Pastoral ministry is a form of sanctification. Tom and Karen Barnes share from 34 years of ministry in 3 different churches the ups and downs of pastoral ministry - something we "get to do."
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Be "unoffendable." Dan Brenton (Grand Island EFC) shares from his 20+ years of church ministry through really hard times and very good times, leaning heavily on Gen 39-50.
Hear from the entire family about raising, and being, "pastor's kids" - or "PK's."
"You have zero choice but to love them!" - Russ Gaar of Grant EFC shares with us about treating the church as “the blood-bought church.”
“I wish I had learned this sooner” - Jay and Debbie great council for those who have years of ministry ahead of them. (Debbie has especially good advice for young pastors in particular!)
Steve shares how he personally identifies with Timothy, plus the various ways God has brought him freedom in ministry over nearly 35 years.
Curt and Joan reflect on church ministry as husband and wife in several different church contexts, including a key verse for ministry: “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62)
Learn from Ron's trials and successes in ministry with gems like: We will have to suffer offenses, and meet them with forgiveness. We will have to face rejection, and lean on God’s affirmation. We will have to give mercy to people who don’t deserve it. We will have to proclaim truth to people who may not want to hear it.
Flavio ha servido fielmente a la iglesia en ministerios de habla hispana durante décadas y comparte su corazón libremente con nosotros. Flavio has faithfully served the church in Spanish-speaking ministries for decades, and shares his heart freely with us.
Vance shares lessons learned and a new writing and speaking ministry.
Hear Mike's wisdom and humor about serving the Church.
