The Pastor's Table

Technology has led us to be more disembodied.  Jay Y. Kim has observed all these trends and more from his time living and pastoring in Silicon Valley. He also talks about his journey of deconstruction and how his community of faith helped nurture him along on his journey to experience Jesus more fully. Incarnation means physical presence matters.    Discussion Questions:  What are your initial tho...

Jesus’ vision for the church was never for it to be a group of people who look and think exactly alike.   Jenni unpacks with Mark and Tara Beth about her unique experience of pastoring as an Asian American Woman. What she helps us see is that the Incarnation of Christ suggests that Christ sanctifies our differences.  Serving as the person God has created you to be will give others the confidence t...

The call to follow and serve Christ is a call to the Church. Jenni Wong Clayville reminds us that we bring what is both wrong and beautiful into the church. Anyone who has served in ministry knows ministry can be messy. Jenni invites those in ministry to embrace this mess with humility and serve God faithfully.   She helps give pastors a vision to serve in a way where we love God. Love each other...

Why does the incarnation matter in the life of the church?  The American church has been overwhelming gnostic. Beth Felker Jones talks with Tara Beth & Mark about why the incarnation matters and how the implications of God in flesh can be lived out in communities who follow Jesus.  Discussion Questions:  When you hear the word “incarnation” what first comes to mind?  Jesus came to a “particula...

Countless pastors have flamed out, burned out, or behaved in such a way that has disqualified them from ministry. In this episode of the Pastor's Table Mark & Tara Beth talk more about what is theological integrity and why it is crucial for the life of pastors. The deception is subtle and dangerous when pastors are pulled from being faithful to a theological vision.  Join the conversation @ ht...

Pastors are often thrust into a system that prioritizes pragmatic results over faithfulness to a theological vision.  Paying attention to theological integrity has a tremendous opportunity to bring healing and vitality to the life and ministry of pastors. In this episode, Mark and Tara Beth explore how The Pastor’s Table Podcast will explore this vision and equip pastors to serve faithfully.   Joi...

Can ministry really be a gift? Even though ministry is riddled with challenges and filled with difficulty, Mark and Tara Beth share their stories of finding hope in ministry. The Pastor's Table helps you embrace your ministry as a gift! In the 1st episode, Mark and Tara Beth talk about their journies in ministry and why pastors need to gather and discuss the importance of theological integrity! Jo...