How to Embrace Your Calling Through Challenging Times - Glenn Packiam - 05 FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye

How do we remain confident in our calling in ministry, and sustain resiliency through the difficult challenges that we often face? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Glenn Packiam, pastor and author of The Resilient Pastor, as they explore the hope that carries us through these challenging times.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:
Glenn Packiam on the change in expectations on pastors: “It's just that these expectations have not been interchangeable, they have not replaced one another. They've just sort of stacked. And so now the weight of pressure of what we're supposed to be as a pastor, it's untenable. There is no human being that can be all of those things.”

Glenn Packiam on what sustains us in our ministry:  “The only thing that can sustain us is not Do you love the church? Or do you love the mission? Or do you love a move of God? Or do you love miracles? Or do you want to see revival? It's Peter, do you love me? And I think for all of us as pastors, the only way we can have a sort of sustained journey with the Lord in ministry is to return and recalibrate to our first love.”

Glenn Packiam on God’s grace and our work: “That's the grace that is being given to us. The grace to be able to be steadfast, to be able to be resilient, is the work of the Holy Spirit in us reminding us that if Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, man, our work is not going to be in vain.”

Glenn Packiam on balance in ministry: “And if we understand our calling that we are to be with him, then that's not in contradiction to loving our families or other rhythms in our life. And so if at the very center of our lives is the church, well, that is going to displace other things. But if at the very center is,  I am called to Jesus Himself, and because I'm following Jesus, yes, I will love the church, but also because of Jesus, I'm going to love my spouse, I'm going to love my children, I'm going to cultivate good friendships.”

Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the entire Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide (Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our amazing guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how that episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your regular staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.)

Love well, live well, and lead well 
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Connect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram

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