Ep. 319: The Unhurried Pastor Revisited with Ronnie Martin
Brian Croft interviews Ronnie Martin about life changes, ministry, and their book The Unhurried Pastor. Ronnie discusses relocating, his full-time role with Harbor Network, recent devotional and music projects, and a new podcast. They reflect on why they wrote the book and how it’s sparked conversations about slowing, pastoral pacing, and caregiver renewal. Practical applications include training events, preaching from Matthew 14, cultivating waiting, listening to bodily cues, and encouraging curiosity about recurring anxieties. The episode closes with a prayer for pastors’ renewal and sustained, joy-filled ministry.
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(02:20) Ronnie’s Transition: leaving his lead-pastor role, and new full-time role with Harbor Network and pastor-in-residence duties.
(05:00) Recent Creative Work: Ronnie’s devotional release, music projects
(08:00) New Podcast & Harbor Network: Launch of Rambles with Ronnie and overview of Harbor Network’s pastor-care focus.
(11:00) Purpose of the Book: Why they wrote The Unhurried Pastor and its aim to revive conversation about pastoral pacing.
(16:00) Impact of The Unhurried Pastor & Events: How the book has opened conversations, influenced trainings, and led to speaking engagements.
(20:00) Biblical Example & Sermon Application: Using Matthew 14 and Jesus’ rhythm as a model for unhurried ministry.
(24:00) Personal Rhythms: Ronnie on learning to wait; Brian on listening to the body as an indicator of pace and health.
(28:00) Practical Advice for Pastors: Emphasize curiosity about recurring anxieties, seek trusted confidents, and separate ministry success from soul health.
(31:30) Closing Prayer & Charge: Prayer for pastors’ renewal and encouragement toward an unhurried, sustainable ministry.