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(02:52) Introducing Mai Walker

(04:22) Upbringing in Wales

(6:38) Resisting the savior then Repenting

(11:20) Theologies in the church

(14:10) Thoughts on meeting & marrying a Pastor

(17:07) Early years in ministry with young children

(21:45) Roles of ministry for women in the church

(24:17) Joys from decades of ministry

(25:50) Struggles from decades of ministry

(27:03) Stickability and grit to stay even amidst hardship

(28:20) Children and the pastors family

(33:01) Advice for the pastors wife

(36:05) Advice for pastors

(37:30) Final words and prayer

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(00:36) Getting to know Austin Walker

(6:06) Austin’s call to ministry and training

(10:34) Formal theological education and being formed in the local church

(15:25) Marriage and early years in ministry

(20:53) Reflecting on joys in ministry

(28:24) Regrets in ministry

(30:25) Leaving pastoral ministry after 45 years

(34:40) A family of faith

(37:10) Message to younger pastors

(40:24) Final words and prayer

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(03:10) Biblical Framework

(08:55) Training in the academy vs. the church

(12:00) Seminary shortfalls

(17:30) Fighting for balance

(21:36) The benefits of church-based training

(25:05) Uniqueness of teaching pastors

(28:42) 2 Cautions: Motive in avoiding messiness of church ministry, and a lack of youth and seminary positions

(34:05) Flex your gifts in the local church

(36:09) Final word and prayer

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(01:57) Defining tradition and the biblical understanding of traditionalism

(11:53) Charting a course toward biblical faithfulness over human tradition

(16:02) Building and spending pastoral collateral

(19:30) Taking steps toward biblical faithfulness over human tradition

(25:45) Established traditions and how to balance them in the congregation

(35:49) Final words and prayer

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(01:47) Introduction and Biblical Framework

(11:11) Discerning if you need a sabbatical or if you need to step away

(14:22) Jim’s “break” and how the Lord used it

(17:22) Discussing, with your family, if you need a sabbatical or if you need to step away

(18:55) Discover other options for providing income if stepping away from a pastorate

(21:01) Financial fears that come up from “failing” in ministry

(24:48) Where do you go when pursuing a transition?

(28:53) Brian’s story of transitioning from pastoral ministry

(32:52) Considering another Church when transitioning

(35:05) Final words and prayer

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(01:21) Defining the dones

(05:31) Biblical foundation of the importance of gathering on the Lord’s Day

(09:49) The complexity of living in a technological world

(11:10) Implications of the dones in day-to-day ministry

(17:54) What about those who genuinely must rely on the online service

(19:32) Practical ways to pursue the dones

(24:32) If/When they don’t come back

(32:19) Removing a member carefully in a non-disciplinary way

(40:24) Final word and prayer

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(02:06) Framing the conversation

(07:25) Discussing your salary with the church

(10:21) Determining a fair salary

(16:00) Sharing your needs with the leaders

(21:00) Recognizing that expenses are more expensive than in 2021

(23:20) Cost of living increase is not a raise

(24:58) Your tenure at a church matters

(32:24) When you start from the bottom but think you’re

(35:25) Final words and prayer

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(01:56) History of sports for kids on Sundays

(03:20) The greater issue: Is Lord’s Day worship important?

(07:08) Brian and Jim’s theological differences on the Sabbath

(09:22) Wrestling with this issue in life

(16:20) Conflict and resolution surrounding these things

(19:04) Flexibility surrounding these things

(25:25) When and how do you address attendance with a church member?

(34:15) Convictionally Leading your family, not just your flock

(37:51) Final word and Prayer

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(2:44) Biblical understanding of shame

(8:21) Total depravity and the image of God

(10:11) Understanding your worth in pastoral ministry

(13:42) Ways to combat self-loathing, shame, and negative self-talk

(19:00) Accurately evaluating your ministry

(21:30) Practical steps to speak the gospel to yourself

(31:08) Final word and prayer

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(1:55) Biblical and Historical examples of established churches

(5:25) Categories and characteristics of an established church

(7:31) Priorities for your first year of pastoring an established church

(16:43) Priorities for your first 5-10 years of pastoring an established church

(27:05) When an established church searches for a new pastor

(32:23) How should an established church view an interim period

(37:32) Final word and prayer