Pastor Eric Thomas from First Baptist Church in Norfolk joins us to share some incredible lessons he's learned from more than 30 years of ministry. He stresses the importance of adapting to cultural shifts while remaining faithful to biblical principles. And he also reflects on the significance of building trust within the church community and the necessity of a long-term vision in leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Ministry in a Changing Culture

10:24 Lessons from Long-Term Leadership

21:06 Building Trust and Leading Change

31:40 Cultural Adaptation and Community Engagement

31:40 Addressing Current Events in Ministry

34:10 Advice for Aspiring Ministers

35:55 Looking Ahead: Future of the Church