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(02:35) Biblical understanding and setting the foundation

(06:10) The example of Paul’s ministry in Ephesus

(08:36) How important is having an affection toward your elders?

(12:45) How important is trusting your fellow elders?

(17:32) Determining fit among biblically qualified men

(19:50) How important is a relationship with an elders family in serving together?

(22:31) Final words and prayer

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(03:10) Theological framework for multiple (and paid) pastors

(06:54) Jim Savastio’s church staff experience

(09:39) Brian Croft’s church staff experience

(13:15) Reasons you would or wouldn’t hire another pastor

(17:48) Hire a pastor first then look for a pastor skilled in complimentary ways

(22:23) Using the term pastor when the role isn’t to shepherd or teach the Word

(25:19) FInal word and prayer

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(01:42) Biblical foundation and setting up the topic

(05:17) Preaching a gospel you don’t know

(09:21) Prevention: Love for the Word

(10:55) Prevention: pursue silence over noise and busyness

(12:05) Prevention: Relationships with family, friends, and church members

(13:57) Prevention: serving Jesus and intimately walking with him

(17:44) Recovery: Identify your hearts condition

(21:07) Recovery: talk with somebody

(23:01) Recovery: courage to endure the consequences

(26:31) Final words and prayer

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(02:37) Biblical foundation

(07:44) Differences of context and personality as it pertains to grit through hardship

(12:20) Tough skin and a soft heart

(13:11) Is grit related to calling?

(20:06) Gauging grit in ministry

(26:00) Grit is not strength

(26:29) Final words and prayer

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(03:10) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation

(07:28) Personal history with denominations

(16:52) Benefits of joining a denomination or network: missional impact

(19:18) Benefit of remaining independent: avoiding denominational scandals

(23:00) Benefit of joining a denomination or network: foundation of fellowship

(24:29) Benefit of remaining independent: focus on the churches not the denominational structure

(28:33) Wisdom to discern joining a denomination or network

(33:51) Helping new generations see the joys of denominational life

(36:41) Final words and prayer

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(02:33) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation

(08:36) Burnout versus the normal wear of ministry

(11:55) Questions to aid diagnosing burnout

(18:36) Refilling the tank when burnout is near

(27:40) Prayer for pastors

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(03:18) Biblical understanding and setting up the topic

(09:35) Uncovering potential immaturity and valuing practical maturity

(12:51) Practical ways to care for the older members in your congregation

(13:11) Go to their home

(14:47) Be conscious but not self conscious of your age

(19:18) Be humble in your relationship with them

(21:00) Be ready to learn from them.

(24:45) Helping older members find their place

(29:18) Older members want to be heard and honored

(32:05) Final words and prayer

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(02:02) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation

(5:42) Temperament and personality in the Bible and church history

(07:38) Contrasting temperament 

Extrovert/introvert 

Four classic categories

Optimist/pessimist

(15:12) Strengths and weaknesses of an extroverted temperament 

(20:15) Strengths and weaknesses of an introverted temperament 

(28:02) temperamental changes during ministry

(30:13) Temperament and relationships with staff and spouse

(34:00) Final word and prayer

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(03:33) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation

(06:09) Topics that pastors feel pressures to comment on:

Political issues

Cultural issues

Ecclesiastical/church issues,

(14:26) When to talk and when not to talk

(24:38) Helpful ways pastors can talk about politics

(29:42) Final words and prayer

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(02:09) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation

(05:47) Discerning reality from our own expectations and insecurities

(09:51) Evaluating if you are operating out of fear or insecurities

(~16:00) Recognizing we minister in the sight of God

(20:21) Functioning out of the freedom of serving Christ

(21:20) Faithful ministry of the Word

(23:45) Examples of pressures when preaching

(25:32) Addressing patterns of sin and public disruptions

(28:30) Shifts in cultural pressures

(31:00) Final word and prayer