The Shepherds Circle

6:14 Ministries
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Pastor Stan Givens — Executive Director of 6:14 Ministries — is joined weekly by Pastor Victor Herman and Pastor Caleb Howell to talk small church ministry, pastoral life, church revitalization, cultural issues, and much more. 

  1. 3D AGO

    What We Love About The Shepherds Summit | S2 E24

    In the season finale, Stan, Vic and Josh chat about next weekend's Shepherds Summit and discuss what they love about the event.

    18 min

  2. MAR 13

    The Digital Front Door: Why It Matters For Every Church (with Josh Givens) | S2 E23

    This week in the circle, Stan and Victor sit down with 6:14 Communications Director Josh Givens to talk about a topic many pastors are beginning to wrestle with: the growing role of A.I., social media, and the church’s digital presence. Josh shares why he believes every church—especially small churches—needs to think carefully about what he calls “the digital front door.” For many people today, a church’s social media or online presence is the very first interaction they have with that ministry. The conversation explores questions many pastors are asking right now: What role should A.I. play in ministry? Why are some pastors excited about it while others are suspicious? And how can pastors who already feel stretched thin think wisely about social media without feeling overwhelmed? Along the way, the guys discuss the surprising advantages small churches actually have in the digital world, how attention works in today’s media landscape, and why thoughtful online engagement can open doors for real, in-person ministry. This episode also previews Josh’s upcoming session at The Shepherds Summit, titled “A.I., Attention & The Digital Front Door.” If you’ve ever wondered how technology, social media, and A.I. fit into faithful pastoral ministry, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Still need to register for The Summit? Be sure to do that here: https://614ministries.org/shepherds-summit-2026

    31 min

  3. MAR 6

    Trust The Process | S2 E22

    Jesus gave clear instructions to His disciples regarding who would plant the churches that Jesus would "build." The process is one-to-one and works effectively if we do not get too distracted or create too many plans around the plan Jesus gave us.  In today's episode, we want to remind our pastors and lay leaders that we are called to make disciples and help our disciples make disciples. We'll talk about trusting the process and avoiding the distractions.

    32 min

  4. FEB 27

    Nonbelievers, New Believers, and Nutty Believers | S2 E21

    This week in the circle, Stan and the guys talk false believers among the saints, what to do with them, and why a lot of people think they are saved based on cultural values rather than Scriptural truth.  Church can be messy — and no, we're not talking about the nursery or the pastor's office. This episode addresses the varieties of people we minister to within our churches and how God works with them.

    39 min

  5. FEB 20

    Training The Next Generation (with Pastor Lance Sudduth) | S2 E20

    This week in the circle, Stan sits down with Hurley Baptist Church Lead Pastor Lance Sudduth to discuss training up the next generation of leaders from within the walls of the local church, particularly small churches. The guys will chat about Lance's vision that is already stretching across Mississippi with over 100 men learning practical ministry skills.  Stay tuned to the end of the episode for announcements about our upcoming Shepherds Summit.

    38 min

  6. FEB 13

    Back To The Future | S2 E19

    This week in the circle: Stan and the guys have some fun with a short discussion about the upcoming Shepherds Summit [March 26-28] and what topics you can expect to encounter there.  Here's a little of what you have to look forward to in session topics:  1) "A.I. and the Digital Front Door: How Pastors Can Use A.I. and Social Media Wisely [Without Selling Your Soul or Losing Your Sanity]" — Josh Givens  2) "Longterm Ministry Endurance" — Stan Givens  3) "Great Commission Discipleship" — Dale Gooding  4) "Preaching or Protesting" — Victor Herman 5) "Who Are The Wicked?" — Matt Rutland  Interested in attending the Summit? Be sure to register online here: https://614ministries.org/shepherds-summit-2026

    14 min

  7. FEB 6

    Keeping Your Church Safe in Days of Protest | S2 E18

    This week in the circle: Stan and the guys discuss the need to keep church services active, aware, and alert in the current climate of our country — when potential protests can become seemingly large disruptions. Should you send your church members home in the midst of protests or should you tell protestors to leave your property? We'll tackle that and more in this very timely discussion.   Articles mentioned in this episode:  "Protesting at Alabama churches would be felony under new bill" "Protecting Houses of Worship"

    32 min

  8. JAN 30

    Even Pastors Need Friends | S2 E17

    This week in the circle: Stan & the guys discuss a recent article from BARNA research that highlights the friendship gap in pastoral life:  Strong Marriages, Strained Friendships. Over 90 percent of pastors report strong marriages—but two in five feel lonely, and just one in three have a trusted confidant outside church. [BARNA]  Relational Health Lags Behind Other Areas. Despite high scores in faith and vocation, pastors score lowest in relational well-being (67/100)—yet few ask for help in this area. [BARNA]

    31 min
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Pastor Stan Givens — Executive Director of 6:14 Ministries — is joined weekly by Pastor Victor Herman and Pastor Caleb Howell to talk small church ministry, pastoral life, church revitalization, cultural issues, and much more. 

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  • Creator
    6:14 Ministries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 6:14 Ministries
  • Show Website
    The Shepherds Circle