44. Transactional Relationships vs. True Friendships

44. Transactional Relationships vs. True Friendships

On this episode, Mark, Jeff and Jake discuss the dangers of "networking" and the distinction between fellowship and friendship. We also finally have our official "Average Pastor Bingo" card ready to go, thanks to friend-of-the-pod Zach Rauch. You can find it at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12MNHPQvPxKPcHtJfIg4P_fJIIzmTsJdj9yAdxhGyljA/edit?usp=sharingIf you'd like to contact us, ask a question or make a comment, send us an email at averagepastorpodcast@gmail.com

43. Jeff and Mark’s Travels & Ministry as Farming

Drake Epkes fills in for Jake as Jeff and Mark recount their recent adventures in Zambia and East Asia. They discuss what happens when we view ministry as farming and embrace the slow but steady process of planting and harvesting. Check out the links below for some photos related to the discussion! Photo of the current cable bridge [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kr6kRGlRLg5ttbJ4D5bqbhxqjgV6B0yr/view?usp=sharing] Example of the Pedestrian Bridge that will be built [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13LnUw1_2vd3em3uMFm_3iNT6_20BV8Sc/view?usp=sharing] If you'd like to contribute to the work in Zambia, go to http://veritascommunity.org/give [http://veritascommunity.org/give] and select "Zambia Fund" from the dropdown menu! If you'd like to contact us, ask a question or submit a topic for conversation, send us an email at averagepastorpodcast@gmail.com [averagepastorpodcast@gmail.com].

42. Soul Care, Justice & Secondary Separation

Jeff, Mark and Jake put on their "law expert" caps, and give their opinions on what questions they think more people should be asking.Also, check out this article one of our listeners wrote on Substack! https://thequietcenter.substack.com/p/a-view-you-didnt-earn?triedRedirect=trueIf you want to reach us, send us an email at averagepastorpodcast@gmail.com

41. Unfiltered!! (Sort of...) When to Share and When to Hold Back

Jeff, Mark and Jake discuss how "unfiltered" pastors should be in how they speak and shepherd. Jeff brings up a concern with President Trump's recent use of religious imagery and grapples with how Christians should respond.

40. The Spiritual Advantage of Weakness & Kingdom Ambition

Drew Stevenson joins Mark, Jeff and Jake as they discuss how embracing weakness enables us to boast in Christ, and how to discern the difference between holy ambition and desire for personal gain. Got a question or comment for the average pastors? Reach out at averagepastorpodcast@gmail.com