PC 071: 5 things pastors delay that eventually cost them more
From Practical Church by Dylan Dodson
February 11, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
This episode discusses five critical areas pastors often delay that can lead to greater costs in their ministry.
Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support . Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support . Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again ! HERE ARE THE FIVE THINGS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Clarifying church direction Saying no to good things Addressing underperformance Their weekly schedule Making hard but needed calls about the future Not being there on a Sunday or at some ministry thing Get more church tips and advice Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group
Topics covered
- church direction
- decision making
- pastoral challenges
- church management
Keywords
- pastors
- underperformance
- weekly schedule
- future planning
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