Ep. 199: 50 years of ministry with Austin Walker

What lessons can be learned in 45+ years of ministry? What might be some joys and regrets of a ministry of that length? How might a pastor of this tenure know when it is time to step away? Upon reflection, what lessons can young aspiring pastors learn from a ministry example like this?

Jim and Brian talk with special guest Austin Walker as he shares on this episode of Trenchtalk

Ep. 199: 50 years of ministry with Austin Walker
Brian Croft, Jim Savastio, and Austin Walker

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(00:36) Getting to know Austin Walker

(6:06) Austin’s call to ministry and training

(10:34) Formal theological education and being formed in the local church

(15:25) Marriage and early years in ministry

(20:53) Reflecting on joys in ministry

(28:24) Regrets in ministry

(30:25) Leaving pastoral ministry after 45 years

(34:40) A family of faith

(37:10) Message to younger pastors

(40:24) Final words and prayer