What is the role of a pastor in the local church? Answers to that question range from just being a preacher to being an expert in everything. On the next edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we're going to talk wiht Dr. Joel Lawrence about pastoral identity. What does it mean to be a pastor theologian and why is that important? I hope you can join us for the next edition of Equipped.

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Pastor Theologians Conference, Oct 20-22, 2025

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On Wednesday, tragedy struck at a university in Utah. On this edition of Equipped, Chris Brooks will speak with Abdu Murray to help us process the events surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death. How can we make sense of such tragedy? And how can we help our young people navigate a culture increasingly marked by violence? Join us for this important conversation on Equipped.

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How often do you attend church? For some, the answer is weekly, for others it's never. On our next Equipped, join the conversation with Christianity Today news editor Daniel Silliman as we talk about new research that surprising about church attendance. You don't want to miss the next Equipped.

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Article: Gen Z Now Leads in Church Attendance

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