Shawn Lazar

Pioneer
DISC Type : sdi

Pastor at Gateway United Baptist Church

Denton, Texas, United States

Overview

Shawn Lazar is an experienced Christian pastor and author with a history in the publishing and ministry sectors. He has held roles as a Director of Publications and editor, focusing on content creation and theological writing. He holds a Doctor of Practical Theology from McMaster Divinity College.

His professional life is deeply intertwined with his personal passion for communicating religious truths and equipping others within the church community. His work involves preaching, catechizing, and providing spiritual direction, reflecting a commitment to pastoral care and education. He has also organized yearly conferences and engaged in guest speaking.

He has a comprehensive skill set that includes not just writing and editing, but also typesetting and graphic design for publications.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Pastoral Ministry
Serves as Pastor at Gateway United Baptist Church, with responsibilities in preaching, spiritual direction, and equipping church members for ministry.
Theological Publishing
Has extensive experience as a Director of Publications and Editor for organizations like Free Grace International and Grace Evangelical Society.
Content Creation
His roles have involved creating a wide range of content, including books, articles, curricula, and podcasts for ministry organizations.

Media Appearances

The Art Of Grace Podcast. Featured in Free Grace International

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Work History

1-2025
Pastor at Gateway United Baptist Church
8-2022
Director Of Publications and Production at Free Grace International
2-2018 - 10-2019
Associate Pastor at Gateway United Baptist Church
7-2012 - 7-2022
Editor and Art Director at Grace in Focus Magazine
6-2012 - 6-2022
Director of Publications at Grace Evangelical Society

Education

2019 - 2025
Doctor of Practical Theology (DPT) from McMaster Divinity College
2005 - 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

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Exp : 19 Location : Denton, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Pastor at Gateway United Baptist Church
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Insights For Selling To Shawn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shawn is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shawn

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shawn move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Shawn take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Shawn

Personality Compatibility


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