Introducing Advancing the Church (ATC) and what is it? Who is involved in ATC and are we looking to add more organizations? Why do we think a coalition like ATC is necessary and why now? How can pastors, partners, planters support ATC?

Brian Croft is joined by Steve Bray of Mile one Mission and Matthew Spandler-Davison of 20schemes to discuss this important coalition of ministries on this episode of Trench Talk.

What happens when deacons seek too much authority in a church? How can a pastor teach on deacons to the congregation as well as to the deacons? What ways can deacons serve their pastors?

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

How should a pastor seek to provide for his family’s needs when the church isn’t able to fully financially support him? At what point do you go and work an additional job and what might be a good fit? What are some creative solutions to this problem?

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

Are there things pastors should not disagree on? Are there things they should disagree on? What about when there are disagreements, how much do you share with the congregation? What if the worst happens and a pastors steps down?

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

What are the differences between paid, bi-vocational, and lay pastors? How should these different roles work with one another? Should lay pastors be expected of the same commitment and time as paid pastors? How should each of these compliment one another in service to the church?

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