In this episode of The Anchor Room, we sit down with Dr. Steve West - Professor of Theological Studies, lead pastor at Madoc Baptist Church, and seasoned author - to explore the dynamic relationship between pastoral ministry and academic teaching. With 15 years of experience on our faculty and a global ministry spanning five continents, Dr. West shares how his dual roles enrich both the classroom and the church. We discuss the importance of staying organically connected to pastoral ministry, the challenges and rewards of mediating academic theology to the local church, and how engaging with students and colleagues shapes his preaching. Dr. West also offers insights from his current manuscript on C.S. Lewis, reflecting on Lewis’s enduring influence on worldview, culture, and faith—parallels that resonate deeply with today’s Canadian context. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or someone passionate about theology, this conversation will inspire you to see the breadth and depth of Christian faith through preaching, teaching, and living it out in community.
In this episode of The Anchor Room, we sit down with Dr. Steve West - Professor of Theological Studies, lead pastor at Madoc Baptist Church, and seasoned author - to explore the dynamic relationship between pastoral ministry and academic teaching. With 15 years of experience on our faculty and a global ministry spanning five continents, Dr. West shares how his dual roles enrich both the classroom and the church.
We discuss the importance of staying organically connected to pastoral ministry, the challenges and rewards of mediating academic theology to the local church, and how engaging with students and colleagues shapes his preaching. Dr. West also offers insights from his current manuscript on C.S. Lewis, reflecting on Lewis’s enduring influence on worldview, culture, and faith—parallels that resonate deeply with today’s Canadian context.
Whether you’re a pastor, student, or someone passionate about theology, this conversation will inspire you to see the breadth and depth of Christian faith through preaching, teaching, and living it out in community.