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.

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(02:21) Biblical framework

(06:21) Pastoral limitations and the expectations of others

(09:10) Expectations a pastor faces

(09:12) You’ll be able to fix every problem

(10:28) You will preach your best sermon every Sunday

(12:10) My family will have it all together

(12:32) How to die to expectations without letting them kill you

(14:57) Awareness of your own limitations

(16:27) Acknowledging I cannot change anyone

(18:27) Paul and the Thessalonians

(21:26) A balancing act in pastoring

(25:21) Realizing what you are responsible for

(26:36) Final word and prayer