Episodes

  • Season 7 Episode 11: Anxiety and Leadership

    Season 7 Episode 11: Anxiety and Leadership
    Jun 11 2025
    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 management methods can help church leaders and those around them.
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    40 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 10: Decision Fatigue

    Season 7 Episode 10: Decision Fatigue
    May 27 2025
    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-burdened with responsibilities. The Ministerial Care staff sits down to talk about this phenomenon and explore how you may be able to minimalize the causes and avoid or alleviate this stressful challenge!
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    45 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 9: Mary Steffy

    Season 7 Episode 9: Mary Steffy
    May 13 2025
    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 and benefits of being raised in the church. They discuss dealing with the expectations and pressures a PK faces as well as the opportunities and fun a pastor's kid enjoys.
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    40 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 8: Drs. Raymond & Lorna Burch

    Season 7 Episode 8: Drs. Raymond & Lorna Burch
    Apr 29 2025
    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. Raymond currently serves as an administrative bishop in New Jersey for the Church of God, and Lorna is an ordained minister serving as Women's Ministries Director for the New Jersey Church of God state executive office. Together, they have authored the book, Momentum in Marriage.
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    53 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 7: Kris Ware

    Season 7 Episode 7: Kris Ware
    Apr 15 2025
    52 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 6: Macey Jones

    Season 7 Episode 6: Macey Jones
    Apr 1 2025
    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 sit down with Macey to talk about the struggles and opportunities being navigated by young people in our churches today.
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    40 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 5: Bishop Wayne Dority

    Season 7 Episode 5: Bishop Wayne Dority
    Mar 18 2025
    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, giving him a special burden for clergy and churches, which he has used to encourage healthy behaviors and a focus on pastors' well-being. He shares his wisdom and experience, focusing on the dangers of feeling alone and the importance of Sabbaticals.
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    46 mins
  • Season 7 Episode 4: Identity, Part 3

    Season 7 Episode 4: Identity, Part 3
    Mar 4 2025
    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 Theory.
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    46 mins