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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep. 276: Life and Ministry with George McDearmon

    What joys and challenges might a pastor of 46-years experience? What events took place that helped him know it was time to transition from pastoring? What does life after pastoring look like? Brian and Jim are joined by guest George McDearmon in this special episode of Trench Talk.

    42 min

  2. 12/31/2024

    Ep. 275: Ministry in the second half of life

    Are pastors impactful in their second half of ministry? How should pastors pivot in their second half of ministry? What are important aspects to consider when making a ministry transition? What areas of fruitfulness open up in the second half of ministry? Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

    38 min

  3. 12/24/2024

    Ep. 274: End of year church budget conversations

    How should a pastor go about setting a budget? What should he do when there is disagreements between pastors? How do you navigate a shortfall? How should a pastor balance advocating his own salary? Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk

    42 min

  4. 12/17/2024

    Ep. 273: The tension of prophetic voice and gospel warmth

    How can a pastor speak with both moral and gospel clarity? How does a Word-centered ministry impact this tension? What role does love and a pastoral tenderness play in this tension? Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

    32 min

  5. 12/10/2024

    Ep. 272: The blessing of older pastoral mentors

    How important are pastoral mentors in a pastor’s life? What steps can a pastor make to faithfully pursue mentors? What does it look like to move from mentored to mentoring others? Brian and Jim answer these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

    41 min

  6. 11/26/2024

    Ep. 271: Thriving pastors roundtable

    Pastors from around the globe discuss the challenges they're facing and ways they're thriving.

    56 min

  7. 11/19/2024

    Ep. 270: Understanding administration and delegation

    What responsibility do pastors have to excel in administration? What is an important way to grow in areas of weakness? How might a pastor avoid the ditches of too much or too little time given to administration? What role do deacons, and the raising up of effective deacons play in administration? Brian and Jim answer these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

    35 min

  8. 11/05/2024

    Ep. 269: Preparing our people to suffer well

    What types of grief do church members endure? How do pastors care for them well through their grief? How do pastors balance the realities of today and the realities of eternity? What are practical ways to prepare your people to suffer well? Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

    36 min
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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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  • Creator
    Practical Shepherding
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    276
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Practical Shepherding, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Trench Talk

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