Displaying items 11-20 of 28 in total of Pastoring on Purpose with the tag "god".
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GA2026 - Mitch Maloney
July 29th, 2026 | Season 8 | 12 mins 55 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Mitch Maloney was pastor of North Cleveland Church of God for more than two decades, and has been in ministry for over fifty years. He dropped by the Ministerial Care podcast to talk to Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent about how his experience raising two autistic children inspired his current project, Real Life Village, a live-in care facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, for individuals with intelectual and developmental disabilities.
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GA2026 - Mark Taylor
July 29th, 2026 | Season 8 | 16 mins 43 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Recorded live at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent speak with Dr. Mark Taylor. Mark is the Ministerial Care Director for the California/Nevada Church of God, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He is also the author of Beauty from the Ashes: Breaking Through the Pain Where Grace Will Sustain, a powerful and hope-filled resource for anyone walking through pain, trauma, or life’s unexpected challenges.
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GA2026 - Phil Cook
July 28th, 2026 | Season 8 | 16 mins 37 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Dr. Phil Cook, the president of Lee University, visited Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent in the exhibit hall at the Church of God General Assembly. They discussed Phil's experience as a student whose life was changed by (then) Lee College and how that influences him today in his current role as president. He also shared the vision Lee has, and how he is leading the university forward.
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GA2026 - Giovy Sanders
July 28th, 2026 | Season 8 | 22 mins 2 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent welcome Dr. Giovy Sanders to Pastoring on Purpose, live from the Church of God General Assembly. Inspired by her own experience as a pastor's wife, Giovy's doctoral research was on the mental health referral practices of clergy in the Church of God. Her research revealed a critical gap in how ministry leaders are equipped to recognize emotional and mental health challenges within their congregations. She talks about her research, as well as her new book, Navigating the Maze of Mental Health and Ministry.
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GA2026 - Dennis Sanders
July 28th, 2026 | Season 8 | 20 mins 43 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Terre Haute Church of God Senior Pastor Bishop Dennis Sanders stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at Church of God General Assembly. On this episode, Dennis tells Dr. Tim Maness his story of dealing with pride, divorce, and remarriage as a visible church leader. From his ex-wife's infidelity to his own decision to not get counseling during difficult times, to the challenges of carrying baggage into his new marriage, Dennis is honest and open about how God has given him a new season of greater emotional and mental health.
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GA2026 - David Gosnell
July 28th, 2026 | Season 8 | 20 mins 21 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Recording live from the Center for Ministerial Care booth in the exhibit hall of General Assembly 2026, this episode of our official podcast finds Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcoming David Gosnell. David is the General Director of Church of God Publications. He's brought by a selection of new books that are available on the Pathway Press Bookstore website (and in their store here at General Assembly), and shares his passion for helping guide others who are inspired begin their writing journey through Pathway.
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GA2026 - Biji Abraham
July 28th, 2026 | Season 8 | 13 mins 1 sec
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
In our first episode live from the exhibit hall at the Church of God International General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Tim Maness and Producer Ryan are joined by Biji Abraham. Biji and her two siblings own AVM Enterprises, a hospitality supply service company her father founded. She shares the story of her father's love and his lifelong dedication to the church, as well as how she and her two siblings honor his legacy today.
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Season 8 Episode 12: General Assembly 2026
July 22nd, 2026 | Season 8 | 17 mins 42 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Dr. Tim Maness and the Center for Ministerial Care team are heading to the Church of God General Assembly 2026 in Orlando! He's joined by Producer Ryan to talk about what Ministerial Care has in store for the event. We'll be recording live podcasts all week, handing out some fun swag, and sharing information about our professional mental health counseling and our retired minister program, SpiritCare. If you're attending GA, please stop by the Ministerial Care booth in the vendor hall and introduce yourself!
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Season 8 Episode 10: Brian & Cathy Yaun
June 22nd, 2026 | Season 8 | 52 mins 24 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Brian and Cathy Yaun to talk about families serving the church, transitioning between various church positions, and the importance of healthy communication amongst families. Brian is the International Youth and Discipleship Director, and Cathy is the International Girls Ministries Coordinator for the Church of God.
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Season 8 Episode 9: Stacy Flowers, FNP on Menopause
June 2nd, 2026 | Season 8 | 55 mins 33 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Pastoring on Purpose presents a special episode on women's health, specifically focusing on the topic of menopause and its symptoms, effects, and treatments. Producer Ryan is joined by Ministerial Care team members Melinda Maness and Lisa Jones as they welcome family nurse practitioner Stacy Flowers to provide informed clinical insight into the topic.
Please note that this episode is a respectful discussion about a sensitive topic and includes clinical references to the female body that may be best suited for mature audiences.