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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 discuss the importance of humility in the life and heart of the pastor. They work through some of the root causes of the problem, a biblical perspective on it, and some practical help for defeating this insidious temptation.

For their December 2024 episode, Fred and Matt talk through 10 habits for pastors to incorporate into their ministries in 2025. Merry Christmas!

Fred and Matt interview Dr. Jon Akin, Vice President for Church Relations & Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Jon has a PhD in Old Testament and has written several books on preaching in a Christ-centered way... more

At a Mid-South Baptist Association pastors meeting in Memphis, Fred and Matt recently had the opportunity to interview Raleigh Sadler, founder and director of Let My People Go (lmpg.org). LMPG helps churches engage in the fight against human traffick... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 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 Statesa year ago
  • Episode 67

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Smith Jr.
    United Statesa year 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
    Canada2 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 States2 years ago

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