Trench Talk

(02:12) Scripture foundation and setting up the topic from Psalm 68 (07:16) Bryce's background in ministry and entrepreneurship(10:00) Discussion on foster care (12:20) Shocking statistic: 80% of foster youth age out in a difficult situation (18:01) How pastors can help and get involved with foster care (25:00) Connection between foster care and human trafficking (27:51) Introduction to Bryce's podcast "Fracture to Flourish" Key Statistics: 20,000 youth age out of foster care annually80% of those who age out are incarcerated, dead, or addicted within 3 yearsLess than 1% of aged-out foster youth go to college60-70% of trafficking victims had contact with foster care systemRecommended Resources: Podcast: "Fracture to Flourish"Organizations: Orphan Care Alliance, Foster the City, Forever HomesContact: Bryce@accessventures.org

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveRegister for the Advancing the Church Conference. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:17) Theological and Cultural Struggles (13:06) Costs of Theological Convictions (16:56) Planting Urban Hope Community Church (23:27) Gospel-Centered Ministry Approach (33:02) Grocery Store and Building Acquisition (41:08) Future Vision (43:04) Closing Prayer Requests

(02:29) Background on how Brian and Kyle met Pastor Alton(04:10) Pastor Alton discusses his vision for church planting (07:24) Sharing his initial prayer and vision for the church (12:43) Challenges of the first five years of ministry (16:34) Current church growth and encouragement (24:12) Leadership Initiative details (29:42) Training approach for young men in the Leadership Initiative (37:41) Detoxing from victim mentality and understanding God's sovereignty Main Topics: Visit websites: www.urbanhopecc.com www.manifoldvision.org

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveRegister for the Advancing the Church Conference. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:01) Theological Foundations of Hobbies(07:32) Jim's Acting Experience(12:42) Importance of Enjoying Hobbies(18:12) Examples of Personal Hobbies(22:50) Pastoral Challenges with Hobbies(26:11) Practical Advice for Finding Hobbies(32:18) Final word and prayer

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveRegister for the Advancing the Church Conference. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:42) Biblical Foundation and setting up the topic(10:00) Tips for getting to know church members(15:26) Book recommendation: David Brooks' "How to Know a Person"(18:58) Being autobiographical in ministry(24:36) Sharing personal details discretely and progressively(29:44) Addressing pastors' hesitations about sharing personal information(35:19) Final word and prayer

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveRegister for the Advancing the Church Conference. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:51) Biblical Framework and setting up the topic (08:57) Biographical Background (13:47) Challenges for Modern Pastors (22:58) Time Management and Ministry Responsibilities(30:43) Adapting to Changing Church Cultures (36:20) Generational Differences in Ministry (38:17) Final words and Prayer

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveFind out more information about the Advancing the Church Conference. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(01:30) Biblical Framework and setting up the Topic (10:02) Personal Ministry Experiences (15:11) Preparing for Ministry Challenges (22:27) Dealing with Pastoral Betrayal (28:26) Healing and Moving Forward (34:58) Advice for Senior Pastors (35:45) Final words and prayer

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveFind out more information about the Advancing the Church Conference. Request a stay at the Shepherd’s HouseWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(01:19) Defining a blindspot(02:45) Setting up the conversation and biblical foundation (08:55) Blindspot #1: I’m a really good preacher(12:45) Blindspot #2: I relate to people well(15:37) Blindspot #3: I am a clear communicator(18:25) Ways to discover pastoral blindspots(18:50) Prayer(20:19) Self-discovery(22:50) listen to feedback from varying voices(27:39) Final word and prayer

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveFind out more information about the Advancing the Church Conference. Request a stay at the Shepherd’s HouseWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(02:40) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversationBeing refreshed spiritually:(06:40) abiding in Christ(11:35) Laboring in hope with the end in viewBeing refreshed physically:(16:27) People, places, and things that are life giving(30:28) Final words(31:01) Develop an off switch(32:08) Being connected emotionally(33:42) Prayer

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveApply to stay at The Shepherd’s House this Fall!Find out more information about the Advancing the Church Conference. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(01:36) Setting up the conversation and biblical foundation (07:36) The importance of the right balance of plurality(09:55) What do deacons do? (15:29) How [not] to find deacons(20:08) How to find deacons(22:15) Qualifications of deacons(23:17) Congregational ways to find faithful deacons(26:25) When you have no qualified deacons (27:38) Can women be deacons?(33:42) Final words and prayer