Enduring in Ministry w/ Dusty Thompson and JR Vassar

About this episode

The episode features discussions with Dusty Thompson and JR Vassar about God's work in ministry and church revitalization.

Host: Jordan Elder, Redeemer Network President Guest: Dusty Thompson and JR Vassar The second season will shift focus to sharing stories of God at work within our network. We’ve got a great lineup of pastors/planters/leaders scheduled to come on to share with us real-world examples of God's work through our church planting, replanting, and revitalization efforts in Texas and beyond. Show Notes: Finishing Well—Six Characteristics By Dr. J. Robert ClintonResilient Ministry by Burns and Guthrie

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Elder

Guests: Dusty Thompson, JR Vassar

Topics covered

• ministry
• church planting
• spiritual leadership
• revitalization
• faith stories

Keywords

• ministry
• church planting
• spirituality
• leadership
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Network

Books & works: Resilient Ministry, Finishing Well—Six Characteristics

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