Brian Croft and Jim Savastio interview Sean Corser about his five-year attempt to revitalize a declining church in Louisville. Sean recounts arriving to very few members and limited finances, seeing encouraging signs of life—new families, children, community outreach—while also facing entrenched control, behind‑the‑scenes scheming, and a public conflict in a business meeting. They walk through the painful discipline process, Sean’s eventual resignation, its toll on his family, and the lessons he learned about suffering, calling, and God’s providence in “unresolved” revitalizations.

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When biblically qualified elders strongly disagree, how can they move forward without splitting a church? In this episode of Trench Talk, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio unpack a realistic, hope-filled framework for handling conflict among pastors and leaders. They walk through which decisions must be unanimous, when majority rule is appropriate, how to help younger or quieter elders speak up, and why trust and friendship are often the “missing piece” in tense seasons. If you’re a pastor, elder, deacon, or lay leader wrestling with hard decisions and differing convictions, this conversation offers both biblical clarity and deeply practical help.