Favorite Pastors

Next on my rundown of my Favorite Pastors of All Time is Pastor Justin Peters. I love the work God is doing through Peters in that he is a bulldog of an itinerant preacher and speaker who does heavy work exposing false doctrine in the church. Justin Peters was born on August 27, 1973, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Peters was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of one, as he was growing up, he encountered numerous physical challenges such as…

After a few months off, I’ll continue my series on the men who I consider to be my Favorite Pastors of All Time. Today’s choice is the late Dr. D. James Kennedy, who was the senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for almost 50 years until his death in 2007. Pastor Dr. Dennis James Kennedy, born on November 3, 1930, in Augusta, Georgia, was a charismatic and influential figure in Christianity. His life was marked…

One of my absolute favorite expositors and storytellers has to be Allister Begg, the latest in my Favorite Pastors Series. Pastor Alistair Begg is a prominent figure in contemporary Christian ministry, known for his faithful preaching, commitment to biblical truth, and dedication to the expository teaching of the Word of God. He has had a significant impact on countless lives through his pastoral work, radio broadcasts, and writing. Alistair Begg was born on May 23, 1952, in Glasgow, Scotland. Raised…

You know I would feature this giant of 20th Century faith eventually. Next on my list of Favorite All-Time Pastors is the one and only Dr. R.C. Sproul. Robert Charles Sproul (1939-2017) was a renowned American pastor, theologian, author, and teacher who profoundly impacted the Christian faith. Born on February 13, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, R.C. dedicated his life to proclaiming the truth of God’s Word and defending the essential reformed doctrines of Christianity. Sproul’s journey into ministry began during…

Paul Washer is a no-nonsense, “seize-you-by-the-throat” kind of preacher, and is also a “no-brainer” entry on my list of Favorite Pastors. Here’s a brief biography: Paul Washer is an American Christian preacher and missionary known for his passionate and uncompromising commitment to biblical truth. Born on September 11, 1961, in the United States, Washer has become a prominent figure in the evangelical community through his teaching, preaching, and writing. Washer’s journey to faith was a transformative experience. In his early…

For a long time, Tony Evans has been on my radar as someone I genuinely appreciate for his fantastic teaching. Just in conversation, I may not always bring up Evans’ name when discussion gravitates towards the best pulpit ministers around today. This may be partially due to him being more of a topical preacher as opposed to a book-by-book or chapter-by-chapter expositor. But upon closer analysis of great preachers of my lifetime, I realize that Evans is far better and…

I would be remiss if I failed to include Pastor David Carter, Jr among the ranks of my favorite preachers of all time. This entry is very personal to me. Dave is my friend, my former pastor, and my former fellow Elder at Bayfair Baptist Church, and someone whom I’ve fought alongside with in the trenches of spiritual warfare. God has used him in bountiful ways to grow me and my wife spiritually. Dave is someone who God has placed…

Next up in my Favorite Pastors Series is Francis Chan… Pastor Francis Chan is an influential Christian leader, speaker, and author known for his passion for the Gospel and commitment to radical discipleship. He was born on August 31, 1967, in San Francisco, California, USA. After graduating from John MacArthur’s The Master’s Seminary, Chan served as a youth pastor in several churches before founding Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, in 1994. Under his leadership, the church proliferated and…

As you may have read in my introductory post about creating this Favorite Pastors Series, one of the criteria for being considered to be listed among the hallowed was that the preacher had to have been alive during my lifetime. Since the late D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, who went to be with the Lord in 1981, barely squeaks by, I was elated to be able to include him! Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was truly one of the Lord’s greats at…

Dr. Steven J. Lawson is a Christian pastor, author, and speaker known for his expository preaching and teaching. He was born in 1951 in Texas and grew up in a Christian family. Lawson earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, his Master of Divinity from The Master’s Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminary. Lawson has served as a pastor for several churches throughout his career, including as the senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church…

While coming up with a list of favorite pastors for this series, there was always one who was a “shoo-in,” one who I never had to debate on whether or not I would include on this list. The man to whom I’m referring passed away today at the age of 90 to be in the presence of Jesus. Of course, I’m talking about none other than the legendary Charles Stanley. Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley was a renowned pastor, theologian, and…

PHOTO BY NICK SCHNELLE Next in my series of favorite and influential pastors might be a surprising one for many: Larry Rice. The Reverend Larry Rice is a well-known figure in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, where he has put his faith into practice by spending over four decades advocating for the homeless and marginalized. As the founder and director of the New Life Evangelistic Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter, food, and other services to those…

This begins my series on my favorite pastors, where I will feature important, influential, and trustworthy Bible teachers and preachers who have lived in my lifetime. To kick things off, here is a bit about Voddie Baucham. Dr. Voddie T. Baucham, Jr. is a prominent pastor, theologian, and author who has gained a reputation for his uncompromising stance on biblical truth and his ability to communicate complex theological concepts in a clear and understandable way. He was born on October…

I’m really excited about an upcoming blog series that will showcase, post by post, who many of my favorite pastors and Bible teachers are. This collection of articles aims to tell you about many men of God who have not only been encouraging and edifying to me personally but ones whom just about all Christians should take a strong listen to. Of course, I want everyone reading this who is a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ to be…