Ep. 205: Fighting Pastoral Discouragement
What discouragements do pastors face in the day-to-day grind of ministry? Combatting these with biblical encouragements. What encouragements should pastors look for in evaluating their ministry?
Jim and Brian discuss these questions and much more on this episode of TrenchTalk
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(02:55) Biblical framework of discouragement or losing heart in ministry
(06:00) The discouragements pastors battle
(06:05) The discouragement that comes by comparison
(06:55) The hardship brought by the nature of the work
(08:20) The discouragement of expectations
(09:38) The discouragement of lacking patience
(12:04) The discouragement of criticism
(14:27) The discouragement of the finances of the church
(16:30) Discouragement because of careless mistakes
(21:22) The downsides of the plodding: does what I do matter?
(23:29) Encouragements for battling discouragement
(24:28) Eternal, not earthly, rewards
(25:23) Have biblical expectations
(26:30) Find the encouragement
(28:35) Honor your humanity
(30:20) Receive counsel and encouragement from others
(31:30) Final word and prayer