Chris Davis joins Hope Renewed to share his book Bright Hope for Tomorrow, an in-depth look at how the return of Christ gives us hope and strength for today. We also talk about how pastors can combat isolation and loneliness in ministry.

64 – Bivocational Ministry and Coaching – Cedrick Barrett Bivocational pastor, Cedrick Barrett, joins Tom and Sean to talk about how clergy coaching has helped him navigate the challenges of life and ministry. About Cedrick Barrett Cedrick L. Barrett is founder and Senior Pastor of Purpose Church, a thriving intergenerational church located in Wilmington, NC....

Kim and Rob Hock join Tom and Sean to talk about how they found hope in the darkest times in ministry. Kim shares about her counseling ministry and how she is using story work to help men and women heal.

In this episode, we continue our conversation focusing on the core process of PIR Ministries, the Pastor in Residence Process. This restorative and hope-giving tool was created by PIR founder Dr. Chuck Wickman as a means by which a pastor exited from ministry can experience biblical restoration and healing in the context of the local...

At the heart of PIR Ministries is the “Pastor in Residence Process”. This restorative and hope-giving tool was created by PIR founder Dr. Chuck Wickman as a means by which a pastor exited from ministry can experience biblical restoration and healing in the context of the local church, and move forward with confidence in the...

We sit down with Pastor Jerry Troyer to talk about the challenges of finding resources and support for ministry in rural churches.  Jerry a life-long rural pastor,  created a means of encouraging, connecting, and equipping ministry leaders in rural contexts called Rural Shepherdology. Jerry’s commitment is to provide help and hope to those who face...

Ministry in an urban context will always have its unique challenges. Add to that the heightened tensions and pressures of recent days and Urban Ministry can rob even the most stalwart of pastors of joy, strength and hope. But God’s heart for the city cannot be abandoned or ignored, by any of us. Pastor and...

Whether you like it or not, social media is a reality of the world in which we live, and therefore a reality of ministry. How can a pastor appropriately navigate the presence and use of social media? What are the pitfalls and benefits? Join us as we talk with pastor, evangelist, and writer Doug Bursch...

In a world that is changing at a seemingly exponential rate, the church is not immune. In fact, more and more of the world’s “perspective threads” are being woven into the fabric of the church, and pastors are confronted with attitudes and voices which run counter to the Gospel. How can pastors and ministry leaders...

Shame. It’s the lie that says, “You’re worthless. You’re a mistake.” It can get to the root of our being and poison our lives. Pastors and ministry leaders face unique battles with shame even as they hold out the Word of life that heals. What is it about shame that is so devastating? When and...