Trench Talk · Practical Shepherding
Ep. 277: Pastoral Ministry Convictions with George McDearmon
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About this episode
Listen to part 1 with George McDearmon 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 (01:13) Jim introduces George McDearmon (02:49) Details of his ministry: the size of the congregation and its community (05:15) The call to ministry: internal aspirations and character externally confirmed by a local church (07:41) What is the role of seminary in the call to ministry? (10:16) How convictions changed over time (11:39) Jim’s response seminary at the recommendation from George, breadth in ministry, etc. (14:38) Being a small church with kingdom impact (21:25) God’s providence in 2 church plants (24:55) Biblical priorities for a pastor (31:47) Caring for your own soul in ministry: relationship with the Lord, his family, and physical exercise (39:41) Final words and prayer