Trench Talk Practical Shepherding

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.

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.