The Pastor-as-Scholar and Public-Theologian with Owen Strachan (Part 2)
This is the second part of my interview with Dr. Owen Strachan, which follows Part One that posted on Monday. You may listen to the audio below, or you may read the transcript. ____________________ Jackson Watts (“JW”): I think a lot of pastors who listen to this or read the transcript will say, “Yeah, I can buy that. And I get that.” And I think they would say that they see the mandate to study, to be a student, to interpret the...
Adapting to the First Year of Pastoral Ministry: An Interview with Ken Simpson (Part Two)
Read Part One of this interview here. Readers may listen to the interview here, or read the transcript below. ____________________ JW: You’ve often told me and others that they really aren’t going to be seen as the pastor for perhaps at least 3 or 4 years. And I’m sure you don’t mean to suggest that it’s always that long—perhaps it may take longer to gain credibility, or even shorter in some cases. What are the factors that determine...
Interview with Dr. Thomas Bergler
This past year, while reading a variety of youth ministry books and resources, I was recommended a wonderful book by Dr. Thomas Bergler. That book, The Juvenilization of American Christianity, has been deeply insightful and helpful in my ministry to youth. Because of this, I was thrilled to hear that I would have the opportunity to interview him on the content found therein. Dr. Tom Bergler serves as Professor of Ministry and Missions...
Theology and Culture with Ken Keathley: Part 2
This post resumes my interview with Ken Keathley, Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this second half (for Part 1, click here), we move from pastoral ministry into cultural and philosophical issues. ____________________ JW: I want to shift gears a little bit and talk about the Center for Faith and Culture (CFC). During Bruce Little’s tenure as director, he focused on...
Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and More with Ken Keathley
The Forum often calls attention to the intersection between theology and culture. Many of my own perspectives on this was forged through the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In the past year, the Center has been led by long-time pastor and theology professor Ken Keathley. He has authored or contributed to several books, including A Theology for the Church, perhaps the most substantial...
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