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2026-02-2252 min
Mid-South Viewpoint // Bott Radio NetworkPastors Accountability // January 16, 2024Pastor Jim Fleming discusses his book, “Shepherdology 101: From Shepherdless Sheep to Flourishing Flocks”. Jim talks about key points Jesus Christ, our model Shepherd, emphasized about shepherding people before He departed earth, understanding accountability and its function among leadership, and he looks at the staggering statics from Barna, reporting 42% of pastors considered leaving the ministry in 2022. Pastor Jim is currently the interim pastor at First Evangelical Church in Memphis, TN, serving with Interim Pastor Ministries.
2024-01-1626 minMid-South Viewpoint // Bott Radio NetworkShepherdology 101 // March 2, 2023Pastor Jim Fleming discusses his book, “Shepherdology 101: From Shepherdless Sheep to Flourishing Flocks”. Jim talks about 10. Jim talks about key points Jesus Christ, our model Shepherd, emphasized about shepherding people before He departed earth, understanding accountability and its function among leadership, and he looks at the staggering statics from Barna, reporting 42% of pastors considered leaving the ministry in 2022. Pastor Jim is currently the interim pastor at First Evangelical Church in Memphis, TN, serving with Interim Pastor Ministries.
2023-03-0227 min
2022-07-1734 min
Pastors58 – Learning to Minister in the Rural Context – Jerry TroyerWe sit down with Pastor Jerry Troyer to talk about the challenges of finding resources and support for ministry in rural churches. Jerry a life-long rural pastor, created a means of encouraging, connecting, and equipping ministry leaders in rural contexts called Rural Shepherdology. Jerry's commitment is to provide help and hope to those who face the unique world of rural ministry.
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Rural Shepherdology
2022-06-0600 min
Hope Renewed58 - Learning to Minister in the Rural Context - Jerry TroyerWe sit down with Pastor Jerry Troyer to talk about the challenges of finding resources and support for ministry in rural churches. Jerry a life-long rural pastor, created a means of encouraging, connecting, and equipping ministry leaders in rural contexts called Rural Shepherdology. Jerry's commitment is to provide help and hope to those who face the unique world of rural ministry.
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Rural Shepherdology
2022-06-0647 min
Shepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 26 - Surviving and Thriving in a Revitalization MinistryMy interview with Pastor Ben Ice from Simi Valley, CA captures the remarkable story of a church with 2 years to survive and how it recovered and is beginning to thrive. Ben honestly shares the challenges he faced, the specific requests he and church members prayed, how his marriage and family have stayed strong, and advice for anyone considering a revitalization ministry.
2021-12-1447 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 25 - Thoughts on Ordination to MinistryWhat are the criteria for ordaining a man to ministry? How can an ordination council moderator keep it on track? What’s the most unusual question I've heard at an ordination? What should you do if the candidate isn’t qualified? Here are my thoughts based on Scripture and experience.
2021-09-1827 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 24 - Implementing a Current Bible Translation in Your Church (Part 2)Continuing on the topic of transitioning to a current English Bible translation, I talk about 4 reasons, our conclusions, and other related details. I begin with an encouraging truth and end with prayer for you.
2021-09-0133 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 23 - Implementing a Current Bible Translation in Your Church (Part 1)In response to feedback from previous episodes on leading through change, here is one of two episodes on leading a church to embrace a current English translation of the Bible. We start with an encouraging truth, discuss the topic, and end with prayer for you.
2021-08-1631 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 22 - Essential Steps to Leading through Change (Part 2)Pastors must lead their churches through change, whether proactively pursuing goals or reactively due to problems or opportunities. This episode includes five more essential steps to follow when leading your church through change. Podcast notes are here.
2021-06-2227 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 21 - Essential Steps to Leading through Change (Part 1)Pastors must lead their churches through change, whether proactively pursuing goals or reactively due to problems or opportunities. This episode includes the first two essential steps to follow when leading your church through change. Podcast notes are here.
2021-05-1231 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 20 - Shepherding KJO Church MembersDr. Mark Ward, Academic Editor at Lexham Press, has written Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible. I appreciate his brotherly approach, diligent research, and heart for the church. Listen in on our conversation about pastoring people in your church who hold a King James Only position.
2020-05-0556 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 19 - Keeping Your Voice Strong for Lifelong Ministry - Interview with Elena KimbroughHave you heard of glottal fry? Should you preach with a sore throat? Want to nerd out with a speech pathologist on vocal mechanics? Should you use amplification even in smaller settings? This interview with Speech-Language Pathologist Elena Kimbrough will help you keep your voice strong so it will last as long as your ministry.
2020-04-0751 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 18 - The Monday After: Pastoring in a Pandemic MilieuPastor, you just finished a very challenging Sunday and you are facing a season of unusual ministry ahead. Let me encourage you, provide some guiding thoughts, and pray for you as you prepare for ministry in the environment of COVID-19 and beyond.
2020-03-2232 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 17 - Developing Intentional Musical Worship - Interview with Kevin InafukuWe are instructed to sing with understanding as we offer musical worship to the Lord. Kevin Inafuku helps us learn what intentional worship is and how to develop it in a church. You will be encouraged by Kevin's heart and experience!
2020-02-2147 min
Shepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 16 - Church Revitalization - Interview with Mike HessMike Hess is the National Director of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. He loves pastors and is focusing energy on helping struggling churches. Listen as Mike talks about how to know when revitalization is needed, key people in revitalization, available resources, and God's heart for the struggling church. After the interview we'll end the podcast with prayer for you!
2020-02-0730 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 15 - Dealing Biblically and Constructively with Conflict in Your Church - Interview with Scott OwenI wish I knew Scott when I was pastoring! Scott Owen is a certified counselor specializing in relational wisdom. This interview will encourage you and point you to helpful resources as you deal with conflict in your church.
2020-01-2437 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 14 - The Ephesians 4:13 Measure of Church GrowthIn this first episode of 2020, I'll share an encouraging truth for when you're feeling inadequate for the heavy responsibilities of pastoring, then discuss how Ephesians 4:13 helps you understand church growth. I'll also introduce you to my new book, The Thriving Church: The True Measure of Growth, based on Ephesians 4:1-16.
2020-01-1028 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 13 - How to Survive December Stress as a PastorAfter sharing an encouraging truth, we'll talk about five ways to survive the extra stress pastors feel during the month of December. I will also recommend a book to read over the holidays or as you start the new year. Merry Christmas, pastor friend!
2019-12-1724 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 12 - A Pastor's Physical Health: Interview with Narasimha Palagummi MDThis interview with Christian medical doctor Narasimha Palagummi addresses basic practices for a pastor's physical health. Topics include diet, exercise, and rest, dealing with stress, how to lose weight, healthy amounts of caffeine, how the mind and body influence each other, and more. You will enjoy Dr. Sim!
2019-11-2332 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 11 - 10 Best Practices for a Solo PastorAfter sharing an encouraging truth about shepherding hurting people, I'll give you 10 simple practices to pursue if you are the only pastor of your church.
2019-11-1331 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 10 - Helping Future Pastors Find Their WayAfter sharing an encouraging truth for pastors, I talk about factors that influence young men toward ministry. I hope you'll use some of these ideas to help future pastors find their way.
2019-10-2828 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 9 - A Healthy Pastor (3)I'll encourage you from Nehemiah's prayer when in trouble, talk about more basic practices for pastoral health, look at threats to pastoral health, then wrap up with how to protect and recover it.
2019-10-1331 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 8 - A Healthy Pastor (2)We continue talking about basic practices for cultivating pastoral health.
2019-09-2330 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 7 - A Healthy Pastor (1)Pastoral health is stewardship of your body and cultivation of your inner man in order to most effectively fulfill your calling to shepherd the flock of God. We'll talk about a biblical basis for understanding this concept and start on some basic practices for cultivating pastoral health.
2019-09-0929 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 6 - Cultivating and Recovering Companionship in a Ministry MarriageI'll share an encouraging thought from Sinclair Ferguson's book, Some Pastors and Teachers, then we'll talk about specific practices for companionship in your marriage.
2019-06-0328 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 5 - The Need for Companionship in a Ministry MarriageI'll share an encouraging truth, then we'll talk about companionship in a ministry marriage.
2019-05-1330 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 4 - Personal and Devotional LifeI share an encouraging truth from Robertson's Glory of the Ministry, then we discuss how "Take heed to yourself" (1 Timothy 4:16) applies to a pastor's personal and devotional life.
2019-04-2829 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 3 - A Pastor's Primary Responsibilities (3)Leadership and oversight of the church; 5 ways to exercise leadership; addressing a few challenges in pastoral leadership
2019-04-1438 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 2 - A Pastor's Primary Responsibilities (2)After sharing an encouraging truth from 2 Timothy, we'll talk about another of the pastor's primary responsibilities - spiritual care of the people.
2019-03-3024 minShepherdology: A Pastor's FriendEpisode 1 - A Pastor's Primary ResponsibilitiesIn our first full episode, I'll share an encouraging truth for pastors, talk about your primary responsibilities, focus on the ministry of the Word as a primary responsibility, and pray for you.
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