Ep. 202: Pastoral Planning for the new year

How can a pastor plan while still holding loosely to his planning? Is there a way that a pastor can plan boastfully? How can a pastor humbly submit his plans before the Lord? What planning is essential and what plans should be held more loosely?

Jim and Brian discuss all these and more on this episode of Trenchtalk

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Ep. 199: 50 years of ministry with Austin Walker

What lessons can be learned in 45+ years of ministry? What might be some joys and regrets of a ministry of that length? How might a pastor of this tenure know when it is time to step away? Upon reflection, what lessons can young aspiring pastors learn from a ministry example like this?

Jim and Brian talk with special guest Austin Walker as he shares on this episode of Trenchtalk

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Ep. 197: Dealing with Traditionalism in a Church

What does the bible say about traditions and their usefulness? How does a pastor begin to assess what traditions in his church are healthy or unhealthy? Does he go after those traditions immediately? Are there healthy traditions?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk

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Ep. 196: Middle-aged pastoral transitions

How should pastors assess a potential ministry transition later in their ministry? How involved should their family be in these discussions? What opportunities exist for men seeking to stay in ministry to the kingdom but not stay in a pastorate?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trenchtalk.

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