The Ministry Mentoring Podcast

In this series, we're looking at common reasons preachers may fail, whether in ministry or in Christianity entirely. This episode, we consider the causes of moral failure, and how to guard ourselves from sin and prevent moral breakdown as ministers.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

One of the first things a young or future preacher may be taught about the work of preaching is to expect criticism. Why is preaching subject to so much criticism? How should a preacher handle being criticized? Is all criticism worth listening to? This episode offers guidance for understanding and responding to criticism in ministry.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

Every ministry comes with challenges. Many of these challenges are common, even predictable. But sometimes, we face unexpected challenges, and these can be more difficult to navigate. How can we prepare ourselves for the unexpected? What can we do to respond in crisis moments? What principles will guide us when we face obstacles we never thought we would?

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

Does it matter for a minister to maintain personal boundaries? What do appropriate boundaries look like? Is there such a thing as an unhealthy boundary? How can we be wise in planning to stay balanced in our work, family, and personal life? This episode contains practical advice, wisdom, and insight regarding balance and boundaries in ministry.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

What does confidence look like in ministry, especially for a new or young preacher? What is the line between confidence and arrogance, and how do we balance confidence with humility? How do we grow our confidence over time? This episode is filled with advice, insight, and wisdom for building confidence as a preacher.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

Preaching can be a lonely work at times. One of the most valuable resources in the preacher's life is the companionship and friendship of fellow preachers. How do we build stronger connections with other preachers, and how do we ensure those relationships are beneficial, not harmful, to us? This episode offers practical, experienced-based advice for growing relationships among preachers.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

Preaching is communication, but even beyond the sermon, preachers must communicate all the time. Good communication, however, does not always come naturally or easily. How do we improve our ability to communicate well with others, especially the congregation as a whole, in our ministry? This episode offers practical advice for communication in relationships and leadership as a minister.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

You've started a new preaching work; what do you preach about? What texts and topics are most important to cover early on? Are there any subjects you should avoid? In this episode, we talk about planning your first few months and years of preaching, growing a local church toward maturity and depth, and understanding a long-term teaching process.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

The first few months in ministry are critical for building a good working relationship with the shepherds of the church. How do you navigate the official, personal, and spiritual layers of your relationship with your leaders? What does it look like to work with the elders as a team? How can you lay the foundation for a long-term relationship with them? This episode is packed full of advice and insight for both ministers and elders.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, or to contact us, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.

What does growth look like in the early years of your ministry? In this episode, we talk about continuing your education, reading widely and wisely, improving your preaching skills, and focusing on personal growth in character, too.

The Ministry Mentoring Podcast is hosted by the Brown Trail School of Preaching, featuring Kevin Rhodes, Neil Stidolph, and Caleb Griffith. For more information about the school, visit browntrailschoolofpreaching.com.