Ep. 247: Pastors fixing what we break

When does a pastor have to take responsibility for his problems? How can he identify what needs to be changed and how should he go about making those changes?

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

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(02:54) Biblical Background

(06:23) When a pastor shifts theological positions

(10:37) The blessing of mentors in helping not break more things than you need to

(14:15) Something Jim needed to fix: a combative attitude

(16:13) Something Brian needed to fix: preaching

(17:49) Something Jim needed to fix: More grace less law

(20:06) Something Brian needed to fix: too rigid decision-making

(22:20) Something Jim needed to fix: too rigid expectations for new members

(24:42) Something Brian needed to fix: pastors and deacons, and training and investing in women

(27:09) Final word and prayer