Pastoral Expectations, Realistic, but Hopeful
If you preach the word faithfully are you promised numerical growth, conversions, and other blessings? If this growth doesn’t come are the pastors unfaithful in some way? What example do we see in Jesus’ earthly ministry? How can young and new pastors set themselves up for success with realistic expectations for ministry?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Show Notes:
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(1:55) Introductory Theological and Historical considerations
(5:50) Don’t lower your expectations of the Word of God
(7:30) The example of Jesus
(11:20) Fighting for patience, contentment, and biblical expectations
(15:40) Ministry hardships are to be expected
(17:20) Remember that church members will sin
(21:00) Some of these things will be learned only after 15-years of ministry
(22:19) Final Thoughts