This is the official page for the Practical Shepherding Podcast entitled, “Trench Talk” where we tackle the issues pastors face and provide practical advice and wisdom for them. Practical Shepherding exists to “help pastors thrive in the trenches of pastoral ministry.” On this podcast, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio are asked the questions that you as pastors and aspiring pastors want them to address. If you would like a particular question addressed, please leave it in the comments section of this page.
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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
Read MoreWhat lessons can be learned in 50 years of ministry? What might be some joys and regrets of a ministry of that length? How might a pastors wife experience ministry differently from her husband? Upon reflection, what lessons can pastors wives learn from a ministry example like this?
Jim and Brian talk with special guest Mai Walker as he shares on this episode of Trenchtalk
Read MoreWhat 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.
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