Ep. 288: Growing through the seasons of Ministry
What insight do Brian and Jim have from 5, 10, and 20-years in ministry? What encouragements do they find in ministry after the 20-year mark? What areas of growth happened in their ministries?
Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.
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(03:44) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation
(07:44) The first 5-years of ministry
(16:35) The first 10-years of ministry
(17:10) Cultivating patience and avoiding idealism
(19:40) Almost a second ministry
(22:30) The first 20-years of ministry
(23:10) Excitement in and around our church
(28:30) Personal and ministry growth
(30:19) Growth in raising up other leaders
(32:28) The next 20-years
(33:08) The importance of living (and ministering) consistently and with integrity
(33:05) Shepherding smarter not harder
(36:50) Final word and prayer