Tag: Brian Croft

EP 238 – Pastoral Perseverance with Brian Croft

Written on April 10, 2024.

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EP 238 - Pastoral Perseverance with Brian Croft

00:00 / 26:38

In this episode of the bootcamp podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Brian Croft, a veteran pastor and the founder of Practical Shepherding to discuss his latest book, Pastoral Perseverance.

Brian shares his journey through 25 years of pastoral ministry, including facing significant challenges in the early years at Auburndale Baptist Church which tested his perseverance. Despite hardships like threats, financial crises, and health issues stemming from stress, Brian witnessed the church flourish under his guidance. You can read more about this and the lessons that Brian learned in his book, Biblical Church Revitalization.

Brian also discusses his transition to leading Practical Shepherding full-time, a ministry dedicated to equipping pastors and church leaders with practical tools for ministry.

This episode dives into the importance of pastoral qualifications, the concept of perseverance, and the critical understanding of suffering in ministry. Additionally, Brian introduces The Shepherd’s House, a retreat initiative for pastors needing rest and rejuvenation, emphasizing the importance of self-care among ministry leaders.

00:00 Welcome to the Bootcamp: Introducing Brian Croft
00:31 Brian Croft’s Journey: From a Dying Church to Thriving Ministry
02:08 The Birth and Growth of Practical Shepherding
03:34 Understanding the Five-Year Rule in Church Revitalization
06:33 The Impact of Practical Shepherding and the Shepherd’s House
11:03 Diving into ‘Pastoral Perseverance’: A Guide for Struggling Pastors
21:59 The Importance of Self-Care and Perseverance in Ministry
23:57 Closing Thoughts and Prayer for Perseverance

EP 162 – PASTORAL FRIENDSHIPS

Written on October 26, 2022.

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EP 162 - PASTORAL FRIENDSHIPS

00:00 / 27:35

Welcome back to the Bootcamp! This EP has the guys sitting down with none other than Mr. Practical Shepherding himself, Brian Croft, for a discussion about his new book, Pastoral Friendships. We hear a lot about relationships and even friendships in our day, we also know that as a Replanter or Pastor finding, maintaining and nurturing friendships can be difficult.

We invite you to listen and lean in and discover why, as a Pastor/Replanter friendships are necessary for you and how you can actively become intentional in making sure they are part of your life.

Prioritize Friendship
Pursue Friendship
Persevere in Friendship

Do you have some thoughts or observations? We’d love to hear them. Drop us an email, voicemail or leave a comment about your friendship discoveries.

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EP 155 – REPLANT SUMMIT 2022 REVIEW

Written on September 7, 2022.

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EP 155 - REPLANT SUMMIT 2022 REVIEW

00:00 / 30:51

Let’s get right to it, the boys break down some of the key insights from the 2022 Replant Summit held in Alpharetta at The North American Mission Board. Also, a challenge has been issued to take on the hosts from Revitalize and Replant to a 2 on 2 hoops contest!

Now, on to the Summit insights.

Mark Clifton reminded us why we have doubts and the answer is a person named Jesus.
Brian Croft reminded us that the call to Pastor is a call to die a little each day for the sake of the flock.
Jordan Raynor reminded us to go to the author of time about how to manage time And he also reminded us to close our open loops.
Min Lee reminded us that God overcomes obstacles by using the body of Christ
Mark Hallock reminded us you teach what you know but you reproduce who you are!
Frank Lewis reminded us that we are carriers of hope through what we preach and who we are
Bob Bumgarner reminded us that we need each other, we are not to Pastor alone
Nick Ian Carter let us in worship, check out his music

You can listen to all the great presentations here: 2022 Replant Summit or sign up for the Replant Hub and watch them there

Did you attend the Summit? We’d love to hear from you. If you are considering Replanting we’d love for you to join us at Southern Seminary, October 28-29, 2022 for Am I a Replanter?

EP 120 – STARTING 2022 STRONG

Written on January 5, 2022.

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EP 120 - STARTING 2022 STRONG

00:00 / 25:16

Well after going around the horn with some Football commentary the guys get down to talking about how to start and maintain strength as you lead and serve as a Replanter in a local church. Be encouraged, laugh a little and be equipped to make 2022 a great one.

You can go back and listen to some of the “most listened” to EPs from last year.

Six Irreducible Minimums for Replanters EP 67
Church Trends 1 and Church Trends 2 with Keelan Cook EP 79 and 80
Practical Shepherding with Brian Croft EP 78
Overcoming resistance to change EP 84

Are you slugging it out in a difficult context? Are you discouraged and ready to throw in the towel? Drop us a line, give us a call, we want to encourage you.

Considering Replanting? Leading a Replant yourself? Join us in New Orleans for the Am I a Replanter event Feb 18-19, 2022 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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EPISODE #78 – Practical Shepherding with Brian Croft

Written on March 17, 2021.

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EPISODE #78 - Practical Shepherding with Brian Croft

00:00 / 28:14

Bob and JimBo have a great time with special guest, Brian Croft, discussing his ministry transition and his new book.

https://www.10ofthose.com/us/products/9089/practically-trained-pastors