Is balance in ministry attainable? How can bi-vocational pastors seek balance? In what ways should a pastor balance his soul, ministry, and family?
Jim and Brian discuss these topics and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk.
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Is balance in ministry attainable? How can bi-vocational pastors seek balance? In what ways should a pastor balance his soul, ministry, and family?
Jim and Brian discuss these topics and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk.
Read MoreHow should a pastor seek to provide for his family’s needs when the church isn’t able to fully financially support him? At what point do you go and work an additional job and what might be a good fit? What are some creative solutions to this problem?
Brian and Jim discuss these and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk.
Read MoreWhat would the kids of a longtime pastor have to say about the church? Will they still love the church, the pastor, and the Lord? What advice might they give to pastors with young kids?
Jim Savastio asks these questions and more to Claire, Isabelle, and Abby Croft.
Listen to this special podcast. Part 2 in a series on Pastor’s Kids.
Read MoreWhen does a pastor know that it is time for him to move on? Are there indicators with his family, calling, or soul that might direct him to do so? Are there ever legitimate reasons to leave? If so, what might some of those be? Where in Scripture do we have a foundation for enduring hardship in ministry?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more questions on this episode of Trench Talk.
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