Trench Talk

Find resources on Practically TrainedFinancially support the work of the ministryExplore Practical Shepherding Women’s Ministry(01:12) Introductory Information(02:52) Biblical explanation of conversion and a credible profession of faith(6:00) How to discern wounded sheep or wolves in sheep’s clothing?(8:20) Root issues in conversion(13:00) Affections are more important than words(17:15) Fruits to evaluate conversion(25:07) Final words

Find resources on Practically TrainedFinancially support the work of the ministry(2:25) Biblical understanding(9:55) When should a church not support a pastor fully(16:30) Getting creative and setting a plan(19:50) “If you paid us what we’re worth you couldn’t afford us.”(21:25) If you aren’t supported by your church should you leave?(24:00) The things you are called to(28:42) Practical Counsel: Should I stay or should I go?

Find resources from the ministry onlineFind resources on Practically TrainedFinancially support the work of the ministry(3:02) Biblical understanding for disagreements among pastors(6:32) Don’t pursue “yes men”: the importance of parody within the pastorate (12:22) Importance of consensus in leadership decisions(14:38) Importance of consensus in church discipline situations(16:02) Importance of consensus in affirmation of primary doctrines(19:38) Disagreements surrounding COVID-19 and health and safety precautions(25:45) Disagreements on building projects and budget planning(26:40) Disagreements where Pastors will not budge or accommodate, and one (or many) pastors need to step down(30:16) Amount of congregational disclosure surrounding disagreements

Raising kids is difficulty no matter what your occupation. Listen as Jim and Brian discuss how hearing their children talk about being pastors kids, and what their relationships with the Lord (and His church) looks like now. They’ll answer questions like: What was it like for Brian and Jim to hear their kids be interviewed by one another? Was there anything their kids said that took them by surprise? All this and more on this episode of Trenchtalk

What would the kids of a longtime pastor have to say about the church? Will they still love the church, the pastor, and the Lord? What advice might they give to pastors with young kids? Jim Savastio asks these questions and more to Claire, Isabelle, and Abby Croft. Listen to this special podcast. Part 2 in a series on Pastor’s Kids.

What would the kids of a longtime pastor have to say about the church? Will they still love the church, the pastor, and the Lord? What advice might they give to pastors with young kids? Brian Croft asks these questions and more to Erin, Olivia, and David Savastio. Listen to this special podcast. Part 1 in a series on Pastor’s Kids.

Show Notes:Leave us a ReviewVisit practicalshepherding.com Support the Ministry of Practical Shepherding (1:54) Biblical Foundations(8:28) Shepherd the flock that is among you(13:15) Personal examples of confronting and avoiding(21:10) Issues in culture that will require addressing

Show Notes:Leave us a ReviewVisit practicalshepherding.com Support the Ministry of Practical Shepherding (2:40) Biblical Foundation for Ministry(8:51) Legitimate reasons to leave the church(16:28) Leaving when the church won’t feed on the Word(18:32) Leaving when the church won’t grow(20:19) Leaving when the pastor missed his gifting(23:49) Leaving when the church is financially burdening our family(29:40) Leaving when you are mentally broken

Show Notes:Leave us a ReviewSupport the Ministry of Practical Shepherding Visit practicalshepherding.com (2:04) Defining Plagiarism(2:20) Biblical Foundation(7:08) Brian and Jim’s background of sermon preparation(12:10) How should pastors think about laboring in sermon preparation and delivery(15:42) Using another’s work with and without attribution(23:41) Practical steps to avoid plagiarism

Show Notes:Leave us a ReviewSupport the Ministry of Practical Shepherding Visit practicalshepherding.com (2:11) Biblical Foundation: Determine Conviction vs. Carnality(5:30) How to handle a situation where disappointment exists between paid staff(11:55) Authority’s role in disagreement and disappointment(14:45) How to handle disagreements among staff members (22:00) The importance of relationship to curb disappointment and disagreement(23:55) Differences can exist and not cause divisiveness(27:38) Plurality means listening to your other elder/pastors