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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Is it more important to live closer to your building or your people? How do Brian and Jim feel about the benefits and burdens of a parsonage? What are practical considerations a pastor should think through about their housing?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreWhat does Harbor Network do to care for pastors? What are common hardships that pastors are facing? How can pastors develop a resiliency to stay in a hard place? What words of encouragement do pastors need today?
Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin address these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreHow do you discuss a pastor’s salary? How much should he make? How much can a church afford? How significant is a pastors tenure in determining his salary?
Jim and Brian discuss all these and more on this episode of Trenchtalk
Read MoreWhat, if any, metrics should we use to gauge our effectiveness in ministry? How can we look beyond the things that are seen to perhaps what cannot be seen? Why is it important to focus our attention away from the B’s (budgets, buildings, butts) of ministry? If not those, then what is most important to see the Spirit’s work in your local church?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreIf 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.
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