This episode of Trench Talk explores how pastors and leaders can cultivate joy within themselves, their leadership teams, and their entire congregations. Drawing from Scripture, Brian and Jim discuss the importance of balancing hardships and celebrations, fostering vibrant worship, preventing burnout, and encouraging service without expectation. They close with practical steps and prayer, aiming to restore joy to church communities.

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How vital is it for pastors to be unhurried in their ministry? Where did the premise for The Unhurried Pastor come from? What elements of being hurried do Brian and Ronnie address in the book?

Brian Croft and guest Ronnie Martin address these, and many more questions on this episode of Trench Talk.

Is balance in ministry attainable? How can bi-vocational pastors seek balance? In what ways should a pastor balance his soul, ministry, and family?

Jim and Brian discuss these topics and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk.

What is the difference between a vacation and a sabbatical? How can a pastor try to unplug during his sabbatical? How important is rest during a pastoral sabbatical? Is the place you take a sabbatical important?

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

When does a pastor know that it is time for him to move on? Are there indicators with his family, calling, or soul that might direct him to do so? Are there ever legitimate reasons to leave? If so, what might some of those be? Where in Scripture do we have a foundation for enduring hardship in ministry?

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

Should pastors keep their own autobiography from coming through in the Pulpit? How should they balance the difficulties while not communicating or blaming your members? Does the Bible give examples or guidelines for this?

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