The Shepherd's Crook

In this episode, we explore the 5th call of the pastor, which is the work itself.

The latest episode of The Shepherd’s Crook Podcast is posted.  In this episode, I address the “lonely pastorate” and talk about the pastor as friend. Please give this a listen and consider leaving a review and sharing the episode.

The Newest Podcast is live! Episode 8: The Ancient Call of Husbandry

I have made the decision to publish weekly, as opposed to bi-weekly, podcast episodes. This episode focuses in on life as a Christian man. Before a pastor is a pastor he is a Christian.

  Show Notes The Pastor with a misplaced identity will drift toward “CEO pastoring” or being the “Shepherding shepherd” who cares for the church over his family. Quotes from the episode God hates visionary dreaming; it makes the dreamer proud and pretentious. The man who fashions a visionary ideal of community demands that it be realized by God, by others, and by himse...

The Shepherd’s Crook Podcast Episode 5 is now posted. Below is an article to complement the podcast. “Remember Christ Jesus, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached by my gospel.” 2 Timothy 2:8 Really, Paul? That’s what you need to tell Timothy? Timothy is a pastor! Has he forgotten about Jesus already? This morning, I need what Timothy needed. I need to be...