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The Pastors CollectiveCoronavirusThis episode was recorded last week before the decision was made to close services at Seacoast on Sunday after the CDC updated it’s guidelines for public gatherings. On this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick discuss the Coronavirus and the impact it has had at Seacoast church and other churches across the U.S. They encourage the audience to remember that God is sovereign, in control and not surprised by the spread of the virus. Pastors are encouraged to find creative ways to connect with their congregants using multiple online platf...2020-03-1724 minThe Pastors CollectiveEnneagramOn this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick talk about the Enneagram as a useful tool in understanding how wounds in your life can affect you and your leadership style as a pastor. Darrin opens up about his journey to pastoral restoration and tells how the Enneagram was used to help him grow. Though painful, his journey to self-awareness was transformative and has helped him to become a more effective leader. Two recommended versions of the Enneagram https://test.natebebout.com/ https://www.wepss.com/ Read mo...2020-03-0418 minThe Pastors CollectiveBurnoutOn this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick talk about burnout. Pastors now preach as many as four or five, back to back sermons over any given weekend and it’s leading them to burnout. Greg and Darrin warn pastors to know their limits and to watch for the warning signs of burnout but also talk of Sabbath and learning to rest. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: Executive Produced by Greg Surratt and Darrin Patrick Produced by Mike Cosper Edit...2020-02-1924 minThe Pastors CollectivePlagiarismOn this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick discuss the topic of plagiarism. Darrin acknowledges the temptation to use someone else's words as though they were your own and how that, without honoring the source, it can cause harm. Greg and Darrin share their own experiences of getting caught not citing others in their own preaching and offer practical advice to pastors on how to give credit where it is due. Protecting study time to prepare and putting the work in and creating sermons that give clear credit will benefit both congregants and th...2020-02-0515 minThe Pastors CollectiveBrad Cooper & Shane DuffeyOn this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, Greg Surrat talks to Brad Cooper and Shane Duffey from Newspring Church in Anderson, South Carolina. Newspring is a multisite church that spans across the state of South Carolina and was founded by Perry Noble. Greg talks to Brad and Shane about the topic of transition within the church. What it looks like to transition graciously and how to face challenges with honor when transition occurs unexpectedly. Brad and Shane offer other pastors wise counsel that begins with being proactive about creating a plan of succession, seeking the Holy Spirit in un...2019-11-1322 minThe Pastors CollectiveLarry StockstillLarry Stockstill is a teaching pastor at Bethany church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He served as senior pastor there for 30 years. The church was first pastored by his father and passed to him in 1983 when he was 30 years old and it’s now under the leadership of his son. Under his leadership the church set up a small group structure that became a worldwide model. He has sent out 28 Associate Pastors to plant churches and some of them are the largest in America. In 2001 he started the Surge project, a church planting model based on mentoring and multiplication and in...2019-09-2434 minThe Pastors CollectiveGreg Surratt and Darrin Patrick - On CriticismOn this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick have a conversation about criticism. They share their perspective about being criticized as Leading Pastors but also offer guidance to the Pastor who may need an open heart and mind to receive constructive feedback. Greg talks about the necessity of affirmation and coaching as a means for critique for pastors as well as the value that is found in being surrounded by friends who are willing to be honest and forthcoming. The Pastors Collective is a production of Narrativo. Credits: ...2019-08-2712 minThe Pastors CollectiveMichael FletcherOn this episode of the Pastor’s Collective, hosts Greg Surrat and Darrin Patrick talk to Michael Fletcher, Pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville, NC. Located near Fort Bragg, approximately 70% of Manna Church’s members are in the military. Fletcher talks turnover and attrition but also growth and success and the expectations that come along with them. As Michael pursues the goal of planting a church near every military base in the U.S.--with eight already planted and two more gearing up to launch--he talks with Greg and Darrin about the importance of a pastor staying healthy through good...2019-07-0220 min
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