Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. His leadership as president and now Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and his wife Cynthia, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Charles R. Swindoll’s Books

Five Meaningful Minutes a Day

Five minutes is all it takes to refresh and renew oneself in the midst of a…
December 4, 2003

Stress Fractures (Life Topics)

The author brings God's perspective into your daily life and offers relief from the stress that…
August 1, 1992

Charles R. Swindoll’s Contributions

Balancing Behavior with Belief

Chuck Swindoll discusses the things we can learn from James' epistle about the relationship between our…
September 19, 2024

Handling Trials with Perspective

Chuck Swindoll discusses trials and what we can learn from them, expositing from the book of…
September 19, 2024

Brown Bag #2

Chuck Swindoll teaches on parenting and how to make time for communication with one's children. Introduction…
September 19, 2024

Brown Bag #1

Chuck Swindoll discusses the balance between family and ministry in a pastor's life. Opening Discussion: The…
September 19, 2024

Brown Bag #3 with Singles

Chuck Swindoll encourages single ministers in their ministries and personal lives. Introduction to Singleness in Ministry…
September 19, 2024

Charge to the Graduating Class of 1996

Chuck Swindoll charges the graduating class of 1996 to have grace, attitude, discipline, and relationship in…
September 19, 2024

Psalm 103

Chuck Swindoll goes into detail about things we ought to be grateful for this Thanksgiving season.…
September 19, 2024

The Heart: Where Everything Starts

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the heart as the origin of human action and the importance of guarding…
September 18, 2024

Stones That Still Kill Giants

Chuck Swindoll talks about the five cornerstones of great pastoral leadership found in the story of…
September 18, 2024

The Importance of Family

Chuck Swindoll espouses his beliefs in family, integrity, and ministry, praising the family as a metaphor…
September 17, 2024

When Your Comfort Zone Gets a Squeeze

Chuck Swindoll discusses how to get out of one's comfort zone for the glory of God.…
September 16, 2024

Is All Doubting Dangerous?

Chuck Swindoll answers the question of whether doubt is a sin using the story of the…
September 16, 2024

Where Have All the Neighbors Gone

Chuck Swindoll discusses the meaning of the teaching "Love your neighbor" as exemplified by Matthew 25…
September 13, 2024

When You Disagree, Will You Do It Graciously?

Chuck Swindoll explores how to handle disagreements in ministry with grace. Introduction and Question: Opening reflection…
September 13, 2024

Things for Which I am Thankful

Chuck Swindoll describes the things for which he is most grateful, describing the Biblical basis for…
September 13, 2024

What Does it Really Mean to Live?

Chuck Swindoll outlines the principles of Christian living at the 1995 DTS Golf Dinner. Reflection on…
September 13, 2024

Leadership Traits: Leadership Style Nobody Appreciates

Chuck Swindoll warns against leadership flaws that can break down an organization, contrasting them against the…
September 13, 2024

Leadership Traits: Leadership Styles Everybody Admires

Chuck Swindoll describes the importance of strong leadership that people will admire and follow. Leadership and…
September 13, 2024

Our Model: Washing One Another's Feet

Chuck Swindoll shows the Christian the Biblical model of humility by discussing Jesus washing the disciples'…
September 12, 2024

Four Priorities for Meaningful Ministry

Chuck Swindoll lists four important priorities people should have when going into ministry. Introduction to the…
August 30, 2024

Home and Family: Understanding the 'Bents' in Your Baby

Chuck Swindoll gives practical parenting advice to fallen parents raising fallen children in a fallen world.…
August 30, 2024

Home and Family: Knowing your Child Intimately

Chuck Swindoll identifies the core problems with modern families and encourages parents to train their children…
August 30, 2024

David, Man of God: Challenged by the Giant

Chuck Swindoll teaches on David and Goliath and David's victory through faith in the Lord. Introduction…
August 30, 2024

Love: The Mark of a Christian

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the importance of love in a Christian's life. First Impressions of Francis Schaeffer…
August 29, 2024

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