Trench Talk

Explore our resources onlineContact us if we can serve youSupport the ministry with a financial giftRequest a stay at The Shepherd’s House this FallWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(03:10) Theological framework for multiple (and paid) pastors(06:54) Jim Savastio’s church staff experience(09:39) Brian Croft’s church staff experience(13:15) Reasons you would or wouldn’t hire another pastor(17:48) Hire a pastor first then look for a pastor skilled in complimentary ways(22:23) Using the term pastor when the role isn’t to shepherd or teach the Word(25:19) FInal word and prayer

Explore our resources onlineContact us if we can serve youSupport the ministry with a financial giftWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(01:42) Biblical foundation and setting up the topic(05:17) Preaching a gospel you don’t know(09:21) Prevention: Love for the Word(10:55) Prevention: pursue silence over noise and busyness(12:05) Prevention: Relationships with family, friends, and church members(13:57) Prevention: serving Jesus and intimately walking with him(17:44) Recovery: Identify your hearts condition(21:07) Recovery: talk with somebody(23:01) Recovery: courage to endure the consequences(26:31) Final words and prayer

Explore our resources onlineContact us if we can serve youRequest a stay at The Shepherd’s HouseFind out about Sponsor a PastorWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:37) Biblical foundation(07:44) Differences of context and personality as it pertains to grit through hardship(12:20) Tough skin and a soft heart(13:11) Is grit related to calling?(20:06) Gauging grit in ministry(26:00) Grit is not strength(26:29) Final words and prayer

Explore our resources onlineContact us if we can serve youRequest a stay at The Shepherd’s HouseWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(03:10) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation(07:28) Personal history with denominations(16:52) Benefits of joining a denomination or network: missional impact(19:18) Benefit of remaining independent: avoiding denominational scandals(23:00) Benefit of joining a denomination or network: foundation of fellowship(24:29) Benefit of remaining independent: focus on the churches not the denominational structure (28:33) Wisdom to discern joining a denomination or network(33:51) Helping new generations see the joys of denominational life(36:41) Final words and prayer

Consider supporting the ministry financiallyWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or SpotifyIf we can serve you please reach out and contact us. (02:33) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation(08:36) Burnout versus the normal wear of ministry(11:55) Questions to aid diagnosing burnout(18:36) Refilling the tank when burnout is near(27:40) Prayer for pastors

Reach out to us if we can serve you in any wayFind resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.comWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(03:18) Biblical understanding and setting up the topic(09:35) Uncovering potential immaturity and valuing practical maturity(12:51) Practical ways to care for the older members in your congregation(13:11) Go to their home(14:47) Be conscious but not self conscious of your age(19:18) Be humble in your relationship with them(21:00) Be ready to learn from them.(24:45) Helping older members find their place(29:18) Older members want to be heard and honored(32:05) Final words and prayer

Request a stay at The Shepherd’s HouseReach out to us if we can serve you in any wayFind resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.comWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:02) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation(5:42) Temperament and personality in the Bible and church history(07:38) Contrasting temperament Extrovert/introvert Four classic categoriesOptimist/pessimist(15:12) Strengths and weaknesses of an extroverted temperament (20:15) Strengths and weaknesses of an introverted temperament (28:02) temperamental changes during ministry(30:13) Temperament and relationships with staff and spouse(34:00) Final word and prayer

Request a stay at The Shepherd’s HouseReach out to us if we can serve you in any wayFind resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.comWrite a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(03:33) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation(06:09) Topics that pastors feel pressures to comment on: Political issues Cultural issues Ecclesiastical/church issues, (14:26) When to talk and when not to talk(24:38) Helpful ways pastors can talk about politics(29:42) Final words and prayer

Reach out to us if we can serve you in any wayFind resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.comSupport the mission of Practical Shepherding financially Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:09) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation(05:47) Discerning reality from our own expectations and insecurities(09:51) Evaluating if you are operating out of fear or insecurities(~16:00) Recognizing we minister in the sight of God(20:21) Functioning out of the freedom of serving Christ (21:20) Faithful ministry of the Word(23:45) Examples of pressures when preaching(25:32) Addressing patterns of sin and public disruptions(28:30) Shifts in cultural pressures(31:00) Final word and prayer

Reach out to us if we can serve you in any wayFind resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.comRequest a stay at The Shepherd’s HouseSupport the mission of Practical Shepherding financially Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(02:51) Biblical foundation(09:18) Public aspects to recognize you are becoming their pastor(18:47) Private aspects in recognizing you are becoming their pastor(25:07) Leading when credibility has been built(33:05) Final word and prayer