Practical(ly) Pastoring

⏳ Struggling with work-life balance as a pastor? In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, we dive into the hard truths about ministry, family, and work expectations. From dealing with unrealistic work hours to figuring out who stays home when the kids are sick.

🔥 Key Topics We Cover:
✅ The danger of prioritizing church over family (and how to avoid it)
✅ Should churches track pastors’ work hours like a 9-to-5 job? 🚩
✅ What to do when your spouse feels like a single parent because of ministry
✅ The real cost of burnout and how to set boundaries
✅ Why missing church won't ruin your kids’ faith

Links from the show: 

Listen anywhere: ⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠

Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠ 

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Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: ⁠https://practicallypastoringconference.com/⁠ 

Hosts:

🧔🏽‍♂️ 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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📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc 

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Balancing ministry and work can be one of the hardest decisions pastors face—should you leave your full-time job for a part-time church role? In this episode, we break down the realities of bivocational ministry, the risks of part-time church jobs, and how pastors can create financial security through smart side hustles. We also discuss if it is ok to tell jokes in the pulpit. 🚨 Topics Covered in This Episode:✔️ Why two part-time jobs rarely equal a full-time one✔️ The trap of part-time ministry roles (and how churches take advantage of pastors)✔️ Best side hustles for pastors (that won’t interfere with ministry!)✔️ How pastors can make extra money officiating weddings & funerals✔️ Should preachers be funny? (And why some jokes don’t land in the pulpit)✔️ Why sarcasm is a double edge sword.💬 Question for You: What’s the best side hustle you’ve seen a pastor do? Drop a comment below! 👇🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more real talk on ministry life!Links from the show: Listen anywhere: ⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠ Follow us in Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠ Join our mailing list: ⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠ Hosts: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/⁠ Listen or Watch on:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e 🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414 📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc 💻 PracticallyPastoring.com

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

Links from the show: 

Listen anywhere: ⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠ 

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Join our mailing list: ⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠ Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: ⁠https://practicallypastoringconference.com/⁠ 

Hosts:

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/⁠ 

Listen or Watch on

🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e

🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414

📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc

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How do you balance eager new church attender who want to serve with the need for spiritual growth? In this episode, we tackle managing volunteers while protecting the health of your church. Plus, we answer a fun but honest question: What do pastors wish their congregation would know about them? You might be surprised by the answers!

We discuss:

✅ The difference between serving and leading in the church

✅ How to create healthy boundaries for new volunteers

✅ Why pastors make tough decisions

✅ The emotional toll of Sundays on church leaders

✅ How encouragement and support can make a huge difference

💬 What’s is something you wish your congregation knew about you? Drop a comment below!

🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations about ministry life!

Links from the show:

 👉 Listen anywhere: ⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠

💬 Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠ 

📸 Follow us in Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠ 

📧 Join our mailing list: ⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠ 

🎉 Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: ⁠https://practicallypastoringconference.com/⁠ 

Hosts:

🧔🏽‍♂️ 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/⁠ 

Listen or Watch on

🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e

🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414

📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc

💻 PracticallyPastoring.com

Pastors face constant invitations, expectations, and unspoken pressures—but do you always have to say yes? In this episode, we dive into the challenges of balancing ministry, family, and social obligations. Should pastors feel obligated to attend every event? How do you set healthy boundaries without offending church members? And what happens when church politics get involved?

In this episode, the guys discuss a solo pastor whose elders want him to prepare his sermons earlier. We also chat about a pastor who is wrestling with members whose behavior demand church discipline.

In today's episode we help a youth pastor who is burnt out on doing games in his ministry and we help a new lead pastor who is trying to balance all the work of the ministry with social events with the congregation.

Links from the show: 

Listen anywhere: ⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠

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Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: ⁠https://practicallypastoringconference.com/⁠ 

Hosts:

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/⁠ 

In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, we help a pastor figure out how to count people correctly for CCLI reporting. We also help a pastor who is moving from chaplaincy to the formal pastorate.

In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, the crew unpacks creative ways to approach pastoral compensation, including book budgets, coffee allowances, and unique perks like date-night credits and gym memberships. They also explore how to balance member expectations with in office hours.

Links from the show: 

Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring 

Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring 

Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so 

Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: https://practicallypastoringconference.com/ 

Hosts:

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/ 

In the last episode of 2024 the crew discuss how to check in on members regularly. The guys also talk about how to avoid envying churches that are growing.

Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Church Merch - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerch⁠⁠⁠ 

Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3plt5so⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Practically Pastoring Conference 2025: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://practicallypastoringconference.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Hosts:

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠