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

Dodging the Yuletide Dangers

Chuck Swindoll warns against five dangers Christians can easily fall into during Christmastime. Introduction: The Theme…
August 9, 2024

Ministry Essentials: The Heart of a Servant – Humility

Chuck Swindoll describes the characteristics of genuine humility in Jesus Christ. Introduction Reading the mission statement…
August 9, 2024

Living Life that Makes a Difference: Attitudes

Chuck Swindoll discusses the importance of a positive attitude in ministry. The Tyranny of the Urgent…
August 8, 2024

Stayin' Ready Til Quittin'-Time

Chuck Swindoll encourages us to stay ready and follow the model of the faithful witnesses who…
August 8, 2024

Living Life that Makes a Difference: Moral Purity, Part 2

Chuck Swindoll warns the Christian to flee sexual immorality and pursue holiness. Mission of Dallas Seminary…
August 8, 2024

Will You be a Minister of Grace?

Chuck Swindoll discusses grace in ministry and how ministers can mimic Christ's attitude of mercy in…
August 8, 2024

Home and Family: Shaping the Will with Wisdom

Chuck Swindoll encourages parents to have a Biblical view of discipline and apply it to their…
August 8, 2024

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Seminaries

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the traits that good seminaries has and urges DTS to embody these attributes…
August 8, 2024

Moses, Ministry and Me: Watch for Burning Bushes

Chuck Swindoll encourages ministers with God's assurance to Moses in Exodus 3-4. Introduction to Ministry Stresses…
August 8, 2024

Moses, Ministry and Me: Highly Qualified, but Useless

Chuck Swindoll analyzes the life of Moses and makes the case that while he was highly…
August 8, 2024

Home and Family: How to Keep Your Family Strong

Chuck Swindoll describes the metrics by which you can assess the health of your family. Encouragement…
August 8, 2024

A Story of Faith, Daniel

Chuck Swindoll explains the lessons we can learn from Daniel's life and character. Daniel 6 Introduction…
August 8, 2024

Home and Family: Dangers of a Disintegrating Family

Chuck Swindoll warns against the disintegration of the family and gives families guidance for forging strong…
August 8, 2024

The Benefits of Gaining Biblical Knowledge

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the importance of gaining Biblical knowledge for apologetics and witness to others. Introduction:…
July 30, 2024

Facing Temptation with Realism

Chuck Swindoll discusses the nature, process, and ways to resist temptation. Nature of Temptation The story…
July 30, 2024

The Importance of Ministry

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the importance of ministry, including what makes an effective ministry and ways in…
July 30, 2024

Remember the Whole Way by Which He Has Brought You: Part 1

The Lord took me far from home to single me out for a lifetime of ministry.…
March 30, 2024
The Other Side of Leadership Chuck Swindoll

The Other Side of Leadership

As a leader, you’ll have the joy of seeing God use you in others’ lives. But…
November 27, 2023

Accurately Handling the Word

Dr. Chuck Swindoll is Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary. Today in chapel he shares from…
October 11, 2023

Three Pillars of Endurance

In his new book, Clinging to Hope: What Scripture Says about Weathering Times of Trouble, Chaos,…
October 5, 2023

The Other Side of Leadership – Dr. Chuck Swindoll

Join us in chapel as Dr. Chuck Swindoll shares from 2 Timothy 4 a reminder to…
April 14, 2023

Clear Instructions for Staying on Target

There’s a famine in the land, and it’s growing. It’s not a famine for bread or…
March 30, 2023

Cultivating a Ministry without Regrets – Chuck Swindoll

Dr. Chuck Swindoll is the Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary. Today his message is derived…
November 11, 2022

Be a Part of Something Phenomenal!

When God is doing something phenomenal, something extraordinary, something truly earthshaking—you have to be part of…
November 8, 2022

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