Pastoring on Purpose

Season 8 Episode 7: Social Media

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness tackles the mental and emotional toll that social media can have on our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. He's joined ...

Season 8 Episode 6: Dr. Paul Conn

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lee University Chancellor Dr. Paul Conn joins our Ministerial Care team, Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent, to talk about the opportunities and s...

Season 8 Episode 5: EPISODE 100!!!

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent as they celebrate this 100th episode of Pastoring on Purpose! We'll listen to some inspiring testimoni...

Season 8 Episode 4: Dr. Thomas and LaQuita Propes

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Dr. Thomas Propes and his wife, LaQuita, to talk about missionaries and the mental health challen...

Season 8 Episode 3: Healthy Habits

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness discusses the behaviors and habits ministers can practice to remain mentally and emotionally healthy. He also shares some of the behavi...

Season 8 Episode 2: Michael Reynolds

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Reynolds joins Dr. Tim Maness to discuss ministering to police and other civil servants while maintaining your own personal mental health....

Season 8 Episode 1: Sussy Hunter

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sussy Hunter joins Dr. Jeffrey Sargent and Dr. Tim Maness to share her experiences with family stress, lifestyle limitations, and challenging behavior...

Season 7 Episode 23: Christmas 2025

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Season 7 finale, Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team reflect on the incredible past year and the joy of families, friends, and holiday...

Season 7 Episode 22: Ginger Robinson

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Ginger Robinson, associate pastor of Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee. She discusses her journey as a pastor's w...

Season 7 Episode 21: Thanksgiving 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team have a light and fun conversation about giving thanks during this time of year. They play some games, sha...

Season 7 Episode 20: Human Trafficking

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcome Sarah McKinnis, founder and CEO of WillowBend Farms. Willowbend Farms is a faith-based, Christ-centered...

Season 7 Episode 19: Forgiveness

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Tim Maness has an indepth conversation about the importance of forgiveness. Whether you are giving or receiving forgiveness, the ...

Season 7 Episode 18: Managing Change

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness has an honest discussion with the Ministerial Care Team about healthy ways to navigate changes. They discuss the kinds of emotions and ...

Season 7 Episode 17: Dawn Lipsey

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Lipsey is a licensed minister in the Church of God, serves in leadership alongside her husband at South Cleveland Church of God, and is an accomp...

Season 7 Episode 16: Sandy Whitmire

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Pastor Sandy Whitmire on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Sandy and her husband pastor at Oc...

Season 7 Episode 15: False Guilt

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever apologised for something that was neither your fault nor your responsibility? Do you feel guilty when things at your church go less than...

Season 7 Episode 14: Joel Barron

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode welcomes Joel Barron back to Pastoring on Purpose! Joel is the associate/worship pastor at Starkville Church of God in Starkville, Missis...

Season 7 Episode 13: Dr. Jerry Devane

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jerry Devane joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent to talk about vicarious trauma and its effects on early and first responders, such as em...

Season 7 Episode 12: Myths About Women's Mental Health

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The women of the Ministerial Care team – Lisa, Donna, and Melinda – join Producer Ryan to talk about their personal experiences regarding mental ...

Season 7 Episode 11: Anxiety and Leadership

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Season 7 Episode 10: Decision Fatigue

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 peo...

Season 7 Episode 9: Mary Steffy

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee University senior Mary Steffy joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Mary shares her experiences growi...

Season 7 Episode 8: Drs. Raymond & Lorna Burch

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 oth...

Season 7 Episode 7: Kris Ware

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 Episode 6: Macey Jones

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pastoring on Purpose welcomes back Macey Jones. Macey is a junior at Lee University pursuing her degree in Theological and professional studies, with ...

Season 7 Episode 5: Bishop Wayne Dority

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Season 7 Episode 4: Identity, Part 3

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Season 7 Episode 3: Identity, Part 2

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent's informative discussion of identity continues in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They examine how a pers...

Season 7 Episode 2: Identity, Part 1

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent have an informative conversation about identity in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Learn how a person's i...

Season 7 Episode 1: Dr. Maness and the Philosophy of Counseling

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this first episode of season 7, Dr. Tim Maness, director of pastoral care and SpiritCare at the Center for Ministerial Care, shares his personal ph...

Season 6 Episode 10: Christmas Thoughts

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our final episode of the season, the Ministerial Care team has a little Christmas fun with some holiday trivia. They also offer some simple and enc...

Season 6 Episode 9: Holiday SADness

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team as they prepare for the upcoming holidays. Thanksgiving is upon us, and those holiday stresses c...

Season 6 Episode 8: JT Black

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. D...

Season 6 Episode 7: Steve Hall

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Season 6 Episode 6: Jamie Massey

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and special guest host Melody Buttram are joined by Jamie Massey. Jamie is an Ordained Minister with Cooper City Church of God and serv...

Season 6 Episode 5: Ministerial Care Team Roundup

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Le...

Season 6 Episode 4: Joel Barron

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Joel Barron to this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Barron is the associate/worship pastor at Starkville Church of God in Sta...

Season 6 Episode 3: Manuel Martin-Arroyo

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manuel Martin-Arroyo, president of the European Theological Seminary in Germany, joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent to talk about the challenge...

Season 6 Episode 2: Lance Colkmire

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Season 6 Episode 1: Joe Dobbins

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, this episode of Pastoring on Purpose features Pastor Joe Dobbins. He joins Dr. Tim Maness and ...

GA2024 - Lane Sargent

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

GA2024 - Gary and Brittany Jones

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary and Brittany Jones are the founders of The Pursuit Project, an organization that helps church leaders and their congregations discover their purp...

GA2024 - Melody Buttram

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Melody Buttram joins Dr. Tim Maness on this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live in the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024. Melody...

GA2024 - Skip Jenkins

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

GA2024 - Chaselyn and Brandon Pratt

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from General Assembly, Chaselyn and her father Brandon Pratt came by to tell our listeners about their experience receiving help from the Center ...

GA2024 - Nate & Billy

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Biguun Soninbayar and Otgonchuluu Bayarsaikhan (Billy and Nate), two students from Mongolian International University, stopped by our General Assembly...

GA2024 - Jennifer Wolverton

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from our General Assembly exhibitor hall booth, this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, Jennifer Wolverton joined us to talk about being a cou...

GA2024 - William Lamb

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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-episo...

GA2024 - Michael Welborne

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at General Assembly 2024! This short episode features Pastor Michael Welborne fro...

GA2024 - Philip Bonaparte

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our second mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024 features Administrative Bishop Philip Bonaparte. Dr. Bonaparte ...

GA2024 - Durean Coleman

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our first mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024, the interim executive director of Peniel Residential Drug/Al...

Season 5 Episode 11: Dwight Spivey

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dwight Spivey, president of the Church of God Foundation, joins the official podcast of Ministerial Care this week. Dwight tells Dr. Tim Maness and hi...

Season 5 Episode 10: Dennis Watkins

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Watkins joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team for a discussion on the legal aspects of pastors counseling their congregation membe...

Season 5 Episode 9: General Assembly & Care Update

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team discuss upcoming General Assembly plans for recording this podcast live from the vendor hall during this ...

Season 5 Episode 8: The Shuler Family

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Jennifer, Madison, Blake, and Brayden Shuler to talk about the process of grief and the imp...

Season 5 Episode 7: Jacqueline Smith

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

National Evangelist for the Church of God Jacqueline E. Smith joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Minsterial Care team for a thoughtful and insightful discus...

Season 5 Episode 6: Arlie Tagayuna

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministerial Care team is joined by Professor Arlie Tagayuna from Lee University. Arlie shares some of the extensive research he has been performin...

Season 5 Episode 5: Team Reflections

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team to talk about recent life events, including the challenges of teaching a daughter to drive and t...

Season 5 Episode 4: Mark and Lynn Swank

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions, returns for part two of his discussion with Dr. Tim Maness. They ar...

Season 5 Episode 3: Mark Swank

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions. In this ...

Season 5 Episode 2: Jeff Sargent and the Birth of Pastoring on Purpose

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, t...

Season 5 Episode 1: Jeff McGirt

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Season 4 Episode 10: William and Karen Wheatley part 2

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocation...

Season 4 Episode 9: William and Karen Wheatley, part 1

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocation...

Season 4 Episode 8: Christmas Joy

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Tim Maness and his team at Ministerial Care as they share in the happiness of Christmas. The group spends this special episode talking about ...

Season 4 Episode 7: Emotional Whiplash

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Pastoring on Purpose, Dr. Tim Maness shares his personal experience dealing with emotional whiplash. Along with the team at Ministerial C...

Season 4 Episode 6: Thanksgiving

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the team at the Ministerial Care office as Dr. Tim Maness leads a discussion about traditions, holiday stress, and family bonds.

Season 4 Episode 5: James Sears

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Season 4 Episode 4: Michael Utterback

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode recorded Oct. 12, 2023, Dr. Tim Maness discusses the conflict in Israel with the Executive Director of Church of God Ministry ...

Season 4 Episode 3: Dan Tomberlin

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tomberlin, assistant professor of pastoral ministries at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, joins the crew from Ministerial Care to talk about t...

Season 4 Episode 2: Anthony Taylor

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anthony Taylor from Greater Community Church of Chattanooga Church Of God In Christ joins Dr. Maness and the Ministerial Care team. In this episod...

Season 4 Episode 1: Gary Lewis on Personal Crisis

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Season 3 Episode 11: Season Wrap-Up

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

in the final episode of season 3, the staff at Ministerial Care look back on the valuable lessons and insights garnered from this seasons podcast epis...

Season 3 Episode 10: Financial Stress and Retirement Planning

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II of Ministerial Care and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent of Lee University are joined by Art Rhodes from the Church o...

Season 3 Episode 9: FIRE UP! Leadership

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Pastoring on Purpose hosts spend time with Administrative Bishop Les Higgins to talk about his book FIRE UP! Leadership, leadership, and the impor...

Season 3 Episode 8: Getting to Know Our Hosts

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Pastoring on Purpose we flip the microphones and let our producer Ryan interview our hosts Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II....

Season 3 Episode 7: Healthy Office Atmospheres

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministerial Care team is blessed to have a safe, welcoming work environment – but not everyone does. They share their past experiences with toxi...

Season 3 Episode 6: Moving Families & Churches

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministerial Care team shares their experiences with challenging transitions ministers face as their calling moves them to different churches and d...

Season 3 Episode 5: Situational Changes

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministerial Care team shares their experiences with encountering great changes in their personal situations. They discuss dealing with being assig...

Season 3 Episode 4: Jennifer Shuler

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Shuler, director of Lead WNC, joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team to talk about the sudden passing of her husband, dealing wit...

Season 3 Episode 3: Melinda Maness

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministerial Care team talks with Melinda Maness about her experiences as the child of a minister and the benefits and challenges of being married ...

Season 3 Episode 2: Confidentiality

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 Episode 1: Gen Z with Macey Jones

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 10: Season Two Wrap-up!

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 9: Caring for Ministers

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we speak with Dr. Robert Proctor, Ministerial Care Director of California and Nevada about his work offering free counseling to ministers...

Season 2 Episode 8: Pastoring Abroad

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode: Christmas!

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 7: Generations

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode: Thanksgiving!

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 6: Leadership

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 5: Healthy Marriage

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 4: Refocusing and Guiderails

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 3: Pastoral Care

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 2: Theodicy

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 Episode 1: Boundaries

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 7: Harold and Betty Bowman

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 6: Bishop Raymond Culpepper

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are honored and pleased to welcome our very own leader and the Executive Director of the Church of God Care Division, Bishop Raymond Culpeppe...

Episode 5: A New Year

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4: Merry Christmas

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 3: Priscilla Dobbins

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas