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

Majestic Meekness

Majestic Meekness

Few experiences reveal our own selfishness more than parenting. I found that to be true as…
December 1, 2010

An Attitude of Gratitude

Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, shares with…
November 12, 2010

Preaching and Mentoring

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, reminds us…
September 7, 2010
Have a Blast While You Last

Have a Blast While You Last

I’ve often said I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day…
September 1, 2010

Commencement Chapel 2010

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of DTS, brings the commencement chapel message to the graduating seniors of…
May 7, 2010

Early Success In Your Ministry

Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Dr. Chuck Swindoll gives us…
April 27, 2010
I Am the Light of the World

I Am the Light of the World

Consider that the apostle John, on Patmos, a neighboring island to Rhodes, had one far greater…
April 1, 2010

Meaningful or Miserable Ministry?

Dr. Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, challeneges us…
March 5, 2010

Loosening the Grip of Discouragement

Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Dr. Chuck Swindoll reminds us…
January 13, 2010

Looking at Disagreement

Chancellor of Dallas Seminary, Dr. Chuck Swindoll reminds us that disagreements are inevitable, but our attitude…
December 9, 2009
My Advice This Christmas

My Advice This Christmas

If I may borrow from Charles Dickens’ famous opening line, Christmas can be “the best of…
December 1, 2009
Thinking on Things to Come

Thinking on Things to Come

Part of what prophecy tells us is that God still has a future in mind for…
December 1, 2009

Modeling Our Motto

Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Dr. Charles Swindoll reminds us…
November 13, 2009
Dr. Chuck Swindoll seated by stairs inside his church's sanctuary

Chuck Swindoll Ministers Faithfully

Chuck Swindoll (CTH, 1963) is pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, president of Insight for Living, and…
September 29, 2009

Focus On The Treasure

Chancellor of Dallas Seminary, Dr. Charles Swindoll, exhorts the student body to focus on God's treasures…
September 1, 2009
See Above the Clouds

See Above the Clouds

Storm clouds gather, and not the kind bringing rain’s refreshment. We need renewal and inner relief—like…
July 1, 2009

Lust

Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, discusses how to…
April 1, 2009
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

The Unwelcome Presence

Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, looks at the…
March 6, 2009
The Thinker and the Previous Thought

The Thinker and the Previous Thought

        There’s an old axiom: “Wherever there is a thing, there must have been a preceding thought.…
March 1, 2009
Dr. Chuck Swindoll standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

You Do Not Know What Tomorrow Will Bring

Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of Dallas Seminary and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, discusses what attitude…
January 14, 2009

Pause and Reflect Upon Jesus

Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, reminds us to…
December 9, 2008
Visual Aids

Visual Aids 101

David also observed that our Creator is omnipotent. After He made the moon and stars, He…
November 1, 2008

Horror of Conceit

Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, contrasts God's magnificent…
October 17, 2008

A Lifetime of Holiness

Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, discusses the…
August 27, 2008

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