Jeffrey Sargent
Co-Host of Pastoring on Purpose
Jeffrey Sargent, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Lee University
Dr. Sargent has been a professor of psychology at Lee University since Fall 2005 and served as the Chair of the Department of Behavioral & Social Sciences for 13 years.
He received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Alabama. He received his Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lee College (now Lee University).
Jeffrey Sargent has hosted 40 Episodes.
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Season 6 Episode 8: JT Black
November 5th, 2024 | Season 6 | 44 mins 30 secs
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 struggles many pastors are experiencing – feelings of isolation and loneliness – and he shares some of his findings and helpful ways to address them.
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Season 6 Episode 7: Steve Hall
October 22nd, 2024 | Season 6 | 38 mins 33 secs
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 preventative maintenance of their mental and emotional health. Dr. Hall has nearly 40 years of ministry experience and is currently part of the School of Theology & Ministry faculty at Lee University. He and his wife also serve as the executive directors of Ministry Oasis, a soul health ministry for ministers and their spouses.
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Season 6 Episode 5: Ministerial Care Team Roundup
September 24th, 2024 | Season 6 | 39 mins 24 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent round up with the team to talk about the huge successes and accomplishments of the Center for Ministerial Care. Learn about how things began and the milestones we've recently celebrated!
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Season 6 Episode 3: Manuel Martin-Arroyo
August 27th, 2024 | Season 6 | 39 mins 15 secs
Manuel Martin-Arroyo, president of the European Theological Seminary in Germany, joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent to talk about the challenges and opportunities faced when pastoring internationally. This episode was recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Season 6 Episode 2: Lance Colkmire
August 13th, 2024 | Season 6 | 26 mins 53 secs
Lance Colkmire is the managing editor of Church of God Publications and serves South Cleveland Church of God as missions pastor. Lance spent time with Dr. Maness and Dr. Sargent during General Assembly 2024 to talk about his work with CoG Publications, the need for books addressing mental health, and newly released books currently on shelves.
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Season 6 Episode 1: Joe Dobbins
August 1st, 2024 | Season 6 | 44 mins 17 secs
Recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, this episode of Pastoring on Purpose features newly elected Church of God Executive Committee member Joe Dobbins. He joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent to talk about his new book, Hope After Church Hurt, and his experience as Lead Pastor at Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis.
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GA2024 - Lane Sargent
July 12th, 2024 | Season 5 | 22 mins 8 secs
Pastor Lane Sargent stopped by our General Assembly booth to record a mini-episode with his son, Dr. Jeff Sargent and Dr. Tim Maness. They talk about fathers and sons and the healthy dynamics of being a family leading a church.
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GA2024 - Skip Jenkins
July 11th, 2024 | Season 5 | 19 mins 11 secs
Lee University Professor Skip Jenkins came by our booth at General Assembly to record a mini-episode about his new book, 20 Questions: Answering Your Questions About Speaking in Tongues. Skip teaches Historical Theology at Lee and based this book on questions his students posed to him.
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GA2024 - Jennifer Wolverton
July 10th, 2024 | Season 5 | 23 mins 8 secs
Live from our General Assembly exhibitor hall booth, this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, Jennifer Wolverton joined us to talk about being a counselor and the Psychology Department Chair at Mongolia International University.
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GA2024 - William Lamb
July 10th, 2024 | Season 5 | 20 mins 55 secs
Dr. William Lamb, director of the Leonard Center at Lee University, joins us live from the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024! In this mini-episode, Dr. Lamb talks about his new book, Trek On: The Journey of a Disciple.
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GA2024 - Michael Welborne
July 10th, 2024 | Season 5 | 19 mins 14 secs
Time for another mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at General Assembly 2024! This short episode features Pastor Michael Welborne from Pelham Church of God. Pastor Welborne shares his personal story of facing two major health challenges in one year, and how his Faith led him through!
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GA2024 - Durean Coleman
July 8th, 2024 | Season 5 | 11 mins 51 secs
In our first mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024, the interim executive director of Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Facility, Durean Coleman, talks about the incredible work and healing happening at their facilty.
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Season 5 Episode 9: General Assembly & Care Update
June 5th, 2024 | Season 5 | 36 mins 20 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team discuss upcoming General Assembly plans for recording this podcast live from the vendor hall during this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They also talk about the amazing Spirit Care banquet held during Smokey Mountain Gathering a few weeks ago, and share insight and data about the increasing success of the Ministerial Care counseling program available at no cost to Church of God ministers and their families!
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Season 5 Episode 7: Jacqueline Smith
May 7th, 2024 | Season 5 | 47 mins 31 secs
National Evangelist for the Church of God Jacqueline E. Smith joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Minsterial Care team for a thoughtful and insightful discussion about her spiritual journey. Learn about her roots in classical opera singing and her calling to serve the Lord. She openly shares her experiences navigating the challenges of being a single, black woman breaking through barriers, as well as the triumphs and rewards received through her service to God.
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Season 5 Episode 6: Arlie Tagayuna
April 23rd, 2024 | Season 5 | 50 mins 42 secs
The Ministerial Care team is joined by Professor Arlie Tagayuna from Lee University. Arlie shares some of the extensive research he has been performing focusing on the ongoing effects and behavioral changes that have occurred in the church as a result of the COVID crisis. We explore the data involving attendance, giving, online services, and more, and talk about what churches can learn as congregations move forward.
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Season 5 Episode 3: Mark Swank
March 12th, 2024 | Season 5 | 35 mins 23 secs
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