Trench Talk

Show Notes:Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s HouseWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyVisit the contact PageNew Resources: Pastoral Perseverance and The Unhurried Pastor(03:09) Biblical understanding of what a church is, what is a healthy church, what is membership, and more.(10:05) Measuring the involvement of members (15:07) Measuring the receptivity of the Word(20:57) Measuring the number of people involved (24:43) Measuring the financial stability(31:29) Final word and prayer

Show Notes:Write a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyExplore resources that help pastors thrive at practicalshepherding.comVisit the contact Page if we can serve you in any wayIf we’ve served you please consider a tax-deductible donationPurchase The Unhurried Pastor at The Good book company or 10ofThose(02:42) The background of The Unhurried Pastor(07:33) The essentials of ministry and The Unhurried Pastor(10:12) How detrimental are the regular distractions to faithful pastoral ministry? (17:05) The purpose of the book: reorient your ministry around the essentials of faithful ministry(18:01) The structure of the book(23:48) Tools for re-orienting your day-to-day schedule as a pastor(25:40) The need for silence and stillness(28:21) Personally wrestling with being the hurried pastor(30:26) Testimony of burnout being hurried(32:10) Final word and prayer

Show Notes:Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifypracticalshepherding.comVisit the contact Page(01:55) Biblical understanding(06:05) How the church changing effects your housing(12:48) Jim’s ideal location for ministering near the church(14:22) Brian’s story and changes in ministry(19:31) Practical considerations (19:43) Where are your people?(24:08) What can you afford?(26:17) Can you be hospitable there?(31:13) Final word and Prayer

What does Harbor Network do to care for pastors? What are common hardships that pastors are facing? How can pastors develop a resiliency to stay in a hard place? What words of encouragement do pastors need today? Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin address these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.

Discover articles written by pastors for pastors so that they might thrive Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s HouseIf you have a question or need encouragement contact us!Explore resources from our Women’s MinistryWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:54) Biblical Background(06:23) When a pastor shifts theological positions(10:37) The blessing of mentors in helping not break more things than you need to (14:15) Something Jim needed to fix: my own combative attitude(16:13) Something Brian needed to fix: my preaching(17:49) Something Jim needed to fix: More grace less law (20:06) Something Brian needed to fix: too rigid decision-making(22:20) Something Jim needed to fix: too rigid expectations for new members(24:42) Something Brian needed to fix: pastors and deacons, and training and investing in women(27:09) Final word and prayer

Need help in the trenches of ministry? Contact us here.Explore our many digital, print, audio & video resources Find out how Practical Shepherding is working to see churches planted and revitalized in the world’s poorest communities through Church in Hard PlacesImpact pastors around the globe by giving a financial gift to the ministry here. Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:36) Biblical background (04:35) Auburndale’s ability to care for those with physical disabilities(06:57) Making this a priority among your congregation(13:47) Differing degrees of care to meet differing degrees of needs(16:56) Practical ways to care for those with disabilities(17:29) Ways to care for those with physical disabilities(20:45) Ways to care for those with mental disabilities(25:09) Final word and prayer

Give a financial gift and help pastors thrive in the ministryContact us if we can serve youWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(01:48) Jim’s Brazil trip Recap(04:01) Biblical Framework(08:41) Why going to the hospital is important(10:48) Seize the moment to minister amidst difficulty (13:10) Overcoming fear and anxiety(19:20) Practical ways to minister in this context(19:22) The ministry of presence(20:18) Stay for only 5 to 10 minutes(22:45) Pray with them(23:20) Bring a physical bible(25:05) Dress appropriately(29:38) Ask if you can help them with something(31:25) Final word and prayerResources: Visit the SickThe Pastor’s Ministry

Explore new Shepherd’s House LocationsDiscover services available to women in ministry and pastor’s wivesContact us if we can serve youWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:21) Biblical framework (06:21) Pastoral limitations and the expectations of others(09:10) Expectations a pastor faces(09:12) You’ll be able to fix every problem(10:28) You will preach your best sermon every Sunday(12:10) My family will have it all together(12:32) How to die to expectations without letting them kill you(14:57) Awareness of your own limitations(16:27) Acknowledging I cannot change anyone(18:27) Paul and the Thessalonians(21:26) A balancing act in pastoring(25:21) Realizing what you are responsible for(26:36) Final word and prayer

Find our online ResourcesShepherds house expansion brings refreshing closer to you than everOut Now: Pastoral Perseverance Contact us if we can serve youWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:30) Biblical framework (06:47) Scenarios that create a difficult hiring (08:04) Misinterpreting calling and evaluation of gifts(10:25) Misjudging their gifting(13:50) Misunderstanding the role of seminary(17:00) Too narrow of requirements in an ideal church(18:49) A propensity to be with the sheep(25:35) Practical Steps to preparing for vocational ministry(25:45) Look for opportunities to preach(28:24) Look for areas to grow(29:20) Engage in widow care(30:54) Trust God’s providence(32:11) Final word and prayer

Support the ministry with a financial giftExplore our resources onlineRequest a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024Women’s MinistryContact us if we can serve youWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(01:37) Setting the table and theological understanding (04:00) Aspects of ministry that were surprising(09:31) Aspects of ministry that were most difficult(15:19) Aspects of ministry that were the most joyful (21:35) Final word and prayer