Amidst life's demands and pastoral burnout, how does a pastor care for a soul? Dr. Harold Senkbeil joins Matt and Derek to discuss his recent book, The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor's Heart, where he invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.
Timestamps:
How do pastors care for souls? [0:00 - 6:21]
How to pastor without burning out, and how to discern what ministry “tools” lead to burnout [6:21 - 13:14]
The pastoral habitus [13:14 - 18:02]
How do pastors cultivate this sense of habitus with so many demands on their life? [18:02 - 24:00]
How does a pastor learn how to listen well? [24:00 - 28:40]
How to know when to apply certain doctrinal teachings in counseling [28:40 - 34:44]
Sanctification in the life of the pastor [34:44 - 37:30]
How the laity can respond when they don’t feel that they are receiving the right kind of care + Conclusion [37:30 - 46:36]
Resources mentioned:
Amazon link - The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor's Heart
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Caleb Wait
Caleb Wait (MATS, Westminster Seminary California) is a writer and the producer of Mere Fidelity. He and his wife Kristin have two children and live in Northern California. You can follow him on Twitter @calebwait and he invites you to email him at ciwait93@gmail.com.
