Trench Talk Practical Shepherding
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast by pastors for pastors. We are in the trenches of ministry with you, and we want to equip you to continue in this task.
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Ep. 249: Where should a pastor live?
Is it more important to live closer to your building or your people? How do Brian and Jim feel about the benefits and burdens of a parsonage? What are practical considerations a pastor should think through about their housing?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk. -
Ep. 248: Pastors caring for other pastors with Ronnie Martin
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. -
Ep. 247: Pastors fixing what we break
When does a pastor have to take responsibility for his problems? How can he identify what needs to be changed and how should he go about making those changes?
Brian and Jim answer these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk. -
Ep. 246: Caring for those with Mental disabilities
How can your church become a caring church for those with disabilities? What practical steps might you need to take to care for those with physical disabilities? How might you instruct and train your church to be welcoming to those with disabilities? How do you care not only for the one with the disability, but also for the family?
Brian and Jim answer these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk -
Ep. 245: Caring for the sick and dying
What practical tips do Brian and Jim have for making hospital visits? What are musts when visiting members in the hospital? What fears might a pastor need to overcome to minister faithfully in a hospital context?
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Ep. 244: Managing Expectations
What do pastors do and what do members expect them to be doing? What does the Bible expect and require for pastors to do? How can pastors guard against unhealthy expectations?
Brian and Jim discuss these and much more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Customer Reviews
Real, practical, helpful!
The stuff you just can’t learn in seminary!
Rich Source
These two men, Brian and Jim, provide a rich source of encouragement to anyone battling daily in ministry. I find myself binge listening as I drive back and forth between ministry meetings and pastoral visits. Some of the things I battle in the church and in my mind concerning ministry, they deal with on this podcast. Thank you from the depths of my heart!
Pastor Corey Cochran
Meek Baptist Church
Arley, AL
Can't Get Enough
I'm like a little girl on Christmas morning whenever I find there is a new episode. This podcast makes me feel like Brian Croft and Jim Savastio invite us in to listen to their conversations on the highs and lows of ministry life. I have shared it with many others and our church's ministerial student told me recently about how much he appreciates this podcast. Grace to you and many, many thanks.