Welcome to the premiere episode of our brand new podcast: The Shepherds Circle, where three pastors come together to empower, equip, encourage, and entertain the leaders who are shaping the Church. Each week, we will dive into the real challenges, triumphs, and timeless truths that pastors and church leaders face on the frontlines of ministry. If you’re leading the way in faith, this is your space for encouragement, wisdom, insight, and community with those who understand the journey...Pull up a chair, grab a seat, and settle in...'cause you're in The Circle. 

To kick things off this week, Stan is chatting with Victor about what he's learned in his first three years of pastoral ministry. His answers may surprise you! 

Victor Herman is the lead pastor at First Baptist Chickasaw in Chickasaw, AL and was previously cohosting alongside Stan on our last podcast: Rescuing Churches.

We'll also cover a few cultural issues — including new legislation from the U.S. government protecting children from sex change operations — and we'll touch on growth in suffering, lessons from a young pastor, and some strange, weird, and wonderful moments in ministry. 

All that and more in this episode! Let's go!