What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk wiht Dr. Joel Lawrence about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? I hope you can join us for the next edition of Equipped.

Mentioned resource:
Pastor Theologians Conference, Oct 20-22, 2025

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Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling

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What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk wiht Dr. <a title="https://www.pastortheologians.com/leadership" href="https://www.pastortheologians.com/leadership" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joel Lawrence</a> about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? I hope you can join us for the next edition of Equipped.
Mentioned resource: <a title="Pastor Theologians Conference" href="https://www.cptconference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pastor Theologians Conference, Oct 20-22, 2025</a>
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The Pastor Theologian

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Far too many of us have been hurt by the church and, if we're honest, we may have hurt someone, too. No matter which side of the hurt you're on, Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr., says that Jesus can redeem that pain. If you're stuck in church hurt, don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Learn how you can hold the Church accountable and start the healing process.

Featured resource:
Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal by Jerome Gay, Jr.

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Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

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Far too many of us have been hurt by the church and, if we're honest, we may have hurt someone, too. No matter which side of the hurt you're on, Pastor <a title="https://jeromegayjr.com/" href="https://jeromegayjr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerome Gay, Jr.</a>, says that Jesus can redeem that pain. If you're stuck in church hurt, don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks. Learn how you can hold the Church accountable and start the healing process.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Church Hurt" href="https://www.amazon.com/Church-Hurt-Holding-Accountable-Helping/dp/1952602998/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal by Jerome Gay, Jr.</a>
January thank you gift: <a title="Thank you gift" href="https://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=ecbad3&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did.&nbsp;by John Mark Comer</a>
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Redeeming Church Hurt

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Have you stepped into a leadership role that someone else began? Whether you are in a church, a business, or some other team, you may have been asked to lead in places that others have started. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll tap into the wisdom of author and experienced leader Tyler Reagin. He will help us navigate those transitions with biblically-based wisdom, and offer strategies to guide your new team with confidence.

Featured resource:
Leading Things You Didn't Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places, and Possibilities by Tyler Reagin

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Have you stepped into a leadership role that someone else began? Whether you are in a church, a business, or some other team, you may have been asked to lead in places that others have started. On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll tap into the wisdom of author and experienced leader <a title="https://lifegiving.co/" href="https://lifegiving.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyler Reagin</a>. He will help us navigate those transitions with biblically-based wisdom, and offer strategies to guide your new team with confidence.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Leading Things You Didn't Start" href="https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Things-Didnt-Start-Possibilities/dp/0525654046/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leading Things You Didn't Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places, and Possibilities by Tyler Reagin</a>
January thank you gift: <a title="Thank you gift" href="https://moodyradio.org/donateto/equipped?appeal=GAW&amp;utm_content=ecbad3&amp;utm_source=gads&amp;utm_term=rad&amp;utm_medium=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did.&nbsp;by John Mark Comer</a>
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Leading Things You Didn't Start

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Are you a student stressing out over school, your future, or your identity? Most young people face unique stressors as they transition to college and life beyond graduation. Don't miss the help from Shelby Abbott as he offers gospel solutions to the everyday struggles of college-age Christians—things like purpose, relationships, and living with social media. Find wisdom for navigating the college years when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress by Shelby Abbott

January thank you gift:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer

Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Are you a student stressing out over school, your future, or your identity? Most young people face unique stressors as they transition to college and life beyond graduation. Don't miss the help from <a title="https://shelbyabbott.com/" href="https://shelbyabbott.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shelby Abbott</a> as he offers gospel solutions to the everyday struggles of college-age Christians&mdash;things like purpose, relationships, and living with social media. Find wisdom for navigating the college years when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Pressure Points" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=8130349" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress by Shelby Abbott</a>
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Pressure Points in College

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