Episode 14: A Conversation with Clint Pressley

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 14: A Conversation with Clint Pressley 

Episode Theme: A Lifelong Labor

In this episode, Pastor Pressley shares how God has shaped and matured him as a pastor and how he continues to strive to be a more effective communicator of God’s word.

Key Highlights:

Learning to preach: Clint shares how his early opportunities to pastor and preach were vital opportunities to learn how to communicate God’s word effectively.

Handwritten manuscripts: In a world of technology, Pastor Pressley has found it helpful to handwrite his sermon notes. He shares his preparation process and why handwriting is helpful to his preparation and preaching.

State of the pulpits in the Southern Baptist Convention: As president of the Southern Baptist Convention, pastor Pressley has a unique perspective on SBC churches and pastors. Pastor Pressley shares his thoughts on the present state and future of SBC pulpits.

The recovery of a biblical understanding of the office of pastor/elder/overseer: In recent years, the Southern Baptist Convention has struggled to recover a biblical understanding of this office. Pastor Pressley shares his thoughts and perspective on where the SBC is on this issue.

Challenges of a multi-campus church: Hickory Grove Baptist Church has multiple campuses. Pastor Pressley shares the advantages and challenges of a multi-site church.

The pastor's uniform: Pastor Pressley is well known for being a sharp dresser. Pastor Pressley explains the background of why he dresses as he does and why it is more convictional than preferential.

 

Join Ben Smith and Clint Pressley for an honest and authentic conversation on how God uses and matures those he calls to preach.

Host: Ben Smith

Guest: Clint Pressley

 

Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, NC.

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For more information on Central Baptist Church, Waycross, NC, visit https://cbcwaycross.org/.

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