{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Pastoring on Purpose","home_page_url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/json","description":"A podcast rooted in the work of Ministerial Care. Pastoring on Purpose speaks with leaders, pastors, and members of the Church of God and other church communities, endeavoring to learn about topics such as pastoral burnout, theodicy, boundaries, and so much more.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"A Podcast of Ministerial Care","pubdate":"2024-11-05T13:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by Church of God Center for Ministerial Care","owner":"Center for Ministerial Care","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/a/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/cover.jpg?v=3"},"items":[{"id":"1e1f5a2e-ca1a-498e-88b0-b527c17b2a1f","title":"Season 6 Episode 8: JT Black","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/83","content_text":"In the last of the episodes recorded live at General Assembly 2024, Dr. J.T. Black joins Tim Maness and Jeff Sargent to talk about healthy ministry. Dr. Black's doctoral thesis focused on the struggles many pastors are experiencing – feelings of isolation and loneliness – and he shares some of his findings and helpful ways to address them.","content_html":"

In the last of the episodes recorded live at General Assembly 2024, Dr. J.T. Black joins Tim Maness and Jeff Sargent to talk about healthy ministry. Dr. Black's doctoral thesis focused on the struggles many pastors are experiencing – feelings of isolation and loneliness – and he shares some of his findings and helpful ways to address them.

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Dr. Steve Hall joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at General Assembly 2024 to talk about the importance of ministers and pastors taking care of themselves and being proactive in the preventative maintenance of their mental and emotional health. Dr. Hall has nearly 40 years of ministry experience and is currently part of the School of Theology & Ministry faculty at Lee University. He and his wife also serve as the executive directors of Ministry Oasis, a soul health ministry for ministers and their spouses.

","summary":"Dr. Steve Hall joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at General Assembly 2024 to talk about the importance of ministers and pastors taking care of themselves and being proactive in the preventative maintenance of their mental and emotional health. Dr. Hall has nearly 40 years of ministry experience and is currently part of the School of Theology & Ministry faculty at Lee University. He and his wife also serve as the executive directors of Ministry Oasis, a soul health ministry for ministers and their spouses. ","date_published":"2024-10-22T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/e2fcbcc6-048b-491b-92d2-dd012e32ea1a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38179377,"duration_in_seconds":2313}]},{"id":"2fb6eada-b7fe-4269-a38e-aa5a002ea897","title":"Season 6 Episode 6: Jamie Massey","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/81","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness and special guest host Melody Buttram are joined by Jamie Massey. Jamie is an Ordained Minister with Cooper City Church of God and serves on the Board of Directors for Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She shares her story of overcoming the trials of being the child of a parent struggling with addiction and the work she is doing today as executive director of City of Lights Dream Center.","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness and special guest host Melody Buttram are joined by Jamie Massey. Jamie is an Ordained Minister with Cooper City Church of God and serves on the Board of Directors for Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She shares her story of overcoming the trials of being the child of a parent struggling with addiction and the work she is doing today as executive director of City of Lights Dream Center.

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness and special guest host Melody Buttram are joined by Jamie Massey. Jamie is an Ordained Minister with Cooper City Church of God and serves on the Board of Directors for Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She shares her story of overcoming the trials of being the child of a parent struggling with addiction and the work she is doing today as executive director of City of Lights Dream Center.","date_published":"2024-10-08T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/2fb6eada-b7fe-4269-a38e-aa5a002ea897.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35763683,"duration_in_seconds":2150}]},{"id":"a14af517-839c-4aa5-94d4-e381543e8f42","title":"Season 6 Episode 5: Ministerial Care Team Roundup","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/80","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent round up with the team to talk about the huge successes and accomplishments of the Center for Ministerial Care. Learn about how things began and the milestones we've recently celebrated!","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent round up with the team to talk about the huge successes and accomplishments of the Center for Ministerial Care. Learn about how things began and the milestones we've recently celebrated!

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Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Joel Barron to this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Barron is the associate/worship pastor at Starkville Church of God in Starkville, Mississippi. He has also been with European Theological Seminary for seven years, where he has served as an instructor, music ministries director, and director of recruitment. After experiencing the stress and anxiety of being overworked and burned out, Joel sought counseling from the Center for Ministerial Care, and stopped by our booth at General Assembly to offer his testimony to the work Dr. Maness and his team is doing to care for ministers and their families.

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Joel Barron to this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Barron is the associate/worship pastor at Starkville Church of God in Starkville, Mississippi. He has also been with European Theological Seminary for seven years, where he has served as an instructor, music ministries director, and director of recruitment. After experiencing the stress and anxiety of being overworked and burned out, Joel sought counseling from the Center for Ministerial Care, and stopped by our booth at General Assembly to offer his testimony to the work Dr. Maness and his team is doing to care for ministers and their families.","date_published":"2024-09-10T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/f97fc8d0-f23b-483b-8faa-821bd552a3c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45202476,"duration_in_seconds":2799}]},{"id":"faa576d5-80f9-40e2-ae9a-ebb68e09e54c","title":"Season 6 Episode 3: Manuel Martin-Arroyo","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/78","content_text":"Manuel Martin-Arroyo, president of the European Theological Seminary in Germany, joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent to talk about the challenges and opportunities faced when pastoring internationally. This episode was recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.","content_html":"

Manuel Martin-Arroyo, president of the European Theological Seminary in Germany, joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent to talk about the challenges and opportunities faced when pastoring internationally. This episode was recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Lance Colkmire is the managing editor of Church of God Publications and serves South Cleveland Church of God as missions pastor. Lance spent time with Dr. Maness and Dr. Sargent during General Assembly 2024 to talk about his work with CoG Publications, the need for books addressing mental health, and newly released books currently on shelves.

","summary":"Lance Colkmire is the managing editor of Church of God Publications and serves South Cleveland Church of God as missions pastor. Lance spent time with Dr. Maness and Dr. Sargent during General Assembly 2024 to talk about his work with CoG Publications, the need for books addressing mental health, and newly released books currently on shelves.","date_published":"2024-08-13T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/362171ee-25d9-4e05-b59d-553ecae096a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25827288,"duration_in_seconds":1613}]},{"id":"83c2b9ec-7b20-4059-a4d5-a240f292d03f","title":"Season 6 Episode 1: Joe Dobbins","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/76","content_text":"Recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, this episode of Pastoring on Purpose features Pastor Joe Dobbins. He joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent to talk about his new book, Hope After Church Hurt, and his experience as Lead Pastor at Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis.","content_html":"

Recorded live at General Assembly 2024 in Indianapolis, this episode of Pastoring on Purpose features Pastor Joe Dobbins. He joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent to talk about his new book, Hope After Church Hurt, and his experience as Lead Pastor at Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis.

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Pastor Lane Sargent stopped by our General Assembly booth to record a mini-episode with his son, Dr. Jeff Sargent and Dr. Tim Maness. They talk about fathers and sons and the healthy dynamics of being a family leading a church.

","summary":"Pastor Lane Sargent stopped by our General Assembly booth to record a mini-episode with his son, Dr. Jeff Sargent and Dr. Tim Maness. They talk about fathers and sons and the healthy dynamics of being a family leading a church.","date_published":"2024-07-12T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/16c3ca7a-213d-4800-a734-74044d27247c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21261919,"duration_in_seconds":1328}]},{"id":"565333ac-a155-4c1f-8e28-f7c47110de17","title":"GA2024 - Gary and Brittany Jones","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/74","content_text":"Gary and Brittany Jones are the founders of The Pursuit Project, an organization that helps church leaders and their congregations discover their purpose within the church. They joined us live from the General Assembly exhibitor hall to talk about this exciting new project.","content_html":"

Gary and Brittany Jones are the founders of The Pursuit Project, an organization that helps church leaders and their congregations discover their purpose within the church. They joined us live from the General Assembly exhibitor hall to talk about this exciting new project.

","summary":"Gary and Brittany Jones are the founders of The Pursuit Project, an organization that helps church leaders and their congregations discover their purpose within the church. They joined us live from the General Assembly exhibitor hall to talk about this exciting new project.","date_published":"2024-07-12T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/565333ac-a155-4c1f-8e28-f7c47110de17.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14318781,"duration_in_seconds":894}]},{"id":"0a3d2f0c-699f-4f5f-90f9-97e92d754109","title":"GA2024 - Melody Buttram","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/73","content_text":"Melody Buttram joins Dr. Tim Maness on this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live in the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024. Melody is a client of Ministerial Care and a PK who asked to share her story of triumph over depression.","content_html":"

Melody Buttram joins Dr. Tim Maness on this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live in the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024. Melody is a client of Ministerial Care and a PK who asked to share her story of triumph over depression.

","summary":"Melody Buttram joins Dr. Tim Maness on this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live in the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024. Melody is a client of Ministerial Care and a PK who asked to share her story of triumph over depression.","date_published":"2024-07-11T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/0a3d2f0c-699f-4f5f-90f9-97e92d754109.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18028169,"duration_in_seconds":1126}]},{"id":"a5ed21ff-c072-481b-b258-ddccfd5a5df8","title":"GA2024 - Skip Jenkins","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/72","content_text":"Lee University Professor Skip Jenkins came by our booth at General Assembly to record a mini-episode about his new book, 20 Questions: Answering Your Questions About Speaking in Tongues. Skip teaches Historical Theology at Lee and based this book on questions his students posed to him.","content_html":"

Lee University Professor Skip Jenkins came by our booth at General Assembly to record a mini-episode about his new book, 20 Questions: Answering Your Questions About Speaking in Tongues. Skip teaches Historical Theology at Lee and based this book on questions his students posed to him.

","summary":"Lee University Professor Skip Jenkins came by our booth at General Assembly to record a mini-episode about his new book, 20 Questions: Answering Your Questions About Speaking in Tongues. Skip teaches Historical Theology at Lee and based this book on questions his students posed to him.","date_published":"2024-07-11T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/a5ed21ff-c072-481b-b258-ddccfd5a5df8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18432335,"duration_in_seconds":1151}]},{"id":"7ac2ede6-9b7c-4886-be1b-a51e4e4a3d86","title":"GA2024 - Chaselyn and Brandon Pratt","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/71","content_text":"Live from General Assembly, Chaselyn and her father Brandon Pratt came by to tell our listeners about their experience receiving help from the Center for Ministerial Care.","content_html":"

Live from General Assembly, Chaselyn and her father Brandon Pratt came by to tell our listeners about their experience receiving help from the Center for Ministerial Care.

","summary":"Live from General Assembly, Chaselyn and her father Brandon Pratt came by to tell our listeners about their experience receiving help from the Center for Ministerial Care.","date_published":"2024-07-11T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/7ac2ede6-9b7c-4886-be1b-a51e4e4a3d86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14390252,"duration_in_seconds":899}]},{"id":"257faac5-98b3-4af6-9687-fd9d1c6b7214","title":"GA2024 - Nate & Billy","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/70","content_text":"Biguun Soninbayar and Otgonchuluu Bayarsaikhan (Billy and Nate), two students from Mongolian International University, stopped by our General Assembly booth to give their testimony on this mini-episode. From lives of sin and struggle, these two young men have found the Lord and are now leading their own church in Mongolia!","content_html":"

Biguun Soninbayar and Otgonchuluu Bayarsaikhan (Billy and Nate), two students from Mongolian International University, stopped by our General Assembly booth to give their testimony on this mini-episode. From lives of sin and struggle, these two young men have found the Lord and are now leading their own church in Mongolia!

","summary":"Biguun Soninbayar and Otgonchuluu Bayarsaikhan (Billy and Nate), two students from Mongolian International University, stopped by our General Assembly booth to give their testimony on this mini-episode. From lives of sin and struggle, these two young men have found the Lord and are now leading their own church in Mongolia! ","date_published":"2024-07-11T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/257faac5-98b3-4af6-9687-fd9d1c6b7214.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22214030,"duration_in_seconds":1388}]},{"id":"c84ec953-0f7f-4361-8f99-e29b9c07b07b","title":"GA2024 - Jennifer Wolverton","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/69","content_text":"Live from our General Assembly exhibitor hall booth, this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, Jennifer Wolverton joined us to talk about being a counselor and the Psychology Department Chair at Mongolia International University.","content_html":"

Live from our General Assembly exhibitor hall booth, this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, Jennifer Wolverton joined us to talk about being a counselor and the Psychology Department Chair at Mongolia International University.

","summary":"Live from our General Assembly exhibitor hall booth, this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, Jennifer Wolverton joined us to talk about being a counselor and the Psychology Department Chair at Mongolia International University.","date_published":"2024-07-10T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/c84ec953-0f7f-4361-8f99-e29b9c07b07b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22214030,"duration_in_seconds":1388}]},{"id":"688509de-92af-471c-9443-a94d05b0a2d0","title":"GA2024 - William Lamb","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/68","content_text":"Dr. William Lamb, director of the Leonard Center at Lee University, joins us live from the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024! In this mini-episode, Dr. Lamb talks about his new book, Trek On: The Journey of a Disciple.","content_html":"

Dr. William Lamb, director of the Leonard Center at Lee University, joins us live from the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024! In this mini-episode, Dr. Lamb talks about his new book, Trek On: The Journey of a Disciple.

","summary":"Dr. William Lamb, director of the Leonard Center at Lee University, joins us live from the exhibitor hall at General Assembly 2024! In this mini-episode, Dr. Lamb talks about his new book, Trek On: The Journey of a Disciple.","date_published":"2024-07-10T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/688509de-92af-471c-9443-a94d05b0a2d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20496916,"duration_in_seconds":1255}]},{"id":"39d59e06-3ffa-494f-988b-f9daf6a258f3","title":"GA2024 - Michael Welborne","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/67","content_text":"Time for another mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at General Assembly 2024! This short episode features Pastor Michael Welborne from Pelham Church of God. Pastor Welborne shares his personal story of facing two major health challenges in one year, and how his Faith led him through!","content_html":"

Time for another mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at General Assembly 2024! This short episode features Pastor Michael Welborne from Pelham Church of God. Pastor Welborne shares his personal story of facing two major health challenges in one year, and how his Faith led him through!

","summary":"Time for another mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at General Assembly 2024! This short episode features Pastor Michael Welborne from Pelham Church of God. Pastor Welborne shares his personal story of facing two major health challenges in one year, and how his Faith led him through!","date_published":"2024-07-10T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/39d59e06-3ffa-494f-988b-f9daf6a258f3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18479983,"duration_in_seconds":1154}]},{"id":"c4221953-db5b-4235-b5ab-aaec7f925c5c","title":"GA2024 - Philip Bonaparte","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/66","content_text":"Our second mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024 features Administrative Bishop Philip Bonaparte. Dr. Bonaparte spoke with Producer Ryan about his experience serving the Island of Grenada and some of the cultural differences compared to the church he pastors in New Jersey.","content_html":"

Our second mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024 features Administrative Bishop Philip Bonaparte. Dr. Bonaparte spoke with Producer Ryan about his experience serving the Island of Grenada and some of the cultural differences compared to the church he pastors in New Jersey.

","summary":"Our second mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024 features Administrative Bishop Philip Bonaparte. Dr. Bonaparte spoke with Producer Ryan about his experience serving the Island of Grenada and some of the cultural differences compared to the church he pastors in New Jersey.","date_published":"2024-07-09T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/c4221953-db5b-4235-b5ab-aaec7f925c5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13648107,"duration_in_seconds":780}]},{"id":"e717f6a6-a4cf-4d6e-a785-9952694418cf","title":"GA2024 - Durean Coleman","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/65","content_text":"In our first mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024, the interim executive director of Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Facility, Durean Coleman, talks about the incredible work and healing happening at their facilty.","content_html":"

In our first mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024, the interim executive director of Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Facility, Durean Coleman, talks about the incredible work and healing happening at their facilty.

","summary":"In our first mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose recorded live at General Assembly 2024, the interim executive director of Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Facility, Durean Coleman, talks about the incredible work and healing happening at their facilty.","date_published":"2024-07-08T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/e717f6a6-a4cf-4d6e-a785-9952694418cf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12609214,"duration_in_seconds":711}]},{"id":"06277eb5-1c5a-4958-ba48-18de8c76bdf6","title":"Season 5 Episode 11: Dwight Spivey","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/64","content_text":"Dwight Spivey, president of the Church of God Foundation, joins the official podcast of Ministerial Care this week. Dwight tells Dr. Tim Maness and his team the exciting work the Foundation is doing to help churches with financial needs, and he shares his personal story of battling COVID, the miracle of healing he received, and his struggle with survivors' guilt in its wake.","content_html":"

Dwight Spivey, president of the Church of God Foundation, joins the official podcast of Ministerial Care this week. Dwight tells Dr. Tim Maness and his team the exciting work the Foundation is doing to help churches with financial needs, and he shares his personal story of battling COVID, the miracle of healing he received, and his struggle with survivors' guilt in its wake.

","summary":"Dwight Spivey, president of the Church of God Foundation, joins the official podcast of Ministerial Care this week. Dwight tells Dr. Tim Maness and his team the exciting work the Foundation is doing to help churches with financial needs, and he shares his personal story of battling COVID, the miracle of healing he received, and his struggle with survivors' guilt in its wake.","date_published":"2024-07-03T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/06277eb5-1c5a-4958-ba48-18de8c76bdf6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45134077,"duration_in_seconds":2820}]},{"id":"04c467da-b160-4cc1-8a99-7c4f045e0cb1","title":"Season 5 Episode 10: Dennis Watkins","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/63","content_text":"Dennis Watkins joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team for a discussion on the legal aspects of pastors counseling their congregation members and how to protect yourself from placing yourself at legal risk. Dennis has served as the Legal Counsel for Church of God in Cleveland since 1994.","content_html":"

Dennis Watkins joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team for a discussion on the legal aspects of pastors counseling their congregation members and how to protect yourself from placing yourself at legal risk. Dennis has served as the Legal Counsel for Church of God in Cleveland since 1994.

","summary":"Dennis Watkins joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team for a discussion on the legal aspects of pastors counseling their congregation members and how to protect yourself from placing yourself at legal risk. Dennis has served as the Legal Counsel for Church of God in Cleveland since 1994.","date_published":"2024-06-18T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/04c467da-b160-4cc1-8a99-7c4f045e0cb1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42613783,"duration_in_seconds":2663}]},{"id":"486ba086-f7b2-4e13-beb2-52de2d8220ad","title":"Season 5 Episode 9: General Assembly & Care Update","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/62","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team discuss upcoming General Assembly plans for recording this podcast live from the vendor hall during this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They also talk about the amazing Spirit Care banquet held during Smokey Mountain Gathering a few weeks ago, and share insight and data about the increasing success of the Ministerial Care counseling program available at no cost to Church of God ministers and their families!","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team discuss upcoming General Assembly plans for recording this podcast live from the vendor hall during this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They also talk about the amazing Spirit Care banquet held during Smokey Mountain Gathering a few weeks ago, and share insight and data about the increasing success of the Ministerial Care counseling program available at no cost to Church of God ministers and their families!

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team discuss upcoming General Assembly plans for recording this podcast live from the vendor hall during this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They also talk about the amazing Spirit Care banquet held during Smokey Mountain Gathering a few weeks ago, and share insight and data about the increasing success of the Ministerial Care counseling program available at no cost to Church of God ministers and their families!","date_published":"2024-06-05T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/486ba086-f7b2-4e13-beb2-52de2d8220ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34886135,"duration_in_seconds":2180}]},{"id":"7e8d19e3-9fa2-427a-8778-a778d4aac605","title":"Season 5 Episode 8: The Shuler Family","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/61","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Jennifer, Madison, Blake, and Brayden Shuler to talk about the process of grief and the importance of family when facing the sudden loss of a loved one. The Shulers share their struggles, as well as their encouraging thoughts, on how families can deal with the struggles and the best ways others can be there for families in similar situations.","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Jennifer, Madison, Blake, and Brayden Shuler to talk about the process of grief and the importance of family when facing the sudden loss of a loved one. The Shulers share their struggles, as well as their encouraging thoughts, on how families can deal with the struggles and the best ways others can be there for families in similar situations.

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Jennifer, Madison, Blake, and Brayden Shuler to talk about the process of grief and the importance of family when facing the sudden loss of a loved one. The Shulers share their struggles, as well as their encouraging thoughts, on how families can deal with the struggles and the best ways others can be there for families in similar situations.","date_published":"2024-05-22T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/7e8d19e3-9fa2-427a-8778-a778d4aac605.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63537656,"duration_in_seconds":3970}]},{"id":"27365037-9caa-4898-a23a-93e593c44d26","title":"Season 5 Episode 7: Jacqueline Smith","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/60","content_text":"National Evangelist for the Church of God Jacqueline E. Smith joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Minsterial Care team for a thoughtful and insightful discussion about her spiritual journey. Learn about her roots in classical opera singing and her calling to serve the Lord. She openly shares her experiences navigating the challenges of being a single, black woman breaking through barriers, as well as the triumphs and rewards received through her service to God.","content_html":"

National Evangelist for the Church of God Jacqueline E. Smith joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Minsterial Care team for a thoughtful and insightful discussion about her spiritual journey. Learn about her roots in classical opera singing and her calling to serve the Lord. She openly shares her experiences navigating the challenges of being a single, black woman breaking through barriers, as well as the triumphs and rewards received through her service to God.

","summary":"National Evangelist for the Church of God Jacqueline E. Smith joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Minsterial Care team for a thoughtful and insightful discussion about her spiritual journey. Learn about her roots in classical opera singing and her calling to serve the Lord. She openly shares her experiences navigating the challenges of being a single, black woman breaking through barriers, as well as the triumphs and rewards received through her service to God.","date_published":"2024-05-07T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/27365037-9caa-4898-a23a-93e593c44d26.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45633538,"duration_in_seconds":2851}]},{"id":"8a42569c-1985-4fa0-9081-0574947bf3e8","title":"Season 5 Episode 6: Arlie Tagayuna","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/59","content_text":"The Ministerial Care team is joined by Professor Arlie Tagayuna from Lee University. Arlie shares some of the extensive research he has been performing focusing on the ongoing effects and behavioral changes that have occurred in the church as a result of the COVID crisis. We explore the data involving attendance, giving, online services, and more, and talk about what churches can learn as congregations move forward.","content_html":"

The Ministerial Care team is joined by Professor Arlie Tagayuna from Lee University. Arlie shares some of the extensive research he has been performing focusing on the ongoing effects and behavioral changes that have occurred in the church as a result of the COVID crisis. We explore the data involving attendance, giving, online services, and more, and talk about what churches can learn as congregations move forward.

","summary":"The Ministerial Care team is joined by Professor Arlie Tagayuna from Lee University. Arlie shares some of the extensive research he has been performing focusing on the ongoing effects and behavioral changes that have occurred in the church as a result of the COVID crisis. We explore the data involving attendance, giving, online services, and more, and talk about what churches can learn as congregations move forward.","date_published":"2024-04-23T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/8a42569c-1985-4fa0-9081-0574947bf3e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48677117,"duration_in_seconds":3042}]},{"id":"bbfdf8c1-36dc-4a75-b42b-e59480804d00","title":"Season 5 Episode 5: Team Reflections","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/58","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team to talk about recent life events, including the challenges of teaching a daughter to drive and the loss of a dear friend, Dr. Oliver McMahon.","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team to talk about recent life events, including the challenges of teaching a daughter to drive and the loss of a dear friend, Dr. Oliver McMahon.

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness is joined by the Ministerial Care team to talk about recent life events, including the challenges of teaching a daughter to drive and the loss of a dear friend, Dr. Oliver McMahon.","date_published":"2024-04-10T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/bbfdf8c1-36dc-4a75-b42b-e59480804d00.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39903317,"duration_in_seconds":2493}]},{"id":"f964a616-348e-4e7f-b0b6-3bf10f71e3e1","title":"Season 5 Episode 4: Mark and Lynn Swank","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/57","content_text":"Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions, returns for part two of his discussion with Dr. Tim Maness. They are joined by Dr. Swank's wife, Lynn, who serves as Children’s Discipleship Facilitator at Pathway Press. Together, the Swanks share their inspirational journey to happiness from their own seasons of difficult.","content_html":"

Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions, returns for part two of his discussion with Dr. Tim Maness. They are joined by Dr. Swank's wife, Lynn, who serves as Children’s Discipleship Facilitator at Pathway Press. Together, the Swanks share their inspirational journey to happiness from their own seasons of difficult.

","summary":"This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care","date_published":"2024-03-26T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/f964a616-348e-4e7f-b0b6-3bf10f71e3e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36621920,"duration_in_seconds":2288}]},{"id":"79df81dc-4b8b-48a9-b33e-f469a764d0f7","title":"Season 5 Episode 3: Mark Swank","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/56","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions. In this first part of a two episode story, Mark shares his story of grief and perseverance following the loss of his wife, Jody.","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team are joined by Dr. Mark Swank, the Special Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions. In this first part of a two episode story, Mark shares his story of grief and perseverance following the loss of his wife, Jody.

","summary":"This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care","date_published":"2024-03-12T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/79df81dc-4b8b-48a9-b33e-f469a764d0f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33982925,"duration_in_seconds":2123}]},{"id":"db2c61e7-c56a-44d4-927b-ae8928d5e541","title":"Season 5 Episode 2: Jeff Sargent and the Birth of Pastoring on Purpose","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/55","content_text":"Dr. Tim Maness sits down with Jeff Sargent and Donna Higgins to talk about how Jeff first came to become involved with Ministerial Care. From there, they share the journey that led them to this podcast and the successful outcomes it has helped to create within the Church of God.","content_html":"

Dr. Tim Maness sits down with Jeff Sargent and Donna Higgins to talk about how Jeff first came to become involved with Ministerial Care. From there, they share the journey that led them to this podcast and the successful outcomes it has helped to create within the Church of God.

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness sits down with Jeff Sargent and Donna Higgins to talk about how Jeff first came to become involved with Ministerial Care. From there, they share the journey that led them to this podcast and the successful outcomes it has helped to create within the Church of God.","date_published":"2024-02-28T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/db2c61e7-c56a-44d4-927b-ae8928d5e541.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33602165,"duration_in_seconds":2099}]},{"id":"d4b67daa-8914-4a4c-9651-7dc7394064bb","title":"Season 5 Episode 1: Jeff McGirt","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/54","content_text":"Jeff McGirt is the administrative bishop of the state of Alaska, handling all of the unique challenges of connecting churches that can be as much as 2,000 miles apart in geography that requires travel by car, plane, and ferry. Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team learn about Jeff's incredible journey on this exciting episode.","content_html":"

Jeff McGirt is the administrative bishop of the state of Alaska, handling all of the unique challenges of connecting churches that can be as much as 2,000 miles apart in geography that requires travel by car, plane, and ferry. Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team learn about Jeff's incredible journey on this exciting episode.

","summary":"Jeff McGirt is the administrative bishop of the state of Alaska, handling all of the unique challenges of connecting churches that can be as much as 2,000 miles apart in geography that requires travel by car, plane, and ferry. Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team learn about Jeff's incredible journey on this exciting episode.","date_published":"2024-02-13T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/d4b67daa-8914-4a4c-9651-7dc7394064bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48581822,"duration_in_seconds":3036}]},{"id":"dde2f37e-20d9-4315-a192-fc9557ef0a41","title":"Season 4 Episode 10: William and Karen Wheatley part 2","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/53","content_text":"Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocational ministering on this week's Pastoring on Purpose. This is part two of two parts, in which the Wheatleys share their personal story and how the Center for Ministerial Care worked to help them.","content_html":"

Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocational ministering on this week's Pastoring on Purpose. This is part two of two parts, in which the Wheatleys share their personal story and how the Center for Ministerial Care worked to help them.

","summary":"Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocational ministering on this week's Pastoring on Purpose. This is part two of two parts, in which the Wheatleys share their personal story and how the Center for Ministerial Care worked to help them.","date_published":"2024-01-23T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/dde2f37e-20d9-4315-a192-fc9557ef0a41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36693391,"duration_in_seconds":2293}]},{"id":"c0845963-b694-42bb-9527-48ef0bedaf45","title":"Season 4 Episode 9: William and Karen Wheatley, part 1","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/52","content_text":"Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocational ministering on this week's Pastoring on Purpose. This is part one of two parts, in which the Wheatleys share their personal story and how the Center for Ministerial Care worked to help them.","content_html":"

Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocational ministering on this week's Pastoring on Purpose. This is part one of two parts, in which the Wheatleys share their personal story and how the Center for Ministerial Care worked to help them.

","summary":"Pastor William Wheatley and his wife, Karen, from southern Ohio join Dr. Maness to talk about pain, struggle, burnout, and the challenge of bivocational ministering on this week's Pastoring on Purpose. This is part one of two parts, in which the Wheatleys share their personal story and how the Center for Ministerial Care worked to help them.","date_published":"2024-01-09T13:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/c0845963-b694-42bb-9527-48ef0bedaf45.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43897753,"duration_in_seconds":2743}]},{"id":"e6df7222-01f2-4b2d-abc2-1c0f080a1829","title":"Season 4 Episode 8: Christmas Joy","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/51","content_text":"Join Dr. Tim Maness and his team at Ministerial Care as they share in the happiness of Christmas. The group spends this special episode talking about the importance of ministers finding time for their own families to appreciate the joys of the season while balancing the expectations and responsibilities of their church.","content_html":"

Join Dr. Tim Maness and his team at Ministerial Care as they share in the happiness of Christmas. The group spends this special episode talking about the importance of ministers finding time for their own families to appreciate the joys of the season while balancing the expectations and responsibilities of their church.

","summary":"Join Dr. Tim Maness and his team at Ministerial Care as they share in the happiness of Christmas. The group spends this special episode talking about the importance of ministers finding time for their own families to appreciate the joys of the season while balancing the expectations and responsibilities of their church.","date_published":"2023-12-19T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/e6df7222-01f2-4b2d-abc2-1c0f080a1829.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28799395,"duration_in_seconds":1799}]},{"id":"b30d25b4-eb81-4165-85ef-9b383c089478","title":"Season 4 Episode 7: Emotional Whiplash","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/50","content_text":"This week on Pastoring on Purpose, Dr. Tim Maness shares his personal experience dealing with emotional whiplash. Along with the team at Ministerial Care, he examines what causes this phenomen and how ministers can prepare themselves and their support family.","content_html":"

This week on Pastoring on Purpose, Dr. Tim Maness shares his personal experience dealing with emotional whiplash. Along with the team at Ministerial Care, he examines what causes this phenomen and how ministers can prepare themselves and their support family.

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Join the team at the Ministerial Care office as Dr. Tim Maness leads a discussion about traditions, holiday stress, and family bonds.

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Dr. Tim Maness of Ministerial Care is joined by guest Pastor James Sears of Mount Olive Church of God to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with being given leadership after a long-serving, successful pastor. Dr. Jeffrey Sargent and Donna Higgins help them explore the issue, and dive into life as a Pastor's Kid and following in an influential father's footsteps.

","summary":"Dr. Tim Maness of Ministerial Care is joined by guest Pastor James Sears of Mount Olive Church of God to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with being given leadership after a long-serving, successful pastor. Dr. Jeffrey Sargent and Donna Higgins help them explore the issue, and dive into life as a Pastor's Kid and following in an influential father's footsteps.","date_published":"2023-11-01T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/44f3319c-a11e-4ff5-b5c0-056ef434d335.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56024422,"duration_in_seconds":3501}]},{"id":"15f533df-2dcd-496c-95ef-719a5833d94b","title":"Season 4 Episode 4: Michael Utterback","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"In this special episode recorded Oct. 12, 2023, Dr. Tim Maness discusses the conflict in Israel with the Executive Director of Church of God Ministry To Israel Michael Utterback. Learn about the circumstances being faced and the by relief workers and how you can help.","content_html":"

In this special episode recorded Oct. 12, 2023, Dr. Tim Maness discusses the conflict in Israel with the Executive Director of Church of God Ministry To Israel Michael Utterback. Learn about the circumstances being faced and the by relief workers and how you can help.

","summary":"In this special episode recorded Oct. 12, 2023, Dr. Tim Maness discusses the conflict in Israel with the Executive Director of Church of God Ministry To Israel Michael Utterback. Learn about the circumstances being faced and the by relief workers and how you can help.","date_published":"2023-10-13T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a542235e-a374-45cf-a222-a38c4655b29f/15f533df-2dcd-496c-95ef-719a5833d94b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42121427,"duration_in_seconds":2632}]},{"id":"25f97823-36e9-4bd2-af69-59185be0129e","title":"Season 4 Episode 3: Dan Tomberlin","url":"https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"Daniel Tomberlin, assistant professor of pastoral ministries at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, joins the crew from Ministerial Care to talk about the kinds of conflicts pastors encounter as church leaders. Dan is an ordained bishop in the Church of God and served as a local church pastor for thirty-seven years, making him an excellent source of helpful information for pastors encountering conflict.","content_html":"

Daniel Tomberlin, assistant professor of pastoral ministries at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, joins the crew from Ministerial Care to talk about the kinds of conflicts pastors encounter as church leaders. Dan is an ordained bishop in the Church of God and served as a local church pastor for thirty-seven years, making him an excellent source of helpful information for pastors encountering conflict.

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Dr. Anthony Taylor from Greater Community Church of Chattanooga Church Of God In Christ joins Dr. Maness and the Ministerial Care team. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Taylor's roles with the Hamilton County Board of Education and his service as a chaplain for the Chattanooga Police Department and the process of being a bivocational minister. Dr. Taylor also shares his personal trial and restoration.

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Bishop Gary Lewis joins Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II of Ministerial Care and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent of Lee University as Pastoring on Purpose begins their fourth season. Bishop Lewis shares his emotional story of personal crisis and the challenges of recovery while in a position of leadership within the church. He also talks about his experiences dealing with the loss of a major church location to fire while serving as the Administrative Bishop of Georgia.

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in the final episode of season 3, the staff at Ministerial Care look back on the valuable lessons and insights garnered from this seasons podcast episodes. This season featured Macey Jones, Melinda Maness, Les Higgins, Jennifer Shuler, and Art Rhodes!

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Hosts Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II of Ministerial Care and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent of Lee University are joined by Art Rhodes from the Church of God Benefits Board. They discuss the importance of retirement and financial planning, as well as the stresses of money concerns that ministers may often experience.

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The Pastoring on Purpose hosts spend time with Administrative Bishop Les Higgins to talk about his book FIRE UP! Leadership, leadership, and the importance of caring for ministers. You can visit Bishop Higgins' blog or order his book at LesHiggins.com

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On this episode of Pastoring on Purpose we flip the microphones and let our producer Ryan interview our hosts Dr. Tim Maness and Raymond Culpepper II. Get to know a bit about their ministerial care journey and some of the history of the Center for Ministerial Care.

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The Ministerial Care team is blessed to have a safe, welcoming work environment – but not everyone does. They share their past experiences with toxic business and church offices, examining what creates them and how you can transform your office environment into a healthy one.

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The Ministerial Care team shares their experiences with challenging transitions ministers face as their calling moves them to different churches and different towns. They discuss the process and feelings of transitioning to new locations, as well as the healthiest ways to exit the church being departed.

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The Ministerial Care team shares their experiences with encountering great changes in their personal situations. They discuss dealing with being assigned to new churches, moving to new locations, remodeling a house, and other life transitions that can be stressful and difficult for families to deal with.

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Jennifer Shuler, director of Lead WNC, joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team to talk about the sudden passing of her husband, dealing with grief, and the importance of counseling as a tool for the Faithful.

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The Ministerial Care team talks with Melinda Maness about her experiences as the child of a minister and the benefits and challenges of being married to a pastor and a counselor.

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This episode we speak with Dr. Robert Proctor, Ministerial Care Director of California and Nevada about his work offering free counseling to ministers in California and Nevada. Dr. Proctor has a Bachelor of Religious Education, Master of Divinity (COG seminary), and Doctor of Ministry (Azusa Pacific University).

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Today we are honored and pleased to welcome our very own leader and the Executive Director of the Church of God Care Division, Bishop Raymond Culpepper.

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Thank you for your ongoing support of Pastoring on Purpose!

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