Over 50 years of ministry experience! Chris Thompson is worth listening to and learning from. In this episode, he shares 8 things he has built a ministry on that has been proven. The new Pastoral Care Initiative to help our pastors with their pressing financial needs and retirement is also discussed. Don't miss this episode

Contact: PCI@IPHC.org

In this episode, Steve talks to Pastor Randy Hill about pastoring staff. Pastor Randy not only walked through personal tragedy but then in turn ministered to his staff as they too dealt with heartache. For a church to be healthy requires more than just a healthy pastor. A healthy staff is also needed! Don't miss this conversation.

In this episode, Pastor Steve talks to Worship Pastor Matt Bartlett about how to lead others when you are walking through your own tragedy and trials. They also discuss tips for pastors dealing with their own worship leaders and the upcoming National Pastors Conference.

In this episode, Steve talks to Pastor Sam Marin who serves as the campus pastor at Life.Church in Edmond, OK. Steve and Sam talk about a variety of topics including pastoral care, peaking behind the scenes of Life Church, legacy givers and much more.

Pastor Sam will be one of the keynote speakers at the National Pastors Conference sponsored by Clergy Development on March 13 & 14, 2025. Find out all the details and how to register for this FREE conference at www.phpastors.org/npc.

In this episode, Steve talks to Pastor Eric Boggs. Steve and Eric have known each other for over 30 years and talk about a wide range of topics including answering the call, longevity in ministry, and the importance and impact a healthy marriage has on ministry and the local church.

Check out Eric and Gena's website at https://www.homematters.family/

In this episode Steve talks to Jim Eby. Jim has over 50 years of ministry experience. In the last two decades his ministry Mission Catalyst International (https://mci3.org/) has conducted some 2,500 Great Commission Equipping Trainings in which more than 150,000 national pastors, evangelists, and missionary church planters have been trained by 46 indigenous Master Trainers. The vast majority of those trained have been in countries located in the 10/40 Window. Steve and Jim discuss the challenge American pastors are facing today and how we address the declines we are seeing. This episode will challenge you to pause and plan.

You can get the Discipleship Manual that Jim mentioned by emailing Jim at james.eby@gmail.com.

The books mentioned in the episode:

The Disciple Making Pastor by Bill Hull

DiscipleShift by Jim Putman and Bobby Harrington

Soulshift by Steve DeNeff and David Drury

In this episode Steve talks to Hans Hess. Hans is a pastor, evangelist, a conference leader and a killer guitar player as well. Hans has literally been through the shadow of the valley of death and come out on the other side. This conversation will help any pastor/leader who finds themselves thinking there is no way out or to recover. Pause and listen!

In this episode Steve takes a walk down memory lane with his best friend and fellow pastor Les Jones. They talk about growing up in a small town church and the men and women who impacted their lives and helped them answer the call to become ministers. Their experiences will help pastors see the impact they are currently making!