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Ep. 244: Managing Expectations

What do pastors do and what do members expect them to be doing? What does the Bible expect and require for pastors to do? How can pastors guard against unhealthy expectations?

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

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A Church's Understanding of a Pastor's Role

Is it important for a church to understand the Biblical role of a Pastor? How does that serve the congregation and promote further health? What if the church has an unbiblical view of a pastor and his expectations?

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

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Battling Pastoral Anger and Guilt

What is the correlation between anger and expectations? How do those unmet expectations then produce pastoral guilt? Are anger and guilt completely positive or negative? What does the Bible have to say about these things?

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

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Pastoral Expectations, Realistic, but Hopeful

If you preach the word faithfully are you promised numerical growth, conversions, and other blessings? If this growth doesn’t come are the pastors unfaithful in some way? What example do we see in Jesus’ earthly ministry? How can young and new pastors set themselves up for success with realistic expectations for ministry?

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

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