Trench Talk

Explore our online resourcesContact us we’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveExplore locations of The Shepherd’s HouseWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(01:06) Setting the conversation and biblical understanding(08:54) Should a pastor stay in his congregation after he transitions from being a pastor?(15:11) Should the long-term pastor be involved in the process of finding his replacement?(24:47) What can a pastor do to prepare himself and his flock for his transition?(29:09) Thoughts for the solo pastor(31:01) Final words and prayer

Explore our online resourcesContact us we’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveExplore locations of The Shepherd’s HouseWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:08) Biblical understanding (08:01) The pastor’s role in helping members grieve(16:40) Pastoral care for families during funeral planning and visitation (24:03) Pastoral care after burying a loved one(31:13) Final word and prayer

Discover articles written by pastors for pastors so that they might thrive Financially support the work of Practical ShepherdingIf you have a question or need encouragement contact us!Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(03:07) Biblical support for caring for seasonal visitors(05:57) Practical ways to welcome seasonal visitors(09:47) What a church should share/not share with seasonal guests(18:13) Showing hospitality to frequent visitors who don’t intend to join(24:00) Embracing being a sending church(29:25) Showing hospitality to frequent visitors who might intend to join(34:50) Final word and prayer

Show Notes:Explore our resourcesFind rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locationsWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyVisit the contact Page(02:00) Introducing Joel Littlefield(05:10) The unique challenges to ministry in Maine(08:00) Why the topic of Kingdom-minded pastor?(12:42) The ministry of Isaac Case(15:36) The Kingdom-Minded Pastor(19:54) Who is The Kingdom-Minded Pastor for?(22:33) How do you hope this book will impact other pastors

Show Notes:Explore our resourcesFind rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locationsFind offerings provided to Women in Ministry Advancing the Church (ATC) Podcast EpisodeWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyVisit the contact Page(02:07) Biblical framework for giving for gospel advancement(06:02) How Reformed Baptist Church Louisville determined missions giving(10:00) Cooperative Program giving for Auburndale and other Southern Baptist Churches(14:48) How do we appropriate missions giving as a church?(18:12) Being strategic and intentional in missions giving(22:44) Prioritizing when church funds are limited(25:57) Determining who receives support and who doesn’t(29:12) Final word and prayer

Show Notes:Explore our resourcesFind rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locationsWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyVisit the contact Page(03:34) Biblical understanding of overseeing the flock in counseling them(08:14) Important aspects of shepherding/engaging in this wayStay in your lane with the ministry of the WordThe ministry of [physical] presenceThe ministry of [emotional] presenceGeneral wisdom and discernmentListening patiently and ask probing questions(20:30) The pressures that pastors might face when counseling(32:39) Final word and prayer

(01:46) Steve Bray of Mile One Mission(06:08) Matthew Spandler-Davison of 20schemes and Church in Hard Places(12:17) What is Advancing the Church (ATC)?(16:24) Are we adding more to this coalition? (23:11) Why ATC?(28:20) How you can support Advancing the Church

Pastors Brian Croft and Jim Savastio discuss the importance of pastors broadening their reading horizons beyond traditional genres like theology and devotional books. They recommend various genres including devotional, biographies, and classic works for pastors to enrich their understanding and inspire their pastoral work. The speakers also delve into the importance of reading honest biographies to avoid unrealistic comparisons and the benefits of pastors reading fiction to enhance communication skills and provide emotional stimulation.

Show Notes:Visit the contact PageRequest a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s HouseNew Resources: Pastoral Perseverance and The Unhurried PastorWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:09) Biblical understanding(05:43) Reasons why pastors pursue perfectionism(14:29) Rooted in Pride(15:10) How pastors can work on their perfectionism(18:06) Before God, before others, before ourseleves(26:09) How perfectionism affects us and those around us(27:08) Final words and prayer

Show Notes:Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s HouseVisit the contact PageNew Resources: Pastoral Perseverance and The Unhurried PastorWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:40) Setting up the conversation and biblical understanding (07:53) Members who reject our ministry and leave (12:28) Members who are always criticizing not blessing(18:47) Members who criticize our family(21:06) Acknowledge the guilt of our humanity(26:03) Don’t be passive aggressive, beware of the cumulative effect, don’t be suspicious of all new members(30:28) Think servantly(32:20) Strive toward a balanced approach(34:01) Final word and prayer