Ep 249 – Pastoral Grit and Tactical Patience with Tim Williams
In this episode, we revisit with Tim Williams two and a half years after his initial appearance. Tim shares his challenging yet inspirational journey of replanting Gladewater Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He discusses the significant hurdles faced, including living in an RV, balancing multiple jobs, and navigating church politics, with a notable incident where he was almost fired right after being ordained.
Tim emphasizes the importance of tactical patience, pastoral grit, and faithfulness in ministry, likening it to not microwaving a brisket—profound changes take time and care.
He also highlights the love and support required from other men in ministry and the joy of seeing spiritual growth in his congregation. Tim concludes by asking for prayers for their upcoming church relaunch and finding ways to better serve their community.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction
00:32 Tim’s Early Challenges in Ministry
01:37 Settling Down and Remodeling
02:11 Transition to Co-Vocational Ministry
03:07 Reflecting on Emotional Cycles and Wins
04:36 Ordination and Initial Struggles
06:56 Replanting and Community Engagement
13:31 Lessons Learned: Don’t Microwave the Brisket
17:27 Pastoral Grit and Faithfulness
23:49 Closing Thoughts and Prayer