My interview with Pastor Ben Ice from Simi Valley, CA captures the remarkable story of a church with 2 years to survive and how it recovered and is beginning to thrive. Ben honestly shares the challenges he faced, the specific requests he and church members prayed, how his marriage and family have stayed strong, and advice for anyone considering a …

What are the criteria for ordaining a man to ministry? How can an ordination council moderator keep it on track? What’s the most unusual question I've heard at an ordination? What should you do if the candidate isn’t qualified? Here are my thoughts based on Scripture and experience.Af shepherdology

Continuing on the topic of transitioning to a current English Bible translation, I talk about 4 reasons, our conclusions, and other related details. I begin with an encouraging truth and end with prayer for you.Af shepherdology

In response to feedback from previous episodes on leading through change, here is one of two episodes on leading a church to embrace a current English translation of the Bible. We start with an encouraging truth, discuss the topic, and end with prayer for you.Af shepherdology

Pastors must lead their churches through change, whether proactively pursuing goals or reactively due to problems or opportunities. This episode includes five more essential steps to follow when leading your church through change. Podcast notes are here.Af shepherdology

Pastors must lead their churches through change, whether proactively pursuing goals or reactively due to problems or opportunities. This episode includes the first two essential steps to follow when leading your church through change. Podcast notes are here.Af shepherdology

Dr. Mark Ward, Academic Editor at Lexham Press, has written Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible. I appreciate his brotherly approach, diligent research, and heart for the church. Listen in on our conversation about pastoring people in your church who hold a King James Only position.…

Have you heard of glottal fry? Should you preach with a sore throat? Want to nerd out with a speech pathologist on vocal mechanics? Should you use amplification even in smaller settings? This interview with Speech-Language Pathologist Elena Kimbrough will help you keep your voice strong so it will last as long as your ministry.…

Pastor, you just finished a very challenging Sunday and you are facing a season of unusual ministry ahead. Let me encourage you, provide some guiding thoughts, and pray for you as you prepare for ministry in the environment of COVID-19 and beyond.Af shepherdology

We are instructed to sing with understanding as we offer musical worship to the Lord. Kevin Inafuku helps us learn what intentional worship is and how to develop it in a church. You will be encouraged by Kevin's heart and experience!Af shepherdology

Mike Hess is the National Director of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. He loves pastors and is focusing energy on helping struggling churches. Listen as Mike talks about how to know when revitalization is needed, key people in revitalization, available resources, and God's heart for the struggling church. After the interview we'…

I wish I knew Scott when I was pastoring! Scott Owen is a certified counselor specializing in relational wisdom. This interview will encourage you and point you to helpful resources as you deal with conflict in your church.Af shepherdology

In this first episode of 2020, I'll share an encouraging truth for when you're feeling inadequate for the heavy responsibilities of pastoring, then discuss how Ephesians 4:13 helps you understand church growth. I'll also introduce you to my new book, The Thriving Church: The True Measure of Growth, based on Ephesians 4:1-16.…

After sharing an encouraging truth, we'll talk about five ways to survive the extra stress pastors feel during the month of December. I will also recommend a book to read over the holidays or as you start the new year. Merry Christmas, pastor friend!Af shepherdology

This interview with Christian medical doctor Narasimha Palagummi addresses basic practices for a pastor's physical health. Topics include diet, exercise, and rest, dealing with stress, how to lose weight, healthy amounts of caffeine, how the mind and body influence each other, and more. You will enjoy Dr. Sim!…

After sharing an encouraging truth about shepherding hurting people, I'll give you 10 simple practices to pursue if you are the only pastor of your church.Af shepherdology

After sharing an encouraging truth for pastors, I talk about factors that influence young men toward ministry. I hope you'll use some of these ideas to help future pastors find their way.Af shepherdology

I'll encourage you from Nehemiah's prayer when in trouble, talk about more basic practices for pastoral health, look at threats to pastoral health, then wrap up with how to protect and recover it.Af shepherdology

We continue talking about basic practices for cultivating pastoral health.Af shepherdology

Pastoral health is stewardship of your body and cultivation of your inner man in order to most effectively fulfill your calling to shepherd the flock of God. We'll talk about a biblical basis for understanding this concept and start on some basic practices for cultivating pastoral health.Af shepherdology

I'll share an encouraging thought from Sinclair Ferguson's book, Some Pastors and Teachers, then we'll talk about specific practices for companionship in your marriage.Af shepherdology

I'll share an encouraging truth, then we'll talk about companionship in a ministry marriage.Af shepherdology

I share an encouraging truth from Robertson's Glory of the Ministry, then we discuss how "Take heed to yourself" (1 Timothy 4:16) applies to a pastor's personal and devotional life.Af shepherdology

Leadership and oversight of the church; 5 ways to exercise leadership; addressing a few challenges in pastoral leadershipAf shepherdology

After sharing an encouraging truth from 2 Timothy, we'll talk about another of the pastor's primary responsibilities - spiritual care of the people.Af shepherdology

In our first full episode, I'll share an encouraging truth for pastors, talk about your primary responsibilities, focus on the ministry of the Word as a primary responsibility, and pray for you.Af shepherdology

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