ever found yourself unable to make a simple decision due to anxiety, exhaustion, or burnout? Decision fatigue is a real problem that many people experience when they are overworked or over-b…

Lee University senior Mary Steffy joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Mary shares her experiences growing up as a pastor's kid (PK) and the challenges a…

Dr. Tim Maness is joined by Drs. Raymond and Lorna Burch to talk about the importance of healthy marriage and share insight and motivation to help others achieve success in their relationships. Raymo…

Pastoring on Purpose welcomes back Macey Jones. Macey is a junior at Lee University pursuing her degree in Theological and professional studies, with two minors – Christian Ministries and Psychology.…

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent are joined by Bishop T. Wayne Dority, D.D., who serves as the second assistant general overseer for the Church of God. Bishop Dority pastored for twenty-two years,…

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent continue their in-depth discussion about identity and how we relate to God, ourselves, and one another. In part three of our series, they explore Social Identity T…

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent's informative discussion of identity continues in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They examine how a person's identity is shaped and influenced by social …

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent have an informative conversation about identity in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Learn how a person's identity is defined, what it is, and its role in w…

On this first episode of season 7, Dr. Tim Maness, director of pastoral care and SpiritCare at the Center for Ministerial Care, shares his personal philosophy and approach to counseling.

In our final episode of the season, the Ministerial Care team has a little Christmas fun with some holiday trivia. They also offer some simple and encouraging words for ministers and church leaders a…

Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team as they prepare for the upcoming holidays. Thanksgiving is upon us, and those holiday stresses combine with the shorter days and gloomier weather…

In the last of the episodes recorded live at General Assembly 2024, Dr. J.T. Black joins Tim Maness and Jeff Sargent to talk about healthy ministry. Dr. Black's doctoral thesis focused on the struggl…

Dr. Steve Hall joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at General Assembly 2024 to talk about the importance of ministers and pastors taking care of themselves and being proactive in the preventat…