About this episode

This episode introduces the Seasoned Pastor Collective and discusses the importance of mentorship among pastors.

Contact us. We’d love to serve you Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thrive Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Find out more about the Seasoned Pastor Collective (01:33) Biblical Foundation for Older Men Investing in Younger Men (04:54) Larry Riley’s Story and Early Mentoring Burden (06:38) Key Mentors in Larry’s Life (07:41) Jim Savastio’s Conversion and Formative Mentors (10:18) Brian Croft’s Experience and the Need for Spiritual Fathers (12:33) Why This Matters: The Rarity of Real Mentorship Today (15:28) What’s Going Wrong? The Mentoring Gap (17:24) On-the-Ground Reality for Young Pastors (19:15) Why Aren’t Older Pastors Mentoring? Jim’s Diagnosis (23:55) Official Launch: The Seasoned Pastor Collective (24:41) How the Seasoned Pastor Collective Works (Older Pastors Side) (27:08) How to Join as a Seasoned Pastor (28:20) Training & Vetting: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (30:51) The Joy of Investing in Younger Pastors (32:04) What Makes Mentoring So Rewarding? (33:31) Closing Prayer for the Collective

Topics covered

• mentorship
• pastoral care
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• biblical foundation
• mentoring gap
• spiritual fathers

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Seasoned Pastor Collective

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