Trench Talk

Visit sponsorapastor.orgFind resources that help pastors thrive onlineLeave a review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyContact us if we can serve you in any way(3:12) Setting up the topic: The Importance of Doctrine(6:30) Convictions(10:30) Permissible doctrinal changes (16:35) Reformed doctrinal shifts (20:05) Political shifts(21:43) Polity shifts(23:37) Gifts of the Spirit(26:15) Women in leadership(28:36) Wisdom in shifting positions(33:55) Final word and Prayer

Explore our resources and listen to other PodcastsTo learn about how we help pastors thrive visit sponsorapastor.org(1:55) Biblical Understanding of Church Membership(6:07) a Church Covenant: What it means to be a member of the church (8:38) Commitment of membership Members one of another (12:04) What do you do with regular attenders who won’t join?(13:37) Tethered or Untethered: How do you determine who is a committed member? (17:44) What do you do with them member who watches online and is engaged?(19:31) How does a pastor then call members to this commitment?(26:00) Difficulties and directives surrounding correction and discipline of members(28:26) Getting practical: 2 examples and how to handle them

Contact us if we can serve you in anywayFinancially support the work of helping pastors thriveVisit sponsorapastor.org for more information(02:55) Biblical framework of discouragement or losing heart in ministry(06:00) The discouragements pastors battle(06:05) The discouragement that comes by comparison(06:55) The hardship brought by the nature of the work(08:20) The discouragement of expectations(09:38) The discouragement of lacking patience(12:04) The discouragement of criticism(14:27) The discouragement of the finances of the church(16:30) Discouragement because of careless mistakes(21:22) The downsides of the plodding: does what I do matter?(23:29) Encouragements for battling discouragement(24:28) Eternal, not earthly, rewards (25:23) Have biblical expectations(26:30) Find the encouragement (28:35) Honor your humanity(30:20) Receive counsel and encouragement from others(31:30) Final word and prayer

Visit sponsorapastor.org and consider a financial giftListen to the previous episode on Qualifications and Roles of Pastors and Deacons(01:47) Biblical framework for deacons(07:22) Distinction of Leadership(10:48) Functional and thriving(14:08) Elders and deacons at RBC Louisville(19:55) A mutual dependence on one another and specific authority (25:00) Pastor, train your deacons on what they do(30:49) Example from Auburndale Baptist Church(33:55) Final word and prayer

Find our resource library online at practicalshepherding.comFinancially support the vital work of helping pastorsNEW: Sponsor a Pastor Video(01:40) The biblical foundation for deacons: Acts 6(05:55) A relationship Intended to help but often harms(08:08) Differences in qualifications(10:45) a sufficiency of Scripture issue(13:35) Tested: who should serve as a deacon?(19:12) Female deacons in the New Testament?(25:20) Females functioning as deacons(27:15) Deacons role: leading in service(33:58) Final word and Prayer

Contact us if we can serve you in any wayFollow us on social media on facebook, twitter, or YoutubeHelp Pastors thrive through a financial donation Watch a short video about the ministry on sponsorapastor.org(02:45) Biblical foundations for God’s sovereignty over our plans for 2023(07:37) Planning when you’re weary and caring for your body, soul, family in 2023(10:55) Essential elements of planning your sermon series in 2023 while providing margin to pivot(16:49) Helpful tips for planning your events in 2023(21:58) Embracing your own humanity and building in margin (22:55) Planning to care for your family and yourself in 2023(28:19) Final word and prayerIf we can serve you contact Brian, Jim, or the ministry in general

Explore our resource library Support the work of ministry with a financial gift(02:08) Biblical understanding of plurality of pastors/elders(05:15) The distinction of those that teach (08:25) Co-pastoring and the organic nature of eldering(11:15) Cultivating plurality within your church(18:35) Moving from a solo pastor model(22:10) The organic nature of a church acknowledging the first among equals(26:50) The tasks required to serve as a pastor/elder(29:24) Final word and prayer

Explore all our resources at practicalshepherding.comGive to the ministry and sponsorapastorContact us(02:52) Introducing Mai Walker(04:22) Upbringing in Wales(6:38) Resisting the savior then Repenting (11:20) Theologies in the church(14:10) Thoughts on meeting & marrying a Pastor(17:07) Early years in ministry with young children (21:45) Roles of ministry for women in the church(24:17) Joys from decades of ministry(25:50) Struggles from decades of ministry(27:03) Stickability and grit to stay even amidst hardship (28:20) Children and the pastors family(33:01) Advice for the pastors wife(36:05) Advice for pastors(37:30) Final words and prayer

Explore our library of resourcesSupport the work of Practical Shepherding through Sponsor a pastor(00:36) Getting to know Austin Walker(6:06) Austin’s call to ministry and training(10:34) Formal theological education and being formed in the local church (15:25) Marriage and early years in ministry(20:53) Reflecting on joys in ministry (28:24) Regrets in ministry (30:25) Leaving pastoral ministry after 45 years (34:40) A family of faith(37:10) Message to younger pastors(40:24) Final words and prayer

Support Practical Shepherding this winter season Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify(03:10) Biblical Framework(08:55) Training in the academy vs. the church(12:00) Seminary shortfalls (17:30) Fighting for balance(21:36) The benefits of church-based training(25:05) Uniqueness of teaching pastors(28:42) 2 Cautions: Motive in avoiding messiness of church ministry, and a lack of youth and seminary positions(34:05) Flex your gifts in the local church(36:09) Final word and prayer