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Many of the struggles of pastoral ministry go unseen. Along with the joys of serving our churches come the challenges of conflict, fear, and criticism. In the midst of these, pastors care for souls, preach the Word, and attempt to live healthy lives with our families and friends.On The Art of Pastoring, join Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin as they reflect on their decades of experience in ministry, engaging in frank and vulnerable conversation on lessons learned and pathways discovered as they’ve sought to follow Jesus and pastor well.Jared Wilson is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Spurgeon College, Author in Residence at Midwestern Seminary, and Director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church, all in Kansas City, MO. He has authored over twenty books, including the forthcoming Gospel-Driven Ministry (2021, Zondervan).Ronnie Martin is the founder and lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio. In addition to co-hosting the popular Happy Rant Podcast, Ronnie also serves on the church multiplication board for the EFCA and does pastoral care and connection for the Sojourn Network. His most recent book is “The Best Gift Ever Given” (Harvest House 2019).

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From Fan to Critic Oct 27, 2020

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Oftentimes in ministry, there's a kind of "honeymoon" period with new members or with a new congregation. For a period, pastors receive lots of unconditional support. But that can turn quickly, when sin emerges, when ministry changes directions, or when someone becomes hostile to your preaching, teaching, or leadership. What happens internally to the pastor? What happens to the congregation, and what is the fallout? And ultimately, what's a pathway forward for grace, healing, and health for both?

On this episode of The Art of Pastoring, Ronnie Martin and Jared Wilson discuss when fans become critics, sharing their own experiences and reflecting on why this should be expected, but not devastating, to a ministry.

The Art of Pastoring is a production of Christianity Today.

Produced by Mike Cosper

Edited and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

Theme Song "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" by Jeremy Casella

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Discouragement Oct 20, 2020

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Discouragement is an inevitable part of the Christian life, and in ministry, it can take many forms. Often, it’s accompanied by questions about calling, or about whether or not you’re serving in the right place. Finding clarity in a cloud of uncertainty can be painful and disorienting.

On this episode of the podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin talk about their own experiences of discouragement, about the need for vulnerability and safe community, and about how holding a sense of calling loosely is essential to being able to respond to God’s call throughout your years of ministry.

Executive Produced by Mike Cosper

Edited

and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

Theme song:

"Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" by Jeremy Casella

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Anxiety Oct 13, 2020

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On our first episode, Ronnie Martin and Jared Wilson discuss the powerful impact anxiety can have in the work of ministry. They offer insight both from personal experience and the scriptures, and remind us that in the midst of our difficult work, God can give us relief.

Executive Produced by Mike Cosper

Edited and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

Theme song: "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" by Jeremy Casella

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Introducing: The Art of Pastoring Sep 24, 2020

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Many of the struggles of pastoral ministry go unseen. Along with the joys of serving our churches come the challenges of conflict, fear, and criticism. In the midst of these, pastors care for souls, preach the Word, and attempt to live healthy lives with our families and friends.

On The Art of Pastoring, join Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin as they reflect on their decades of experience in ministry, engaging in frank and vulnerable conversation on lessons learned and pathways discovered as they’ve sought to follow Jesus and pastor well.

Jared Wilson is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Spurgeon College, Author in Residence at Midwestern Seminary, and Director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church, all in Kansas City, MO. He has authored over twenty books, including the forthcoming Gospel-Driven Ministry (2021, Zondervan).

Ronnie Martin is the founder and lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio. In addition to co-hosting the popular Happy Rant Podcast, Ronnie also serves on the church multiplication board for the EFCA and does pastoral care and connection for the Sojourn Network. His most recent book is "The Best Gift Ever Given" (Harvest House 2019).

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