Brian Croft and Jim Savastio discuss how pastors can discern among multiple church calls. They encourage weighing congregational need and ministry fit alongside family well-being, health, schools, community, compensation, and personal desires. Rather than pursuing only ease or hardship, pastors should seek a balance of kingdom sacrifice and family care, gather trusted counsel, do research, pray, and trust God’s guidance.
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(03:21) How to discern between multiple church opportunities
(06:51) Balancing family well-being with sacrifice in ministry
(09:18) Assessing congregational need and where a pastor can have the most impact
(12:11) Considering family needs and quality of life
(16:53) Evaluating schools, activities, and community fit
(18:12) Accounting for health needs when weighing locations
(20:54) Discussing salary and the cost of providing for a family
(23:51) Comparing compensation, housing, and when to ask about the package
(25:40) Seeking trusted counsel during the process
(27:45) Including personal desires and a sense of calling in the decision
(30:34) Closing encouragement and prayer