Trench Talk

Help pastors thrive through Sponsor a Pastor(01:21) Defining the dones(05:31) Biblical foundation of the importance of gathering on the Lord’s Day(09:49) The complexity of living in a technological world(11:10) Implications of the dones in day-to-day ministry(17:54) What about those who genuinely must rely on the online service(19:32) Practical ways to pursue the dones(24:32) If/When they don’t come back(32:19) Removing a member carefully in a non-disciplinary way(40:24) Final word and prayer

Find great resources online at practicalshepherding.comWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:06) Framing the conversation(07:25) Discussing your salary with the church(10:21) Determining a fair salary(16:00) Sharing your needs with the leaders(21:00) Recognizing that expenses are more expensive than in 2021(23:20) Cost of living increase is not a raise(24:58) Your tenure at a church matters(32:24) When you start from the bottom but think you’re (35:25) Final words and prayer

Apply to stay at The Shepherd’s HouseSupport the work of ministry through a financial donation(01:56) History of sports for kids on Sundays(03:20) The greater issue: Is Lord’s Day worship important?(07:08) Brian and Jim’s theological differences on the Sabbath(09:22) Wrestling with this issue in life(16:20) Conflict and resolution surrounding these things(19:04) Flexibility surrounding these things(25:25) When and how do you address attendance with a church member?(34:15) Convictionally Leading your family, not just your flock(37:51) Final word and Prayer

Contact us if we can serve you in any way. Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(2:44) Biblical understanding of shame (8:21) Total depravity and the image of God (10:11) Understanding your worth in pastoral ministry(13:42) Ways to combat self-loathing, shame, and negative self-talk(19:00) Accurately evaluating your ministry(21:30) Practical steps to speak the gospel to yourself(31:08) Final word and prayer

Explore our resources at practicalshepherding.com Financially support the work of ministry through Practical ShepherdingPurchase Pastoral Friendship through 10ofThose use code PFRND8 at checkout(1:55) Biblical and Historical examples of established churches(5:25) Categories and characteristics of an established church(7:31) Priorities for your first year of pastoring an established church(16:43) Priorities for your first 5-10 years of pastoring an established church (27:05) When an established church searches for a new pastor(32:23) How should an established church view an interim period(37:32) Final word and prayer

Read our blog resourcesHave a need? Contact usApply to stay at the Shepherd’s HouseSupport pastors through a financial gift to the ministry(01:53) Billy Graham and defining the Billy Graham Rule(05:44) Biblical Understanding(11:49) An example from another pastor(12:55) Why a generation frowns on this rule(19:42) The rule gone bad(25:20) Practical questions to care well for those in your flock(33:00) Final words and prayer

Explore our online resourcesSupport pastors with a tax deductible contributionWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or SpotifyContact us if we can serve youPurchase Pastoral Friendship by Michael Haykin, Brian Croft, and James Carroll(2:21) Biblical understanding for friendship(4:51) Unique hurdles pastors face in finding meaningful friendship(8:56) Pastoral friendship in the church(16:56) Pastoral friendship out of the church(22:34) Ways to pursue friendships in ministry and outside of the community(29:50) Prayer

Dive into the biblical basis for formal church membership and learn about the pastor's responsibility to their specific flock. Discover how to effectively welcome new members and the commitment expectations involved. The discussion covers the significance of a church covenant and the differentiation between membership and non-membership benefits. Insightful points are made about baptism requirements and the exclusive roles members can hold. Listeners gain practical advice on establishing a healthy membership process that fosters community and accountability.

Explore our resources at practicalshepherding.comRequest a stay this fall at The Shepherd’s HouseSupport the ministry with a tax-deductible donation(1:56) Biblical Understanding of the need for rest and vacation(6:37) Church policies for vacations and how to talk about it(14:00) Developing a policy to bless other staff members(18:45) Determining how much time to take at one time(25:41) The benefits of totally unplugging from email and phone(27:11) Staycations and attending worship (29:01) Recommendations to use the time well(32:51) Prayer

Request to stay at The Shepherds HouseSupport pastors through a tax deductible donationLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(2:23) Biblical Understanding(10:06) Insecurities in comparison to the best preachers(15:18) Allowing others to preach in your pulpit(17:04) Divisiveness of online ministries (24:30) The fruit that is being produced is important(26:42) When members join in divisiveness(29:13) God’s design for ministry and Shepherding(32:19) Final words and prayer