Advice for a New Minister

About this episode

Veteran pastor Peter Barnes offers counsel to a new minister facing challenges in his congregation.

The new minister has arrived. He loves the Lord. He loves the Scriptures. He loves the local church. But all is not well in the congregation he has been called to serve. What is he to do? How is he to build? Long-time friend of the Banner, veteran pastor Peter Barnes, offers counsel to a young man in such a position. Featured resource: Peter Barnes, 'Approaching Pastoral Difficulties,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 392 (May 1996). Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

People in this episode

Guest: Peter Barnes

Topics covered

• ministry
• pastoral advice
• congregational challenges
• Christian leadership
• spiritual guidance

Keywords

• new minister
• pastoral difficulties
• church leadership
• Christianity
• spiritual advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Banner of Truth, Banner of Truth Magazine

Books & works: Approaching Pastoral Difficulties

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