November 3, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Pastor Lisa Carter
In this episode, Pastor John Carter talks with his wife, Pastor Lisa Carter, co-founder and senior Pastor at Abundant Life Church. Together, they discuss the realities that face shepherds who do life together in marriage and in ministry. The unique relationship that exists between shepherds and their spouses and the demands that they face can create complications and challenges that affect the balance of the marriage. Learning how to navigate these realities with openness, humility, and grace are necessary skills for maintaining both a thriving ministry and a thriving marriage.
Women In Ministry
October 27, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Rev. Dr. Wanda Walborn
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Rev. Dr. Wanda Walborn discuss the cultural debate around women in ministry. As a longtime female minister and teacher, Dr. Walborn brings a unique perspective to the ongoing discussion regarding the role of women as biblical teachers, ministers, and shepherds. Her own story regarding the challenges she faced and the changes she experienced personally as she navigated this long-standing dispute are eye-opening and inspiring for all shepherds leading churches and ministries.
Media and Ministry
October 20, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dawn Baldwin
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Dawn Baldwin, Lead Strategist and Founder of Mavericks, discuss the intersection between media and ministry that has so many pastors lost in translation. As shepherds, we live in an unavoidable world fueled by technology and social media. Learning how to navigate the demands and complications of that world with grace and truth is the key to ensuring that churches today are walking the talk, in person and online.
Addressing Cultural Issues as Shepherds
October 13, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. A. R. Bernard
In this two-part episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. A.R. Bernard of Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, NY discuss how to address the grey matters present in culture when crafting messaging. While it is important to craft relevant and relatable messages, it is more important to ensure that what we are teaching in our pulpits is grounded in the integrity, longevity, and truth of the Bible.
The Supernatural Reality for Spiritual Leadership
October 6, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. A. R. Bernard
In this two-part episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. A.R. Bernard of Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, NY discuss how to address the grey matters present in culture when crafting messaging. While it is important to craft relevant and relatable messages, it is more important to ensure that what we are teaching in our pulpits is grounded in the integrity, longevity, and truth of the Bible.
Next Generation Ministry
September 29, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Pastor Lee Wilson
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Lee Wilson discuss how to minister to the next generation with relevant, cultural, and biblical impact.
Where Church and Culture Cross
September 22, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. David Ireland
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. David Ireland, Pastor of Christ Church, discuss some troubling cultural trends impacting the church today and how to pastor people through division over race, politics, and culture in the body of Christ. We will discuss how we, as shepherds, should respond to these cultural issues lovingly and truthfully while honoring God's standards we find in the Bible.
Discipling Your Worship Team
June 30, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Leon Timbo
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Leon Timbo discuss how to protect and disciple worship teams in order to create spirit-led, powerful worship environments in the church.
Ministering God's Word to Today's Culture
June 23, 2024 • Pastor Rick Renner, Pastor John Carter
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Rick Renner discuss how Pastor Rick ministers God's word to today's culture as a spirit-filled, apostolic pastor who relocated internationall to commit his life to a global ministry.
Building Life Giving Relationships as a Pastor
June 16, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Pastor Chris Folwell
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Chris Folwell discuss feeling lonely as a minister and how to create relationships, not associated with your church, that will benefit you and help you to grow and feel safe, and not feel isolated.
The Process of Preparing Messages
June 9, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. Brandi Ginty
In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Brandi Ginty talk about your prayer life being scriptural and having a personal relationship with Jesus and His Word, so that you can hear from Him and the Holy Spirit about the things that you feel that God wants you to deliver.
Preparing and Delivering Life Changing Messages
June 3, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Dr. Brandi Ginty
In this insightful podcast episode, Pastor John and co-host Brandi Ginty delve into the critical role of Scripture in Christian faith and pastoral ministry. They discuss the distinction between intellectual belief and heartfelt revelation, emphasizing the need for pastors to articulate faith grounded in biblical truth. Highlighting challenges in contemporary pastoral training and sermon crafting, they offer encouragement for pastors to prioritize a deep understanding of Scripture, equipping both themselves and their congregations to live transformative lives rooted in God's Word. Join them for a thought-provoking discussion on the vital importance of the Bible in today's ministry landscape.
Key Highlights:
Understanding Belief: Genuine faith is not merely intellectual knowledge but a heart revelation in God, emphasizing the importance of articulating faith with both conviction and biblical grounding.
The Role of Scripture: The Bible is emphasized as the sole reliable source of information about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and other foundational aspects of faith, with its transformative power highlighted when internalized and applied.
Challenges in Pastoral Training: Concerns are raised about the trend in some pastoral training institutions where biblical education takes a back seat to practical ministry skills, urging pastors to prioritize a deep understanding of Scripture in their ministry.
Crafting Faithful Messages: Discussion centers on the shift in sermon content towards topical messages that often avoid challenging or confrontational scriptures, encouraging pastors to craft messages that faithfully teach the whole counsel of God.
Additional Resources:
https://theshepherdsnetwork.com/episodes/preaching-in-todays-culture
What If I am a Pastor, But I'm Not the Senior Pastor?
May 27, 2024 • Pastor John Carter, Pastor Pascale Williams
Join Pastor Pascale and Pastor John as they delve into the intricacies of communication dynamics within ministry teams. Exploring the roles of shepherds and sheep, they highlight the importance of clear communication, mutual understanding, and vulnerability in fostering supportive relationships. From interpreting communication cues to adapting to different roles, this insightful discussion offers valuable insights for navigating the complexities of pastoral leadership.
Key Highlights:
Understanding Communication Dynamics: Pastor Pascal emphasizes the importance of accurately interpreting communication cues within ministry teams, highlighting how mutual understanding and awareness of each other's communication styles facilitate effective collaboration.
Embracing Shepherd-Sheep Relationships: Pastor John highlights the dual roles of shepherding and being a sheep in ministry, emphasizing that supportive ministers should prioritize viewing their senior pastor as their shepherd before their employer or supervisor.
Utilizing Clear Communication: Pastor Pascal underscores the significance of clear communication in expressing needs within ministry relationships, advocating for the use of specific language to enable pastors to understand and respond appropriately to the spiritual and pastoral needs of their team members.
Adapting to Different Roles: Pastor John discusses the concept of "switching hats" within ministry relationships, explaining how identifying and communicating specific roles fosters deeper connections and understanding between pastors and supportive ministers.
Interpreting Communication Cues: Pastor Pascal and Pastor John explore the nuances of interpreting communication cues within ministry relationships, highlighting the importance of clarity and understanding in navigating communication dynamics effectively.
Embracing Vulnerability and Mutual Support: Pastor Pascal and Pastor John discuss the significance of vulnerability and mutual support within pastoral leadership, emphasizing the creation of safe spaces for open communication to foster transparent and supportive relationships within ministry teams.
Additional Resources:
https://theshepherdsnetwork.com/episodes/what-if-i-am-a-pastor-but-im-not-the-senior-pastor
