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Equipped with Chris Brooks
January 25, 2023
Staying Power for Pastors
Studies show that many pastors are burnt out and are exiting the ministry. So, Pastors, this edition of Equipped is just for you! Two veterans of pastoral ministry, Dr. Joe Stowell and Dr. Mark Jobe will talk with you and share their wisdom for finding staying power when you feel like walking away.
IN THIS EPISODE
Mark Jobe
Dr. Mark Jobe serves as Moody Bible Institute’s 10th president. He is the Bible teacher on Bold Steps with Dr. Mark Jobe and the author of What Now?: How to Move into Your Next Season and Unstuck: Out of Your Cave Into Your Call. He and his wife, Dee, have been married for over 30 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah, and Grant. The Jobes currently reside in the Chicago area where they are active members of New Life Community Church, a nondenominational, multisite church where Dr. Jobe has served as senior pastor since 1986. Mark is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and holds a Master’s Degree from Moody Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University.
Joe Stowell
Dr. Joseph M. Stowell has a distinguished career in higher education and church leadership. He has held pastorates in the Midwest before serving as President of Moody Bible Institute and most recently as President of Cornerstone University. He is an author, international conference speaker and serves on the boards of ELIC, CURE Intl. and International Aid. Joe and his wife Martie enjoy the pleasure of three children and ten grandchildren
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Chris Brooks
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.