The Pastor in the Middle

Fred and Matt follow up on their two episodes about pastor search processes with an episode about how to walk through your first year in a new pastorate.

Fred and Matt work through Part 2 of their two-part series on pastor search committees (which is also relevant for ministerial position searches). This second episode is addressed to the candidate. Again, a sample theological and ministry questionnaire for these kinds of searches can be found here: https://sermonillustr8r.wordpress.com/2023/01/08/sample-theological-and-ministry-questionnaire/

Fred and Matt work through Part 1 of two episodes on search committee processes. This first episode is geared to the members of search committees. You can find a sample theological questionnaire for search committees to use here: https://sermonillustr8r.wordpress.com/2023/01/08/sample-theological-and-ministry-questionnaire/

Fred and Matt discuss their processes for planning preaching, both for individual messages and series. The "Series Map" that Fred and Matt discuss can be found here: https://sermonillustr8r.wordpress.com/2022/12/31/series-map-example-for-pastor-in-the-middle-podcast/

Fred and Matt discuss how they biblically and practically flesh out rest in the life of the pastor.

Fred and Matt discuss the issue of putting other Christians on pedestals.

Fred and Matt discuss the pastor's first ministry responsibility.

Fred and Matt discuss the value of churches using big events for outreach ministry.

Fred and Matt talk about how a pastor should react to criticism in ministry.

Fred and Matt discuss addressing difficult topics as a pastor, both from the pulpit and on social media.