Mark Buchanan: Acting on Your Convictions Even When You Fail, How Grief Shaped His Pastoral Heart & the Unlost Wonder of Scripture

Mark Buchanan shares his journey from unbelief to awe-filled faith, offering wisdom on what sustains the pastoral heart over the long haul. In this conversation with Jason, Mark reflects on how Scripture first awakened him to the reality of God—and how he continues to keep that wonder alive today.

They explore how grief has shaped his leadership, what young pastors need at their foundation, and how to hold conviction while embracing our inevitable imperfections.

Key Takeaways:

• How Scripture can awaken awe and transform a life

• The role of grief in forming pastoral empathy

• Spiritual practices for sustaining wonder and conviction

• Encouragement for leading faithfully, even when you fall short

A wise and deeply human conversation for pastors longing to lead with depth, humility, and a sustained sense of wonder.

Partners

On Tuesday, February 9th, Compassion is inviting Canadian pastors to an hour with Compassion International’s President and CEO, Jimmy Melado, to hear about how COVID has affected the global church and how Compassion is working hard to stand with local churches around the world.
If you’re curious about what Compassion is about and what it could look like for your church to partner with them, you can learn more and register for the hour with Jimmy Melado at ccln.ca/compassion.

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