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

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

A Helpful Analysis

Chuck Swindoll expounds further on the use of the tongue in thanksgiving, wisdom, and praise. Introduction…
August 27, 2024

A Convicting Diagnosis

Chuck Swindoll warns from James 3 about the power of the tongue. Introduction Anatomy of the…
August 27, 2024

You Can't Have One without the Other

Chuck Swindoll discusses faith and works and the relationship between them. Faith and Works Faith Demonstrated…
August 27, 2024

Straight Talk about Prejudice

Chuck Swindoll encourages the audience not to be prejudiced or partial to anyone, contrasting it against…
August 27, 2024

Receiving Truth with Humility

Chuck Swindoll discusses the relationship between faith and works, and discusses how to be a doer…
August 27, 2024

The Pastor and His Family

Chuck Swindoll discusses the role of a pastor's family in bolstering his ministry in Jesus Christ.…
August 19, 2024

Ministry Essentials: The Priority of Accountability and Vulnerability

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the importance of accountability and vulnerability in ministry. Introduction: The Call to Be…
August 14, 2024

A Story of Obedience, Abraham

Chuck Swindoll exposits the story of Abraham and Isaac and explains how it signifies a test…
August 14, 2024

Our Mission: Preparing Servant Leaders

Chuck Swindoll describes the mission of DTS, the core values of servant leadership, and how servant…
August 14, 2024

Intimacy with Christ: Knowing God Through Disciplines, Day 2

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the role of spiritual disciplines in intimacy with God. Main Theme Importance of…
August 13, 2024

Intimacy with Christ: Knowing God Through Disciplines, Day 1

Chuck Swindoll explains the meaning of intimacy with God and how to find it. Superficiality and…
August 13, 2024

Living Life that Makes a Difference: Moral Purity, Part 1

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the importance of a proper attitude toward others. Godly Leadership Focus on the…
August 13, 2024

That I May Know Him: Re-Ordering Our Lives

Chuck Swindoll encourages people to model their lives around Jesus Christ and knowing Him. Intimacy Intimacy,…
August 13, 2024

Five Tips for Sticking With It

Chuck Swindoll encourages the believer to keep running the race and grow deeper in intimacy with…
August 13, 2024

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