Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast by pastors for pastors. We are in the trenches of ministry with you, and we want to equip you to continue in this task.
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(01:36) Biblical foundation and setting up the topic
(06:36) The pastoral struggle with delegation and administration
(09:34) Two pastors: too much or too little administration
(18:04) The importance of administration
(23:43) Practicing and growing in administration
(32:18) Final word and prayer
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(01:33) Setting up the topic and biblical framework
(07:15) Distinguishing sufferings
(11:55) Important questions: Who are you?, how do you live?, and how do we suffer well?
(16:51) Pastoring in the realities of grief and death with the goodness of God
(21:11) Public versus private handling of these crises
(23:30) Tension between focus on the eternal and today
(30:05) Practical ways to prepare your people to suffer well
(32:17) Final word and Prayer
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(01:37) Setting up the topic and biblical framework
(07:31) The pressure of how much do you say or not say?
(09:42) Handling congregational pressures
(13:12) Distinguishing pastoral responsibility, and responsibility as a citizen
(17:52) Should church members vote in elections?
(22:58) Should you encourage your members to vote for a particular candidate?
(32:19) Determining your line as a pastor in a local church
(33:29) Final word and prayer
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(02:07) Biblical understanding
(13:59) Ways to discern warfare versus failure
(19:33) Signs the enemy is attacking the church
(24:22) Combatting fights from the enemy
(35:27) Final word and prayer
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(03:19) Biblical understanding and setting up the conversation
(06:43) Strive to master the Bible
(09:48) Perfect your preaching craft
(12:54) Learn to wisely access and digest information
(16:48) Learn from a wise older mentor and mentor a younger pastor
(18:44) Cultivate an intellectual and biblical curiosity
(23:22) Audit formal theological courses
(25:41) Develop a new hobby
(27:04) final word and prayer
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(03:41) Biblical Framework and setting up the conversation
(08:01) The misconception that good theology protects us from falling
(10:57) The misconception that being older protects us from falling
(13:42) The combustible nature of our own heart—1 Corinthians 10
(19:18) Genuine safeguards to stand and be accountable
(24:52) Protecting and shepherding the flock when a prominent pastor falls
(28:04) Final word and prayer
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(02:24) Setting up the topic and biblical foundation
(12:42) The pursuit of a home run sermon
(15:00) Fear of man in preparation and preaching
(18:21) A healthy rhythm for sermon preparation
(24:21) Preparation in your early days of ministry
(26:06) Encouragement to pursue faithfulness in preparing sermons
(29:19) Strategy in using commentaries in preparation
(34:29) Practical ways to fight isolation in the study
(38:13) Final words and prayer
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(01:41) Setting up the topic and biblical framework
(04:49) Defining what a missionary is and the Internal and external call
(11:32) Supporting versus being a missionary
(16:39) Helping someone discern the call to mission work
(22:29) The unique gifting of missionaries
(23:37) The difficult toll on the family
(25:59) Helping someone discern the call to pastor
(26:32) Do you have language skills and do you travel well
(28:40) Is your wife supportive and do you have a shepherds heart
(32:35) Shepherding as the training ground to join the missionary work
(33:30) The congregations roll in affirming and sending missionaries and pastors
(36:33) Final word and prayer
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(01:06) Setting the conversation and biblical understanding
(08:54) Should a pastor stay in his congregation after he transitions from being a pastor?
(15:11) Should the long-term pastor be involved in the process of finding his replacement?
(24:47) What can a pastor do to prepare himself and his flock for his transition?
(29:09) Thoughts for the solo pastor
(31:01) Final words and prayer
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(02:08) Biblical understanding
(08:01) The pastor’s role in helping members grieve
(16:40) Pastoral care for families during funeral planning and visitation
(24:03) Pastoral care after burying a loved one
(31:13) Final word and prayer
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