When the Pastoral “Blahs” do not Lift
Why is Pastoral Ministry more draining than any other vocation? How do we fight through the fatigue that follows the Sunday gathering? Are there ways ...
Practical Shepherding: Trench Talk
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Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast by pastors for pastors. We are in the trenches of ministry with you, and we want to equip you to continue in this task.
Meaningful in-home visits with members
Is it important to visit members in their homes? How frequently should I meet with them? Do in-home visits benefit my preaching ministry in any tangib...
Thinking Through Weddings
How does the pastor approach the cultural expectations of weddings from a biblical perspective? Should a pastor be active or passive concerning a coup...
Pastoral Advice to Our Younger Selves
As pastors mature in ministry, how is it profitable to reflect on what advice they might give to their younger selves? What Scriptural warrant might a...
Silence and Solitude
Are you a people-person type pastor who derives energy from connecting with and interacting with people? Why does silence make some pastors uneasy? Is...
Pastoring and Church Planting with Al Pino
Special guest Al Pino, Cuban-American pastor and church planter from South Florida, joins Brian in this episode. What is the church, and for what does...
Introducing Your Church to Church Discipline
Every pastor must think through the difficult topic of church discipline. What does Scripture say about the responsibility of the church to confront s...
How Does a Pastor Grow as a Preacher?
Does a pastor ever “arrive” in his preaching ministry? Should a pastor always progress in his competency to preach? What are some practical ways a pre...
What is Church Membership?
Why is membership important in the life of the church? What does Scripture say concerning church membership? How is membership in the local church def...
Practicalities to Help the Needy
What are some of the practicalities of benevolence ministry? Meeting physical needs is an issue every pastor will deal with in his ministry. How do we...