Ep. 269: Preparing our people to suffer well

What types of grief do church members endure? How do pastors care for them well through their grief? How do pastors balance the realities of today and the realities of eternity? What are practical ways to prepare your people to suffer well?

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

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Sean Corser
Ep. 261: Planning for the next pastor

When does a pastor start to prepare for his transition? What responsibility does he have in helping his flock find another shepherd? Is there a unique challenge if you are a solo pastor versus a plurality?

Jim and Brian discuss planning for the next pastor on this episode of Trench Talk.

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Sean Corser
Ep. 257: Decisions around missions giving

How does a church appropriate missions giving? How can pastors lead their congregation to be strategic and intentional in missions giving? How can a church prioritize giving when church funds are limited? How do you determine who receives support and who doesn’t?

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

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Ep. 255: Advancing the Church

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.

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