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

Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium with hand raised while speaking at DTS Chapel

The Value of Knowing the Scoop

Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of DTS, recounts life lessons from ministry while encouraging students regarding their training,…
January 16, 2019
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Sustaining an Attitude of Gratitude

Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of DTS, encourages believers toward a posture of gratitude and thankfulness with the…
November 27, 2018

Ask Dr. Swindoll: How Do You Handle Failure?

Several times a year, Dr. Swindoll preaches in chapel at DTS and engages in a question-and-answer…
November 16, 2018
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Accurately Handling the Word

Chuck Swindoll, senior pastor of Stonebriar Church in Frisco, TX, discusses the weight of responsibility with…
October 5, 2018
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

The Subtle Temptation of Greed

Chuck Swindoll, pastor of Stonebriar Church in Frisco, TX, and chancellor of DTS, interacts with the…
September 11, 2018

Ask Dr. Swindoll: How Do You Handle Change?

Several times a year, Dr. Swindoll preaches in chapel at DTS and engages in a question-and-answer…
August 1, 2018
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Focus on These Things

Chuck Swindoll, pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Plano, TX, talks through the mindset and character…
April 6, 2018

Ask Dr. Swindoll: What are Some of the Ways You Prepare Your Heart for Worship?

Several times a year, Dr. Swindoll preaches in chapel at DTS and engages in a question-and-answer…
April 4, 2018
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Meaningful Messages in Misfortune

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, continues…
January 17, 2018
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Pressing On Through the Unexpected

Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor at DTS and senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX,…
November 28, 2017
Martin Luther seated with Philip Melanchthon

Ask Dr. Swindoll: Are Relationships Important for Reformation and Change?

Several times a year, Dr. Swindoll preaches in chapel at DTS and engages in a question-and-answer…
November 13, 2017
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Things We Do That Make Ministry Difficult

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX,…
October 6, 2017
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

People Who Make the Ministry Difficult

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, Chancellor at DTS, recounts the lessons he has come to value when interacting…
September 20, 2017

Ask Dr. Swindoll: How Do You Respond When God is Silent?

We stumble over our own talent and over the noise we make when we should quietly…
July 14, 2017

Modeling the Role of a Servant

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, DTS Chancellor and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, reflects…
March 3, 2017

Loving One Another

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, DTS Chancellor and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, shares…
February 14, 2017
Dr. Swindoll and Cynthia seated together holding hands

Ask Dr. Swindoll: How Does Your Wife, Cynthia, Enhance Your Ministry?

Cynthia has loved Christ more intensely and more consistently than I ever have. It’s what drew…
February 10, 2017

Become a Lifelong Student of the Scriptures

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, DTS Chancellor and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, encourages…
January 17, 2017

Autopsy of a Moral Fall

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, DTS Chancellor and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, discusses…
December 13, 2016
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

The Sinister Sin: Cynicism

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, DTS Chancellor and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, cautions…
November 30, 2016
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium with arm outstretched while speaking at DTS Chapel

What's Your Attitude?

Chuck Swindoll, DTS Chancellor and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, continues talking…
October 14, 2016

How to Ruin Your Time at Dallas Seminary

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX…
September 14, 2016
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Ask Dr. Swindoll: How Do You Keep From Competing With Other Believers?

It’s common to feel like you being accepted is out of reach.
July 10, 2016

Claiming the Healing Forgiveness Brings

Dr. Swindoll continues in the vein of his previous message and discusses healing the mess in…
April 8, 2016
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