Being a young pastor leading a team of older, more experienced staff can feel overwhelming. How do you earn respect while stepping into your leadership role? In this episode of Practically Pastoring, we dive deep into the challenges of leading when you're the youngest in the room, navigating church finances, and the importance of having a strong pastoral community.

Topics Covered:

👉 The challenges of leading older staff as a young pastor

👉 How to gain trust and confidence in ministry leadership

👉 Church financial management – should staff use personal cards or church funds?

👉 The best way to handle reimbursements, credit cards, and budgets

👉 Why every pastor needs a trusted community outside their church

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Frank Gil - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/⁠ 

Jeff Simpson - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/⁠ 

Delmar Peet -  ⁠https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/⁠ 

Andrew Larsen - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/⁠ 

Timothy Miller - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/⁠ 

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