Ep 215: Getting back into pastoral ministry

When should a man consider stepping back into pastoral ministry? What considerations and questions should he ask himself and his family? How might he guard from operating in the same way this time around? What if ministry is just too difficult?

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

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(02:50) Biblical foundation for this discussion

(05:05) Take heed to: yourself, the doctrine, the flock

(07:17) It’s okay to have stepped away from ministry

(08:10) Practical determinations for when to step back into ministry

(12:04) Was I carrying un-needed burdens or expectations?

(14:55) Operating outside of your gifting

(17:17) Taking heed to the flock that you shepherd

(23:21) Taking heed to doctrinal shifts in your congregation

(28:45) Assessing do I love difficult people?

(30:13) Prayer