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Trench Talk · Practical Shepherding

Ep. 288: Growing through the seasons of ministry

May 13, 202540m

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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 Resources (03:44) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation (07:44) The first 5-years of ministry (16:35) The first 10-years of ministry (17:10) Cultivating patience and avoiding idealism (19:40) Almost a second ministry (22:30) The first 20-years of ministry (23:10) Excitement in and around our church (28:30) Personal and ministry growth (30:19) Growth in raising up other leaders (32:28) The next 20-years (33:08) The importance of living (and ministering) consistently and with integrity (33:05) Shepherding smarter not harder (36:50) Final word and prayer