Trench Talk

Find all our resources onlineContact usSupport the work of the ministry through a tax-deductible financial contribution. (1:31) Biblical Foundations for faithfully leading.(5:45) Lording in secular vocations versus in the Church.(8:42) When the pulpit turns into a plat1form. (11:30) The need of a tender conscience.(13:41) Acknowledging the reality of the Chief-Shepherd. (18:40) The blessing of plurality.(24:00) The importance of relational collateral

Contact us if we can serve youFind many other resources like this one on practicalshepherding.comSupport us financially with a tax deductible gift(2:00) The details of Jim’s Sabbatical (08:15) Timeframe of unplugging during your sabbatical(15:05) What was your sabbatical routine?(17:53) How did you refresh physically?(24:22) How did you refresh mentally and emotionally?(26:12) How did the Lord meet you in your rest?(29:30) Would you encourage others to take a sabbatical?

Contact us if we can serve youFind many other resources like this one on practicalshepherding.comSupport us financially with a tax deductible gift(2:30) Continued blessings of the difficult early days (09:50) Pastoral fathering and mentoring(15:20) Helping pastors sustain a long ministry (21:00) Pastoral self-care(25:06) What one piece of advice would you give for pastors to care for their family(28:03) The benefit of podcasting for pastors(31:33) Current projects and Do you enjoy writing? (35:28) Ways to pray for the Martins

Contact us if we can serve youFind many other resources like this one on practicalshepherding.comSupport us financially with a tax deductible gift(1:45) Ministry and personal endeavors (4:45) Conversion and call to ministry(8:08) Involvement in music industry (9:10) Rootedness and being known by faithful men(14:00) The benefits of music background for shepherding(15:40) Schooling and seminary training(16:55) Transitioning to pastoral ministry(24:02) From music ministry in SoCal to planting in the midwest(33:00) Have conversations with faithful men about ministry calling(34:10) Final words

Resources online at practicalshepherding.comContact us on ways we can serve youBook resource: Caring for WidowsBook resource: Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals(02:21) Biblical Foundation for caring for those who are dying(06:22) Why caring for dying people is the heart of the pastor’s ministry(11:50) Practical ways to shepherd those who are dying(23:00) Final words

Show notes:Support the ministry of Practical Shepherding with a financial donationContact us with ways we can serve you(02:55) Biblical understanding of the weightiness of work(09:15) You are where you are because you are human(12:00) The need for outside help(14:50) Practical ways to survive and thrive in ministry

Find resources to serve you in the trenches of ministryContact us if we can serve you in any waySupport the work of the ministry with a financial gift(2:15) The Biblical Understanding of Sabbath(5:50) Defining Pastoral Sabbatical(9:15) Deciding when to take a sabbatical(18:00) What to do on a sabbatical(24:00) Fears in taking a sabbatical(27:50) Expecting God to meet with you(30:55) Ways to Pray for Jim

Show notes:Find more information and resources at Practicalshepherding.comContact us if we can serve you in any waySupport the work of the ministry with a financial gift(02:20) Biblical Importance and Imperatives of Preaching (6:25) What do you do when you are scheduled to preach and you have nothing? (10:00) Aspects of accepting the reality of not always feeling it.(16:00) Assessing your spiritual state on preaching(17:45) Final thoughts

Show notes:Find more information and resources at Practicalshepherding.comContact us if we can serve you in any waySupport the work of the ministry with a financial gift(00:35) Pastoral Mentors and the need for spiritual fathers (6:05) The role and importance of pastoral mentors(12:15) Shepherd the flock of God that is AMONG YOU(13:45) Joys of shepherding the flock(25:05) Discouraging aspects of shepherding the flock(29:45) Advice for all pastors(33:45) Ways to pray for Doug

Show notes:Find more information and resources at Practicalshepherding.comContact us if we can serve you in any waySupport the work of the ministry with a financial gift(02:10) Doug Logan Introduction(6:25) Replanting and a small view of pastoring(12:43) The need for training through a planting residency(17:02) Planting and robustly theological ministry(24:30) Coming to Acts 29 and the vision to strengthen pastors and churches(31:00) Grimke Seminary and resourcing urban churchesFind out more about Grimke Seminary