Practical Shepherding

Pastoral ministry is uniquely challenging, but you don’t have to walk the road alone. Explore the new Thriving Pastors [Book] Series—a vital resource dedicated to caring for the soul, family, and ministry of a pastor. Read this article to find out more and be encouraged. practicalshepherding.com/articles/what-…

We feel blessed by all the Lord has enabled as we help pastors thrive all across the globe. View our recent ministry report. online.fliphtml5.com/practicalsheph…

When should a pastor speak up—and when is silence more faithful? In this new @PSTrenchTalk episode, @PastorCroft and Jim Savastio walk through Scripture, real-life scenarios, and practical wisdom on accusations, slander, and conscience. 🎧 Listen now and 👉 Share with a pastor who needs this today. practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk/330

I’m looking forward to being in England next week for this event. I hope you can join us. @GraceBaptistP @practicalsheph

📢 Stop trying to fix every hurting person—just show up. As ministry leaders, the pressure to always have the perfect, polished response to grief can paralyze us. But true care isn't about having all the answers; it's about the ministry of presence. In his article, Pastor Mike Cummins breaks down 6 practical steps to shift your focus from "fixing" to truly connecting. Learn how to embrace holy silence, avoid accidental conversational hijacking, and become a tangible expression of God’s love to a grieving flock. 👉 Stop planning your scripts and start being present. Read the full article. practicalshepherding.com/articles/pasto…

Preaching hard texts to tender hearts is no small task. In this Trench Talk episode, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio unpack how to balance law and gospel, conviction and comfort, so you’re both faithful and effective. If you preach regularly—or train those who do—take 30 minutes to listen and share this with a fellow pastor today. practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk/329

Release day! Pick up your copy now. @practicalsheph @Courier1821 a.co/d/03imvxpi

All set up at #PCAGA. Come by and meet our team. Teaching elders, come get your free book! @practicalsheph

If you’re going to be at #pcaga this week don’t miss it! Come by and grab a book!

@revpmr Thanks for listening! Be sure to stop by the booth. Who knows you may even see @PSTrenchTalk and @PastorCroft

I’m excited to have these brothers at #pcaga I’ve been a long time listener to Trench Talk.

We’re excited to be at #PCAGA Come by our booth, and if you’re a teaching elder we’ll have a book ready for you!

Headed to Puerto Rico for a weekend of ministry. Ministry partnership meetings, strategy conversation with our @pracshephesp director, Hector, and preaching on Sunday. Got one of my favorite travel buddies with me, my middle daughter Isabelle. Pray for us! @practicalsheph

When does long-term faithfulness become staying too long? In this episode, @PastorCroft and @PSTrenchTalk tackle the rarely discussed problem of pastors who overstay their ministry, drawing on Acts 20, 2 Timothy 4, and 1 Corinthians 16. They unpack warning signs, heart issues, and succession questions to help pastors, elders, and churches discern when it’s time to pass the baton—and why finishing well is about faithfulness, not just longevity. practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk/325

Hope to see you Monday in Nashville, TN. @practicalsheph @NBAssociation

New Episode: “When a Church Doesn’t Revitalize” What happens when you do everything you know to do in revitalization… and the church still doesn’t turn? In this Trench Talk episode, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio interview Sean Corser about: Starting with a few people and 9–12 months of runway Seeing real fruit—new families, kids, community outreach Facing entrenched control, scheming, and a public conflict Walking through discipline, resignation, and family fallout Why Sean can still say, “It’s worth it.” 🎧 Pastor, if you’re discouraged in a hard church or failed revitalization, this one is for you. Listen now on your favorite podcast app and share it with a brother who’s wondering if it’s time to leave. practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk/323

Pastors, it’s Monday. Don’t resign. Instead… 1) Drink some good coffee. 2) Lift something heavy. 3) Pray honestly. 4) Be Still and Silent. 5) Sit with a safe friend. Bivocational pastors at your other job, apply these in your short breaks and lunch hour.

No new podcast for this week, so enjoy this past episode on the coalition of @AdvancingChurch where @PastorCroft , @newfoundsteve, and @spandlerdavison dive into the heart of (ATC). This isn't just about another event; it’s about a shared vision for reaching the "hard places"—the marginalized, the rural, and the forgotten communities where the light of the gospel is needed most. 🎙️ In This Episode: 1️⃣ The Vision: Why three distinct ministries (Practical Shepherding, Mile One Mission, and 20Schemes) united. 2️⃣ A "Non-Conference": Why they are ditching the typical exhibitor-booth format for a relationship-driven ministry showcase. 3️⃣ Supporting the Core: A deep dive into training faithful women in ministry and providing holistic care for pastors. practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk/ep-…

A city in decline often leaves clues. So does a church. 📉 1️⃣ Failure to adapt 2️⃣ Playing the blame game 3️⃣ Building on a weak foundation Is your church facing these challenges? Discover how to pivot back to a Christ-centered foundation. Full article here: practicalshepherding.com/articles/churc…

I preached at Grace Baptist Church in Somerset, KY this morning where my good friends Todd and Michael pastor. All set up for the pastor’s event here tomorrow. Got @ronniejmartin and @daneortlund books to giveaway to every pastor! Pray for us tomorrow. @practicalsheph

If you’re a pastor or ministry leader in Utah make sure to join @PastorCroft for this important event!