Trench Talk · Practical Shepherding
Ep. 314: Introducing the Seasoned Pastor Collective
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Contact us. We’d love to serve you Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thrive Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Find out more about the Seasoned Pastor Collective (01:33) Biblical Foundation for Older Men Investing in Younger Men (04:54) Larry Riley’s Story and Early Mentoring Burden (06:38) Key Mentors in Larry’s Life (07:41) Jim Savastio’s Conversion and Formative Mentors (10:18) Brian Croft’s Experience and the Need for Spiritual Fathers (12:33) Why This Matters: The Rarity of Real Mentorship Today (15:28) What’s Going Wrong? The Mentoring Gap (17:24) On-the-Ground Reality for Young Pastors (19:15) Why Aren’t Older Pastors Mentoring? Jim’s Diagnosis (23:55) Official Launch: The Seasoned Pastor Collective (24:41) How the Seasoned Pastor Collective Works (Older Pastors Side) (27:08) How to Join as a Seasoned Pastor (28:20) Training & Vetting: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (30:51) The Joy of Investing in Younger Pastors (32:04) What Makes Mentoring So Rewarding? (33:31) Closing Prayer for the Collective