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.

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(01:39) Setting up the conversation

(04:14) Biblical foundation: Making the best of the opportunities

(08:08) Reasons pastors are devalued as they get older

(09:19) The cool and young culture

(11:08) What is trying to be accomplished in the church

(13:49) Pastors pivoting as they get older

(14:48) Essentials and circumstances

(17:41) Doing ministry in weakness as long as you can

(22:13) Build, stabilize, transition

(26:33) Transitioning from full-time ministry in a local church

(31:02) Potential fruitfulness in the second half of your ministry

(37:48) Final word and prayer