Trench Talk

Explore all our resources at practicalshepherding.comGive to the ministry and sponsorapastorContact us(02:52) Introducing Mai Walker(04:22) Upbringing in Wales(6:38) Resisting the savior then Repenting (11:20) Theologies in the church(14:10) Thoughts on meeting & marrying a Pastor(17:07) Early years in ministry with young children (21:45) Roles of ministry for women in the church(24:17) Joys from decades of ministry(25:50) Struggles from decades of ministry(27:03) Stickability and grit to stay even amidst hardship (28:20) Children and the pastors family(33:01) Advice for the pastors wife(36:05) Advice for pastors(37:30) Final words and prayer

Explore our library of resourcesSupport the work of Practical Shepherding through Sponsor a pastor(00:36) Getting to know Austin Walker(6:06) Austin’s call to ministry and training(10:34) Formal theological education and being formed in the local church (15:25) Marriage and early years in ministry(20:53) Reflecting on joys in ministry (28:24) Regrets in ministry (30:25) Leaving pastoral ministry after 45 years (34:40) A family of faith(37:10) Message to younger pastors(40:24) Final words and prayer

Support Practical Shepherding this winter season Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(03:10) Biblical Framework(08:55) Training in the academy vs. the church(12:00) Seminary shortfalls (17:30) Fighting for balance(21:36) The benefits of church-based training(25:05) Uniqueness of teaching pastors(28:42) 2 Cautions: Motive in avoiding messiness of church ministry, and a lack of youth and seminary positions(34:05) Flex your gifts in the local church(36:09) Final word and prayer

Contact usHelp pastors thrive through Sponsor a Pastor(01:57) Defining tradition and the biblical understanding of traditionalism(11:53) Charting a course toward biblical faithfulness over human tradition(16:02) Building and spending pastoral collateral(19:30) Taking steps toward biblical faithfulness over human tradition(25:45) Established traditions and how to balance them in the congregation (35:49) Final words and prayer

Explore our Resource LibraryReserve a stay at the Shepherd’s HouseHelp pastors thrive through sponsorapastor.org(01:47) Introduction and Biblical Framework(11:11) Discerning if you need a sabbatical or if you need to step away(14:22) Jim’s “break” and how the Lord used it(17:22) Discussing, with your family, if you need a sabbatical or if you need to step away(18:55) Discover other options for providing income if stepping away from a pastorate(21:01) Financial fears that come up from “failing” in ministry(24:48) Where do you go when pursuing a transition? (28:53) Brian’s story of transitioning from pastoral ministry(32:52) Considering another Church when transitioning (35:05) Final words and prayer

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