Craft & Character The Shepherd's Heart with Lee Eclov
Nov 28, 2023
Pastor Lee Eclov shares wisdom on caring for people, spiritual formation in preaching, working through a text, viewing Scripture as a song, and crafting sermons that touch minds and hearts. He offers insights for pastors to finish well, emphasizing the importance of soul work and reflecting on Scripture. The chapter also highlights the challenges faced by pastors and the value of resources and safe spaces for them to connect.
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Lee Eclov's Pastoral Journey
- Lee Eclov discusses his pastoral journey from a small church in South Dakota to larger churches near Chicago.
- He wrestled with the tension between his love for preaching and the unexpected path of pastoring a smaller church.
Shifting Church Culture
- The shift in church culture during the 80s, emphasizing corporate language, felt foreign to Eclov.
- Eugene Peterson's work helped him see ministry beyond numerical growth, finding fulfillment in caring for a smaller congregation.
Soul Work in Preaching
- Eclov highlights the importance of "soul work" in preaching, connecting with the inner life of the listener.
- He contrasts spiritual formation, which emphasizes inner transformation, with the more structured approach of discipleship.