Ep. 293: Younger Pastors Hurt by Older Pastors
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio discuss the challenges young pastors face, particularly when they are forced to leave their ministry positions due to conflicts with senior pastors. They emphasize the importance of realistic expectations and the need for mentoring. Brian shares personal experiences of being mistreated by senior pastors and the long-term impact on his ministry. They advise young pastors to assume unhealthy church situations and to seek mentoring from healthy churches. For older pastors, they stress the importance of mentoring young staff with care and intentionality, recognizing the significant impact they can have on their careers.
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(01:30) Biblical Framework and setting up the Topic
(10:02) Personal Ministry Experiences
(15:11) Preparing for Ministry Challenges
(22:27) Dealing with Pastoral Betrayal
(28:26) Healing and Moving Forward
(34:58) Advice for Senior Pastors
(35:45) Final words and prayer