The Imperfect Pastor Podcast

Season 2 of The Imperfect Pastor opens with an honest and often humorous look at one of the most universal pastoral experiences: criticism. From absurd complaints (like cleaning behind the toilet or questionable potluck food) to surprisingly painful comments about attire or enthusiasm for Jesus, Chad and Nate share stories that every pastor can relate to—and laugh about—before turning to the deepe...

In Episode 6 of The Imperfect Pastor , we dive into one of the most vital—and challenging—questions in ministry: How do we equip disciples? We open with some humor about the two extremes pastors often fall into—trying to control everything (“I love being responsible for everything at all times!”) versus doing nothing and hoping someone else steps up. Both lead to burnout or stagnation. So, what’s...

In Episode 5 of The Imperfect Pastor, we build on last week’s conversation about revitalizing our calling by diving into one of the core responsibilities of pastoral ministry: making disciples. Before we can develop leaders who help lead the church in its mission, we must first grapple with the question, “What is our true priority as pastors?” With some humor along the way, we explore the idea tha...

In this episode of The Imperfect Pastor , we get real about those mornings when you’re just not feeling it —when the weight of ministry makes church meetings feel like a chore and passion starts to fade. How do we move beyond maintenance mode and rediscover the joy of our calling? We start by reframing our mindset: ministry isn’t a burden—it’s an incredible honor. But to sustain that passion, we h...

In this episode of The Imperfect Pastor , we tackle a crucial reality check: this isn’t our church—Jesus is the head of the church (Colossians 1:15-18). As pastors, we’re called to cooperate with His agenda, not our own, which often means embracing necessary culture shifts to align with His mission rather than clinging to tradition. A key part of this is making space for the Holy Spirit to lead. T...

Frustration is a reality for every pastor, but where does it come from, and how can we navigate it in a way that honors God and sustains our calling? In this episode, we unpack the common sources of pastoral frustration—ranging from ideological conflicts and petty battles to control struggles and the tension between church culture and mission. We discuss the challenge of leading a church that some...

In this introductory episode, we delve into who we are and the heartfelt reasons behind creating The Imperfect Pastor podcast. This series is born from a deep awareness that pastoral work, though rooted in divine calling, is fraught with human imperfection and challenges. We acknowledge the truth: pastors are not immune to struggles but are constantly growing through them. In this first episode, w...