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EP #113 – PASTORAL FRIENDSHIPS

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After Bob called the Hogs, celebrating the Razorbacks victory, the boys got down to talking friendships among Pastors. Here’s the deal, Pastors often struggle with friendships-especially among themselves. Thanks to Dusty Marshall for the question for this EP.

Here are some stats related to that topic from Pastors Wellness Resources:

  • 70% of pastors do not have someone they consider a close friend
  • 50% of pastors do not meet regularly with an accountability person or group
  • 70% of pastors constantly fight depression
  • 90% of pastors say they have not received adequate training to meet the demands of ministry

We hear from Pastors regularly that they feel alone and are isolated-every Pastor needs another Pastor friend, especially locally.

Know the difference between solitude and isolation, we all need solitude but we struggle when isolated.

Stay kingdom minded, partner with other Pastors, partnership is the antidote to competition.

Connect with other Pastors in your town, the local association is a great place to meet other Pastors.

Connect with Pastors who will not only encourage and support you — but also disagree with you. Those who challenge you help you stay sharp and solidify or modify your convictions. We all need those who have a different perspective.

Check out the rest of the insights by giving a listen or reading the show notes below.

Refrigerator Rights by Miller and Spark

Pastor Wellness Resources

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#112 – FRIENDSHIPS IN A REPLANT

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The Bootcamp boys are back! Jimbo is fired up for the “battle of the boot” game between LSU and Arkansas. The bet is on-will Jimbo wear the Hog Hat or will Bob wear the Pajama top? We’ll see.

Today the guys answer a question from one of Listeners about how to manage boundaries and friendships with members in our congregation. Listen in as we break it down and talk about all the ins and outs of navigating the issues of friendships within a Replant.

Here are some of the highlights

  • Be wise and cautions toward the person who pursues you constantly-just after you arrive at your church.
  • Be friendly with everyone, be friends with a few. (Proverbs 18:14)
  • Consider the difference between friends and acquaintances.
  • Note: you may not really know how deep the friendship is until you have experienced conflict in the friendship
  • You may have to deal with “possessiveness” (directly or indirectly)
  • Addressing spiritual growth, sin or other issues with a friend/congregant can be difficult.
  • During difficult seasons in the relationship you will have to decide: am I their pastor or their friend-it’s not easy.
  • Friendships with other Pastors are important critical-get connected to a Pastor in your area.

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Am I a Replanter, Feb 18-19, 2021 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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