How do you transition your church from a "shiny" facade to one that truly is a hospital for hurting broken people.  James Reeves has done it and shares some of his insights with Vern.

James is the author of the TwoFearless Video series - one for men and one for women which deal with healing from emotional wounds and trauma.  They can be found here:

https://fearlessresources.org/

James is the Author of the book Refuge: How hospital Church ministry can change your church forever.  It can be accessed  on Amazon


If you would like to contact James you can do so by the followin

1. email:  [email protected]
2. phone: (817) 938 4562 (text first)

Sam Black works with churches at one of my favorite companies - Covenant Eyes. In this free ranging conversation we talk about why he joined Covenant Eyes, his book "The Healing Church" and what sort of churches provide a safe place and a safe process for healing.

We are starting new finding traction groups this fall to help 5-7 guys at a time connect around walking away from porn and moving towards a better life.  We have a a group for young guys, a group for older guys in or near retirement and a few guys waiting to start a "Married with Children" group. If you want more information on these groups email me at [email protected].  We can also arrange a free zoom call if you want to ask further questions.


If you would like to get access to a number of free resources that I have I encourage you to sign up for my circle learning platform.  If privacy is of concern to you - simply use your first name and last initial (like Vern T.) Your email will remain hidden from other users.  The following link will get you started (although if you are using a mobile device FIRST download the circle app - white circle on a blue background)

https://bandofbrothers-care.circle.so/join?invitation_token=5388d93418377c032a4cc121558868401484a4f3-39382185-b376-4e67-8d18-183f81064cc2


You can link up to some some of Covenant Eyes resources by going to 

www.covenanteyes.com/church (tools for churches)
www.strive21.com (a 21 day porn detox plan)
www.covenanteyes.com/arise  (for women struggling with porn)

Ephesians 5:3 Says this "but among you there must not even be a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity"

Some of us have heard this verse as sort on an unattainable standard that makes us feel that we can never live up to God's standards.  Today I share my thoughts on this verse that has brought a new motivation and energy to my desire to walk in sexual purity.

We are starting new finding traction groups this fall to help 5-7 guys at a time connect around walking away from porn and moving towards a better life.  We have a a group for young guys, a group for older guys in or near retirement and a few guys waiting to start a "Married with Children" group. If you want more information on these groups email me at [email protected].  We can also arrange a free zoom call if you want to ask further questions.


If you would like to get access to a number of free resources that I have I encourage you to sign up for my circle learning platform.  If privacy is of concern to you - simply use your first name and last initial (like Vern T.) Your email will remain hidden from other users.  The following link will get you started (although if you are using a mobile device FIRST download the circle app - white circle on a blue background)

https://bandofbrothers-care.circle.so/join?invitation_token=5388d93418377c032a4cc121558868401484a4f3-39382185-b376-4e67-8d18-183f81064cc2

Today Vern explores how 2 words - delight and desire can go a long way in giving us immunity to the outside pull of porn and other distractions!


If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at

[email protected]

If you are looking for more free  resources you can also check out the website
https://bandofbrothers.care

This last Sunday Vern spoke on Sunday morning on how men can move from being an *ss to being good and safe men - something women, our churches and our communities desperately need more of.

If you are looking for a safe person to talk about your Sexual struggles - Vern gets it - as a Pastor for 30 years Vern has battled porn as a pastor and didn't have a safe place to go to or someone to turn to.

To connect with Vern you can reach out to him at [email protected]

Have you ever had God tell you to quit your grovelling?  Today Vern explores a bible story where that happens and relates it to our recovery walk.

If you are looking for a safe place to talk to regarding your struggles with porn - Vern has walked that struggle and would love to share his hope with you.

His email is [email protected]

In this episode Vern answers the question - what is the hardest sermon you'll ever give?  I truly believe this episode is crucial to both listen to and keep in your constant awareness as a pastor.  If it helpful for you - pass it on!


If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at

[email protected]

If you are looking for more free  resources you can also check out the website
https://bandofbrothers.care

As I talk and work with pastors I have noticed that there are 3 seasons of vulnearabilitywhere patterns of sexual brokenness seem to emerge in our lives.  In this episode I lay out those seasons and take the approach to be fore-warned is to be for-armed!


If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at

[email protected]

If you are looking for more free  resources you can also check out the website
https://bandofbrothers.care

This last Sunday Vern spoke at church regarding the spiritual step of self examiniation and confession.  As pastors struggling with our sexual brokenness - it provides a crucial "powerpoint" that is available to us as we see to walk toward a life of healing and wholeness.

If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at

[email protected]

If you are looking for more free  resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care

Most of us seek to deny, hide, run from or rail agains the sin which dogs our steps.  In this episode Vern proposes a counter intuitive approach that he believes will actually result in better results - sitting in our sin!


If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at

[email protected]

If you are looking for more resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care