The Care of Souls-Adam Powers

The Care of Souls-Adam Powers

From Practical(ly) Pastoring by Practically Pastoring

March 27, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

Adam Powers discusses the importance of elder-led ministry and the care of souls in pastoral work.

At the Practically Pastoring Conference, Adam Powers makes a biblical case for elder-led ministry from Hebrews 13:17. He argues that pastors must resist treating churches like businesses and people like customers, and instead recover the hard, joyful work of caring for souls. This talk explores the duty of the church, the duty of elders, and the shared delight that comes when leaders shepherd faithfully under Christ. Along the way, Adam reflects on authority, abuse, suffering in ministry, elder training, and why the care of souls must stay at the center of pastoral work. Follow Adam on instagram @reformedshelves Links: 🌐 Practically Pastoring: https://practicallypastoring.com/ 🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring 👕 Church Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerch 📧 Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring Listen / Watch Practically Pastoring: 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e 🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414 📺 YouTube…

People in this episode

Host: Practically Pastoring

Guest: Adam Powers

Topics covered

  • elder-led ministry
  • care of souls
  • pastoral work
  • church leadership
  • authority in ministry

Keywords

  • elder-led ministry
  • care of souls
  • pastoral leadership
  • church authority
  • suffering in ministry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Practically Pastoring

Books & works: Hebrews 13:17

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