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The Pastor in the Middle

Fred Shackelford, Matt Crawford

The Pastor in the Middle is a podcast for pastors seeking to think through ministry issues with grace and nuance. Fred Shackelford and Matt Crawford both pastor in the Memphis area, Fred at Ellendale Baptist Church and Matt at Trinity Baptist Church. They often feel like they are in the middle, stuck between extreme positions on both sides. Can we find a balanced approach? That’s the goal of “Past... more

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Fred and Matt interview their friend, David Bledsoe, on how the local church can better serve the cause of fulfilling the Great Commission. David and his wife Laurie are missionaries with the International Mission Board.

[We apologize for the audio ... more

Fred and Matt discuss the process of hiring church staff - especially associate ministerial staff.

We are BACK! After a summer hiatus, Fred and Matt are recording new episodes again. In this episode, they interview their friend Lee Smith, founding and lead pastor of Greater Experience Community Church in Southaven, Mississippi. Their main focus wa... more

[Repost due to summer schedules. One update: Reginald Taylor is now DOCTOR Taylor, having completed the PhD work we discussed in this episode.]

PART TWO: Fred and Matt interview Pastor Reginald Taylor of The Rock Church in Memphis. Reginald is writi... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Episode 69

    Dr. Mark Catlin is one of the greatest critical thinkers of our time. He brings a certain zest to MCUTS @ Union University.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Smith Jr.
    United States2 years ago
  • Episode 67

    Enjoyed Episode 67 with my great friend Dr. Mark Catlin.

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    5
    Lee Smith Jr.
    United States2 years ago
  • Episode 35 & 34

    Fred and Matt,

    Just finished listening to 35 & 34. This was a great podcast with Pastor Reginald Taylor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Smith Jr.
    United States2 years ago
  • Good commentary on ministry today

    Good podcast. I like the thoughtfulness of it. Also, keep the puns coming. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tamianddan
    Canada3 years ago
  • Much Needed Conversations

    Fred and Matt, through The Pastor in the Middle, are offering timely and beneficial perspective for the church. Their desire to faithfully lead their churches comes through in the show. I am grateful for 2 men who are thinking and sharing deeply about issues that all pastors face as they seek to lead God’s people. Thanks for the show guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joshuaesc1
    United States3 years ago

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