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 28 Episodes.
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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
This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care
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Season 5 Episode 2: Jeff Sargent and the Birth of Pastoring on Purpose
February 28th, 2024 | Season 5 | 34 mins 59 secs
Dr. Tim Maness sits down with Jeff Sargent and Donna Higgins to talk about how Jeff first came to become involved with Ministerial Care. From there, they share the journey that led them to this podcast and the successful outcomes it has helped to create within the Church of God.
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Season 5 Episode 1: Jeff McGirt
February 13th, 2024 | Season 5 | 50 mins 36 secs
Jeff McGirt is the administrative bishop of the state of Alaska, handling all of the unique challenges of connecting churches that can be as much as 2,000 miles apart in geography that requires travel by car, plane, and ferry. Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team learn about Jeff's incredible journey on this exciting episode.
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Season 4 Episode 6: Thanksgiving
November 14th, 2023 | Season 4 | 35 mins 17 secs
Join the team at the Ministerial Care office as Dr. Tim Maness leads a discussion about traditions, holiday stress, and family bonds.
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Season 4 Episode 5: James Sears
November 1st, 2023 | Season 4 | 58 mins 21 secs
Dr. Tim Maness of Ministerial Care is joined by guest Pastor James Sears of Mount Olive Church of God to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with being given leadership after a long-serving, successful pastor. Dr. Jeffrey Sargent and Donna Higgins help them explore the issue, and dive into life as a Pastor's Kid and following in an influential father's footsteps.
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Season 4 Episode 2: Anthony Taylor
September 26th, 2023 | Season 4 | 50 mins 33 secs
Dr. Anthony Taylor from Greater Community Church of Chattanooga Church Of God In Christ joins Dr. Maness and the Ministerial Care team. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Taylor's roles with the Hamilton County Board of Education and his service as a chaplain for the Chattanooga Police Department and the process of being a bivocational minister. Dr. Taylor also shares his personal trial and restoration.
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Season 4 Episode 1: Gary Lewis on Personal Crisis
September 12th, 2023 | Season 4 | 55 mins 42 secs
Bishop Gary Lewis joins Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II of Ministerial Care and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent of Lee University as Pastoring on Purpose begins their fourth season. Bishop Lewis shares his emotional story of personal crisis and the challenges of recovery while in a position of leadership within the church. He also talks about his experiences dealing with the loss of a major church location to fire while serving as the Administrative Bishop of Georgia.
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Season 3 Episode 10: Financial Stress and Retirement Planning
August 15th, 2023 | Season 3 | 48 mins 29 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II are joined by Art Rhodes from the Church of God Benefits Board. They discuss the importance of retirement and financial planning, as well as the stresses of money concerns that ministers may often experience.
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Season 3 Episode 9: FIRE UP! Leadership
August 1st, 2023 | Season 3 | 33 mins 41 secs
This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care