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Thanks for listening. I hope you laughed! Here is the link to the video of the first story I told. Unusual Sermon Intro

Pastor, you need regular reminders of the hardships of pastoral work and the finished work of Jesus. With this episode, I simply want to encourage you! Thanks so much for continuing to come back and listen. Share this podcast with your friends and leave a rating/review on iTunes. Article “Pastor, Be Encouraged” Here Reminder: Check out …

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Young pastors, if we don’t learn from bad older pastors we will become them. In this episode, I explain why I think there has been a surge of church planting over the last 30 years and what young pastors can do now that will help them finish better than their predecessors. Here is an article from the …

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We know we are supposed to visit the sick and officiate funeral and graveside services. But how do we do it? I have some tips. The Book I mention in this episode is Kent Hughes book “The Pastors Book”. And I was wrong, it’s not that pricy! Pick it up! HERE You can listen to …

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Thanks for listening! The book I mention in this episode is “The Meaning of Marriage” by Tim Keller. here  You can listen to this episode right here on this new player or jump over to iTunes HERE Reminder. I need your help. If you like this content share it and tell pastors/aspiring pastors about it. Then …

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  Thanks so much for checking out the podcast. This episode is the last full-length episode in the Pastoral Priorities series. If you find this one helpful, go back and listen to the whole series. Pastors, let me remind you of what else The Shepherd’s Crook offers. We do phone/video sessions providing confidential care and counsel. …

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This is the first Bonus Podcast Episode. More will be rolling out soon! Give this one a listen here on the TSC site, iTunes, or any other podcast platform. This is not a conference. This is an “Intensive.” Visit the Intensive Page for more details.

Pastor you are not a prophet to the nation, you are a shepherd of the flock of God among you.

Thanks so much for listening. I hate to beat a dead horse, but I will. If this has been helpful please head over to iTunes and leave a rating a review. Also, consider sharing this podcast with others. Thank you! Here are the books I recommend in this episode. The Gospel-Centered Life  by Bob Thune …

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Pastor, you have to get some friends! Don’t preach relational depth and then opt out of deep friendships within the church. Healthy Plurality = Durable Church  by Dave Harvey Real accountability requires real friendship. No real friendship? No real accountability.  

  Thanks so much for listening to the podcast. If this has been helpful to you please consider giving the podcast a review and sharing it with a friend! Recommended Books Tim Keller “Prayer” Paul Miller “The Praying Life” Martyn Lloyd-Jones “Preaching and Preachers” David Helm “Expository Preaching”