Pastoral Perplexities in the pandemic

Trench Talk Extended Edition (40+ minute)

How do we pursue pastoral care in the midst of the pandemic? What biblical foundation do we turn to for wisdom in a pandemic? How should pastors shepherd the flock through social media? Should you meet face-to-face with couples for counseling?

Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.


Show Notes:

  • Contact us

  • (2:10) Biblical Foundation for this conversation.

  • (6:20) Be careful to not speak of things we cannot speak on with certainty

  • (7:45) How do we shepherd members in their social media usage?

  • (12:25) How do we do marriage counseling?

  • (19:00) How do we proceed with widow care?

  • (23:00) How do you conduct a funeral in this time?

  • (25:15) How do yo proceed with Summer plans?

  • (26:55) What about the Lord’s Supper?

  • (27:30) What about church discipline?

  • (30:00) What do you do if you are in a ministry transition?

  • (34:00) How do you keep your schedule consitent when nothing seems consistent?